Broward College Nursing January 2012

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Hey everyone!

This is a thread for anyone applying for the January 2012 class at Broward college for the generic nursing track. July 16th was the date to start applying and I believe it closes sometime in October. How many points does everyone have? I had to defer my seat so I will be starting in January for sure at north campus! :D if I can be of any help with questions pertaining to getting in or the HESI I will be glad to help! Good luck everyone!!

Oreientation on Thursday! :bdyhdclp:

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There is an orientation packet? I didnt know that...

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Can't wait for Thursday!!!

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I'm in the South Campus program, Professors are all great so far... As for pharm we have HJ and WJ... As well as we have 2 math teachers. I would say start reading now, don't wait till school starts, and don't fall behind... First couple of weeks were extremely stressful... They aren't going to spoon feed you... They are going to give you the material you need and explain it once. It's up to you to practice/study... The first week reading was chapters 1, 2, 3, and 6 out of the Fundamentals for nursing... Plus we had to read for lab chapters 4, 6, 7, and 8 from the clinical book. Plus keep in mind the first couple of weeks you are in school 5 days a week, plus you have to complete additionally lab hours on your own time... And you have to read those chapters, plus study the information. Reading it once isn't enough. O and you have pharm still which is about 3 to 4 additionally chapters a week. I'm not trying to scare anyone, I'm trying to help you. I would start reading and studying as soon as possible. You will be amazed by how much you will learn in 8 weeks, and it shows in your class who studies and who doesn't. You don't want to be that person, and you don't want to have to retrack in your first class. I feel really bad for all the people who failed, because I couldnt bare to redo Nursing process 1. I promise you it is possible, if you study hard and put in 110 percent. I had to say bye to my social life, which was hard for me being only 22 and bartending on the weekends. My relationship with my boyfriend has been hard to manage, however if the person you are with can't understand how important this is to you; either you need to rethink that relationship or rethink nursing school. You're only aloud to fail one class, and that is it. There is no going to Miami Dade, FIU, or FAU. All those schools do not aloud more then 4 credits in Nursing to be failed... So be strong, study hard, and basically dream nursing ... I hope I didn't scare anyone, I just stated the truth... Good Luck and congrats..

O and sorry if they're a lot of type-os I'm on my phone and can't proof read... Lol

:))

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Hi Franky!!....Trust me, I appreciate the info you shared with us...I really don't expect this process to be easy but I do know that I'm going to work my butt off for this...I agree with your comment about relationships and nursing school...definitely hard to manage...but like you said, its either nursing or your relationship...Thanks again...Keep on doing a wonderful job and may the Lord continue to BLESS YOU in nursing school!!!

I'm in the South Campus program, Professors are all great so far... As for pharm we have HJ and WJ... As well as we have 2 math teachers. I would say start reading now, don't wait till school starts, and don't fall behind... First couple of weeks were extremely stressful... They aren't going to spoon feed you... They are going to give you the material you need and explain it once. It's up to you to practice/study... The first week reading was chapters 1, 2, 3, and 6 out of the Fundamentals for nursing... Plus we had to read for lab chapters 4, 6, 7, and 8 from the clinical book. Plus keep in mind the first couple of weeks you are in school 5 days a week, plus you have to complete additionally lab hours on your own time... And you have to read those chapters, plus study the information. Reading it once isn't enough. O and you have pharm still which is about 3 to 4 additionally chapters a week. I'm not trying to scare anyone, I'm trying to help you. I would start reading and studying as soon as possible. You will be amazed by how much you will learn in 8 weeks, and it shows in your class who studies and who doesn't. You don't want to be that person, and you don't want to have to retrack in your first class. I feel really bad for all the people who failed, because I couldnt bare to redo Nursing process 1. I promise you it is possible, if you study hard and put in 110 percent. I had to say bye to my social life, which was hard for me being only 22 and bartending on the weekends. My relationship with my boyfriend has been hard to manage, however if the person you are with can't understand how important this is to you; either you need to rethink that relationship or rethink nursing school. You're only aloud to fail one class, and that is it. There is no going to Miami Dade, FIU, or FAU. All those schools do not aloud more then 4 credits in Nursing to be failed... So be strong, study hard, and basically dream nursing ... I hope I didn't scare anyone, I just stated the truth... Good Luck and congrats..

O and sorry if they're a lot of type-os I'm on my phone and can't proof read... Lol

:))

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INTRODUCTION TO MATH TOPICS FOR NURSES CAE0612

I spoke to an instructor last Friday, Marsha Berger, who teaches Health Science Math courses. She mentioned if there were enough students interested in taking the Introduction Math CAE0612 course, then let her know. It would help us prepare for the Nursing program Math course.

I plan on signing up Ms. Berger can get it approved to hold the course. There needs to be at least 8 or more students signed up for the course for it to be approved. If you are interested, send the Central campus instructor, Marsha Berger an email that you are interested in taking her introduction math course, CAE0612 before the Nursing January, 2012 program begins. She told me last week that if there were 8 or more students interested, then the approval would be given for her to teach the course. She said she could teach it in November.

The course name and information:

INTRODUCTION TO MATH TOPICS FOR NURSES CAE0612 - 16.0 Contact Hours

NOTE: (This class is OPTIONAL and for PRACTICE ONLY and WILL NOT MEET the Nursing Program requirement for math (MTB1370).

This course provides an introduction to the mathematical operations required to correctly calculate medication dosage and intravenous rates. It is designed for any student entering into the RN nursing program or nurses practicing in the community setting. It is an optional course and is designed to review basic math concepts and allow practice time in solving problems.

Entering students are encouraged to take this class if they do not have the program requirement for math (MTB1370).

FEE: $132.73

SCHEDULE: SEARCH CAE0612

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I'm in the South Campus program, Professors are all great so far... As for pharm we have HJ and WJ... As well as we have 2 math teachers. I would say start reading now, don't wait till school starts, and don't fall behind... First couple of weeks were extremely stressful... They aren't going to spoon feed you... They are going to give you the material you need and explain it once. It's up to you to practice/study... The first week reading was chapters 1, 2, 3, and 6 out of the Fundamentals for nursing... Plus we had to read for lab chapters 4, 6, 7, and 8 from the clinical book. Plus keep in mind the first couple of weeks you are in school 5 days a week, plus you have to complete additionally lab hours on your own time... And you have to read those chapters, plus study the information. Reading it once isn't enough. O and you have pharm still which is about 3 to 4 additionally chapters a week. I'm not trying to scare anyone, I'm trying to help you. I would start reading and studying as soon as possible. You will be amazed by how much you will learn in 8 weeks, and it shows in your class who studies and who doesn't. You don't want to be that person, and you don't want to have to retrack in your first class. I feel really bad for all the people who failed, because I couldnt bare to redo Nursing process 1. I promise you it is possible, if you study hard and put in 110 percent. I had to say bye to my social life, which was hard for me being only 22 and bartending on the weekends. My relationship with my boyfriend has been hard to manage, however if the person you are with can't understand how important this is to you; either you need to rethink that relationship or rethink nursing school. You're only aloud to fail one class, and that is it. There is no going to Miami Dade, FIU, or FAU. All those schools do not aloud more then 4 credits in Nursing to be failed... So be strong, study hard, and basically dream nursing ... I hope I didn't scare anyone, I just stated the truth... Good Luck and congrats..

O and sorry if they're a lot of type-os I'm on my phone and can't proof read... Lol

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thanks alot franky, im planning on starting south in jan. also.

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What is this about an orientation packet for tomorrow? I don't know anything about it..:confused: Help! I would hate to not be prepared in the morning!

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What is this about an orientation packet for tomorrow? I don't know anything about it..:confused: Help! I would hate to not be prepared in the morning!

Per prior threads, the "orientation packet", is nothing we need to worry about for the pre-admission orientation. What I got from the threads, it is specific is for the campus you register at/you will be attending. I am sure we will hear more about it tomorrow, but I def do not think its needed for tomorrow. :up:

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Whew, thank you for your prompt reply!

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Where is everyone getting there titers done? I was originally just going to go to my doctor but from a previous thread I am not sure if Insurance covers it and then I will be in even more debt than I already am... this program is so EXPENSIVE! Plus... was the lady saying at orientation you must do the titers every year as well? and the fingerprinting and drug testing?

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We do have to do a medical and drug testing for sure every year...she said with the background check they will let us know if we had to do it again...the titer level I believe will let you know if u have to retest (but don't quote me on that)..its been soooo long since I've had any immunization shots that I'm almost sure I will have to get all of them again..

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