Broward College Fall 2020

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Anyone Applying to the fall 2020 Nursing program at broward college , that is getting ready to take or have taken the HESI ?

12 minutes ago, futurenurse.mari23 said:

hi everyone! ? hope everyone is doing well! I have applied for the generic RN program for the fall term about two weeks ago and just wanted to hop on here to ask some questions. @ndrullard I am a little concerned with the comment you made earlier about covid 19 possibly affecting the number of applicants being accepted into the program this year. Does this mean it will be more difficult and competitive to get into the program? When will we know if the classes will be remote or in person? I just want to take everything into account when choosing which school to attend, I would rather have an in person class and clinical experience and the classes being virtual would influence my decision on attending broward college if I were to get into the program. I am sorry for the questions I am just very nervous that I will maybe not be able to get into the program if my chances are cut in half because the number of students accepted are cut in half. Hope you all have a great weekend and goodluck on your HESI if you still need to take it

I have always been honest with my applicants so here it is:

The Nursing program has always been competitive. Not everyone gets in. That is why it is limited access. On an average semester, I can receive 400+ applications; in the 10 years I have been at BC, we have never taken 400 students into the RN program in one semester, so even before COVID-19, not everyone was accepted. Has there been a semester where everyone who has applied has been accepted? Sure, but it is not the normal outcome.

The reality of our world today is that we do have to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. The number of students we take in each semester may be affected by that. Does it mean its set in stone? No. Did I say it would be half the amount of students? No. It all depends on the number of applicants, strength of the pool, and honestly, whether or not the hospitals are allowing Nursing students in for clinical. We are not living in normal times right now.

Right now, the fate of the Fall classes, whether remote or in person, is being discussed. You can monitor the website for any updates (www.broward.edu/coronavirus). The nursing department is working very hard to make sure everyone who enters are program receives the training and education they need to be able to move on, graduate, and pass the NCLEX.

If you want to discuss it further, I am always willing to discuss. You can email me at [email protected].

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@ndrullard Thank you for taking the time to answer. I really appreciate your honesty. I recognize how hard it must be for faculty to make the decisions for fall classes at the moment since these times are so uncertain. I will keep checking the link you provided for updates. I have always known that excellent nursing programs like this one are very competitive to get into. I guess the comment discouraged me because I have worked very hard for a long time and was disappointed to see that maybe you will accept less applicants this year. I was confident with my application before knowing that it may be possible not all 225 students will be able to get in and it won't be because they are not qualified, but because of the virus. I know this is out of your control and that we have to adjust to what is happening to the world. Again thank you so much for answering

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8 minutes ago, futurenurse.mari23 said:

@ndrullard Thank you for taking the time to answer. I really appreciate your honesty. I recognize how hard it must be for faculty to make the decisions for fall classes at the moment since these times are so uncertain. I will keep checking the link you provided for updates. I have always known that excellent nursing programs like this one are very competitive to get into. I guess the comment discouraged me because I have worked very hard for a long time and was disappointed to see that maybe you will accept less applicants this year. I was confident with my application before knowing that it may be possible not all 225 students will be able to get in and it won't be because they are not qualified, but because of the virus. I know this is out of your control and that we have to adjust to what is happening to the world. Again thank you so much for answering

Email me and we can discuss your application points, etc. privately. I wouldn't mind looking into it and being able to give you some advice.

The number I provided was an average; Some semesters are less and some semesters may be more.

I am always here to help! ?

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The deadline is approaching very quickly, just wanted to say good luck to everyone! We got this! ?

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29 minutes ago, nurseleybae said:

The deadline is approaching very quickly, just wanted to say good luck to everyone! We got this! ?

Yes, we're almost there! Same to you! ?

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Hi everyone, I did my HESI but I didn’t pass the math section. My goal was to get into the nursing program in August. I plan to do it again in June because I have to wait the 30 days. I am going to retake it again and pass but I know the deadline is soon. Is there anyway I can still get into the program?

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1 hour ago, Rock star said:

Hi everyone, I did my HESI but I didn’t pass the math section. My goal was to get into the nursing program in August. I plan to do it again in June because I have to wait the 30 days. I am going to retake it again and pass but I know the deadline is soon. Is there anyway I can still get into the program?

Hey, you should reach out to [Staff] via email about retaking the test. With us having to wait due to covid19, you may not have to wait that long. IDK how long ago you took the test, or if there are even dates available before the 30th, but I would email her to be sure. All the best to you ?

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1 hour ago, JayDay305 said:

Hey, you should reach out to [Staff] via email about retaking the test. With us having to wait due to covid19, you may not have to wait that long. IDK how long ago you took the test, out if there are even dates available before the 30th, but I would email her to be sure. All the best to you ?

Hey, I toke it may 15 and can you please send me her email?

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1 hour ago, Rock star said:

Hey, I toke it may 15 and can you please send me her email?

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1 hour ago, JayDay305 said:

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Thank you so much

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Also, what's your email address? I have some resources that I can send you. I don't know what you've been using to study, hopefully it helps.

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6 minutes ago, JayDay305 said:

Also, what's your email address? I have some resources that I can send you. I don't know what you've been using to study, hopefully it helps.

That will be great, thank you so much. [email protected]

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