Tri-C accelerated adn

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I was hoping someone could help me out about the Tri C accelerated adn program. Is it doable with kids? It is my understanding that it is a 1 year program? I do have all prereqs done...so for me it is a matter of scheduling. I just can't sit around and wait another year for Stark State's program. If anyone who has been through the curriculum, could you give me asn idea of what the week's schedule would be like if all you needed to take was the nursing courses....with all other classes done?

Thanks!

I haven't taken any classes at Metro either, just east and online. I was hoping to avoid metro, as I work downtown now and hate the commute. But oh well. My parents live on the east side, so I was hoping they could help with my children (5 yrs. and almost 2 yrs.).

As far as work, def. not the job I am in now, but possibly something in a hospital.

I live in Fairview, by the airport.

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I have a feeling I am going to hate the commute as well. Hopefully a good cup of coffee and some good music will help me through!

Have you looked at childcare through Tri-C? I am sure you probably get care for free from your parents, but if you have to pay for it Tri-C might be the most affordable.

Do you have any idea when classes actually start? I have been looking all over the Tri-C site and I can't find an actual date.

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I am pretty sure I will have help for the summer(s); and will most likely use my current babysitter or enroll my youngest in a daycare in the same building where my oldest will be in Kindergarten next year.

I think classes start 5/27 (Tues. after Memorial Day). It is hard to find the academic schedule on their site.

I got some (long story) of my shots yesterday, did my background check, registered/paid for CPR and changed my major code on line! Has anyone done the online test yet? If so, how was it? Oh - I also did a FASFA last week.

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I did the NEONI test. The test is the same one that is at the back of the NEONI packet...so if you just fill that out before you answer the questions online you should be fine. Oh, and one of the questions is about the biggest difference between men and women being communication...the answer is true, communication style is one of the biggest differences between men and women. Apparently, communication is a bigger difference than having a member vs. having a lady parts or breasts, or the ability to lactate, or the ability to bear children. :)

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Hey, am I missing something or does the info. packet we received not contain the time and place for orientation on Thursday? Also, after taking the online test, I did not see a "confirmation" page, I saw my results..........any help?!

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It is at the Metro Campus, Health Careers and Sciences Building, Room 336 and it starts at noon. That information is on the double-sided page that starts "Dear New Nursing Student" It is in bold in the 3rd paragraph. I didn't see it either and called to ask. :)

There is no confirmation page, just the page with your results. I asked and they said to print that out, sign it, and put your student ID number on it.

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Thank you! Glad I wasn't the only one wondering these things! See you there, I'll have a pink carnation on my lapel!

jk! :)

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LOL...that is pretty funny.

Do you have any idea how big the group is? Have you picked out the courses you want? I am really, really hoping to get into the clinicals in Bedford. That is only 15 minutes from my house and that commute would be great at 7 a.m.!

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No, I haven't, but I am determined to do that tonight! It is nearly impossible right now to get on the computer at home, and here at work, I cannot take my time for something like that.

I am in the process of getting hired at SW general and was talking to another nurse who went to Tri-C and he said as far as clinical sites they might as well put your name in a hat and pull it out. Where did you find the list of clinical sites?

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All the clinical sites were listed on the course list that they put online a week or so ago. They seemed to do a good job of getting hospitals all over the area.

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Oh good, I will have to look tonight. I have no clue how many are in our "class". I am so nervous/curious about the statistic that only 1/2 complete the course. Why is that? Especially given it is an accelerated program where we have all finished a bachelor's degree and the science prereq.

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Where did you hear that only half of us will finish the program? I have heard that before as well, but I haven't heard it from the folks at Tri-C only second hand. Honestly, I don't believe it. I am sure we will lose plenty of people due to life circumstances changing (not being able to go to school full time, getting pregnant, moving, etc.) but I feel like the folks in the accelerated program are probably older, wiser, and better able to understand the commitment they are making when they start the program. I can see the drop out rate for the regular program being much higher than for the acclerated program, but even there 50% seems a bit high to me. I don't really know though and I hope we find out the dropout rate on Thursday!

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