Cochran School of Nursing

U.S.A. New York

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Did anyone attend Cochran School of Nursing in Yonkers?

I was wondering how their program is.

hey guys, i just found out about Cochran School of Nursing. Do u have to have A&P w/ lab before applying?

Thanks.

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Yes, I did.

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when is the last day to apply to this school?

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go to the school website to find out or call the school.

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HI...I applied to Cochran for Spring '09 but at that time I was still taking my A&P 2 (yes, A&P 1 and 2 are pre reqs)...Took the TEAS (no Science at that time yet). You get your TEAS exam grade right away and that's when they decide if they can set you up for your interview date, but since I didnt have my A&P 2 grade yet, I was asked to get a letter from my professor which I did and mailed to the school. For some reason they never got it and I just gave up on Cochran altogether. At the same time I was accepted by St. Vincents for Fall '09. As I was waiting for my requirements and everything from St. Vincents, I got letters from Cochran asking for my A&P 2 grade, I thought why not send my new transcript, so I did, not really thinking why. I also got letters stating I need to take the Science part for consideration for the Fall program. I ignored it. Got another letter stating since I applied when Science wasn't required I didn't have to take it. Ignored it. Got a call from the registrar wanting to set me up for an interview. Thought about it and told myself to go to the interview just to see what is available. At that time I was panicking cause summer was almost over and I do not know what my schedule at St. Vincent's would be, I needed to work at least 36 hrs a week to support my school expenses and my 4 yr daughter.

I came for my interview, everyone was so nice and accomodating, spoke to the Dean. She explained everything and asked me which program I am interested in. I said I am leaning towards the Saturday program and she explained how it would go. Asked me if I would be interested to take Online Math Dosage that summer as part of the pilot class. I said I am interested and told me that she wants me for the school and told me I should expect my acceptance packet that week. I went home still undecided since I already sent my reservation to St. Vincents. I got everything that week. We started class Aug 29 =)

Saturdays was great for me. We have lecture on Saturdays from 9 am til about 1pm and clinicals Mon and tue nights from 5:30 to 11pm. I loved Cochran and I'm so glad I made the decision to go there instead. I work in the mornings and go to class after on clinical days and every school day I am so excited to go to class.

If you have any questions about Cochran feel free to PM me. Good luck and hope to see you next semester =)

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Hi gaileyt,

I am going to be applying to Cochran (getting together my application to submit today). I was told over the phone this morning that they accept until 10/30 so I'm rushing to get it done. I was just wondering if you could give me some information. What questions did they ask you at the interview? Also, what exactly is the Saturday schedule? Do you only have to go 1 day per week? I am really concerned about the TEAS because I previously took the NET and did not do great on the reading comprehension. I'm just now going to start studying for it next week. Any suggestions? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! :redbeathe

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Hey

The interview was pretty basic, they would ask you why you chose nursing and what are your future plans in reference to your nursing career. It would be a plus if you have plans of pursuing you Bachelor's and Master's. They would also ask you about your current status re:job and family life and what motivates you to succeed. The Saturday class is much like the evening I believe. Evenings meet 3 nights on weekdays. We meet 2 nights during the week and Saturday mornings. We're also going to a Nursing Home in the city for clinicals. The evening class goes to one in Yonkers. But you will spend most of your clinicals at school learning your skills necessary to go into bedside nursing. About the TEAS, if you had problems with Reading Comprehension with the NET, I would suggest slowing down a little and read carefully. Make sure you understand the question fully. It's really hard to study for Reading Comprehension cause unlike Math, you cannot memorize a formula or how to do something. I suggest practice...practice...practice...with your NET review book or a TEAS reviewer...whatever you have will definitely help in preparing you for the test.

Hope this helps. Good luck =)

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Hi Gaileyt,

Your experience at cochran is svery interesting. Actually i had an interview on sept 25 2009 and i'm still waiting for an answer. I choose to be in the day program. it seems like the saturday program is very interesting.

Does it also take 2 years to graduate? Do you know anything about the day program? how many days i will be going to school? Thanks so much for your help.yeah.gifpinkheartbeat.gif

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hello Gailet,

I just would like to know where do you do your clinical. Is it in NYC OR YONKERS.

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Saturday class goes to NYC for clinicals but just for some weeks, not for all clinical days. If you're done with all you general ed requirements, you will only go to school 2 nights on the weekdays and Saturday mornings. Most of the clinicals will be spent in the skills lab to practice your skills before we go to the patients. Saturday still finishes in two years, but you have the option to take fast track in the summer. It's basically taking the 3rd semester in the summer and finishing the degree the following Fall. I heard it's pretty intense so I'm still apprehensive about it, my second semester will probably be my deciding factor. Hope this helps =)

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Hello everyone, do anyone knows where in the city clinical are held?

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Hello Crystal207

i just would like to let you know that i've been accepted at cochran for the spring semester.

i finally chose the saturday program. i also would like to know where the clinical is taken place.

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