LCCC or Tri-C

I just finished first semester at Tri-C. LCCC was too far from me and the pre-reqs were more restrictive than Tri-C. I also think they didn't offer an evening weekend option - so they were out for me from the beginning. I work full time and do Nursing school at nights and on weekends. So it's quite a busy lifestyle - but many of us somehow find a way to make it through. Many of the people in the Tri-C program work. And many also have kids (not me - people who work and do nursing school full time with kids have all my respect).

As far as the Pros to Tri-C. It is very affordable. I've had some really outstanding professors so far. I've heard some are so-so but you really can't beat their overall package of cost, flexibility and shear size. Tri-C graduates lots and lots of nurses, and their NCLEX pass rates are pretty up there so it was a no brain-er for me. Definitely happy with my decision so far.

Cons for Tri-C. You might have to wait to get in. It can take a while for all the paperwork to come together. Also as with most Nursing schools it can be very stressful. You need to constantly keep your ducks in a row as there are many opportunities where people fail out (missing clinical days, messing up in lab, messing up on a few tests). But I'd bet this is similar across the board.

Hope this helps. If you have any specific questions on stuff- just let us know..

Thank you for your reply. I agree about LCCC, seems like they keep changing the requirements. I know a lot of nursing students who transferred to Tri-C after they were in the program because of the politics and some instructors. How did you find the Tri-C program so far? instructors? I have one class to take to get into the Tri-C program or 4 to get into LCCCC. The problem also with LCCC is the waiting list is RIDICULOUS!! The wait list for Tri-C is not bad, as there were still spots open for fall.

My clinical instructor was out of this world good. He had 20 years of Peds experience at Rainbow and was an NP. Very well educated and really good with us. Overall the professors are decent. You find your good ones others are so-so. I had a so-so lab professor, a decent lecture professor for first semester. So far in second semester my lecture professor is significantly better. But haven't run into a bad instructor yet. Overall the tri-c program was very reasonable in the first semester. They definitely put you through the paces though. Be ready to ready and spend quite a bit of time on the program.

couple good resources to get started really for any program.. Do nclex questions - atleast the fundamentals questions

http://nursing.slcc.edu/nclexrn3500/...4276381870C726

Nurse labs has some really good questions - really similar to many of the 1st semester tests. Probably better to start with these vs. nclex ?'s.

Fundamentals of Nursing Exam 3 (50 Items) - Nurseslabs

Also never too early to start learning medication math.

DosageHelp.com - Helping Nursing Students Learn Dosage Calculations - Practice Questions

Please do not refer to Tri-C as having a "waitlist." Tri-C has rolling admissions and students are placed into the program as they are ready. Yes, Tri-C is placing for Fall 2015, but that really isn't a long time, considering that we are already into the second week of Spring 2015 and the program doesn't admit new students into the summer semester.

Wow ok I was referring to LCCC a as the "waiting list" and I did NOt say anything negative about openings in the fall! I clearly just stated that is one of the many PROS about Tri C that I like is no long waiting list and that they have openings soon! Have a great day!

I see what you're saying. Compared to hondros and other for profit schools "you have to wait." Not that there is a "wait "list" but tri-c doesn't start classes every two weeks

chloesmoma: You misunderstood my post and took offense where none was meant.

Thank you for the info about your experience. LCCC offers a nursing math class I might enroll in..

None taken here. I remember reading lots of your posts on here before I got in to tri-c. Your info on here is much appreciated!

I did not take offense, just think maybe your approach could have been a bit different...I stated I was new here, and was looking for a little guidance...needless to say, thank you for the clarification and I am hoping we can help each other out when needed :)

BTW associatedegree do you suggest taking denominational analysis before going into the program? LCCC offers it and I am thinking about taking it when I retake Intro to Bio Chem (I have to retake because I took it in 2000, and it is out of date)