College of the Mainland ADN Program

RandBee · Jul 19, 2015

Hello! I am a former student of the C.O.M program but I flunked out and now I'm planning on returning for Spring 2016. I noticed you said you missed the Spring 2016? The deadline is actually August 1st, I am applying for that semeseter. I would suggest you start reviewing your basic A&P, and find Fundamental Books online and start doing NCLEX-style questions from evovle elevsier. The NCLEX book is good for that, good luck!

Forshia · Jul 20, 2015

Hello the deadline is not until 8/1/2015 so you still have a little time to apply. I actually applied for the Fall 2015 program but didn't get in because someone dropped the ball and didn't put in my TSI score...I was really upset but maybe that was Gods plan.

Forshia · Jul 20, 2015

Hello! I am a former student of the C.O.M program but I flunked out and now I'm planning on returning for Spring 2016. I noticed you said you missed the Spring 2016? The deadline is actually August 1st, I am applying for that semeseter. I would suggest you start reviewing your basic A&P, and find Fundamental Books online and start doing NCLEX-style questions from evovle elevsier. The NCLEX book is good for that, good luck!

Hello @MissRonishaB if you don't mind me asking what semester did you flunk out in and how was it? Is it really that hard?

RandBee · Jul 21, 2015

Hey @ Forisha, I Flunked out Spring 2014, I had personal issues the first time, second time even more personal issues and a health issue. They have a new director that lifted that "5 yr limit" rule, so I was able to come back! All my classmates have since graduated and are preparing or have already taken the Nclex. I was a 1rst year 2nd semester student. I was on clinical II and Med surg when I flunked

RandBee · Jul 21, 2015

Sorry @Forisha I really didn't answer your question lol! Health Assesstment, Clinical Intro to Nursing and Clinical I were not that bad, if you have a little background in the medical field you can get through these with little difficulty. I had my biggest challeneges in Med-Surg which is Common Concepts on paper. It was so difficult for me because you actually have to "think like a nurse" which I had a hard time doing. I suggest you start doing questions now to train your brain on how to answer critical thinking questions, that is the number one key! I practiced but it wasn't enough & I thought I could do a few and then breeze through it, If you study, do questions and go to tutorials you can pass. It's stressful and alot of work but its the only way!

Forshia · Jul 22, 2015

Sorry @Forisha I really didn't answer your question lol! Health Assesstment, Clinical Intro to Nursing and Clinical I were not that bad, if you have a little background in the medical field you can get through these with little difficulty. I had my biggest challeneges in Med-Surg which is Common Concepts on paper. It was so difficult for me because you actually have to "think like a nurse" which I had a hard time doing. I suggest you start doing questions now to train your brain on how to answer critical thinking questions, that is the number one key! I practiced but it wasn't enough & I thought I could do a few and then breeze through it, If you study, do questions and go to tutorials you can pass. It's stressful and alot of work but its the only way!

Thanks for the info!

Tprofitt, BSN · Jul 27, 2015

For the Op. Did you end up applying? I submitted my application there and hope to get in for the spring 2016. What did you guys score on that tsi? I got a 384

RandBee · Jul 27, 2015

I made a 370 on it, wow that's a great score I think the highest is 390, I applied and I spoke with the director she's really nice, I think I have a good chance of getting in for the Spring

Tprofitt, BSN · Jul 27, 2015

Great, hopefully we both do!! My total score was a 426, as I'm missing microbiology but will be taking it in the fall. I hope missing that 15-20 points doesn't hurt me too much.

RandBee · Jul 27, 2015

I haven't even calculated my points lol, I think I'm ok though, that's good your score is very competitive! I forgot what they said the average point system score was, It was different when I was actually in the the program, she has made it some much more reasonable to get it, I'm ready to get started!

s.leblanc2014 · Jul 27, 2015

I am also applying for the Spring of 2016! Does anyone know how many people are applying? or what a "competitive" score would be to get in? I have taken the HESI and TEAS, if they want to look at those scores too. Considering I took the TSI right after highschool and my knowledge has increased since then. I have a bunch of other courses too besides just the prerequisites. I'm wondering if they will take that into consideration as well... Comment back please!!! I want to know y'alls input.