Massasoit Community College Fall 2021

Hi,

I’m a former graduate. Which program, day or evening?

Best

K

I applied to the part time LPN to RN program. I am hoping to be accepted this fall semester; but I hear the program is very competitive. I have applied to Laboure but they are so expensive; Massasoit is my first choice. All my prerequisites are complete and I am practicing for TEAS which I take on 3/26. At least part time is slower which I need, since I work full time.

Thanks for creating the Fall 2021 thread.  Can't wait for the decision letters to be sent in April.

Do they accept first time applicants into the program? It seems a lot of people apply more than one time.

Yes, they do.  I think some that applied before didn't have all the prerequisites done. 

On 2/27/2021 at 9:58 PM, Kali013 said:

I applied to the full time day program. Would have any feedback from your experiences? Class structure/clinical/work-life balance, etc. 

Thank you!! ? 

Hi Kali,

I was in the evening part time program but can say this:

1. Day was more intensive but had better clinical experiences

2. Be organized. Don't procrastinate. Don't fall behind (I can PM you the organizational system that I used or you can look up Straight A student - Maureen Osuna She has wonderful tips)

3. Class structure: We had 2 clinicals per week. Lab once per week. Class twice per week.  I believe the day was arranged a little different with more class and clinical times.

4. You only have a few exams per semester and need a certain average to pass the class (80% I believe) so try to do really well on the first exams so that you are not scrambling and praying for a hail mary on your last exam. (That can be very stressful)

5. Don't get sucked into cliques and/or gossip. It can suck the life out of you. But do find some study partner(s) if you are a person who doesn't like to work alone.  

6. Don't worry about what others got on any given exam.  Just concentrate on you.  Sometimes you hear that Joe Schmo got a 98% and you only got a 85% and it can get in your head sometimes.  No worries.... just do the best that you can.

7. Ask questions, obtain a tutor if needed.  Remember that YOU are paying for this education and you want to grasp as much as you can since everything builds upon each other.

8. Take time for you.  It is easy to eat, sleep, and breathe nursing but it isn't always healthy.  You don't want to become too stressed or burnt out.

I hope this helps.  Please don't hesitate to reach out at any point.

Best,

K

On 3/4/2021 at 5:30 PM, Autumn Graves said:

Do they accept first time applicants into the program? It seems a lot of people apply more than one time.

Yes they do.  I was a first time applicant.  It goes by rubric only.  You have a name and a rubric number.. they put them in order from Highest to lowest and pick the top xxxxx (however many seats) and the rest are on a waitlist.

I am glad to hear, they accept first time applicants. It seems like many people are not accepted / placed on the wait list.

Hopeful, thank you for the tips. Four nights of class/clinical/lab seems like a lot of time on campus or clinical. Where you able to work full time during the program?

2 minutes ago, Autumn Graves said:

I am glad to hear, they accept first time applicants. It seems like many people are not accepted / placed on the wait list.

Hopeful, thank you for the tips. Four nights of class/clinical/lab seems like a lot of time on campus or clinical. Where you able to work full time during the program?

Our class had 10 on a wait list.  You would be amazed at those who didn't accept for whatever reason.  At least 3-4 got pulled off the wait list.  Sometimes even at the last moment. (d/t those who didn't have the courtesy to let MCC know that they didn't accept)

It does seem like a lot but really it goes by fast.  Also d/t covid, they might have changed the curriculum to accommodate for a lesser schedule.

I worked 30 hours per week but I don't recommend working full time. The readings and studying for exams can be daunting and you really want that to be your #1 priority.  Ohhhh one thing that I forgot to mention..... if you at all have an opportunity to work as a nursing assistant DO IT!! Even if it is just on the weekends or per diem.  Getting that exposure really helps solidify the materials that you will be learning.  I didn't get a chance to do so because I had a job and I truly regret it.

Hi,

I applied for the LPN to RN part-time program and am wondering how everyone feels about the rubric now that they don't consider a personal statement or reference level.

I am excited to hear back but nervous

NoseyNurse, I applied to the LPN to RN part time program, as well. I think we will be waiting to hear back for 2 or 3 months. I take my TEAS on March 26. I am not so sure how I will do. My GPA is good, but I took all the prereqs many years ago. I am studying for TEAS and struggling with math.