College of the Canyons Fall 2016

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Anyone applying to COC Nursing program Fall 2016?

When I applied for Fall 2014, I did not have any healthcare experience. While i think it does offer you some point(s), its not heavily weighted.

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Okay...I was more worried about struggling in the program because I had no experience :)

Thank you once again :D

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You will get out of it what you put into it. Study any chance you get! I work and go to school. If you are committed to it, you will be just fine!

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Can you give us an example of what a week of school looks like first semester? How many days/hours were you at school? Just anxious how to mix my schedule with my kids school schedule if accepted. Thanks so much for sharing and your advice!

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I am Happy to! First semester here it goes.....For the first 6 weeks, you will have two classes. Pharm and theory. Pharm is 2 days, theory is 1 day and the remaining 2 days are skills lab. I think its week 4 where you take the dose and calc exam. You must pass at 100%. You have 3 times to pass or you will be dismissed from the program. The math isn't anything crazy for first semester. In fact, all 4 semesters the dose and calc exams are pretty straight forward, so just practice and you will be fine. You will have exams in both pharm and theory. All exams and coursework must average 75% at the end of 6 weeks. In addition to this, you will have practicums which you must also pass. Those are pass/fail. Then if you pass all your practicums and exams, you will move into the second half of the semester. You will have one day theory, 2 days pharm, and the two days you had skills lab will be replaced with your hospital clinical days. First semester was the most challenging for me from a time management perspective. Working and going to nursing school is tough, but you have to find a way to work around your schedule for study time. At COC, you do not get to select your class schedule or clinical site/days so once you get your schedules, you will need to get creative with personal obligations. Once you accept your seat, you need to make this program your absolute priority. This is NOT to scare you at all. Its just to prepare you for reality. I have received good grades during the program and that is because I commit to school first. Everyone has their own method and schedule to do things. I believe depending on how you manage your time, you can still have a life outside of nursing school. I went to my brothers wedding out of state last week and still find time for dinner with friends, etc. Each time I know our exam dates, I make a schedule of what chapters/skills I will practice on certain days to make sure I dont slack and then try to cram.

Also remember, everyone's experience is different and it is what you make of it. If you hear how hard it is or scary it is, take that as a challenge and kill it!!! Dont listen to the negative and just focus on what is important to YOU.

Any other questions, feel free to ask!

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Check your emails!! I got my acceptance :)

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I got my email. I was selected as an alternate. Not the response I was hoping for, but it wasn't no so I guess that is the bright side!

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Congrats you guys!!!!! So happy the wait is over. Mom2livryaneli....do not give up hope and be sure to attend the information session. COC sends out acceptance letters earlier than most colleges. What does that mean? That alternates have a chance! Some dont show up for orientation, and some accept other programs AFTER orientation. There is this person who was called on a Friday and classes started that Monday! Good luck! Keep us updated!

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Yay! Congrats to those accepted :) i got an alternate seat as well. Will be there for the orientation :)

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I got in!!! Im crying right now!! :D God Im so happy :) :) :) Congratulations everyone!!

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I am Happy to! First semester here it goes.....For the first 6 weeks, you will have two classes. Pharm and theory. Pharm is 2 days, theory is 1 day and the remaining 2 days are skills lab. I think its week 4 where you take the dose and calc exam. You must pass at 100%. You have 3 times to pass or you will be dismissed from the program. The math isn't anything crazy for first semester. In fact, all 4 semesters the dose and calc exams are pretty straight forward, so just practice and you will be fine. You will have exams in both pharm and theory. All exams and coursework must average 75% at the end of 6 weeks. In addition to this, you will have practicums which you must also pass. Those are pass/fail. Then if you pass all your practicums and exams, you will move into the second half of the semester. You will have one day theory, 2 days pharm, and the two days you had skills lab will be replaced with your hospital clinical days. First semester was the most challenging for me from a time management perspective. Working and going to nursing school is tough, but you have to find a way to work around your schedule for study time. At COC, you do not get to select your class schedule or clinical site/days so once you get your schedules, you will need to get creative with personal obligations. Once you accept your seat, you need to make this program your absolute priority. This is NOT to scare you at all. Its just to prepare you for reality. I have received good grades during the program and that is because I commit to school first. Everyone has their own method and schedule to do things. I believe depending on how you manage your time, you can still have a life outside of nursing school. I went to my brothers wedding out of state last week and still find time for dinner with friends, etc. Each time I know our exam dates, I make a schedule of what chapters/skills I will practice on certain days to make sure I dont slack and then try to cram.

Also remember, everyone's experience is different and it is what you make of it. If you hear how hard it is or scary it is, take that as a challenge and kill it!!! Dont listen to the negative and just focus on what is important to YOU.

Any other questions, feel free to ask!

I love this!! Lol I just tripped out about the dose and calc test part where you have to score a 100% :0

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Dont trip out about it at ALL! Its very simple math. And like I said, you will have 3 attempts to pass it. No one in my cohort ever failed out because of the calc exam. You will have one for each semester with the exception of 3rd semester where you will have 2....one for adult med surg and one for OB/Peds. That test is the LEAST of your worries. Mwuahahahaahh. Jk!

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