So, I just got past my application with Bergen and have submitted to my background check. I know there is nothing there that is going to come up so I wanted to ask some questions about the test. Is it the NET test? For which ever test it is what is the best way to prepare for it.
If I get into the program I was wondering if anyone knew if my credits from a pervious college would transfer over or would i have to take the classes over. I have my math, psychology, sociology, and some other classes from a 4 year college I had gone to and left for the Bergen Nursing program because my previous school didn't have. If anyone has any sort of tis or anything I'd appreciate it. Thanks!
You know those textbooks can be so boring. But reading the chapters before can help because u won't be so overwhelmed when classes start. Start reviewing the math for pharmachology, do they exercises in the calculate with confidence book and u will be fine. I have a study guide that can help u.
I have notes from the classes if u want to take a look.
1 thing about the books . You can get the older edition of calculate w/ confidence for 0.75..it's the same book. The other books can be purchased online , get the previous edition for 2 bucks and compare the chapters in the library with the current edition. It is the same material, just rearranged. I spent under 150 for all my books for all 4 semesters, which included NCLEX books, Hogan reviews and rationale as well as care plan books. Just get the syllabus and go on craigslist, half.com, or dealoz.com..I got 3 cases of books from someone on craigslist for 20 bucks. The school wants you to buy their books, but most of your material comes from power points and lecture notes. 1 teacher and I wont mention names takes things right out of the book, like boring facts..eg, Florence Nightingale wore what color underwear..just kidding, but a q could be in what war did so n so start using this item...The best books I found and cheap were "fundamentals for Success" n . "testing for success"..find used NCLEX books, care plan books..they always help...ok , good luck
I agree, definitely start reading the book ahead of time. Especially the Fundamentals of Nursing book. The other two classes arent that bad reading wise, but I think we had to read like close to 30 chapters for the first test in Basics. I would offer notes, but I don't take them lol. I'm not all that organized of a student.
haha Kevin...I wonder which teacher you're talking about? Who would make a test like that?
All kidding aside though, it definitely is a lot of work. Don't forget to relax and have fun though because I would have went crazy this first semester if I took everything seriously.
If anyone has any questions feel free to IM me or email me at Kokopelli8885 or [email protected]
For sure if u read the notes the teachers give u will be fine. I only went to the book for clarification. I did read the chapters before semester started because I wanted to know what to expect. Like sfinn said the first test was about 30 chapters!
All of my notes were from webct that the teachers put up I can meet with u in the library one day and print some for u. Email me and we can meet
don't let people scare u because it's totally doable and all the bs that u won't have a life and that u should say bye to ur friend and family. It depends on u don't let it become more important than ur family and remeber to have fun!! Playing with those maniquins can be amuzing
Hi, Like Isabella said, don't let people scare you . You have to have fun..I have a great time in class and then you get to meet the MOST FASCINATING PEOPLE ( LIke Iz ) in school and also the pts. in clinical... If don't don't have a sense of humor about it you will go crazy. They tell you 1 think in the beginning schedule time for yourself..if you don't it can become your life . The old adage you get out what you put into it..It is a serious career that should be taken seriously , but that doesn't mean sit home and be a hermit..Some people are competitive, some are not...but when the time comes for a job..will they hire the person who did nothing and had a low gpa or will they hire someone who had a higher gpa, got involved in the community, got recommendations from nurses ( and charge nurses) in clinical, because they were a fun person to be around and knew their stuff. LIFE IS HARD ENOUGH, SO DON'T BE HARD ON YOURSELF...enjoy
I definitely agree...all that they tell you about saying goodbye to your family and all that stuff isn't true. I still go out and still have fun while holding down pretty much a full time job. Relax and have fun with it.
I will surely take all your advice because whom should we take advice from other than those who are in it right? It makes me realize that I might've listened to the wrong people in the past. I admit I am worried starting the semester this january but you guys really put me at ease.
I'm going to make one person from the waiting list happy this semester. I decided to take my offer at a different school so I have to decline my spot. I would've loved to go to Bergen though. Seems like there's a lot of great people who are in the program.
I've also been accepted to the Bergen evening nursing program. Like everyone else I'm excited and nervous to start the program. I know you guys have said to start reading before the classes begin. Do you have any other tips for beginners? How are the clinicals? Do you have any tips on writing the care plans? Any study tips or suggestions are appreciated.
Thank you in advance for you help. I've read a lot of the posts on here and you guys give great advise.
I recently got admitted into the Bergen Evening Nursing Program. I wanted to start looking around for used books online. Can anyone tell me the title, publisher, and edition of the books that you used in your first 3 nursing classes? Any help would be greatly appreciated. :up::up::up::up::up:
i recently got admitted into the bergen evening nursing program. i wanted to start looking around for used books online. can anyone tell me the title, publisher, and edition of the books that you used in your first 3 nursing classes? any help would be greatly appreciated. :up::up::up::up::up:
The Dept seems to change the text books often. Wait and see what your Prof has as a required Text and ask if you really need to buy the current version or not. Also, when you buy new, you get a pin# for ThePoint website that some find helpful.
I used my text book in Level 1 for reference and to access Thepoint which was helpful....haven't touch the books for level 2.
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You know those textbooks can be so boring. But reading the chapters before can help because u won't be so overwhelmed when classes start. Start reviewing the math for pharmachology, do they exercises in the calculate with confidence book and u will be fine. I have a study guide that can help u.
I have notes from the classes if u want to take a look.