Clinicals at CCC or NCCC

[Bree531]

Hi All,

I’m debating between applying to either NCCC or CCC in the fall for a Fall, 2022 start. 
 

Is anyone a student at either NCCC or CCC and can tell me how clinicals work? I’ve been told NCC has a stronger program, and the location is slightly better for me, however since Winsted is not near much I’m worried I’ll be driving 1.5+ hours regularly for clinicals. Also worried that it might be too competitive to get into. My GPA is about 3.8 with all my pre-reqs and most co-reqs done, and I received an 89.3 on the TEAS. 
 

Any guidance or sharing of personal experience from these two schools would be appreciated. I wish I could apply to both. 

[P_Rod2016, BSN]

 I think you have great stats! I will be joining NCC this fall in the 3rd semester. When I applied my GPA was 3.5 with all of my pre-req’s done, TEAS was 78.9. I completed my bridge course in April/May. I chose NCC because I already had a Gen ED degree from them I had a great experience with teachers and advisors. So far my experience with the nursing Dept has been great as well. 
 

Also NCC has 88 seats. 

[al323319]

Hey! I applied and started at CCC this fall. First off your stats are just fine! I had A&P grade B overall nursing GPA 3.7 and a TEAS of 80% and I got in no problem, so I wouldn't worry about competitiveness too much. That being said, there's 165 slots at CCC, and contrary to other commenters stats, the last enrolled class only has 32 students in the cohort, so unless they are expanded slots this coming class, I'd say it is safe to say the chances of getting in based on slot availability alone are significantly better for CCC. Now I also don't know how many apply to NCCC to really look at the difference in people applying vs accepted, but I'd look into that as a factor before applying. For me, it was between CCC and NVCC and I chose CCC for closeness to my home and due to their being more slots, I wanted to give myself a higher chance of getting in. Clinicals are all within 10 min at the least to 30 at the most from CCC from what I've seen so far. As far as which program is better, I just wanna point at that CCC stats for completion rate and NCLEX pass rate may be slightly lower than NCCC, and I know NCCC keeps in the 90% range, but also keep in mind the fact that only 32 students per cohort and 25-29 people graduation from each class kind of skews the difference in stats due to CCC having literally 5x as many students. Both schools are typically talked about as two of the best of all the CT-CCNP options, so I wouldn't factor which is "better" too much into your decision, as long as you do your best and try both programs will give you the tools you need. My advice is to between now and February focus on what options gives you the best chance of getting in and how much distance commuting you can really commit to. I love CCC so far, the staff are truly amazing and they set you up for success, but I'm sure NCCC will prepare you amazingly as well, you just need to make the best, informed decision for you. Good luck!