Broward College Nursing Program August 2016

[th3292]

Hello!

I just wanted to make a thread for nursing program at BC for this coming Fall semester.

I passed the Hesi last week after 4 days of studying. (Got tired of studying the Elvesier book so I took my chances)

My overall score: 85%. My lowest score's reading: 78% ( English is my second language and I took this section last so didn't have enough time to really read the questions)

I turned in my application last Wednesday. The lady said to look for an email around May- June.

Anyone is applying for Fall? Did your status on myBC change yet?

[brittanymorico]

I think you can retake it but Financial aid won't cover you have to pay out of pocket.my GPA was 2.98 before i finish my pre reqs.on my last semester i have only As and it went up to 3.2.if you have to retake classes make sure you pass with A.

I would be happy to pay out of pocket, but for some reason I have read others say on this forum that BC does not allow you to retake a class you did not fail in. I got a C in anatomy 1. I was dual enrollment and took that in high school 4 years ago. I plan to go speak with advising about this next week.

[brittanymorico]

I'd definitely retake it if at all possible, definitely would book an immediate appointment with health advising to talk about your options.

I hope it is possible to retake. I am waiting now on my PBSC nursing application now which won't be for another 2 weeks. Luckily I have a good amount of points there. I hope I get in!

Who ever else is looking to retake a class the classes are filling up so we all better act soon!

[brittanymorico]

I don't really like to post emotional stuff, but if anyone is feeling depressed or under the weather right now (if this can help any of you @ all) I want to share a little bit of my personal story leading up to finally receiving acceptance into this year's nursing program… (excuse the grammar as I'm speaking from the heart)

At one point in my life I found myself at the bottom of the food chain with a slew of family & relational baggage. I was teenager at high risk for suicide. My parents told me that I wouldn't even graduate HS. But I OVERCAME, it started off as me being angry at certain people in my life for treating me like garbage. I isolated myself from most of the negative people I knew and I enrolled for honors classes- like Honors A&P… of course I originally signed up to show off my competency skills, but in the process of showing off I fell absolutely head over heels in love with A&P. I Graduated High School in 2011, I studied as a CNA throughout my junior year, managed to be an Advanced Placement student, and I raised my cumulative gpa to 4.2....

After that, I went to Broward College and I graduated with my associate's degree in Biology in 2013. I immediately started in the workforce, and I wanted more health experience so naturally I completed a phlebotomy technician program in 2013. I soon learned that finding an entry level job in the field was not easy - I got discouraged... I took a 2 year break from school I found myself in national business sales & marketing. When I realized that I didn't want to waste any more time being a Business Hustler Wolf of Wall Street” type... I went back to school (FAU) in the Summer of 2015 and finished my prerequisites, and serious HESI & TEAS studying by December. I worked throughout my prereqs full-time as a waitress making an average 20-30$ in tips per shift- A HUGE downgrade from my previous high paying sales position. While I was grinding at FAU, FAU discontinued their transfer student RN Admissions Program (another setback). I was even told from one adviser at FAU that I should not even try to apply to their nursing school that it's "too competitive" in which point I laughed at her for trying to scare me. So in the Spring of 2016, I got the guts and took the FULL Sectioned HESI EXAM and scored an overall 90 score on my first try. I sent my scores & finished applications to 3 different schools (Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach State). Miami-Dade rejected my application because I did not take the HESI examination at THEIR testing center. Miami-Dade's nursing admissions called me and told me that even though it was their advising office that had mistaken checking me off and that they had given me the wrong information... They do NOT accept HESI scores from BC's testing center and they were NOT going to allow me to use the test scores even though I had passed every section. After submitting multiple emails/voicemails to the deans & directors at Miami-Dade.... I finally told their nursing admissions representative that, Even though the whole situation at their school was not right and handled unprofessionally, that they could go ahead and toss my application because my business would most definitely end up going somewhere else.... Have a nice day.” This is the attitude we MUST keep. I just want to tell you don't lose faith guys. You can do it! Change your mindset, Change your Life! This is the time to stay strong and focused! You gotta have tunnel vision to reach your goals. Even when you can't see it, you may even have to fake it till you build your self-confidence. Today I'm at a humble 3.7, 13 pts on this application and even though I know it's not a 4.0, I know I worked my tushie off to get here and that setbacks/challenges are a normal circumstance all successful people must overcome. There are many many challenges in nursing school, and I know this is only the beginning because my long term goals don't end at BC.

I hope that tonight we all go to bed knowing that WE ARE ALL able to accomplish our goals with a little bit of fire, and perseverance. This is NOT the END.

Thank you for the encouragment Congrats!!! I wish you the best of luck.

I have my second Pharmacology test tomorrow and I am a little discouraged. I am trying to stay positive and hoping for the best for my second application.

[EBlessN]

thats exactly what I want to do if I was to retake it I'd have a 3.4 as well

Which classes are you planning on retaking?

[th3292]

When will the program objective change to AS: Nursing ??? I picked 2 classes just in case for financial aid reason but should I pick classes for AA degree instead since it hasn't changed yet? Please give me your advice. Thank you.

[sheylla1994]

Which classes are you planning on retaking?

a&p 1

[brittanymorico]

a&p 1

me too. Twins

[iHeartKey]

I would be happy to pay out of pocket, but for some reason I have read others say on this forum that BC does not allow you to retake a class you did not fail in. I got a C in anatomy 1. I was dual enrollment and took that in high school 4 years ago. I plan to go speak with advising about this next week.

Same thing happen to me I did dual enrollment in high school..U have to go to a private school to take them over and it will be out of pocket

[Tmedschooll]

In order to retake a class that you have already passed it must be with a private school. Florida statue doesn't allow students to retake any classes that they have successfully passed. So you may want to look into options at any accredited private school such as Keiser, Nova, University of Miami, etc. I can only tell you this because I'm in the same boat and I learned this through advisement. Best of luck to you all

[nyodr]

Pre-Admission ! First hurdle down ! 100's more to go !:)

[melissah416]

Science diva thank you for those encouraging words I had a question I'm one of the alternates but I'm not relying on that so much anyone recommend any lpn program ? Since I know they are about a year and then in the near future I can apply for the lpn to RN program at broward or any other school I just don't want to wait until January to start

[sicilib]

Science diva thank you for those encouraging words I had a question I'm one of the alternates but I'm not relying on that so much anyone recommend any lpn program ? Since I know they are about a year and then in the near future I can apply for the lpn to RN program at broward or any other school I just don't want to wait until January to start

Mcfatter has a lpn program