Confused on books to buy for BCC

GabbsRN · Nov 24, 2008

Not that I know for certain, but I've been looking at the book lists and it specified that the book list was for 2008-2009 programs. I would assume they wouldn't change the texts or editions once the program starts, and that if they were to change anything, it would wait for the 2009-2010 programs.

I'm sure you'll get a better answer from someone who knows more. I don't know anything about the pricing, but I thought I heard you can buy all the books in a bundle. You can get the price from the bookstore, and you can see if you can get the books cheaper online somewhere. However, it may just be easier to get them in the bundle.

LeavingTeaching4RN · Nov 24, 2008

I am starting in Jan 09- and it looks like prof Brickman states you can buy all the books for the entire program now; is that right?
I am used to the books being changed by the time I take the next class. WIll the books be valid for 1 1/2 years?
Do any of you knw what they should cost total?

You don't need to buy all of the books on the book list. You can only buy the books you need for Process I. The books are expensive. My first semester I spent about $1000 in the book store. This included my books, uniforms, stethescope, and pen light. I still had to buy regular supplies (pens, paper, binders, notebooks, sharpies, etc.) from Walmart and Costco. It can be a little overwhelming at this time when you're about to start the program. If you have questions, you can also visit a nursing tutor at the LRC in the library at BC.

Preeps · Nov 24, 2008

You don't need to buy all of the books on the book list. You can only buy the books you need for Process I. The books are expensive. My first semester I spent about $1000 in the book store. This included my books, uniforms, stethescope, and pen light. I still had to buy regular supplies (pens, paper, binders, notebooks, sharpies, etc.) from Walmart and Costco. It can be a little overwhelming at this time when you're about to start the program. If you have questions, you can also visit a nursing tutor at the LRC in the library at BC.

Hey, leaving teaching. . . your name caught my eye. I know it is off topic but do you mind sharing why you are leaving teaching for nursing? I often wish I would have gone the teaching route instead of RN. My siblings are teachers and to me it looks like the better option!

LeavingTeaching4RN · Nov 24, 2008

Hey, leaving teaching. . . your name caught my eye. I know it is off topic but do you mind sharing why you are leaving teaching for nursing? I often wish I would have gone the teaching route instead of RN. My siblings are teachers and to me it looks like the better option!

Well, here's the short version:

I left teaching because I didn't feel like there was any room for me to grow. I felt trapped in the classroom doing the same lecture 5-6 times each day, year after year.

Also, money!! I would have to teach for 30 years to make a living wage. A new nurse with an ASN in south FL makes about the same as a teacher with a master's degree and 5 years of experience. Also, in teaching it is very difficult to supplement your income. I could tutor and make $40 an hour. However, I may only be able to work 4 hours a week because every teacher here is trying to supplement their income. My friend who is an LPN, does a few hours of home health and makes about $1500 a week.

Nursing seemed perfect for me. I can't do the same thing year after year. I've been advised to try to get into trauma, ED, or ICU.