Broward Community College Students

i'm in gi/gu right now. can you private message me on who this is so i can be prepared if its the same instructor that i have at south campus right now? thanks a bunch.

Which campus is better South, Central, or North? becasue I am applying for fall of 2009 and want to know which campus I should choose.

Faith8,

I am going to be starting my 5th week on Monday. We only have 6 weeks for the summer term and I can't believe it's almost over already. I currently attend South campus. From what I have read about the campuses on this board, most of the time the order seems to be from best to worst...North, South, then Central.

Initially, I wanted to go to North because of what I have heard, but it was a 40 mile round trip difference, per day for me (I live in Miami and South is closest). So I settled for South and was truly terrified with that decision. :chuckle

But I will tell you that I am very happy to be there. So far I have only met three of the professors and I know there are many more to go over the next 18 months. True enough, one of them can be very rude. But overall, they are not that bad. In fact, my clinical instructor is tough as nails, but I adore her and am bummed I won't have her next semester.

I have made a bunch of friends and have a study group that I have gotten very close to. We are nervous and a bit overwhelmed at times. But we find comfort in knowing we are all in this together. And we know that while many don't make it through, many DO make it to graduation. And that is what we try to focus on.

I am not trying to say which campus you should pick. But you have to remember that no matter where you go, there are going to be good and bad professors. The key to making it, is to listen and observe, do as you are told, study, make friends to stay in the loop (communication at South is a big issue, with some students getting information at one clinical, while others never heard it), and think positive.

And try not to do things to make yourself stand out. For instance, if your patient has a high temperature, tell your instructor right away. And think of interventions to fix the problem. Don't ignore it until 2 hours later. Things like that will get you noticed in a bad way, and the instructor will be more likely to focus on you the rest of the semester, making it a miserable time for you.

But as long as you do or don't do the things I mentioned, you should be fine, no matter which campus you attend. And remember, if an instructor is horrible, it is only a TEMPORARY situation for you. Keep your eye on the prize and don't take the negative times to heart. Use them as a learning experience and drive on.

Maybe I'm speaking a bit prematurely, because I am only in my first semester. But my point is, don't focus so much on which campus is "better". Decide on one and just go for it! Good luck with your decision and stay positive.

Hello to all,

I graduated on May 2009. This was not an easy road at BCC mainly because of the instructors' lack of organization and compassion. However, i am greatful that I was not babied because i know now more than ever to rely on myself. After graduation is a HUGE wakeup call. Its time to get your finances in order in order to survive the wait for your state boards. NO ONE seems to be hiring new grads as general nurses anymore (maybe due to the economy?). Its back to serving to muster the money to pay for the exam and licensure. Having said that it is so wonderful to realize how much you know and can apply to your everyday life. Just here studying and waiting to take the exam. Good Luck to all!!

what you say is so true! it's been almost 2 years since i graduated from bcc and i felt comfortable in my practice :nurse:when i started-- i did not know everything, but i was able to do my job :yeah:well and learned new skills quickly. and definitely im glad i was not babied, because in the real world-- we are never babied!

now i am going to school part time at fiu getting my bachelor's online:typing, because i always wanted a bachelor's degree. i am so so lucky that bcc accepted me after mdc rejected me 5x:crying2: ... many people would of given up! but after so many obstacles in my way-- everything that i went through, i made it as a nurse:bowingpur

if you are just starting school, i wish you all the best of luck:up:, and if you completed the program, i wish you the best in your career:nurse:, and nclex:smokin:!

Hey did you ever do the hpc0130 at dade to transfer to broward?

I am now facing the same dilema what did you do?

Calvana,

They should take it. Are you having problems with them accepting it?

just like sunraygurl said its not first come first serve....Thank God!!:) i applied the very last day for the may program. i found out i got accepted on feb 15th. they had sent out emails letting people know by when they would be getting their acceptance emails. mine said that i should receive an email by feb 13th. but i know some people found out that they were accepted even before that. i had posted before that a friend of mine that a had a 2.9 did not get in, but yeseterday she got an email saying that they accepted her!! she was so happy and relieved. she had planned on doing the lpn program and now she doesnt have to do that. so theres still hope for other people.

She had a 2.9, but was her total points, Did she have HOSA? was she denied, then got another letter that she was accepted

faith8,

i am going to be starting my 5th week on monday. we only have 6 weeks for the summer term and i can't believe it's almost over already. i currently attend south campus. from what i have read about the campuses on this board, most of the time the order seems to be from best to worst...north, south, then central.

initially, i wanted to go to north because of what i have heard, but it was a 40 mile round trip difference, per day for me (i live in miami and south is closest). so i settled for south and was truly terrified with that decision. :chuckle

but i will tell you that i am very happy to be there. so far i have only met three of the professors and i know there are many more to go over the next 18 months. true enough, one of them can be very rude. but overall, they are not that bad. in fact, my clinical instructor is tough as nails, but i adore her and am bummed i won't have her next semester.

i have made a bunch of friends and have a study group that i have gotten very close to. we are nervous and a bit overwhelmed at times. but we find comfort in knowing we are all in this together. and we know that while many don't make it through, many do make it to graduation. and that is what we try to focus on.

i am not trying to say which campus you should pick. but you have to remember that no matter where you go, there are going to be good and bad professors. the key to making it, is to listen and observe, do as you are told, study, make friends to stay in the loop (communication at south is a big issue, with some students getting information at one clinical, while others never heard it), and think positive.

and try not to do things to make yourself stand out. for instance, if your patient has a high temperature, tell your instructor right away. and think of interventions to fix the problem. don't ignore it until 2 hours later. things like that will get you noticed in a bad way, and the instructor will be more likely to focus on you the rest of the semester, making it a miserable time for you.

but as long as you do or don't do the things i mentioned, you should be fine, no matter which campus you attend. and remember, if an instructor is horrible, it is only a temporary situation for you. keep your eye on the prize and don't take the negative times to heart. use them as a learning experience and drive on.

maybe i'm speaking a bit prematurely, because i am only in my first semester. but my point is, don't focus so much on which campus is "better". decide on one and just go for it! good luck with your decision and stay positive.

honey,

how is it going so far??? did you start in may? if you did you did the math and pharmacology start off in the summer of 6 weeks vs a full term