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Hi guys!! Haven't seen any threads for May 2018 so I figured why not start one!! I just submitted my application for Broward's May 2018 LPN-RN program so anxiously waiting for the deadline. While I wait I'm attending Keiser to retake A&P 1 and lab to boost grade up! What's everyone doing to pass the time?
Am I the only one without points or an email? I turned my application in at North campus over about 2 weeks ago and have nothing showing up on my limited access page and no email. I went to talk to an advisor today and they said I have to allow them 30 days to process. I couldn't talk to a health science admission person because they all left by the time I was done with class. I'm sending them an email but I feel like my application is lost.
I did some research and the main book you need is Fundamentals of Nursing by Perry and Potter. It is in the 9th edition. I bought it off the Elsevier website for $117 so I could start reading ahead. I couldn't find a used copy of the 9th edition and the teachers tend to use the newest one. Amazon was the same price. Im waiting to buy everything else until i have a list and financial aid kicks in.
I would focus on brushing up on math if it isn't your strong suit. Kaplan math for nurses is cheap and gives you a overview of what basic arithmetic you'll need, and a basic overview of dosage calculations.
Once you are accepted, I'd highly recommend spending the $70 or so on a decent stethoscope and a few bucks on a good penlight. (The equipment from the bookstore is horribly cheap and overpriced, with the exception of the manual BP cuff).
BC bookstore does price match new & used rental books! If you bring them a printout of what amazon (and a few other vendors) is renting a book for as opposed to them, you could easily save 30-60% on books. For example, they were renting a book for $86.00 and I found it on amazon for $35.00 to rent. They matched it.
Get an extra pair of scrubs..keepin your car...never know what body fluids you might encounter in clinical.
Kiverson001, BSN
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Thank you and I understand where you're coming from!!! I definitely appreciate all feedback and advice!! Can you tell us what supplie and/or books we should focus more on buying and getting.