August 2014 for Broward College

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  1. Do you think they should have changed the requirements at all?

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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?

It was nice to be on this journey with you all but this is where mine ends. I have to defer my seat for January, it's the best decision for me right now (financial and personal issues that need attending to). I know I would not be going into the program with a clear mind and that is just a set up for failure which I won't allow. I will still be on here to see how the journey is going for you all. I wish you guys the best!!!! :)

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I am so sorry to hear that you had to defer your seat. you made a wise decision if you know for sure this is not the right time.

However I am trying to apply for January 2015 at South. keep in touch with me!

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I am definitely not in a desire position to move forward with the program either. I am fully aware of the consequences that await me ahead. I decided to carry because I feel it's the best thing for my future and the program itself. With the possibilities of failing classes very high. If God forbid we failed a class, we would have to wait until the next semester to retake the class. I am not sure if they would allowed us to continue with the program until that class is completed. It's also possible that we waited for the following semester to register for the class only to find out they don't have seat available. We should all pretty much know BC by now and the toughness of the program. The last thing I would want is to spend more than 5 semesters in the program.

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It was nice to be on this journey with you all but this is where mine ends. I have to defer my seat for January, it's the best decision for me right now (financial and personal issues that need attending to). I know I would not be going into the program with a clear mind and that is just a set up for failure which I won't allow. I will still be on here to see how the journey is going for you all. I wish you guys the best!!!! :)

Awe, im sorry but you have to do whats best for you. Will def keep u updated :cool:

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Nelly_XoX I had to defer my seat from May till now for personal issues and medical and it was the best decision I made.It gave me some more time to take care of things and myself and now I'm in a better position to start so good luck i am sure it will all work out.

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Just found this very useful information originally posted from Franky89:

Do you have any advice towards succeeding in this program?

Yes, tons of advice. Get the “Fundamentals of Nursing by Potter and Perry” early. It is never too premature to start studying for nursing school. For Clinical in relation to Nursing Process 1 (NUR1020) my advice is as followed. Never be late, so leave school so you plan to have at least 15-20 minutes to spare, being late equals serious retribution such as cleaning the lab for 2-3 hours for only being 0.0001 seconds - 5 minutes late and being 5-10 minutes late means failing the class and waiting to the next term is offered. Secondly, don’t be one of those who say, “O professor, I forgot my stethoscope, penlight, or paperwork at home”, I can personally tell you those are the ones that are gone. If they say to bring something to school or clinical do not take it lightly, triple check you have everything! If you forget something they will make you sign an agreement that you will do extra labs hours outside your require lab hours. You will have two “Return Demos” for you Clinical Rotation in Nursing Process 1 (NUR1020), the first one will consist of Vital Signs and your second one will be Physical Assessment. They will sneak on you fast so make sure you study them. I’ll give you what you need to focus on the first return demo. In all your return demos it’s nothing but you and the professor and what comes out of your mouth. You will perform your skills hands on. First Return Demo, Vital Signs: You will be given a scenario for example,

History: Breast Cancer with a left mastectomy

Medially Diagnosis: Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Orders: Vitals signs q 2hrs including: B/P, Temp, Resp, Pulse, and O2Sat

You need to know how to properly wash your hands (I know how silly), all the equipment you need (nothing will be present in room that you need), what PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) you need for that patient, you need to be able to recognize which arm is appropriate to take B/P and O2Sats on and why, and finally all your vitals need to match the professors vitals. If the professor tells you “are you sure about that”, you are WRONG and reassess your patient!

This information is just for clinical portion, so if you like to have a head start you can begin to study vitals signs. Know the different diseases in which you are require to wear PPE’s, know the normal ranges of Vitals, and know how to preform the skills.

If you have time review physical assessment which is “Return Demo 2” in Process 1 which is a lot more stuff, I would recommended!

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Is it just me, or when you try to print out the Florida laws and rules everything on the certificate is lobsided? This is so frustrating -.-

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Is it just me, or when you try to print out the Florida laws and rules everything on the certificate is lobsided? This is so frustrating -.-

Yep I had the same problem. They better accept it like it is.

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What kind of back pack would be best to use in the program? A rolly one?

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If you type BROWARD in all caps when checking out it's $24.95 and yes thats exactly how it works!! very easy process!

Thanks so much for telling us that! I had no idea we could get a discount. It's a good thing I didn't pay to print out my certificate yet.

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Has anyone turned in all of their paperwork yet? I do have a question about the online background check that we were all supposed to do. The checklist says that we need the "receipt" for it. Is the receipt just the paper at the end that says we paid for it? I'm just asking because the "receipt" from the fingerprinting place looked waaaay different and fancy lol.

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I had gotten my immunization in another country. However, since I don't have the titer results, I may have to take them over so I can have the titers to submit along with my physical. Can someone please tell me the specific immunization that we need to submit titers for. Thanks

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