Bergen Community College Nursing Evening 2015

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Hey everyone, I know its early but I was just wondering who was going to apply for the 2015 Evening Nursing program. I have attempted to apply for the 2014 day program but was denied due to the fact that my "Chemistry" prerequisite class was unacceptable. Anyways, I was hoping we could all help each other out when the time comes.

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I'm also holding off on the uniforms until the days before orientation. This stuff is getting quite expensive. Paying everything out of pocket so I'm waiting until the holidays to end.

I could be mistaken but don't we need to wear our uniforms to class? Isn't it a mandatory dress code?

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Great post yoonjmp!

Thanks for finding out that info and great suggestions. I would have to agree that a pen light, small ruler and a sphygmometer would be great investments!

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Hey riveraj8,

Np np

As for the uniforms, again from the previous posts that i have read, uniforms are not mandatory for classes but it depends on the professor. Also, depending on how people dress for class, the professor might make it mandatory to wear the uniform. i will try to find the forum when I can.

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Here are the rules for uniforms i found from last spring semester

UNIFORM POLICY

Uniforms are to be purchased through Belle Uniforms. Students are expected to be properly attired and act in a professional manner according to the following regulations when in the clinical agency. Students improperly attired will not be admitted to the clinical agency and will be considered absent for that day.

The Uniform Code is as follows:

-Students are expected to wear the regulation white Bergen Community College Uniform.

-Female students may choose dress and/or pant suit uniforms.

-Male nursing students wear white trousers and a white clinical top.

-A white jacket with the Bergen Community College Patch is an optional item which may be worn over the uniform for warmth.

-Uniforms are to be clean and in good repair.

-White or skin tone underwear, without logos, should be worn underneath the uniform.

-Uniforms are to be of a reasonable length.

-Shoes are to be clean, all white, with rubber soles, and good support.

-White or flesh tone stockings or white socks are to be worn with the uniform pants. White or flesh tone stockings are to be worn with the dress uniform.

-Hair should be neatly arranged so that it does not fall on the face of hang over the shoulders. No elaborate hair fasteners or hair bands are allowed. No extreme hair styles or extreme colors.

-Religious headwear is permitted, however, the full face must be seen.

-No rings other than a wedding band may be worn with the uniform.

-Only one pair of tiny round earrings for pierced ears may be worn and no other body piercing jewelry is allowed. No other jewelry is permitted.

-Nails must be short, clean, and well-manicured. Only clear or light color nail polish will be acceptable.

-No artificial nails of any kind.

-Make-up, when worn, must be applied subtly. Tattoos, where possible, should be covered

-A regulation name pin will be worn on the left side of the uniform.

-Bandage scissors, black or blue pen, penlight, stethoscope, and wrist watch with a second hand are required equipment.

-Perfume or colognes are not to be worn.

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I have to still purchase my uniform. I have to wait 2 weeks until my check comes in. I just want to make sure that we don't need uniforms until clinicals start. can someone validate this? what do we wear in labs then?

the evening program didn't need uniforms until the start of clinicals. one has to first pass the Pharm test before clinicals start.

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Awesome info! Definitely waiting. I still need to purchase books.

Which assessment book is everyone buying? Is there a difference or a preference for BCC RN students?

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I'm waiting on books too. I read that some exams are based off the professors powerpoints only.

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I got the one on the list by Jarvis.. Asked a friend of mine in the program and he said that was the best one..

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I also purchased the Jarvis and Calculate with confidence. Still have to buy or wait. Not sure exactly what I'm going to do with books just yet.

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And finally!!! The semester is over, thank goodness!

FYI- Uniforms were only worn during clinicals and when you had skill validation lectures in the lab. Your professors will tell you what is expected but no worries, uniforms are picked up the same day so there's no need to be worried about timing.

Also, word of advice, study well for the HESI exam which is 20% of your grade. A lot of ppl did very badly and failed because of this, it brought down their averages by a lot so be warned! It's all on fundamentals/basic nursing concepts which is pretty much the very basics of nursing; however, options are very tricky! Best advice is study nclex style fundamental questions as soon as possible. Right now you may find it hard to understand as you are taking the exams but once you learn the material in class it will all start coming together. A good website for practice exams is *******. Good luck!

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we have to take the HESI again???

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Yes! It's a new requirement that took place this semester. We were the first level 1 class to have the grade part of our overall grade. There were classes prior to us that took the test as well but it never counted towards their final grade. It's not as long, only 55 questions to be completed in 1 hr 15 mins and it doesn't cover basic stuff like chem or bio, it pertains more to the fundamentals of nursing which you will learn in your basic concepts class, that is also the class you will spend the most time in.

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Ouch. seems like its going to be difficult.

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