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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. :bugeyes:

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?

Sunray,

Just a quick update- I found out yesterday that the A&P waiver was approved. So that was great news! Also, the HCP 0130 will be waived, since I have the LPN already.

So I'm all set for micro and the lab in January. And I will be turning my application packet in, as soon as the holiday break is over. Now I'll just keep my fingers crossed that I actually get into the program, after all these hurdles. :chuckle Thanks for all your help!

Congrats!! I know you're relieved!:yeah:

Specializes in ED.

Awesome to hear the good news! I figured if MDC had approved it that BC would as well, but you never know. Good luck with micro- I'll be taking that in the summer. I don't know why, call me crazy, but I am looking forward to taking it. I think its going to be a real interesting. Maybe I say that now and I'll hate it later, but I guess its good to go in with a good attitude, right?

Anyway, good luck and thanks for updating. Happy Holidays.

Oh and by the way, I've heard that the number of LPN applicants is usually on the low side so everyone usually makes it in. Its not as competitive as the generic program.

Specializes in ED.

Hey Leavingteaching.....

Quick question. In the program, do you have the same time off for semester breaks like the other students do. For instance, now everyone is off until winter term, is it the same for the nursing program? I know that the first summer you only go 1/2 the semester, so is that the only difference? I was just wondering because I'm planning ahead and all and we like to talk about possible vacations and I wasn't sure how much time I would have off this time next year if I start in August. I was pretty sure the fall and winter semesters were 16 weeks long (one class being 8 weeks and the other being the other 8 weeks) and summer was 12 weeks (6 and 6).

Thanks

hey leavingteaching.....

quick question. in the program, do you have the same time off for semester breaks like the other students do. for instance, now everyone is off until winter term, is it the same for the nursing program? i know that the first summer you only go 1/2 the semester, so is that the only difference? i was just wondering because i'm planning ahead and all and we like to talk about possible vacations and i wasn't sure how much time i would have off this time next year if i start in august.

thanks

yes, the vacations are pretty much the same. if you look at the calendar on bc's website, sessions 2 and sessions 4 are the two that apply to the nursing program.

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