WCCCD Spring 2013 Hopeful!!

Kadambari · Oct 14, 2012

Yes the curriculum is difficult

can you go into detail ..what makes it so difficult?

Me2006 · Oct 14, 2012

Nursing everywhere is Difficult. They tell you at Orientation this will be the hardest thing you ever do. You will be soooooooooo happy to see that 75%. Just aim to pass. you get some many things thrown at you, you have no time to do other things, like working! Many students dont worry abut working in the program. it wont be easy to work adn be a full time nursing student.

We had 120 students enter the program, only 63 of us graduated in the end.

You have to study before classes even start.

You cant procrastiante and put things off, if you do then you are already behind and trying to catch up will NOT be easy.

You will have a lot to do, studying for lectures and preparing for your exams, and clicnicals are no fun when you have an assignemt due each week, and those careplans are no fun!!

the program is SOOOOOO Doable if you put ur mind to it. form study groups if you have to.

I know i quit my job when i started and knew that this program was my priority, dedicated every hour to studying and practicing questions. and i was lucky to graduate on time (2 years), without any set backs

MrsClarkRN · Oct 14, 2012

Wow that's inspiring! Now that I made it past the first 7 1/2 weeks I'm like there's no stopping me now! @Me2006 any advice for going into Med Surg ?

catman88 · Oct 14, 2012

Hi!

I have a question regarding WCCCD. I am in the process of deciding whether I want to apply to EMU or WCCCD. I still have a few prereqs to do and I cannot decide where to take them. My question is, if I only take 3 prereqs at WCCCD will I still have a shot? So far I have a 4.0 and healthcare experience. Good luck to you all!

I no u c me · Oct 15, 2012

Hi!
I have a question regarding WCCCD. I am in the process of deciding whether I want to apply to EMU or WCCCD. I still have a few prereqs to do and I cannot decide where to take them. My question is, if I only take 3 prereqs at WCCCD will I still have a shot? So far I have a 4.0 and healthcare experience. Good luck to you all!

You have to have at least 12 credit hours from WCCCD to apply to the program. When you apply, the only grades they look at are English I, A&P I and II, Microbiology and Psychology. Just try to pick up the 12 credit hours and you should be able to apply. Oh yeah, you have to attend an informational meeting and take the TEAS test. There are other requirements, so I strongly recommend that you attend the meeting as soon as your time permits. Good luck!

Kadambari · Oct 24, 2012

What address do we mail the 10 panel drug screen to?

principles · Oct 24, 2012

It should be mailed to the Northwest campus. It should say attention ----------------. The schools' address is :8200 W Outer Drive, Detroit, MI 48219.i told them to mail a copy to me, can't risk any stories.

Kadambari · Oct 24, 2012

Thank you principles. I don't know why they didn't include this address in our acceptance letter.

Wen902 · Oct 25, 2012

So many people say you can't work while in the program but how do people survive financially? I plan on applying in June and the fact is I have to work. I have tried to figure out how to earn extra money but working full time and taking classes at night leaves no extra time.

MrsClarkRN · Oct 25, 2012

Take out loans do whatever you have to do to finish the first 7 1/2 weeks. You may be able to work after that. Not full time though. I work 3 days a week now

Kadambari · Oct 25, 2012

why is the semester only 7 1/2 weeks? we still graduate in 2 years so I don't understand why the semesters are so short

Wen902 · Oct 25, 2012

Thanks ShanayJ. I think I can manage that first 7 1/2 weeks by only working a couple of days. I will have all the co-req's done, will the schedule still be that packed in the beginning?