Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

EmmyBee · Aug 20, 2009

Hi Everyone,

As some of you know, I just started the transition program at South in May. So I don't claim to know it all by any means. :wink2: And I know all campuses are different. But I just wanted to throw out a few things, for you all to keep in mind.

My class only does clinicals once a week, either Tuesday or Wednesday. Our first day of class fell on a Tuesday, and only about 5 people came in uniform. Our professor was very annoyed by this. She said that we were expected to be in uniform on every clinical day, and we should have "known better". We didn't get in trouble, but we were supposed to wear them.

(Remember to read and follow the uniform policy in the orientation packet, especially if you are going to South. There is a professor there who will intentionally embarrass you in front of everyone, if you are even a tiny bit out of uniform. And no acrylics! :nono: )

If Monday is not a clinical day for you all, then it obviously isn't a big deal. But if Tuesday is, just remember to clarify the uniform before you leave for the day. They are notorious for NOT telling us something, then saying we should have already known.

Our first two days lasted until 5:30 pm. People started complaining that it was getting late, and they had to be at work or pick up their kids from school. So you might want to have a back-up plan, in case you don't get out as early as you had anticipated. I say this, because Tuesdays were my off days and I really didn't think they would keep all of us the entire day. But they did, just like they kept everyone the next day (Wed), including those who were supposed to have it off. So if you all are only scheduled until a certain time on Monday and Tuesday, the orientation might last longer than that.

Also, bring everything they told you to bring, because they expect you to have it. Some of the things we had to show on the first day:

-ID card

-all the certifications we already turned in (CPR, domestic violence, receipts, etc)

-orientation packet (the Dean collected our signed yellow copies before she even started her briefing)

-modules ( we actually went over some things in there, that we were going to be learning throughout the semester)

-stethoscope and any other supplies they said to bring (they made us practice vital signs on each other on the second day, right there in the briefing room)

Going back to the certifications- We turned in all of that stuff a month in advance. Yet when our Dean came in, she handed each of us a checklist with our names on it. And almost everyone's sheet said they were missing things. So during the break, we had to go to the nursing office and show them some of these things again. (Apparently things get lost.)

Also, we were divided into our clinical groups the second day (all the professors were there), and they made us turn in our folder with all the certifications in them. They wanted to check for themselves that we had everything, because we have to have them before we start going to the hospital.

Again, maybe it will be different for you all, but just make sure you have all that stuff handy and be prepared. Good luck to all of you. Stay positive and believe in yourselves! The program is tough, but we can all make it if we stay focused and study hard. Do not be too intimidated by your professors, or it will affect your performance. If they are going off on you for any reason, listen to what they are saying (so you don't make the same mistake again). But also take it with a grain of salt, because it isn't going to last forever!

BTW, I had the chance to meet "futurenurse" earlier this week. And I'm sure I'll bump into some others who are heading to South, even though I might not know you by your screen names. So if there is anything I can help you with, pm and let me know. From time to time we interact with other classes in the lab, and I might be asking some of you for help too! We all have to work together to make it. :nurse:

Platinum01 · Aug 20, 2009

For Prof Kantis' class....should we do units I& II? In the original post it stated that we should, but then she sent a link via email and it didn't say....so what do you think???

shescoolie · Aug 20, 2009

Hi Everyone,
As some of you know, I just started the transition program at South in May. So I don't claim to know it all by any means. :wink2: And I know all campuses are different. But I just wanted to throw out a few things, for you all to keep in mind.
My class only does clinicals once a week, either Tuesday or Wednesday. Our first day of class fell on a Tuesday, and only about 5 people came in uniform. Our professor was very annoyed by this. She said that we were expected to be in uniform on every clinical day, and we should have "known better". We didn't get in trouble, but we were supposed to wear them.
(Remember to read and follow the uniform policy in the orientation packet, especially if you are going to South. There is a professor there who will intentionally embarrass you in front of everyone, if you are even a tiny bit out of uniform. And no acrylics! )
If Monday is not a clinical day for you all, then it obviously isn't a big deal. But if Tuesday is, just remember to clarify the uniform before you leave for the day. They are notorious for NOT telling us something, then saying we should have already known.
Our first two days lasted until 5:30 pm. People started complaining that it was getting late, and they had to be at work or pick up their kids from school. So you might want to have a back-up plan, in case you don't get out as early as you had anticipated. I say this, because Tuesdays were my off days and I really didn't think they would keep all of us the entire day. But they did, just like they kept everyone the next day (Wed), including those who were supposed to have it off. So if you all are only scheduled until a certain time on Monday and Tuesday, the orientation might last longer than that.
Also, bring everything they told you to bring, because they expect you to have it. Some of the things we had to show on the first day:
-ID card
-all the certifications we already turned in (CPR, domestic violence, receipts, etc)
-orientation packet (the Dean collected our signed yellow copies before she even started her briefing)
-modules ( we actually went over some things in there, that we were going to be learning throughout the semester)
-stethoscope and any other supplies they said to bring (they made us practice vital signs on each other on the second day, right there in the briefing room)
Going back to the certifications- We turned in all of that stuff a month in advance. Yet when our Dean came in, she handed each of us a checklist with our names on it. And almost everyone's sheet said they were missing things. So during the break, we had to go to the nursing office and show them some of these things again. (Apparently things get lost.)
Also, we were divided into our clinical groups the second day (all the professors were there), and they made us turn in our folder with all the certifications in them. They wanted to check for themselves that we had everything, because we have to have them before we start going to the hospital.
Again, maybe it will be different for you all, but just make sure you have all that stuff handy and be prepared. Good luck to all of you. Stay positive and believe in yourselves! The program is tough, but we can all make it if we stay focused and study hard. Do not be too intimidated by your professors, or it will affect your performance. If they are going off on you for any reason, listen to what they are saying (so you don't make the same mistake again). But also take it with a grain of salt, because it isn't going to last forever!
BTW, I had the chance to meet "futurenurse" earlier this week. And I'm sure I'll bump into some others who are heading to South, even though I might not know you by your screen names. So if there is anything I can help you with, pm and let me know. From time to time we interact with other classes in the lab, and I might be asking some of you for help too! We all have to work together to make it.

Thanks Honeybee!! :bowingpurThis is sooooo helpful!

**Edited**

futurenurse809 · Aug 20, 2009

thanks honeybeeeee!! your so awesome!!!!!!

pkb04 · Aug 20, 2009

i accidently purchased 2 of the Clinical Nursing Skills and Techniques 7th edition

by perry. I know that they are def needed. if anyone would want to purchase it i am selling it for 80.. and you wouldnt have to pay for shipping.

thanks .

LeavingTeaching4RN · Aug 21, 2009

my class only does clinicals once a week, either tuesday or wednesday. our first day of class fell on a tuesday, and only about 5 people came in uniform. our professor was very annoyed by this. she said that we were expected to be in uniform on every clinical day, and we should have "known better". we didn't get in trouble, but we were supposed to wear them.

just curious to know, was this your first class? at north, you get a week to get your uniforms. on the second tuesday, you're expected to be in uniform. then, it is understood that if you are on campus for class on tues, wed, thurs, you need to be in uniform. the exception is during cardio and trends. you don't wear uniforms during campus labs b/c you are a senior.

GabbsRN · Aug 21, 2009

Leaving-

What does North do on the first day?

LeavingTeaching4RN · Aug 21, 2009

leaving-
what does north do on the first day?

the first few days are orientation. you will read every darn bc policy and nursing department policy word for word. you will sign all the policies. you'll get lectures about how hard the program is and about 20 lectures about cheating, integrity, and dishonesty.

if is so boring that you'll actually look forward to starting lecture on friday. the good thing is, it gives you a few more days to catch up on your reading before lecture starts.

GabbsRN · Aug 21, 2009

Then should we bring our books on Monday?

LeavingTeaching4RN · Aug 21, 2009

then should we bring our books on monday?

most students bring their books and study materials on mondays b/c there is a 4 hour gap between process and pharm. if you can, stay on campus. don't go home b/c this is a good time to study, read, review lecture notes, etc.

EmmyBee · Aug 21, 2009

just curious to know, was this your first class? at north, you get a week to get your uniforms. on the second tuesday, you're expected to be in uniform. then, it is understood that if you are on campus for class on tues, wed, thurs, you need to be in uniform. the exception is during cardio and trends. you don't wear uniforms during campus labs b/c you are a senior.

i started the lpn to rn transition in may. i’m about to start my second semester. and yes, our very first day of the program fell on a tuesday (a scheduled clinical day for half the class). and our professor said we should have come in uniform that day, even though we were sitting in a briefing room. the second day of class, we met in modules near the lab, as well as the actual lab later in the day. we were all in uniform.

so according to that professor, on south campus, who also teaches the generic class, she said we were expected to be in uniform both days, the first week of class, because they were clinical days. (we didn’t go to the hospital until the second week.)

the new class starting at south, might very well not need their uniforms until week two either. i’m just telling my experience, in case monday happens to be a clinical day for them. and if it is and they show up in uniform, it won't be held against them. we were told to wear uniforms for all hospital and lab time, and regular clothes for lecture classes. and of course many people often wore uniforms to lecture, because they would go practice in the lab afterward.

Smiley2334 · Aug 21, 2009

does anyone know the isbn for the pharmacology study guide...pharmacological aspects of nursing care study guide, 5th ed.????

everytime i try to google it , it gives me something else...