August 2014 for Broward College

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Hi everyone,

I've been a lurker on allnurses for years, and finally am finishing up school to move forward for my Associates at Broward. Unfortunately, they have totally thrown a monkey wrench in the pre-req requirements, and now I'm going to have to wait until Jan 2015 possibly to get into that program!!!!! I have all pre res done except for the new math, CHM and new Micro pre-req. This is devastating. I'm wondering though, is it possible to take the Micro and Lab in the summer and somehow slip in for the August 2014 program, or am i bananas?

When did you apply for your scholarship?

I didn't apply for any scholarship.

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If you don't mind me asking... what have your grades been like for semester 1?
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I got a C in nursing process 1 (which was what most people got), there were two B's, No A's and and 33 people failed. Math is just a fail or a pass and I am currently still in Pharmacology. It is totally doable but don't expect A's like most of you are use too. You just have to dedicate every hour of the day besides sleeping hours to nursing and that is all.

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The original email they sent us said we had to purchase an orientation packet. Which sucks

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I was saying in general in the beginning we were supposed to recieve letters from all three campus with their refernce codes I only received Central's (nothing from North or South) I registered because of the paperwork I received from the pre-admission meeting and someone on here spoke about being able to print our orientation package (so I thought someone emailed it to them)

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I was saying in general in the beginning we were supposed to recieve letters from all three campus with their refernce codes I only received Central's (nothing from North or South) I registered because of the paperwork I received from the pre-admission meeting and someone on here spoke about being able to print our orientation package (so I thought someone emailed it to them)

Oh gotcha, maybe shoot them an email or maybe someone on here can forward their emails to you

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I believe north was the only one emailing the orientation package. everyone else is suppose to buy the packet at the bookstore.

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Geesh. North gets a free packet? Not fair... ?

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I got a C in nursing process 1 (which was what most people got), there were two B's, No A's and and 33 people failed. Math is just a fail or a pass and I am currently still in Pharmacology. It is totally doable but don't expect A's like most of you are use too. You just have to dedicate every hour of the day besides sleeping hours to nursing and that is all.

OMG! I am terrified! 33 people failed!?!?! :-( Do you think they put as much work in as they should have?

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So I got my acceptance to start in August! --- However, she said they only have South Campus seats available. :-( That is pretty far from my house. I feel like it would be a disadvantage.

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I am freaking out! :banghead: I dont know what to do. I have been reading so many posts and there are bad things about each campus. I read a post saying that South is wonderful yet another saying 'whatever you do avoid south campus'.. I have seen bad comments about all campuses and wish I knew more about each. Does anyone have the schedule for the South Campus?

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You can't make a decision based on other people. Each campus has it's ups and downs. Choose the one closest to you as you will be driving there early and clinicals are closer to that campus. We have to catch the shuttle at regional by 6am for clinicals for South starting at 630 so if you are coming from way North you will have to leave very early to get there at that time. Same for each campus. I would hate to be far and having to be in your seat at 7am or whatever time and never being allowed to be late. Each campus is what you make of it. Our class didn't have that failure rate. .. Not even close. We lost like 9 or less and not all failed. I heard the lpn group list only a couple. That's pretty good. .. And they are doing about the same material.

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OMG! I am terrified! 33 people failed!?!?! :-( Do you think they put as much work in as they should have?

Hey.. I'm currently in the program at Central campus. I am in process 2. The stats fernandesnicole15 gave you is accurate. I haven't read anything other than this page (I'll go back and read more when I have more time lol & try to answer questions). As far as campuses being different, I know there are so many rumors going around about each, but I would just go with the one that is closest and most convenient for you. I was struggling to pick between North (which had all the good reviews) and Central which is very close to me. I picked Central & I am happy with my decision, it is so convenient. I'm fine with Central.. I don't think they are overly strict & crazy like I have read lol, I like all my instructors so far... And it's doable. These horror stories will really make you think your about to walk into a hell hole. It is what you make it :up:

Now as far as the stats........ Yea it's frightening. But don't let that scare you. You just have to focus on yourself and doing your best. To begin.. Of those 33 people, everyone did not necessarily "fail". Some people withdrawal because at the half way mark they are afraid they won't pass, so they rather withdrawal than fail. Second, some people did not continue on to process 2 because they did not pass process 1 lab. Those people cannot advance until they pass both lecture & lab. Also people have different factors, like some people work full time or even part time. I would strongly advise you not to work... If you have to work, do part time. I do NOT see how it can be possible to work full time while in the program unless you can study while your at work. & then others just did not do well. All in all, there are many reasons people to do not pass and continue in to process 2.

Just to give some pointers:

Work: if you can avoid working while in school... Do it!!! This program requires too much studying & practice!

Before you start: buy the Perry & Potter Fundamentals of Nursing book and begin to read! Lol. Our first exam was on chapters 27,28,29,30, & maybe 38,39.. Don't remember exactly. Although that's on the the first exam, if you get the book early enough I would suggest reading Unit 3 ch.15-20. Just read for an understanding of the nursing process and how to think like a nurse (ADPIE). Don't study it or anything lol. Then a few days before class start reading the chapters that are a assigned like 27, 28

- let everyone know your not available for the next 18months unless you call them lol

when you begin:

- Try your best to read before lecture so that lecture just builds on what you have read & reinforces it. I personally read every single page in the chapters that way I didn't miss anything & I had a full understanding.

- Find a method that works for you, it was trial and error for me

- Plan out your reading & studying. So if it's Monday & you know your test is in two weeks, write out how much you plan to read each day etc. this will reduce anxiety and make you feel like the reading is doable. Just looking at if in the syllabus may seem overwhelming.

- know information in boxes, it's in a box for a reason lol. (But still know everything) :banhappy:

- DO PRACTICE QUESTIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't stress the enough! You HAVE to do practice questions. The questions and the end of the chapter are not going to cut it! Do those too ,just to make sure you have an understanding.. But you have to buy a supplemental question book. You NEED TO GET "Fundamentals Success" by Nungent. And do all the practice questions that correlate with the chapters for your exam & read/understand the rationales that go with it. The questions will give you a feel for the exam, will test your strengths and weakness so you know what to focus on & the rationales will give you a better understanding of the material. I also bought the Saunders NCLEX review book, it's helpful but I think I will need it most when we begin specialties.. I've used it a couple times tho. DO QUESTIONS!!!! practice makes perfect.

- Try to get a good score on your 1st exam so that you are not struggling in the end or having to make the decision to withdrawal half-way!

Woah I wrote way more than I had planned lol. Good luck to everyone! If you have any questions feel free to ask & I will respond as soon as possible :)

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Thank you for that advice!

QUOTE=summer715;8016794]Hey.. I'm currently in the program at Central campus. I am in process 2. The stats fernandesnicole15 gave you is accurate. I haven't read anything other than this page (I'll go back and read more when I have more time lol & try to answer questions). As far as campuses being different, I know there are so many rumors going around about each, but I would just go with the one that is closest and most convenient for you. I was struggling to pick between North (which had all the good reviews) and Central which is very close to me. I picked Central & I am happy with my decision, it is so convenient. I'm fine with Central.. I don't think they are overly strict & crazy like I have read lol, I like all my instructors so far... And it's doable. These horror stories will really make you think your about to walk into a hell hole. It is what you make it :up:

Now as far as the stats........ Yea it's frightening. But don't let that scare you. You just have to focus on yourself and doing your best. To begin.. Of those 33 people, everyone did not necessarily "fail". Some people withdrawal because at the half way mark they are afraid they won't pass, so they rather withdrawal than fail. Second, some people did not continue on to process 2 because they did not pass process 1 lab. Those people cannot advance until they pass both lecture & lab. Also people have different factors, like some people work full time or even part time. I would strongly advise you not to work... If you have to work, do part time. I do NOT see how it can be possible to work full time while in the program unless you can study while your at work. & then others just did not do well. All in all, there are many reasons people to do not pass and continue in to process 2.

Just to give some pointers:

Work: if you can avoid working while in school... Do it!!! This program requires too much studying & practice!

Before you start: buy the Perry & Potter Fundamentals of Nursing book and begin to read! Lol. Our first exam was on chapters 27,28,29,30, & maybe 38,39.. Don't remember exactly. Although that's on the the first exam, if you get the book early enough I would suggest reading Unit 3 ch.15-20. Just read for an understanding of the nursing process and how to think like a nurse (ADPIE). Don't study it or anything lol. Then a few days before class start reading the chapters that are a assigned like 27, 28

- let everyone know your not available for the next 18months unless you call them lol

when you begin:

- Try your best to read before lecture so that lecture just builds on what you have read & reinforces it. I personally read every single page in the chapters that way I didn't miss anything & I had a full understanding.

- Find a method that works for you, it was trial and error for me

- know information in boxes, it's in a box for a reason lol. (But still know everything) :banhappy:

- DO PRACTICE QUESTIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't stress the enough! You HAVE to do practice questions. The questions and the end of the chapter are not going to cut it! Do those too ,just to make sure you have an understanding.. But you have to buy a supplemental question book. You NEED TO GET "Fundamentals Success" by Nungent. And do all the practice questions that correlate with the chapters for your exam & read/understand the rationales that go with it. The questions will give you a feel for the exam, will test your strengths and weakness so you know what to focus on & the rationales will give you a better understanding of the material. I also bought the Saunders NCLEX review book, it's helpful but I think I will need it most when we begin specialties.. I've used it a couple times tho. DO QUESTIONS!!!! practice makes perfect.

- Try to get a good score on your 1st exam so that you are not struggling in the end or having to make the decision to withdrawal half-way!

Woah I wrote way more than I had planned lol. Good luck to everyone! If you have any questions feel free to ask & I will respond as soon as possible :)

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