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Cochran School of Nursing - Fall 2026

Hey everyone ! I wanted to make a forum for any students that applied to Cochran's fall semester to connect before the semester ! Any evening students here ?

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Members are discussing acceptance letters, background checks, drug screening costs, and insurance coverage for screenings, with some confusion about next steps like deposit payments and official communication timelines from the school, and unresolved questions about ATI login info and the 2026 calendar.
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Connecting with fellow students before the first day of classes is an excellent strategy for building a peer support network. Nursing school requires significant dedication, and having a group to discuss coursework or clinical rotations can improve academic outcomes and reduce stress.

Preparing for the Program

While waiting for the semester to begin, focus on organizing the administrative and financial aspects of the education process. This ensures that once clinicals start, the focus remains entirely on patient care and theory.

  • Review Financial Aid: Verify that all tuition requirements are met. Exploring the Best Nursing Scholarships can help offset the costs of books and uniforms.
  • Gather Supplies: Purchase a high-quality stethoscope and comfortable, slip-resistant shoes early to ensure they are broken in before long clinical shifts.
  • Brush up on Prerequisites: Reviewing anatomy and physiology basics now will make the transition into complex pathophysiology courses much smoother.

Comparing Program Tracks

Many students choose between evening and day tracks based on their current professional or family obligations. Each has distinct advantages for the modern nursing student.

Feature Day Track Evening Track
Schedule Standard business hours Late afternoon and nights
Clinical Sites High-paced hospital units Often focused on specialized shifts
Work-Life Balance Traditional school schedule Ideal for those working full-time

Prospective students should also research the Best Nursing Schools to compare NCLEX pass rates and clinical placement opportunities across different regions.

What specific area of nursing are you most excited to learn about during your first clinical rotation?

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Kittylover91739 said:

did they call you for your acceptance yet?

Yes I actually had early admission and got accepted 5/8

Congrats!! I applied four days ago and I got an acceptance email today for the day program!

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Kittylover91739 said:

Congrats!! I applied four days ago and I got an acceptance email today for the day program!

Congratulations!! We got this !👏🏾

Yes we do!! have they emailed you for the next steps with the application?

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Kittylover91739 said:

Yes we do!! have they emailed you for the next steps with the application?

Well I went in today to pay my deposit. She stated hopefully by next week once everyone pays they'll send out emails about the next steps I.e health assessment, background checks etc ...

Oh okay, they still haven't sent me the next steps like to pay for the deposit. Not sure if I should email them or just wait for it.

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Kittylover91739 said:

Oh okay, they still haven't sent me the next steps like to pay for the deposit. Not sure if I should email them or just wait for it.

did the email say they'd be in touch soon with more info ?They sent the next steps for payment and how to apply for financial aid in the acceptance email in attachments .

Yes they said an official acceptance letter with all the additional instructions with the next steps will be sent shortly but I'm not sure when they will send I

MNashay said:

Congratulations!! We got this !👏🏾

MNashay said:

Well I went in today to pay my deposit. stated hopefully by next week once everyone pays they'll send out emails about the next steps I.e health assessment, background checks etc ...

MNashay said:

did the email say they'd be in touch soon with more info ?They sent the next steps for payment and how to apply for financial aid in the acceptance email in attachments .

Yes they said they will send an official acceptance letter with the additional instructions on the next steps for admission but they haven't sent it yet.

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Kittylover91739 said:

Yes they said an official acceptance letter with all the additional instructions with the next steps will be sent shortly but I'm not sure when they will send I

Yes they said they will send an official acceptance letter with the additional instructions on the next steps for admission but they haven't sent it yet.

Yea I will just wait until mid next week, they're most likely going to send out all the steps to everyone at the same time .

Kittylover91739 said:

did they call you for your acceptance yet?

OMG I applied on the 29th and got my acceptance letter 6/3 im so scared LOL

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