2016 CCP Nursing Program

kase · Feb 19, 2016

Thanks for the comforting comment, rockbeatsscissors! It is always beneficial for us newbies to get to hear from alum. :-)

If you don't mind me asking, what did you end up doing after graduation and getting your license?

rockbeatsscissors · Feb 19, 2016

I graduated, passed my boards, immediately entered an RN-BSN program for one year, and now I'm about to start a new grad residency program at a major hospital/health system in the area. I wish I had been able to work right out of the CCP programs, but health reasons delayed that. That said, focusing on getting the BSN full time meant I was eligible for most new grad programs requiring a BSN.

liketostudy · Feb 19, 2016

Thank you so much!

kase · Feb 19, 2016

Thank you!

S976 · Feb 21, 2016

Thanks so much for the info. I also wanted to know, if you don't mind me asking, when selecting the classes are there a good variety of class times?

rockbeatsscissors · Feb 21, 2016

You're welcome!

There really wasn't much variety in terms of class times. Lecture was on Monday and Tuesdays at 8am. The schedule was divided into two week blocks, so for example, one week classroom A would be focusing on one subject, while classroom B would be getting a different subject. The next week the instructors would switch rooms and teach. So when picking lecture classes it doesn't really make much of a difference. The same is true when picking a clinical section. It has nothing to do with where you go and who you end up with, so just pick whatever is open or available.

Where you do get some choice is seminar and lab. I don't remember if first year everyone had seminar on the first day or not, so it might not even matter that much. I opted for a Monday lab time which meant I had Wednesdays completely free which is nice if you want a little free time in your week (for studying, family, or work) or if you have to take any other science classes and need to factor those into your schedule.

Keep in mind all of this could have changed in the last couple of years since I graduated, but probably not too much.

liketostudy · Feb 22, 2016

Guys. I also have a question. In the 4th semester we are suppose to take nursing 232, humanities elective and general elective. Which classes are these? I mean what classes count towards general elective and towards humanities? Thank you

kase · Feb 22, 2016

A general elective is any class you wish to take-- I fulfilled this by taking French I. The site below shows you which courses can fulfill your humanities elective:

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Architecture, Design & Construction 176
Art 101, 103, 104, 120, 205
English 100 and 200 levels, other than 101, 102, 108, 112
Foreign Languages
History
Humanities
Interdisciplinary Studies
Music 103, 105, 106, 120, 121
Philosophy
Religious Studies

liketostudy · Feb 22, 2016

Oh, i saw this, i just wanted to make sure. Thank you so much for making it clear.

S976 · Feb 22, 2016

Thank you for sharing. Also, is there any study/note taking tips you can give us newbies? I heard the work is very hard which makes me real nervous.

rockbeatsscissors · Feb 22, 2016

The work is hard, but it's not impossible either. The most important thing is you find what works for you and stick with it. What works for you and what works for the people on either side of you in lecture might not be the same, and that's ok! Here are a few things that worked for me and please feel free to message me privately if you want more in-depth info or idea.

- Keep up with the reading as best as you can. I found it worked to skim/do a light reading of that week's topic prior to the lecture, then after the lecture go back in an do an in-depth reading so I could add to my lecture notes/ppts

- Study with NCLEX style questions. I found putting material into context helped me understand a bunch of it better. It will also help you get used to the type of questions they'll ask on tests.

- If the instructors provide a case study with their lecture DO IT! They will be somewhat time consuming, but completely worth it.

- Along the same note, if there's a case study or study guide to complete for lab make sure you do it prior to your class section.

- Take advantage of open lab periods when the tutors are there. You don't have to work with them, but they're always willing to help. It's really tempting to leave for the day after classes, but spending time here and there during the semester working on your skills will pay off in clinical. You'll also avoid the massive crowds the week before skills check-out at the end of the semester.

Like I said, feel free to message me if you have any more questions or want me to give more examples. Good luck!

A-SQUARED · Feb 22, 2016

Question for anyone who took the entrance exam, did you have to pay for the exam prior to taking it or there isnt any payment and where did you have to go to take the test/