Broward August 2015

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Hello Everyone,

I am new to this site, but I've seen other threads for other semesters for Broward College. I didn't find one for August 2015. I figured this would be a good place to share each other's excitement to (HOPEFULLY!) start the program in August. Let's all support each other on this journey! :)

i got into bcc and pbsc nursing trying to decide which pogram is a better fit. my orientation is at 1 on the 10th. nicole also did not reply to me after i confirmed ny attendance. what do you guys think if all the horror posts about bcc nursing on this site? are they just disgruntled students?

Broward college has a higher pass rate than pbsc when it comes to the nclex, and this has been consistent for the past 10 years, i would take that into consideration when choosing between the two schools

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I did get a reply back .

me 2!!!!

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Also take in consideration what percentage of the original class make it to the end in 18 months to take the nclex. Compare both schools.

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sweetcup,

I checked the NCLEX passage rates on Florida Board of Nursing » Education and Training Programs - Licensing, Renewals & Information. BCC does seem to have a slightly higher passage rate. Where did you find stats on percentage of original class making it to the end? (are you adding up all the nclex takers for entire year and comparing it to size of class?).

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Based on http://floridasnursing.gov/forms/oppaga-report-2014.pdf

In 2013, BCC had 329 NCLEX exam takers with 94% passing.

Each semester class size is 300 students x 2 semesters (fall/spring) = 600 new students per year. I am not counting re-tracks and I am not counting summer semester, so 600 students is a lower bound.

If in 2013, 329 students took the NCLEX exam out of approximately 600 entering the program each year - it seems like 54% of the population graduates the program.

On the other hand PBSC Lakeworth campus takes 90 students per semester for a total of 180 pear year. In 2013, 161 students from PBSC took the NCLEX. So it seems like 89% of the population graduates the program.

These calculations are ad-hog , are there official stats on program pass-rate I can find somewhere?

Broward north campus is so much closer to my home (7 miles). I would hate to drive to PBSC 35 miles away for two years!!! What concerns me is the overall graduation rate of BCC nursing program, not particularly the NCLEX since its a standard.

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I received a email confirming my acceptance to the pre-admissions orientation also.

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Responses to your replies are coming. The health science admissions office is admitting 6 programs and have received over 500 responses in their inbox. It will take time to respond to everyone.

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Hi Pompanonurse, you have a big decision to make. Go to the North campus and talk to the nursing students and get a feel for the program. Think about to travel time, is it a big difference. Think about the way you learn. Are you the tenacious type that is determined to pass at all cost and you can shake things off and roll with the punches then you will do good no matter where you go. You could ask some of the students at pbsc also then see if it is worth the extra drive. Its a big decision, hope you make the right one for you.

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Based on http://floridasnursing.gov/forms/oppaga-report-2014.pdf

In 2013, BCC had 329 NCLEX exam takers with 94% passing.

Each semester class size is 300 students x 2 semesters (fall/spring) = 600 new students per year. I am not counting re-tracks and I am not counting summer semester, so 600 students is a lower bound.

If in 2013, 329 students took the NCLEX exam out of approximately 600 entering the program each year - it seems like 54% of the population graduates the program.

On the other hand PBSC Lakeworth campus takes 90 students per semester for a total of 180 pear year. In 2013, 161 students from PBSC took the NCLEX. So it seems like 89% of the population graduates the program.

These calculations are ad-hog , are there official stats on program pass-rate I can find somewhere?

Broward north campus is so much closer to my home (7 miles). I would hate to drive to PBSC 35 miles away for two years!!! What concerns me is the overall graduation rate of BCC nursing program, not particularly the NCLEX since its a standard.

Broward college ranks top ten in community colleges in the nation, broward collge has a well renowned nursing program, based on the statistics most students who complete broward colleges nursing program pass their nclex on their very first attempt, there are plenty of easy nursing schools, where throngs of students graduate annualy however very few pass their nclex exam on the first round, i will not names those schools on this forum, you are not a rn until you pass your nclex, it doesnt matter if you graduated from a nursing program, i cant stress it enough you are not an RN UNTIL YOU PASS THE NCLEX. wouldn't you want to go to an institution who prepares you vigorously to pass your nclex exam.

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Responses are going out.... However it is taking a while to respond to everyone who has sent a reply. Replies will be sent by Wednesday.

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I got my response, so i aint worried bout nothing!

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