Broward College May 2017

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Anyone Applying to the May 2017 program? I wanted to get into the January program but I was missing a math class and couldn't complete it in time for the January program.

hello all,

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My BCC email has been synced to my iPhone for a while now. It is possible.

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just download outlook, i did and then put your BC email.

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Yes i saw the may thread from last year, so lets all pray. Hopefully a couple more weeks and we will hopefully have a answer.

Yes I know that person killed my spirit as well, but we cant let the comments of others get us down. Those numbers that was being referred to was from January which isn't in comparison with May. Look back at last year may it will bring your spirits up. They had some lowe points get accepted if I remember correctly. You still have a chance. We all do. I just hope May sticks to its tradition of less students applying for May.
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8 more days ladies and gents!! We are almost there.

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Hi Everyone

someone had asked a question to the January group about how school was going. So I thought I would reply here so you can all read my response. Having been in your place in October worrying and wondering if I got in I know how you all must be feeling. Trust me, as hard as it is please don't stress yourselves out. If you are stress now about getting in trust me you have no idea what you're about to start and your stress levels will only get higher. I laugh with many people I met on this site about how excited we were to start and now we are all just praying we make it through. I say this not to scare you but to be honest and give you an idea of what to expect. I love the nursing program at BC. I love the professors, you can see (at north campus) that they only want you to succeed and to be the best nurses you can be. However, that does not mean that it is a walk in the park.

I have to work hard, between studying and practicing in the lab every day I can. I have no job, no life outside of school and all I do is read. FYI if you don't like reading for class, get over it, you HAVE to read. It's been a month and I can see the class size is shrinking because they failed the first exam. Again, not trying to scare you but being honest. There is a maths exam you have to get 90% or above. A lot of people failed so they have to retake, if they fail again the have to sit out of clinical which means they have to re-track. The math test continues throughout the program and if you don't pass you can't go to clinical. This is because you are learning how to dose meds, if you can't do the math they don't think you are safe to be in the hospital for clinical.

My intent is not to scare you but to give you some helpful hints to get through this. First off read, I say read because I hate reading (i am dyslexic) but I had to change. When you read, try to think as a nurse. A lot of the exam questions are asking for what you would do as a nurse or what you would expect to see. Learn what your nursing interventions are. Read the boxes, don't skip the tables and boxes in the text book as most of the answers to exam questions are in there. With the math, practice your basic math, ratios and conversions (without a calculator). Start reading the text book now, dosage calculations” (pickar 4th addition) they expect you to have read 13 chapters before you start the class. Finally don't forget you A&P, if you took that course a year ago read over the textbook again.

Trust me you can all make it and if you don't get in now August will be your time. Just remember getting in is ok, staying in is hard. Also it is possible to get A's in nursing school you just have to work for it!

Good Luck!

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Hi Everyone

someone had asked a question to the January group about how school was going. So I thought I would reply here so you can all read my response. Having been in your place in October worrying and wondering if I got in I know how you all must be feeling. Trust me, as hard as it is please don't stress yourselves out. If you are stress now about getting in trust me you have no idea what you're about to start and your stress levels will only get higher. I laugh with many people I met on this site about how excited we were to start and now we are all just praying we make it through. I say this not to scare you but to be honest and give you an idea of what to expect. I love the nursing program at BC. I love the professors, you can see (at north campus) that they only want you to succeed and to be the best nurses you can be. However, that does not mean that it is a walk in the park.

I have to work hard, between studying and practicing in the lab every day I can. I have no job, no life outside of school and all I do is read. FYI if you don't like reading for class, get over it, you HAVE to read. It's been a month and I can see the class size is shrinking because they failed the first exam. Again, not trying to scare you but being honest. There is a maths exam you have to get 90% or above. A lot of people failed so they have to retake, if they fail again the have to sit out of clinical which means they have to re-track. The math test continues throughout the program and if you don't pass you can't go to clinical. This is because you are learning how to dose meds, if you can't do the math they don't think you are safe to be in the hospital for clinical.

My intent is not to scare you but to give you some helpful hints to get through this. First off read, I say read because I hate reading (i am dyslexic) but I had to change. When you read, try to think as a nurse. A lot of the exam questions are asking for what you would do as a nurse or what you would expect to see. Learn what your nursing interventions are. Read the boxes, don't skip the tables and boxes in the text book as most of the answers to exam questions are in there. With the math, practice your basic math, ratios and conversions (without a calculator). Start reading the text book now, dosage calculations” (pickar 4th addition) they expect you to have read 13 chapters before you start the class. Finally don't forget you A&P, if you took that course a year ago read over the textbook again.

Trust me you can all make it and if you don't get in now August will be your time. Just remember getting in is ok, staying in is hard. Also it is possible to get A's in nursing school you just have to work for it!

Good Luck!

Thanks so much for your insight on the program and just nursing school in general. It is so helpful to us. Wishing you all the best on your journey!

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two questions, how does lab work at north, if the SIM lab is at central?

and also, It's not possible to work correct?

Hi Everyone

someone had asked a question to the January group about how school was going. So I thought I would reply here so you can all read my response. Having been in your place in October worrying and wondering if I got in I know how you all must be feeling. Trust me, as hard as it is please don't stress yourselves out. If you are stress now about getting in trust me you have no idea what you're about to start and your stress levels will only get higher. I laugh with many people I met on this site about how excited we were to start and now we are all just praying we make it through. I say this not to scare you but to be honest and give you an idea of what to expect. I love the nursing program at BC. I love the professors, you can see (at north campus) that they only want you to succeed and to be the best nurses you can be. However, that does not mean that it is a walk in the park.

I have to work hard, between studying and practicing in the lab every day I can. I have no job, no life outside of school and all I do is read. FYI if you don't like reading for class, get over it, you HAVE to read. It's been a month and I can see the class size is shrinking because they failed the first exam. Again, not trying to scare you but being honest. There is a maths exam you have to get 90% or above. A lot of people failed so they have to retake, if they fail again the have to sit out of clinical which means they have to re-track. The math test continues throughout the program and if you don't pass you can't go to clinical. This is because you are learning how to dose meds, if you can't do the math they don't think you are safe to be in the hospital for clinical.

My intent is not to scare you but to give you some helpful hints to get through this. First off read, I say read because I hate reading (i am dyslexic) but I had to change. When you read, try to think as a nurse. A lot of the exam questions are asking for what you would do as a nurse or what you would expect to see. Learn what your nursing interventions are. Read the boxes, don't skip the tables and boxes in the text book as most of the answers to exam questions are in there. With the math, practice your basic math, ratios and conversions (without a calculator). Start reading the text book now, dosage calculations” (pickar 4th addition) they expect you to have read 13 chapters before you start the class. Finally don't forget you A&P, if you took that course a year ago read over the textbook again.

Trust me you can all make it and if you don't get in now August will be your time. Just remember getting in is ok, staying in is hard. Also it is possible to get A's in nursing school you just have to work for it!

Good Luck!

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two questions, how does lab work at north, if the SIM lab is at central?

and also, It's not possible to work correct?

North campus has its own lab which is open Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. For process one you are there once a week learning skills such as health assessments, bed baths, perineal care etc. Then for the last 2 weeks of process 1 you go to the hospital. We do go to the SIM lab at central in process 2 and during GIGU but not every week. If you like the idea of the sim lab I would suggest central because I can't use that lab whenever I want. However north campus everyone is so nice that I can't imagine going to central. When I am in the lab there are instructors (nurses) helping me perfect my skills and they are very supportive.

And I would probably suggest not working in the first semester, I plan on getting a job after GIGU. A lot of people I know have quit their job because they failed the first exam and want to concentrate on classes. I don't work and I got 92% on the first exam. If you do work just make sure it's not more than 16 hours but if you can, try not to work.

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thank you so much!

how difficult is the first semester? its not impossible im assuming if you apply yourself

North campus has its own lab which is open Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. For process one you are there once a week learning skills such as health assessments, bed baths, perineal care etc. Then for the last 2 weeks of process 1 you go to the hospital. We do go to the SIM lab at central in process 2 and during GIGU but not every week. If you like the idea of the sim lab I would suggest central because I can't use that lab whenever I want. However north campus everyone is so nice that I can't imagine going to central. When I am in the lab there are instructors (nurses) helping me perfect my skills and they are very supportive.

And I would probably suggest not working in the first semester, I plan on getting a job after GIGU. A lot of people I know have quit their job because they failed the first exam and want to concentrate on classes. I don't work and I got 92% on the first exam. If you do work just make sure it's not more than 16 hours but if you can, try not to work.

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it depends, i would say its not impossible. i personally dont find it difficult but other do. from what i hear process 1 & 2 are a breeze compared to the next semester GIGU. I'd like to say that it is all how you apply yourself but I see people that really want to succeed and they dont. My honest advice is just work hard. I actually had someone ask me yesterday how i study which i thought was a stupid question. How can you follow the study habits of one person when everyone learns differently. Just try an comprehend the material how it can be applied in the field and try to think as a nurse when you read and remember what are your nursing interventions.

thank you so much!

how difficult is the first semester? its not impossible im assuming if you apply yourself

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thank you so much for answering my questions!

Good luck on your journey, I'm sure you'll do great!

it depends, i would say its not impossible. i personally dont find it difficult but other do. from what i hear process 1 & 2 are a breeze compared to the next semester GIGU. I'd like to say that it is all how you apply yourself but I see people that really want to succeed and they dont. My honest advice is just work hard. I actually had someone ask me yesterday how i study which i thought was a stupid question. How can you follow the study habits of one person when everyone learns differently. Just try an comprehend the material how it can be applied in the field and try to think as a nurse when you read and remember what are your nursing interventions.
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