Hi Everyone,
I'm currently enrolled in CHM 1032 at Broward College. I spoke to an advisor twice, prior to taking this class. She informed me that this was all I needed, in order to have the necessary prerequisites to apply for the nursing transition program.
So the plan was for me to finish chemistry, take microbiology/lab starting in January, and apply to the program by the Jan 31st deadline.
Here's the problem:
I did my other prerequisites at Miami Dade College, to include all the ones they require that Broward doesn't. Miami Dade accepted my anatomy and physiology I and the lab (which was done in the military...they were worth a total of 5 semester credits, and I earned a B in both). I also completed A & P II with the lab at Dade. I thought I was all set.
So last week I attempted to register for microbiology, and it said that I was still in need of anatomy and physiology I, plus the lab. Needless to say, it wouldn't let me register for the micro class.
I ended up speaking with the health science admissions dept at BC. They told me that I could bring a copy of the A & P I (BSC 1997) course description to them. And they would see if it met their criteria.
But the military has since changed their LPN program. When I called, they told me the current curriculum would not accurately describe the course I took. When I told that to BC admissions, the lady told me she would try to see if any of the health science evaluators had a copy of the course I took. I haven't been able to reach her since, and I am on the verge of a break down.
I went ahead and registered for BSC 1085 with the lab for January. And I plan on seeing an advisor on Monday. But does anyone know what options I have at this point?
I can't imagine having to wait until 2010 to start this program! Does anyone know if it is even possible to get accepted if I am still taking my final prerequisites? Should I try to talk to the asst. dean? Should I include a letter explaining what happened with my application?
I feel horrible, especially since I had faith that my advisor knew what she was talking about. I don't mind taking these classes over if I have to, but I just don't want to miss the chance to apply to this next class. Anyone have any input or advice?