I'm starting this thread for students looking to start(ing), and (or) finishing there pre's by spring of 2013 at Broward College. Also for those who are entering (or) looking to enter the Nursing Program in Fall 2013.
We are exactly one year away from this program. So tell me what classes are you taking or have left?
I have Fall Math Intermediate, A&P II lab only, and Computers (need 6 credits to get loans.) Winter College Algebra or Statistics and Chem 1032& Chem lab
Summer Microbiology and Micro Lab.
Yesterday I visted advisement at South, and when I was leaving I got a wake up call that now I will only live, eat, breath nursing school. I never felt this way before. Once me and my advisor went over my Education Plan I started to feel that school going to get harder. Hey I can do this and so can you.
Thanks so much Butterfly, ur answer made my day! Also passed my written test for driving yesterday, so making baby steps, hope classes r going well for u so far :))
Thanks so much Butterfly ur answer made my day! Also passed my written test for driving yesterday, so making baby steps, hope classes r going well for u so far :))[/quote']
You're welcome. Congrats :) and so far a lot of work in GI/GU.
It is a gruesome program, its heartbreaking to see people fail. But ive seen those people bounce back ( i included) and are now RN's and look back and are so proud to say we graduated from BC, the hardest nursing school on the planet.
1. If you can take Pharmacology, and that nursing math course before starting the program, its better for you, if not your first semester will be 4 classes. Process 1, lab, pharmacology, and math calculations ( which happened to me but luckily i took the easy pharm teacher who was a human being and didnt make his exams so hard)
2. Process 1 i remember reading 12 chapters for the first exam, and we only had 2 weeks to read it, you have to self teach ( i wish i would have done the online RN class you were at home reading more) and each test you pass by the skin of your teeth but you just gotta keep moving forward.
For lab just study, pay attention, and dont complain, be late, or be a smart as*.
3. Process 2, you will notice MANY people will be gone, but you will feel like youve got the groove of things. Your focus will be fluid and electrolytes and you start learning a little about physiology, medications, its more relative, things youve seen in A&p but apply it to caring for the patient as a nurse.
4. If you get passed those 2 semesters, great!! Youve done it! You passed the worst part of the program.
5. Gigu is next then you get to pick which of these you want next ob, peds, psych ( this is the order i did it in) ob is not bad, peds wasnt hard for me just alot of memorizing vaccines, different child diseases and treatment, developmental stages. Psych is a whole other animal. The clinicals are soooo interesting, but lecture is hard to grasp, just read that chapter 2-3 times lol
6. Ortho/neuro my fav but because I had a phenomenal professor. Know the brain its functions, and how you care for those patients, the first sign, last sign, what you can and cannot do. What does it mean when the csf is void of sugar? A hah the bacteria ate it so bacterial meningitis, still stays with me till this day lol
7. Cardiology is brutal, because of EKG's if you can take an ekg course before this class i would recommend it. You can even just go on the internet or get the hogan book. Because the professor doesnt baby you they fly through it snd you either get it or you dont.
Trends is your last stop. Congrats your a superstar, class is easy. Group projects, a resume and graduation!!
Not to scare you, but we only graduated 32 from all 3 campuses including the online class. So the rumors are true, but if you buckle down and get serious, anything is doable!!
It is a gruesome program, its heartbreaking to see people fail. But ive seen those people bounce back ( i included) and are now RN's and look back and are so proud to say we graduated from BC, the hardest nursing school on the planet.
1. If you can take Pharmacology, and that nursing math course before starting the program, its better for you, if not your first semester will be 4 classes. Process 1, lab, pharmacology, and math calculations ( which happened to me but luckily i took the easy pharm teacher who was a human being and didnt make his exams so hard)
2. Process 1 i remember reading 12 chapters for the first exam, and we only had 2 weeks to read it, you have to self teach ( i wish i would have done the online RN class you were at home reading more) and each test you pass by the skin of your teeth but you just gotta keep moving forward.
For lab just study, pay attention, and dont complain, be late, or be a smart as*.
3. Process 2, you will notice MANY people will be gone, but you will feel like youve got the groove of things. Your focus will be fluid and electrolytes and you start learning a little about physiology, medications, its more relative, things youve seen in A&p but apply it to caring for the patient as a nurse.
4. If you get passed those 2 semesters, great!! Youve done it! You passed the worst part of the program.
5. Gigu is next then you get to pick which of these you want next ob, peds, psych ( this is the order i did it in) ob is not bad, peds wasnt hard for me just alot of memorizing vaccines, different child diseases and treatment, developmental stages. Psych is a whole other animal. The clinicals are soooo interesting, but lecture is hard to grasp, just read that chapter 2-3 times lol
6. Ortho/neuro my fav but because I had a phenomenal professor. Know the brain its functions, and how you care for those patients, the first sign, last sign, what you can and cannot do. What does it mean when the csf is void of sugar? A hah the bacteria ate it so bacterial meningitis, still stays with me till this day lol
7. Cardiology is brutal, because of EKG's if you can take an ekg course before this class i would recommend it. You can even just go on the internet or get the hogan book. Because the professor doesnt baby you they fly through it snd you either get it or you dont.
Trends is your last stop. Congrats your a superstar, class is easy. Group projects, a resume and graduation!!
Not to scare you, but we only graduated 32 from all 3 campuses including the online class. So the rumors are true, but if you buckle down and get serious, anything is doable!!
That's great advice but for LPN trans students its a tad different. We did not have weeks to study material. Our instructor was garbage and online class is ridiculous. Nothing was organized for LPN trans process. It was process 1&2 together. Clinicals were only 2 days in the whole semester and out of 45 LPN trans there are 12 left including myself. It is hard but doable. They ASSUME that because we are LPNs that we know everything and are graded very very different. It's not right since not everyone even practices including myself. NCLEX was easier than my process instructor's tests. For entrance only ONCE a year it's either take the plunge or get left behind. I'm in GI/GU. I enjoy it but I hope the material is relevant. Not like process. Anyways, thanks again for the advice and congrats on passing and becoming an RN! :)
That's great advice but for LPN trans students its a tad different. We did not have weeks to study material. Our instructor was garbage and online class is ridiculous. Nothing was organized for LPN trans process. It was process 1&2 together. Clinicals were only 2 days in the whole semester and out of 45 LPN trans there are 12 left including myself. It is hard but doable. They ASSUME that because we are LPNs that we know everything and are graded very very different. It's not right since not everyone even practices including myself. NCLEX was easier than my process instructor's tests. For entrance only ONCE a year it's either take the plunge or get left behind. I'm in GI/GU. I enjoy it but I hope the material is relevant. Not like process. Anyways, thanks again for the advice and congrats on passing and becoming an RN! :)
OMG...Process I Exam 2 DONE!!! Halfway there...PLEASE somebody tell me that Exam 3 & 4 get easier???? Now time to study for return demo...Have a great weekend everyone!!!
OMG...Process I Exam 2 DONE!!! Halfway there...PLEASE somebody tell me that Exam 3 & 4 get easier???? Now time to study for return demo...Have a great weekend everyone!!!
I responded to your post on another thread. No, it doesn't get easier. Sorry. Good luck on return demos 1 and 2!
Hello Butterfly6890. I was wondering if you have taken Prof. K for process 2. Any advice you can give? I just passed process 1 and moving on process 2? Thanks
Hello Butterfly6890. I was wondering if you have taken Prof. K for process 2. Any advice you can give? I just passed process 1 and moving on process 2? Thanks
Actually no. I JUST had her for GIGU clinicals though. She is a tough cookie. From what she's told us, read the book. Don't rely on just PowerPoints. She is willing to help if you genuinely want it. She's deadly if you don't do your work though. Be on top of things as much as possible. She is a very hardworking instructor. If you slack off she WILL eat you alive, but it's because if her that I feel even more confident and competent as a nurse and I'm an LPN! She's amazing. :)
Hey I can do this and so can you. 
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And here we go...let the games begin!!! GOOD LUCK everyone!!! :)