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?

Yayyyy I'm so happy they called me back and told that it was all a mistake!!!! :p

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Yayyyy I'm so happy they called me back and told that it was all a mistake!!!! :p

Whew! Thank goodness!

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I wouldn't want to pay extra to do it at school... My insurance covered it and I didn't have any of the problems you are talking about. I went to my primary dr and they sent me to quest. Ultimately, it is a way to get rid of people who can't meet the requirements in a specific amount of time. You having money or insurance isn't a problem for the college. .. That is ultimately your problem. If you want to attend any college for nursing you have to find a way to get those tests done and on your own.(... Not saying that with attitude :))

It also ensures you are able to complete tasks in a timely manner which is important in nursing.

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I wouldn't want to pay extra to do it at school... My insurance covered it and I didn't have any of the problems you are talking about. I went to my primary dr and they sent me to quest. Ultimately, it is a way to get rid of people who can't meet the requirements in a specific amount of time. You having money or insurance isn't a problem for the college. .. That is ultimately your problem. If you want to attend any college for nursing you have to find a way to get those tests done and on your own.(... Not saying that with attitude :))

It also ensures you are able to complete tasks in a timely manner which is important in nursing.

Well as I said alot of people both before us and now have had issues so its good you didn't. My idea about doing it at school isn't about paying more money because those without insurance would have to pay out of pocket anyway. My suggestion is that it can reduce the stress by having everything done at once, and will ensure things are done on time and properly. There has been nothing but confusion as to what pages need to be copied etc as well as driving all over town burning very expensive gas. Or like in my case having insurance but not being able to find a dr including my own pcp who can do the titers for me. Also I know nothing money related concerns the school except actually making money themselves. If it were included (Background checks $38, $60. Urine $46 etc) those who don't have insurance wouldn't now have to stress if it was covered in our tuition and they received financial aid. $138 + divided into 5 semesters is alot better if you don't have the cash at hand.

It may not mean that your unworthy of the program but lots of households are one income and single parents too. Of course everyone knew ahead of time that we had to pay but it would still ease the process because quite frankly sh*t happens all the time out of our control

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I wish I knew this sooner. Since most people here been talking about affordable places, I assumed insurance was not an option. Shame on me.. I should have dropped my summer classes to get the requirements done. I could have done so much with that money I spent to get the shots and titers done.

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Hello my loves! I hope everyone is enjoying their summer. Quick question, has anyone started looking at NCLEX style questions? I have the Kaplan NCLEX book from the library and so far they are complex. Every answer seems right but only one answer is correct:arghh:. These questions are on a different level that we all need to get use to. If we know how to critically think and break questions down I feel that we will be successful in the program. Just giving everyone a heads up. Stay blessed!

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Specializes in Critical Care.

Wow, process I and II are over. Summer is a evil beast that is unforgiving. But, I made it and did very well by Gods grace. Haven't really looked through your posts so don't know whats been said, but I will wish you luck and I hope that you all make the most out of every situation no matter the outcome.

Initially you may not connect with the material or like the way information is presented, but you have to do your best to not just memorize the material but go further and understand its nursing applications. Going through the book and memorizing the material will not prepare you for the exams.

I had a gameplan of going through the material very systematically. I would at first read chapter quickly and would not take notes or try to memorize the material right away. During the first go through I would read quickly and outline the chapter (just headings, bold terms, and any important terms). Sometimes I would outline 3 or 4 chapters in a row. With the outline I would leave space for notes and a day or two later would reread the chapter and take notes (if I understood a term/subject, then I would not take notes on it - saved some time). The next time I looked at the chapter I would copy all of the boxes and diagrams (very important not to forget the boxes). This may not work for everyone but if you don't have a studying strategy you really need one so this is a good place to start. Continue to evaluate your outcomes and how you are learning the material (just like nursing assessment and evaluation never stops)

This strategy worked well for me. But, what I found the most important factor of not just memorizing the material is I would constantly think what does this term/subject mean for my patient. Why would this be important for my patient I'm treating or how does this help me become a better nurse. So I wouldn't just try to memorize the characteristics of a stage II ulcer. I would think about how it relates to my patient and nursing in general, thinking this way helped me memorize the material as well.

There are so many chapters to learn about 30 chapters in process I and 20 in process II (basically every page of Perry and Potter)plus you have to be in the lab and practice your skills so they become second nature (don't worry everyone shakes a little when you draw up meds during return demo II). Try to find a strategy that is efficient and fits the way you learn.

Also stay positive. The material may not click right away but all you can do this is we keep working to get better and believing in yourself

Oh and I'm at Central Campus and don't be shy reach out to other nursing students 90% of us won't bite your head off or make you feel silly for asking a question. I'm not an expert I'm learning all of this like everyone else, but hopefully I can help someone along the way.

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That's one thing I also agree with. ... ask the people above you when you see them in lab. They always are willing to help

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Bought all my books and uniforms today! I'm ready to start! I'm nervous but I know that as long as we find great study buddies and read and practice we can do this! It won't be easy but at least we need motivation and faith! Good luck everyone! This website has been for a while so helpful I love it !

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Does anyone who's going to central know when we can use financial aid to buy books??

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Countless students at North said it's the 13th. It should be the same at Central.

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How nice of them to only give us 2 weeks before class starts with our books smh

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