Broward College August 2011

U.S.A. Florida

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Hi guys, is anyone else working towards starting the nursing program at BC in August 2011? I am working on my last pre-reqs this semester (spring 11) and then apply and hopefully get accepted for the fall semester. I just took and passed the hesi exam last night and that is one big load off my back. I also started my hep shots since it takes 3 rounds of shots and a total of 6 months to be fully immunized. I want to have all of my ducks in order to start the program. I am undecided whether to go to south or central campus. Any advice?

ok.. i'll start with math. it's pretty easy. you don’t need to buy the book. just do all the practice problems in workbook a at least twice and the test will be a piece of cake. be sure to always set up the problems "her way." even if your answer is correct she will mark it wrong if the way you set it up is different from the way she taught you; so pay attention to how she wants it done. you are only allowed to get 1 question wrong on the test. if you miss 1 or more on the first test you'll be able to get a second chance to take it again (usually the following week.) i've got nothing but 100%'s on my math tests and trust me when i say i am the worst at math!!

pharm is the easiest class you will ever take in your nursing school journey. you do not need the book. it will be a waste of money. in class he tells you everything that will be on the test. just print out his notes and highlight what he wants you to know and study from that. i always studied the day of the test before class and i ended up with an a. it's just basically memorization. you'll love him as well. funny guy.

now.. for the more serious stuff. process 1.. she is a great teacher; really helps you grasp the concept of "nursing." i'm not going to lie though, her tests aren’t hard but they are tricky. before class i suggest you read according to the objectives "the module". i basically took the objectives, typed them out into a word doc, then when i would read before class i would just find the info that answered the questions and type them into my word doc. then i would go to lecture, listen, take notes, and record. then when i got home, i would fill in the info from lecture into my doc. then i printed them and used them to review for the test. (typing everything into a word doc was a little time consuming but i just seem to learn better that way). for process the only book i used was perry and potter and i used fundamentals success and test success for practice questions. there’s a lot of reading in process. read everyday and try not to fall behind. time management is key! don't buy that package of books together. buy things as you need them. some books they say you need but you don't use them at all or use a couple pages which you can look on with someone else.

mostly all the clinical instructors are nice. they might seem intimidating at first but they’ll start to warm up to their students. they’ll teach you skills. then after a few weeks you will have a return demo where you show your clinical instructor you know how to do those skills. (ex. vital signs, bed bath, head to toe physical assessment etc..) if you don’t pass your return demo you won’t be allowed to go to the hospital. so take use of lab opportunities to practice your skills.

just try to survive the first semester, it is the hardest one. there’s a computer program in the lab that helps students with understanding “nursing tests.” i recommend doing that before the first test. work hard, study smart, stay organized and you’ll be able to make it through!!

Skills sheets will be printed from blackboard once it opens to you, she will likely explain this in lecture your first day. I'm a south campus student starting my 3rd semester and were in your shoes just a year ago. Good luck to you.

Thank you so much for the info on the skills sheets!!!

Do you know if it is the same for the Phys. Assesment sheets? In our email it states one of our first assignments due on the first day is a Physical assesment sheet, however I haven't found any in any of the materials purchased at the bookstore...

And congratulations!!!!!!:yeah:

TO codabrown21:

I'm going to South campus, but you make North sound pretty inviting!!! :rolleyes: I hope school goes as well for the rest of us as it has for you!

Congratulations!!! :yeah:

ok.. i'll start with math. it's pretty easy. you don't need to buy the book. just do all the practice problems in workbook a at least twice and the test will be a piece of cake. be sure to always set up the problems "her way." even if your answer is correct she will mark it wrong if the way you set it up is different from the way she taught you; so pay attention to how she wants it done. you are only allowed to get 1 question wrong on the test. if you miss 1 or more on the first test you'll be able to get a second chance to take it again (usually the following week.) i've got nothing but 100%'s on my math tests and trust me when i say i am the worst at math!!

pharm is the easiest class you will ever take in your nursing school journey. you do not need the book. it will be a waste of money. in class he tells you everything that will be on the test. just print out his notes and highlight what he wants you to know and study from that. i always studied the day of the test before class and i ended up with an a. it's just basically memorization. you'll love him as well. funny guy.

now.. for the more serious stuff. process 1.. she is a great teacher; really helps you grasp the concept of "nursing." i'm not going to lie though, her tests aren't hard but they are tricky. before class i suggest you read according to the objectives "the module". i basically took the objectives, typed them out into a word doc, then when i would read before class i would just find the info that answered the questions and type them into my word doc. then i would go to lecture, listen, take notes, and record. then when i got home, i would fill in the info from lecture into my doc. then i printed them and used them to review for the test. (typing everything into a word doc was a little time consuming but i just seem to learn better that way). for process the only book i used was perry and potter and i used fundamentals success and test success for practice questions. there's a lot of reading in process. read everyday and try not to fall behind. time management is key! don't buy that package of books together. buy things as you need them. some books they say you need but you don't use them at all or use a couple pages which you can look on with someone else.

mostly all the clinical instructors are nice. they might seem intimidating at first but they'll start to warm up to their students. they'll teach you skills. then after a few weeks you will have a return demo where you show your clinical instructor you know how to do those skills. (ex. vital signs, bed bath, head to toe physical assessment etc..) if you don't pass your return demo you won't be allowed to go to the hospital. so take use of lab opportunities to practice your skills.

just try to survive the first semester, it is the hardest one. there's a computer program in the lab that helps students with understanding "nursing tests." i recommend doing that before the first test. work hard, study smart, stay organized and you'll be able to make it through!!

the above information is greatly appreciated:kiss. on behalf of all the north campus students reading this and myself, i thank you for the unselfish details. :hrnsmlys:

Just to make sure, the orientation packet/material that Dr. Quinn instructed us to bring are the same papers that we turned in last week right?

Just to make sure, the orientation packet/material that Dr. Quinn instructed us to bring are the same papers that we turned in last week right?

The orientation packet is purchased at the bookstore. Its like $5.

The orientation packet is purchased at the bookstore. Its like $5.

Ohh okay. When did she tell us about the orientation packet?

Thank you so much for the info on the skills sheets!!!

Do you know if it is the same for the Phys. Assesment sheets? In our email it states one of our first assignments due on the first day is a Physical assesment sheet, however I haven't found any in any of the materials purchased at the bookstore...

And congratulations!!!!!!:yeah:

We were required to complete a physical assessment assignment for our second lab day after watching videos that covered physical assessment. I spent a lot of time and energy and stressing out about it and we weren't even required to turn it in. You have J-CS heading the course so it may be a bit different than when I had KG & J-CS. What I would suggest doing is reading through Jarvis and taking notes on how to do a head to toe assessment. I'm pretty sure the physical assessment sheet will be an assignment that you are required to put together but I could be wrong.

When blackboard opens--which is the day before class starts--print everything out (I usually make at least 2 copies of each paper) stick it in a binder and take it to class with you. The most important thing to do is come to class prepared, on time and do exactly as you are told :) My first few weeks were a confusing blur--well, really the whole first semester was. Once you get past process I & II it is seemingly easier.

We were required to complete a physical assessment assignment for our second lab day after watching videos that covered physical assessment. I spent a lot of time and energy and stressing out about it and we weren't even required to turn it in. You have J-CS heading the course so it may be a bit different than when I had KG & J-CS. What I would suggest doing is reading through Jarvis and taking notes on how to do a head to toe assessment. I'm pretty sure the physical assessment sheet will be an assignment that you are required to put together but I could be wrong.

When blackboard opens--which is the day before class starts--print everything out (I usually make at least 2 copies of each paper) stick it in a binder and take it to class with you. The most important thing to do is come to class prepared, on time and do exactly as you are told :) My first few weeks were a confusing blur--well, really the whole first semester was. Once you get past process I & II it is seemingly easier.

Do you know if we will be using the 2 Hesi books from the booklist?? Are the tests for process 1 & 2 multiple choice?

Ohh okay. When did she tell us about the orientation packet?

Thats the funny part. They never did. I had asked about the booklist to someone in the nursing department and they refered me to the orientation packet. Thats how I found out about it.

The books I used for process I & II were:

Perry & Potter Fundamentals of nursing

Clinical nursing skills & techniques

Davis drug guide

Jarvis-physical assessment

Cox's clinical application of nursing diagnosis

I would suggest getting some type of app or computer program you can practice NCLEX style questions with. I used Saunders comprehensive review on my computer and I have a couple of apps for my iPod touch. All of the questions are multiple choice. I don't have any hesi books on my booklist from last year.......

Thats the funny part. They never did. I had asked about the booklist to someone in the nursing department and they refered me to the orientation packet. Thats how I found out about it.

Ohhh okay thanks (:

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