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Hey guys, so I'm 100% I want to attend WCU, Orange County. I am currently in my last semester of cc, completing some pre reqs. The last day of the semester is june 13. I am also doing some pre reqs on sophia learning. I was wondering when i should start applying to wcu. Should I start looking to apply right now? Or when I'm done with all my classes/pre reqs, which will be in June. I wanted to start in August but I don't know how the seat system works at WCU, and idk if I'm already late 😬. Thank you!

Hi!! I’m registering in 2 weeks for Patho at OC campus. Can someone suggest a good professor for me please :) I haven’t looked yet but wouldn’t mind online if I can. Much appreciated.

Guys, I been hearing people tell me left and right not to go to the LA campus. They told me it used to be good during 2020-2023 now its all messed up. I heard some professors got fired everything got switched out everythings more about money now. I had a family member of mine there fail the exit and she literally has to pay 30k outta pocket to take capstone again. That's insane. I was having trouble getting a hold of my advisor this guy was ignoring me I had to call the head of admissions just to get a hold of him not gonna say his name. He also seemed pretty predatory to push me to take my entrance exam sooner. I was wondering if the OC or Ontario campus is like this. I'm not planning on attending the one in LA. If OC is any better or Ontario let me know.

My anticipated starting date is for June 8th at the North Hollywood Location for the BSN program… I finished all of my other required classes at cc and transferred them to West Coast so I just have to do Patho, Physiology, and one other class… how are the required prerequisite classes? Are they all online or in person? Just wondering, I had some trips planned out for June I don’t know if I should cancel them or not.

I’m currently taking Med-Surg 1 for the second time. I am a student with ADHD, and I have a test every week. I was doing better overall compared to the first time I took this course, which I ended up dropping because I performed poorly. I just took my midterm last Thursday, and I completely bombed it. It dropped my grade to 70% (I need a 78% to pass the course).

I am extremely disappointed and worried since I will be kicked out of nursing school if I don’t pass this class. I have been improving my exam scores overall, but I am still not at a passing standard. I don’t understand why I’m not passing the class.

Here is what I currently do to study for my weekly exams:

Important to note: My professor does NOT give students the slides or allow anyone to take pictures of them.I have Davidson in the OC Campus

1. Reading the textbook: My professor stresses this, so I’ve been using the ATI book to help me. I’ve been reading the modules and engaging carefully to understand the “why” behind diseases.
2. Office hours: Aside from attending every class, I’ve been going to office hours to identify my weak points in test-taking. Sometimes I can’t explain why I chose certain answers other than test anxiety. I’ve been trying to come up with a study plan with my counselor and professor; however, it doesn’t seem to be working.
3. Watching videos and using other resources: My professor provides many helpful links, but there are so many that I don’t have time to get through all of them. I try to focus on the most important and relevant ones. I’ve also been using NotebookLM to create podcast-style reviews of my notes and lectures.
4. Creating practice questions: I’ve been using ATI Dynamic Quizzes and practice questions my professor provided to test myself. I read the rationales when I get questions wrong. I also use these, along with the syllabus, to create my own study guides.

I am highly disappointed in myself and extremely worried that I will not pass the class and will be kicked out of nursing school. As someone with ADHD since childhood, I have had to retake some classes during my prerequisites, but I earned a 3.4 GPA. I’ve also been working with my school’s academic advisor, who has helped me break down questions.

I’m not sure where I went wrong. The results just came out yesterday, and it’s extremely discouraging to see that I’m still not passing, especially since this is my second time taking the course.

I’m not sure why I’m struggling right now. I don’t know if it’s because I’m not understanding the concepts, not giving myself enough time, studying the wrong material, or a combination of these factors.

I really need help and am willing to take any advice I can get. This is the hardest class I’ve taken so far. I’ve been making sacrifices, yet it still isn’t enough. I’m hoping that anyone who has succeeded in Med-Surg 1 can share what they did to study so I can see what I might be doing wrong and how I can improve in the second half of the term. I am willing to do whatever it takes to bring my grades up. I would also appreciate some emotional support from anyone who has been in my position before or anyone willing to help.

Hi everyone,

I'm sure this has been asked a lot, but I am torn between taking Baroon or Nakshbandi next term. Registration is this upcoming week, and I need to make a choice lol. Both seem to have great reviews. Would love to get some more insight if possible.

Thanks in advance!

for those INDEPENDENT nursing students (rent their own apt, have car payments, insurance, etc,.) that decided to go to any private school like west coast, how much money did you have saved for emergency fund or savings account before you started school? im scared to be homeless be super broke like broke broke yk what i mean? help huhu need advice

I have six classes left to earn my associate of science in pre-nursing, I’ll be finished with it in the fall.
I’ve been through a lot of trauma in my personal life over the past few years since starting college, family death, victim of domestic violence, went through a school shooting my first semester of college right out of high school, etc… life just hasn’t been kind to me, I’ve attended three colleges since graduating high school.
All of this has caused me to withdraw from classes multiple times, I’ve completed 68.5 college credits but have attempted 185.5 total, so I’ve essentially withdrawn from 117 credits all of which are on my transcript as Ws, or Es.
In the courses I’ve finally completed I have all As and Bs, I also have years of healthcare experience and my CNA + Phlebotomy license.
Nursing has been all I’ve wanted to do my whole life, I’m really good in clinical settings and I’m not at all a bad student, but my GPA and transcripts are a complete mess, my advisors at one school also encouraged me to continue dropping and re enrolling in classes with no support quarter after quarter, and left me with all my science pre-reqs to take together at once, I was a young first gen college student and didn’t realize the negative impact this had as I had no idea how college really worked and no guidance etc…
It’s looking like my only options at this point are private BSN programs like WCU. I have 0 shot at getting into school at community colleges or even state schools anywhere in the US with my transcripts, I meet 0 requirements, I feel so lost.
I’m so close to being done with the pre-nursing degree but I just don’t know what the point in finishing it is, I won’t be able to afford a private program for years potentially, I’m reading through this thread and wondering how everyone is able to afford it in here. maybe I’ll end up a CNA the rest of my life which has always been my worst fear. I’m feeling super down and just need to rant really but if anyone has advice or has been in a similar situation I would love to hear. Please no judgment either, things have been really hard the past few years and it’s devastating to me that nursing might not be my career. I’m hoping there’s another option but it’s not looking like it.

Hello fellow west coasters. I was wondering if anyone had some advice or tips and tricks for core nutrition. I’m at a low B and it’s been a harder class than expected. The teachers haven’t been the best and when asking for help they just say well review the material better

hey guys i’m taking anatomy and i got a letter of concern bc i currently have a 66% and i know we need a 73 to pass.. my professor checked off that it’s only because i have low test scores and recommended i meet with the dean/director. has anyone had experience with a LOC? im really worried about it 😩

Hi everyone, I’m a 21 year old pre-nursing student. I’ve current been at community college for almost 4 years now.. although it has felt discouraging especially seeing my peers around be graduating from ucs/csu’s I never try to compare myself to anyone because I know everyone is on their own path. I am excited to start but also terrified of not doing well in the program. I know if I hold myself accountable anything is doable. I have some friends that have gone to west coast and they highly recommend it. But the horror stories I’ve read on here, I’ve see posts professor’s purposely failing students?? IMO that seems crazy but I would truly appreciate any information on the noho campus about what professors are best to take. I know it won’t be easy and I will have to put in tremendous hard work. If anyone can recommend which professors truly care about their students. And also I want to form a good study group throughout the program! To anyone starting in the upcoming fall term hmu!! :)💖

i just got my schedule for june 8 start at the North Hollywood campus and I am eager to hear any insight or advice!

Tell me WCU horror stories please that almost made you rethink everything (currently questioning all my choices lol)