NE1 have any info on broward community college nursing program?

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I just recently learned that a friend and I have both been accepted to broward community college. I wont be attending because i'm already taking classes at Barry and have been accepted into their nursing program. but as for my friend she's torn between going to broward community college and keiser. the reason i ask about BCC is because i've heard terrible things about their program and this seems to be much more than just rumors.

I attended open sessions for other schools nursing programs such as keiser and city college and both programs brought up bcc's program and how they were under scrutiny because a large number of the students were either dropping out of the program or not passing the licensing test. when i asked an advisor about this he said they were changing the admission process because alot of students didnt deserve to be in the program. then during the summer i was taking a class with a rn who graduated from bcc and asked her what was going on with the school. she said the reason why bcc was changing up their admission process was b/c while she was there they were under federal investigation b/c someone who worked in the nursing department(receptionist) was selling papers to students. so far it seems all i'm hearing are negative things.in addition i've also heard they're understaffed, thus overcrowded classes.

Can anyone give any insight into this? my friend is contemplating bcc because it's public therefore alot cheaper while keiser is private.

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Really, you think it might take longer?? I figured with the time it takes to finish BC's pre-reqs and the 5 semesters of the program, that the lengths might even out. Anyway, I'm all for BC's program since it's cheaper, it's closer, and it has less pre-reqs. Plus, I don't have a Bachelor's so I'd be doing 4 years at FAU instead of 5 semesters.

Really, you think it might take longer?? I figured with the time it takes to finish BC's pre-reqs and the 5 semesters of the program, that the lengths might even out. Anyway, I'm all for BC's program since it's cheaper, it's closer, and it has less pre-reqs. Plus, I don't have a Bachelor's so I'd be doing 4 years at FAU instead of 5 semesters.

Yes, it would have taken me longer. I had all of BC's pre-reqs completed. I applied in August and started the program in Jan. I'll graduate in Aug 09. I would not have been able to apply to FAU's program until Nov. 08. I would have started the program May 09. So, I decided to go to BC and get the ASN. Then, I'll do a bridge into a Master's program and skip the BSN all together.

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Yes, it would have taken me longer. I had all of BC's pre-reqs completed. I applied in August and started the program in Jan. I'll graduate in Aug 09. I would not have been able to apply to FAU's program until Nov. 08. I would have started the program May 09. So, I decided to go to BC and get the ASN. Then, I'll do a bridge into a Master's program and skip the BSN all together.

Oh I see. I guess it doesn't seem as much of a better solution after all, if you're looking to be an RN in the shortest amount of time. It makes more sense if you're more interested in having a BSN and not worried about a time frame.

Hi Leavingteaching,

Since you are in the program maybe you can help me. I wanted to know about the clinical days and how long do they usually keep you. I am starting in January '09 and we just got the scedule to register and it says clinicals are on tuesdays and wednesdays from 630am to 630pm for central students. Do they keep you there for the whole day on both days?? How does that work? They did not specify that in the orientation we had the other day. Also which campus do you attend and which hospital do you go to for clinicals? I know its a lot of questions but I would appreciate if you can help me. Thank you

hi leavingteaching,

since you are in the program maybe you can help me. i wanted to know about the clinical days and how long do they usually keep you. i am starting in january '09 and we just got the scedule to register and it says clinicals are on tuesdays and wednesdays from 630am to 630pm for central students. do they keep you there for the whole day on both days?? how does that work?

i don't know how things operate on central campus. i know the north campus schedule handed out during orientation reads 630 to 500 on tues and wed. in reality, on north campus, if it is a lab clinical, the schedule is 730 to about 300. if a hospital clinical is scheduled, it's usu 630 til about 130 or 2 depending on your instructor.

they did not specify that in the orientation we had the other day. also which campus do you attend and which hospital do you go to for clinicals?

i attend north campus. so, all of my clinicals (except peds, which may be at plantation general) are in the north area of the county: north broward, imperial point, holy cross, university, northwest, etc. if you attend central or south campuses, your clinicals will be in the central or southern part of the county, respectively.

i know its a lot of questions but i would appreciate if you can help me. thank you

not a lot of questions at all. when i was starting the program, i could have typed a book of questions. post any other questions that i may be able to help answer.

I am also starting in January 09 at central...are you doing face to face or online?

What are the classes like? I mean, are they as in depth as A&P/Micro, or are they more conceptual? Memorization is tough!

What are the classes like? I mean, are they as in depth as A&P/Micro, or are they more conceptual? Memorization is tough!

I think it's both conceptual and memorization. When it comes to the pathophysiology of diseases, it's a lot of memorization. However, it may differ from A&P/Micro, because there are not many test questions where you can simply regergetate information that you have memorized.

In this program, you have to memorize info, understand concepts, know the information completely and incorporate the nursing process.

Hi Sweets2354

Im doing the face to face at central. How about you?

I am doing on the face to face at North.

I just heard from my friend that Alternates were accepted today; YAAY!:yeah:

hi,

i have been accepted into [wiki]nova southeastern university[/wiki] and [wiki]broward college[/wiki] for january 2009. after a lot of thought, and talking it over with a lot of rn's who are bcc graduates, and non-bcc gradudates who have bsn (from nsu, uf, and fau), i've decided to accept the seat at bcc.

5 questions, any input is greatly appreciated:

1. i was at the orientation 1 week ago, there were 170 students in the morning session and 164 in the afternoon session. about 50 out of those 164 were "alternates". i'm just curious, what are alternates? are they the ones who were not accepted in the first round, and now they are accepted because the "accepted students" didn't register on time, or failed drug tests?

2. the tabe test that we have to take the 3rd week in process i, how long is that test? couple hours? is it math and reading only? lets say if you dont score a 12th grade level, can you retake the tabe test? is it a one time test, or do you need to retake it every 8 weeks like the math dosage calculation test?

3. has anyone volunteer or done their clinicals at northwest regional in margate? how is it?

4. in hospital clinicals, the ratio of nurse to students is about 1:12?

5. for rn's out there: has anyone did the hca or broward health scholarship program? if so, what was your "2 year commitment" experience w/ the hospital like, once you graduated? (ie: same salary as those who did not do the scholarship program? do you get to pick which hospital to work for once you graduate?)

by the way, as you all know, bc will be offering bachelors degree in education, starting feb 2009. there are a lot of speculation if bc will offer bsn next or not. my co-worker's wife, who is a director for c.e. at central campus confirmed that bc will be seeking approval for bsn in 2009, and if the curriculum is approved by 2010, then we will have a bsn program! so, for people like me who will start in jan 2009, and graduate in august 2010 -- now you can have an option to pursue a bsn at bc! it's a great opportunity (instead of trying to get into nsu or fau).

Hello Everyone,

I am so confused. I keep hearing all these horror stories about Broward. Some say it's true and some say don't believe it. I want to apply for the May program at North Campus. I have a 3.9 gpa and I am always on top of my grades. Do you think I can keep up my grades or will it ruin at Broward? Also, I don't have the Health career core but I heard if you are currently employed, they will wave that even if I am not certified. Is that true? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

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