I wanted to know of anyone looking into the Bristol Community College nursing program or who is currently in it or was in it.
I am still taking the competitive pre-req courses right now to be able to apply to the Fall 2011 nursing program for Bristol Community College in Massachusetts. I currently have a 4.0 GPA.
After this semester, I just need to take A&P II (summer class) and Microbiology (Fall class). After that, all of the courses I need for the nursing program are complete except for the actual nursing classes.
If I get accepted into the BCC program for the Fall 2011 class, will I only be able to take 1 nursing class/semester so it's an additional two years from Fall 2011?
Hi Nikki.m! Congratulations on your acceptance. I also go through phases of feeling nervous and excited, mostly because everyone who has gone though nursing school tells me of how it's so different than traditional learning. I've heard there is a lot to get adjusted to and a lot to learn in those two years. However, I also remember being told how hard A&P was going to be by other students. They made it sound like there was no way to get an A in that class. Then while I was in A&P 2 students would tell horror stories about micro lol. What I noticed while taking those classes myself was that the ones who complained the most were usually the ones that skipped class, didn't study, unmotivated, etc. I'm sure nursing school will be challenging, but we've all gotten this far! I'm sure that as long as we stay positive and motivated we'll all do fine :)
I completely agree. I was told the same thing about how hard it was and blah blah blah!! I think nursing school will be stressful, a lot of work and a balancing act with children or work...but we got this far right? I am just excited and nervous about everything.
So it seems like the June 18 is the date for us all to take the CPR class??? Is that ok with everyone? If not, we can go some other date. Yes to taking it at BCC.
I completely agree. I was told the same thing about how hard it was and blah blah blah!! I think nursing school will be stressful, a lot of work and a balancing act with children or work...but we got this far right? I am just excited and nervous about everything.
So it seems like the June 18 is the date for us all to take the CPR class??? Is that ok with everyone? If not, we can go some other date. Yes to taking it at BCC.
I just looked up the class (even though AccessBCC seems to still be down on some parts) and the class is from 9a-1p on June 18th. The cost is $65 (plus you need to buy a book). I will definitely sign up when AccessBCC is fully up/working.
I agree with the nerves/excitement! I think we'd be crazy NOT to feel that way. So far, I've read a lot about nursing school being completely different than regular school. It's a way of thinking more than memorization, etc. We've all been determined and motivated enough to get to this point. We will get each other through it. I'm sure there will be times where we wonder what we've gotten ourselves into but, we'll all be ok. I'm really looking forward to it and to meeting all of you!
Just wanted to share a some new info.... I got to speak with a friend of a friend who is a recent RN grad(from cape cod CC). I asked her what I could do over the summer to make life a little easier when I start school. She said to definitely get a book on care plans and do a little reviewing before hand, don't go crazy tying to memorize, just get familiar with the structure and concepts. I'm going to wait for our book list first in case this is already required. She also mentioned to do some dosage and calculations. Try and get familiar with the new way of test taking (for example, a lot of the multiple choice options will all be correct answers, you have to pick the best answer) example questions like these are throughout the nursing text chapters, and in any NCLEX review book. She also said to definitely get the summer reading assignment ASAP, and read a little further if possible. She really stressed to just enjoy the summer though lol. She said there isn't too much you can do before hand. Once your in, she said these are the things that will help you survive: time management, keeping up with assignments, don't procrastinate, do all the reading, get into a study group right away, and take time to prepare for cliniclas. I've also been watching a lot of great videos on you tube about what to expect from NS, search for something like "first semester nursing school" or "nursing school preparation".
Maybe I'm digging too deep into this, but I feel like the more I know about what to expect, the more at ease I feel.
I know this will be in our welcome packs, but I decided to call the uniform store and ask what we need and prices:
-2 white pants, about $15 each
-2 sea mist green shirts, about $22 each
-1 Jacket, $24
-1 Lab coat, $21
-Name tag, $10
The prices are more or less depending on sizes. I believe these are the only things we have to purchase from the store, the other supplies can be bought wherever. It seems like Amazon has some pretty good deals on things.
I also wanted to say that you should call whoever is in charge of CPR at BCC and ask if it's alright to share the book. In the past, work has sent me to Charlton to get certified through the AHA, and I definitely remember sharing the book.
Again, can't wait to meet all of you! I hope we get our info packs soon. Whoever gets theirs first , please share what's inside with us :)
Yea you both make a really good point lol it's just the jitters! I want this so bad I don't want it to go wrong I guess. My mom is an RN and she has not stoped talking about how hard it's going to be, buy I don't care it will be worth it in the end.
Question for those of you who have paid the $200 fee. Did you get any thing when you paid besides a receipt like some type of paperwork. I mailed in my payment when I got the acceptance letter. I still haven't received anything and they haven't cashed the check yet. A little nervous.
but, we'll all be ok. I'm really looking forward to it and to meeting all of you!
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I completely agree. I was told the same thing about how hard it was and blah blah blah!! I think nursing school will be stressful, a lot of work and a balancing act with children or work...but we got this far right? I am just excited and nervous about everything.
So it seems like the June 18 is the date for us all to take the CPR class??? Is that ok with everyone? If not, we can go some other date. Yes to taking it at BCC.