BlondeAmbition

Thanks for that info Renee. I just went to their advising session and learned that they are accredited, but the clinical you mention is a source of concern. I'm going to have to inquire about that. I know many of the hospitals were turning away ADN programs for clinicals because of the shift to BSN, but now that COD is partnering with Benedictine, Governor's State, and NIU for the 3+1, I wonder where that leaves them in the eyes of the hospitals for clinical. I'm surprised to hear their CNA program was so intense. I took my CNA at CMK in Westmont years ago and it was a joke, but I learned the basics. I'm not looking for an easy out, but my journey at this 4 year university has cost me tens of thousands of dollars, and I can't work anything more than 10 hours a week because it's so intense and a lot of busy work.

I am looking at applying to COD for the Spring and was hoping to touch base with some current students to get a student's perspective on the program. I am currently at a 4-year university and am considering transferring over to COD's 3+1 program because financially it is smarter for me. I'm really interested in finding out how the COD program runs as far as class load, hours spent in class, clinical, and studying per week from your perspective. Also wondering how much "busy work" COD gives (clinical worksheets, papers, projects, etc.) compared to straight testing. I was told that only 2-3 courses are taken every 8 weeks, which leads me to believe that I may be able to swing more work hours as well. Thoughts?