Broward College RN Program May 2010

U.S.A. Florida

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Has anyone turned in their application yet?! Btw, I heard that Central campus might NOT have a May class :sniff:

Specializes in ED.

No I have no idea about their selection process. I won't meet with them until the beginning of next semester sometime. When I find out more info, I'll post something here.

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No I have no idea about their selection process. I won't meet with them until the beginning of next semester sometime. When I find out more info, I'll post something here.

I appreciate it. You've been very helpful.

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Specializes in Oncology.

Hey everyone. I just wanted to chime in about the scholarships. I am halfway done with process II at South campus. The dean just spoke to us about the scholarships this past week. She said that typically they give out several scholarships, but now there is only a few, like 4 or 5 that they will offer. And that is between all campuses. I wouldn't count on the scholarship. It will be difficult to get. I am going to try because I pay for my school out of my own pocket. If you have any questions, I will be happy to tell you what I know.

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Hey everyone. I just wanted to chime in about the scholarships. I am halfway done with process II at South campus. The dean just spoke to us about the scholarships this past week. She said that typically they give out several scholarships, but now there is only a few, like 4 or 5 that they will offer. And that is between all campuses. I wouldn't count on the scholarship. It will be difficult to get. I am going to try because I pay for my school out of my own pocket. If you have any questions, I will be happy to tell you what I know.

I'm in the same boat. I've been paying cash since the beginning. The scholarships would be a great boost, but i'm not counting on them. Just out of curiosity, how is the cost of the program divided up? I understand the full two years run somewhere around $6000. I assume this is just tuition and doesn't include books/equipment and may not include the costs of clinicals. I spoke to a few that had been accepted and they said the startup cost is somewhere around 2700 for the first semester. I was hoping the 6000 would be spread out more. Any light you can shine on the process would be greatly appreciated.

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Specializes in Oncology.

The first semester is the most expensive. The tuition, if I recall correctly was about 1400.00. I spent about 1000 on books and supplies, although some I didn't need til process II. Then there is miscellaneous stuff like your physical, immunizations or titers, uniforms, cost of background check, etc. It all adds up. I spent a little over 3000 at least. I just registered for Jan. The tuition was 1079.00.

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Specializes in Oncology.

As for the criteria for the scholarship, they do look at your gpa. Also, the dean told us to start volunteering. They look at that. Also they like if you are prior military (which I am).

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The first semester is the most expensive. The tuition, if I recall correctly was about 1400.00. I spent about 1000 on books and supplies, although some I didn't need til process II. Then there is miscellaneous stuff like your physical, immunizations or titers, uniforms, cost of background check, etc. It all adds up. I spent a little over 3000 at least. I just registered for Jan. The tuition was 1079.00.

How specific are the books? I guess finding a cheaper one online that may be an edition behind would just be totally out of the question?

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Specializes in Oncology.

You can find cheaper online like ebay. Just be cautious. I bought one book on ebay and it was lost in the mail. The sender send it and showed me the receipt that it was sent. I ordered it a month before school started and it came a month after school started. I would rather pay a few bucks more and know I have my books. Never be unprepared for class. EVER. There are no excuses like I paid for it on ebay but it got lost. Don't learn the hard way. The instructors like making examples, especially during the first few days of class.

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You can find cheaper online like ebay. Just be cautious. I bought one book on ebay and it was lost in the mail. The sender send it and showed me the receipt that it was sent. I ordered it a month before school started and it came a month after school started. I would rather pay a few bucks more and know I have my books. Never be unprepared for class. EVER. There are no excuses like I paid for it on ebay but it got lost. Don't learn the hard way. The instructors like making examples, especially during the first few days of class.

Ebay has always been sketchy, but I find Amazon has comparable prices and selection and are a lot more reliable.

So you got them online and you still paid a grand for them?

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Specializes in Oncology.

I only got one online. I bought all my books at once. Like I said, Some I bought but didn't need til process II. The lab supply bag is 125.00 by itself but you won't need it til process II. I bought the Med-Surg book and you won't need that til process II. Same with Fluid and electrolyte book which is not required, but is very useful in process II. I also bought some of the recommended books. I bought a nursing care plan book which is not required but highly recommendable.

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Specializes in Oncology.

Correction...You won't need Med-Surg book til GIGU

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I just bought the sixth edition of Potter and Perry to just read on my own until my program starts in may.

See me assuming that I will get in? It's older but I only paid two dollars for it. Not expecting to be able to use it for class. I guess it won't hurt to compare editions.

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