Columbia basin college Nursing 2019

Nursing Students Pre-Nursing

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Hello everyone,

I hadn't seen a post for the upcoming application year for nursing at CBC, so figured I would get one started so that we could all go thru the anticipation/application process together lol!

Anyone care to share their index and TEAS scores?

It's my first time applying so I am so nervous and not sure what to expect.

Hi all! I've commented on this thread before, but if we haven't had a chance to talk, I'm Sydney. I'm the secretary for the ASN (Association of Student Nurses) at CBC. Be expecting letters soon! Can't wait to meet you all at orientation ?

A few quick tips/reminders:

  • Even if you get placed on the 1-10 wait list, you have a very good chance of getting in. Lots of people apply to several programs and will drop depending on where they're accepted. If this happens, try not to feel too discouraged!
  • As exciting as it is, please don't hound professors, staff, or the desk secretary with questions. Letters will be arriving soon, and everything is moving as fast as they can make it go. ALL of your questions will be answered during orientation and hopefully in the letters you will be receiving. Trust me, you don't want to have a bad concatenation to your name before school even starts.
  • Get ready to get going day 1 at orientation! Try to keep that weekend before school starts free, because you'll likely already be busy.

If you have any majorly pressing questions that really need to be answered, feel free to post them here or send me a message. I'm also more than happy to answer questions via text or email, and I can give you mine via PM if you ask.

Congrats future nurses!

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Oh my gosh...I cant wait!!!! Thanks falconersys for the tips and communication offer! Hopefully we will all see you at the orientation! Any tips on supplies you find helpful in the program ?...because Supplies are a girls bestfriend, of course ;)!

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2 minutes ago, Itwillallbeworthit23 said:

Oh my gosh...I cant wait!!!! Thanks falconersys for the tips and communication offer! Hopefully we will all see you at the orientation! Any tips on supplies you find helpful in the program ?...because Supplies are a girls bestfriend, of course ;)!

Absolutely! Oh my gosh, so many.

  1. Find a good stethoscope, but don't be spending tons of cash to get something like the Littmann cardiology. Things get lost or misplaced, and frankly, as a student nurse you won't be able to differentiate between a lot of the finer noises for a long time anyways ? My personal favorite has been MDF. They range from $60-100, are very comfortable, and sounds are very clear. Plus, free lifetime warranty and parts repair (at least on mine!). I personally did opt for engraving, however, don't put "nurse" or "RN" behind your name with the engraving, since you don't have your licence - but soon, young padawan, soon.
  2. If you don't already have one, you'll need a computer/laptop for home. My personal favorite is the surface pro - they can swap from laptop to tablet, and I can write or type notes, and write notes on top of the lecture powerpoints, which is so handy, and the battery lasts for ages. I'd avoid Apple products (like Macbooks), some students have struggled with the programs we use on them. You WILL need a printer as well. You just do.
  3. Most small supplies (like a blood pressure cuff) will be in a supply bag that you'll have to buy once you're accepted. Good rule of thumb is that if it's touching or going in a patient (with the exception of a stethoscope), it'll be either in the bag or provided in the hospital.
  4. You WILL need to buy a penlight, and hemostats are always handy too. Not necessary, but I also really enjoy my hip stethoscope holder.
  5. The Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN Examination book will be your best friend.
  6. If you bribe me with pizza, I may also share my quizlets I've made already for all the lectures and units.
  7. Buy compression socks and nursing shoes. I personally can't recommend Dansko clogs - a lot of students have not liked theirs. The shoes must be all black or all white, with no holes/mesh/any way a needle or bodily fluid could get through to your skin, and no extra embellishment (like the Nike logo). I personally wear lace-up, all leather shoes. They cannot be black and white (IE black shoe with white sole)- either one color or the other. Make sure they're comfortable! Your socks need to match your shoe color.
  8. A good clipboard! I personally love the foldable nursing ones on Amazon - they WILL fit in your school scrubs pocket!

That's honesty the main things. I'm sure you'll purchase more things as you go (like an injection pad to practice injections), but that is the bulk of it, including your books! ? Great question!

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Thank you so much for the tips! One of my worries is working during school. I currently work weekends with a set schedule Friday 3pm-Sunday 10pm. I do have downtime which is nice. Anyone else planning on working full time in the program? I hope this is bearable.

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3 minutes ago, KaraBear22 said:

Thank you so much for the tips! One of my worries is working during school. I currently work weekends with a set schedule Friday 3pm-Sunday 10pm. I do have downtime which is nice. Anyone else planning on working full time in the program? I hope this is bearable.

Nobody I know in the program works full time, and I only know a handful of people who work part-time (myself included). The majority don't work at all, it's just frankly too much. I also only work Friday-Sunday, and the only reason I'm able to while in school is because of the downtime in which I can study.

Some resources to check out:

1. Foundation scholarship at CBC (can apply specifically as a student nurse - fill this out!)

2. STEPP program - make monthly payments towards your tuition so you don't need to take out a loan.

3. IF you work - check if your employer has tuition reimbursement.

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First of all @falconersys, THANK YOU so much for all the information! So very helpful.

If I get accepted, I will go very part time at my current company. My schedule is somewhat flexible, but I'm thinking about 10-12 hours a week. If I find it's too much, I will take a student loan. I remember in one of the pre nursing sessions they said it would be difficult to work, especially full time, but some people have to so each person has a different situation.

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Also, you will DEFINITELY need at least a 2 inch binder (or bigger) for your theory class! Someone was asking about work as well. I managed to work about 25 hours a week during my first year. However, I would HIGHLY recommend applying for Kadlec's extern program once you've been accepted into the nursing program. You get paid to work, money for school, and a step up when applying for RN positions. My only regret is not doing it in my first year! Lastly, apply for the foundation scholarship. I have yet to hear of any nursing student that hasn't received anything from that scholarship. Good luck to you all!

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@cbcstudentnurse01 how do you apply for the kadlec’s extern program?

@falconersys Thank you so much for all your tips- I currently have an ipad pro and just started using it in my biochem class this quarter. I download the powerpoints into notability and take notes and record the lecture and it has literally changed my life in the paper world-I use way less and all my notes are backed up and in one spot! Hopefully I wont have problems using the programs in nursing school with it, if I get accepted. ;) I will definitely be buying the Saunders comprehensive review for NCLEX- Ive heard its a must!

Ahh..Soo excited! :D

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I just noticed-I used “AND” A LOT lol..

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Kadlec will have one of the recruiters come talk to the class and they will let you know when the extern position will be posted. I forgot to mention the you also get to pick your own schedule as well. There are so many perks with the extern program.

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@cbcstudentnurse01 That sounds great! Thank you!

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Guysssss I seriously hope our letters come tomorrow. I can’t sleep!

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