HCC Coleman ADN-Fall 2017

AMP22 · May 26, 2017

You need the titers.....this is from castlebranch: "Submit a positive antibody titer (lab report required). If the titer is negative or equivocal, new alerts will be created for you to receive 1 booster shot and provide a 2nd titer.

Vaccines are NOT acceptable. "

clkittle11 · May 26, 2017

Thank you for the information looks like I'll need the booster shot.... just great. If y'all got your hep B series as a child the immunity probably went away just like it did on mine.... I recommend getting the booster shot before you get the blood titer.

ram-rn · Jun 2, 2017

Anyone heard anything about the nursing orientation date?

tabreabowers13 · Jun 15, 2017

I asked yesterday and Regina Ricks said there still isn't a date. Anybody know if the student services orientation where we sign up for classes? I asked her and she totally ignored that question lol.

clkittle11 · Jun 15, 2017

Any one know what we put for the flu shot if we didn't get one when it was in season

DL928 · Jun 16, 2017

I asked Regina Ricks and she said it was fine to not get the flu shot until August

kbraz · Jun 19, 2017

Hey guys, I realize I'm late to the party, but I am accepted and starting in the fall with y'all. Are you aware of any Facebook page for the students starting at the same time as us?

DL928 · Jun 20, 2017

I think we're supposed to create the fb page ourselves!

kbraz · Jun 20, 2017

Oh yeah.....but has anyone made one, that you know of?

DL928 · Jun 20, 2017

I don't think anyone has... I can't find it on fb

Ying24 · Jul 1, 2017

Hello Everyone,

I am pretty new here and trying to get into HCC. I see that Weiny4089 posted about beginning his pre-req courses. I would like to know how long it's going to get all off them. I just passed all my TSI tests and pretty much have to do all of pre-req courses. what is the next step? Any recommends on taking all requirement courses online or better at campus. I am fulltime working, but would love to get into HCC nursing program.

Right now, just a little lost and trying to gather all information.

Thank you all :)

nrvhy, BSN · Jul 4, 2017

Hello Everyone,
I am pretty new here and trying to get into HCC. I see that Weiny4089 posted about beginning his pre-req courses. I would like to know how long it's going to get all off them. I just passed all my TSI tests and pretty much have to do all of pre-req courses. what is the next step? Any recommends on taking all requirement courses online or better at campus. I am fulltime working, but would love to get into HCC nursing program.
Right now, just a little lost and trying to gather all information.
Thank you all :)

How long it takes you depends on how many classes you can take per semester. You mentioned that you are working full time, so it's up to you to decide how much you can handle on top of your work schedule. Perhaps you can take a combination of easy and hard classes each semester so that you won't have too heavy of a load in a single semester.

Also, online classes may work better for you because of your work schedule, but keep in mind that certain online courses like science lecture courses tend to require a lot more effort and self-discipline, but if you are great at time-management and don't mind the bit of extra work needed to "teach yourself", the flexibility can really be beneficial. I took a lot of online classes mainly because I have a family and can't afford to pay for babysitting. I did notice that they were a lot more work than my on campus classes. For example, when professors teach you the material, you soak it in better than just reading off of powerpoints. Also, to make up for "attendance" or "participation" you would have in a face-to-face setting, some teachers require a lot of discussions and write-ups for their online courses. Of course, like I said, the trade for a flexible schedule and not having to drive to class was worth the extra work to me. Obviously, you can't take labs online, but there should be a lot of evening labs available at HCC.

For the core pre-req classes, like government and history, online is usually the better option because the material is fairly easy to understand and straightforward, and these courses tend to have a lot more online class sections available since they're so popular.

Another thing to keep in mind is that most ADN programs require that AP1, AP2 and microbiology be taken within the last 5 years, or else you'll have to retake it.

Lastly, look up professors on ratemyprofessor.com. They can really make all the difference between an easy and hard class, or actually learning something or learning nothing at all. Choose what fits best for you! Good luck!!