Welcome.... This is a thread created for January 2014 Broward College students and others who are interested in there ADN program. We all have so many questions and concerns about the program.
We are 7-8 months away from sitting in the first class of the January 2014 nursing program. What have you been doing to prepare for this? What pre-req's do you have left to take? What inspired you to become a nurse? Is BC your first school of chose? Are there any other programs your interested in?
I have also been accepted into the Nursing Program starting on January 2014. Wanted to say hello to my fellow classmates!!!!! See you guys on Thursday!!! Ahhhhhh im so exciteddddddddddd!!! lol
I have also been accepted into the Nursing Program starting on January 2014. Wanted to say hello to my fellow classmates!!!!! See you guys on Thursday!!! Ahhhhhh im so exciteddddddddddd!!! lol
I have also been accepted into the Nursing Program starting on January 2014. Wanted to say hello to my fellow classmates!!!!! See you guys on Thursday!!! Ahhhhhh im so exciteddddddddddd!!! lol
Thanks DBwittman for doing the Facebook page. I'm joining now. Our Facebook page will be full of info and helpful links to help us along the way. I'm pretty sure will have a lot of studying to do, but we can check in from time to time. It's going to be GREAT!
I copied this a long time ago from a previous poster.
Mandatory Nursing to do list
When you do get accepted my best advice is buy th Perry and Potter fundamentals of Nursing book. Out of pocket don't wait for financial aid. Its a lot of reading in th program and if you can get a headstart then ready set go! It will be worth every dollar once you start! Exam 1 covers vital signs,health assessment,saftey,hygiene,documentation and nursing process! Told you its a lot! Get the book start reading you'll be glad you did!!!!! Another nugget of advice testing is not anything you've done before its all critical thinking! Do the review questions at the end of the chapters! good luck!!
The binder: not so complex. Get a big fat 3 ring binder from staples and get a bunch of plastic inserts that are see through that you can put all your certs and stuff, docs, immunizations ect... Put them in the order that was explained in the email you recieved on Nov 5th, the one prior to our Friday pre orientation meeting (see below)
2) Admission Documents: Due. Friday December 7, 2012 (May turn in documents before if everything is complete)
* Submit all documents at one time
* Have 3 copied sets of original documents: 1 set for submission and 1 set for student portfolio and 1 set for student records.
* Place documents in order following listing order below in “documents required” section.
* Documents organized by:
* One complete set of all documents with the original physical, original background & drug screen, and copies of all other documents paper clipped together (In listed order for submission to office file).
* 1 full set in student portfolio with physical copy and original certificates and CPR card. (In listed order) (For student portfolio).
* All nursing program admission documents are to be current and on file by due date to remain eligible for acceptance to the nursing program.
* PORTFOLIO:
* A portfolio (folder) is required for Nursing Students to maintain and store their set/copies of all listed documents.
* Students are required to maintain their portfolio admission documents current with a copy of any renewals submitted to the nursing while enrolled in the nursing program.
* Portfolios are reviewed first clinical week throughout the nursing program.
* DOCUMENTS ARRANGED IN FOLLOWING ORDER:
1. Health-Physical Exam: Follow Directions on form and Guide practitioner providing the physical exam to follow all required directions on the Broward College Physical Form.(Annual Update)
* HEALTH FORM: BC Health form required for physical submission with appropriate health care professional listed on health form directions.
* ATTACH REPORTS: All required/requested attachments must be complete (eg; lab test results, chest-xray report if required per physical instructions, etc….
* CAE Certificates: (Renew biannual) All certificates must contain a Florida Board of Nursing provider number (FBN#) and/or Florida approved nursing CE Broker#, including updates. Must have listed number of hours.
* TB/OSHA/Hepatitis 6 hours
HIV/AIDS Certificate 4 hours
* CPR Card-Basic Life Support for Health Care Professionals—8 or 3 or 4 hours. The CPR form must only be from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
* Prevention of Medical Errors 2 hours
* Domestic Violence 2 hours
* Health Care Career course Certificate- 75 hours
o Or waiver with a Current Florida or national license/certificate in another health care profession that includes direct patient care such as Respiratory Therapy, Certified Nursing Assistant, Paramedic or Practical Nurse. In addition to a copy of the license/certificate the student will need to submit a letter from the employer on the original letterhead verifying recent in-field employment.
Background and Drug Screen:
* Certificate of completion online background check
* Background Fingerprinting Federal Screening
* Drug Screening
Thats it!
Luck Ya'll!
Quote from MurseMike33322
Quote, not mine, hope it helps:
"Hi I'm a nursing student at North Campus. I know its stressful and nerve racking to see if you've been accepted. A word of advice if admissions say you'll know by the 15th you will know on the 15th and not a day before. Also if your not accepted don't. Worry they always do a second round of letters are sent out two weeks after the 15th. Many students either defer or decline their seats.
When you do get accepted my best advice is buy the Perry and Potter fundamentals of Nursing book. Out of pocket don't wait for financial aid. Its a lot of reading in the program and if you can get a headstart then ready set go! It will be worth every dollar once you start! Exam 1 covers vital signs,health assessment,saftey,hygiene,documentation and nursing process! Told you its a lot! Get the book start reading you'll be glad you did!!!!! Another nugget of advice testing is not anything you've done before its all critical thinking! Do the review questions at the end of the chapters! good luck!!
I copied this a long time ago from a previous poster.
Mandatory Nursing to do list
When you do get accepted my best advice is buy th Perry and Potter fundamentals of Nursing book. Out of pocket don't wait for financial aid. Its a lot of reading in th program and if you can get a headstart then ready set go! It will be worth every dollar once you start! Exam 1 covers vital signs,health assessment,saftey,hygiene,documentation and nursing process! Told you its a lot! Get the book start reading you'll be glad you did!!!!! Another nugget of advice testing is not anything you've done before its all critical thinking! Do the review questions at the end of the chapters! good luck!!
The binder: not so complex. Get a big fat 3 ring binder from staples and get a bunch of plastic inserts that are see through that you can put all your certs and stuff, docs, immunizations ect... Put them in the order that was explained in the email you recieved on Nov 5th, the one prior to our Friday pre orientation meeting (see below)
2) Admission Documents: Due. Friday December 7, 2012 (May turn in documents before if everything is complete)
* Submit all documents at one time
* Have 3 copied sets of original documents: 1 set for submission and 1 set for student portfolio and 1 set for student records.
* Place documents in order following listing order below in “documents required” section.
* Documents organized by:
* One complete set of all documents with the original physical, original background & drug screen, and copies of all other documents paper clipped together (In listed order for submission to office file).
* 1 full set in student portfolio with physical copy and original certificates and CPR card. (In listed order) (For student portfolio).
* All nursing program admission documents are to be current and on file by due date to remain eligible for acceptance to the nursing program.
* PORTFOLIO:
* A portfolio (folder) is required for Nursing Students to maintain and store their set/copies of all listed documents.
* Students are required to maintain their portfolio admission documents current with a copy of any renewals submitted to the nursing while enrolled in the nursing program.
* Portfolios are reviewed first clinical week throughout the nursing program.
* DOCUMENTS ARRANGED IN FOLLOWING ORDER:
1. Health-Physical Exam: Follow Directions on form and Guide practitioner providing the physical exam to follow all required directions on the Broward College Physical Form.(Annual Update)
* HEALTH FORM: BC Health form required for physical submission with appropriate health care professional listed on health form directions.
* ATTACH REPORTS: All required/requested attachments must be complete (eg; lab test results, chest-xray report if required per physical instructions, etc….
* CAE Certificates: (Renew biannual) All certificates must contain a Florida Board of Nursing provider number (FBN#) and/or Florida approved nursing CE Broker#, including updates. Must have listed number of hours.
* TB/OSHA/Hepatitis 6 hours
HIV/AIDS Certificate 4 hours
* CPR Card-Basic Life Support for Health Care Professionals—8 or 3 or 4 hours. The CPR form must only be from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
* Prevention of Medical Errors 2 hours
* Domestic Violence 2 hours
* Health Care Career course Certificate- 75 hours
o Or waiver with a Current Florida or national license/certificate in another health care profession that includes direct patient care such as Respiratory Therapy, Certified Nursing Assistant, Paramedic or Practical Nurse. In addition to a copy of the license/certificate the student will need to submit a letter from the employer on the original letterhead verifying recent in-field employment.
Background and Drug Screen:
* Certificate of completion online background check
* Background Fingerprinting Federal Screening
* Drug Screening
Thats it!
Luck Ya'll!
Quote from MurseMike33322
Quote, not mine, hope it helps:
"Hi I'm a nursing student at North Campus. I know its stressful and nerve racking to see if you've been accepted. A word of advice if admissions say you'll know by the 15th you will know on the 15th and not a day before. Also if your not accepted don't. Worry they always do a second round of letters are sent out two weeks after the 15th. Many students either defer or decline their seats.
When you do get accepted my best advice is buy the Perry and Potter fundamentals of Nursing book. Out of pocket don't wait for financial aid. Its a lot of reading in the program and if you can get a headstart then ready set go! It will be worth every dollar once you start! Exam 1 covers vital signs,health assessment,saftey,hygiene,documentation and nursing process! Told you its a lot! Get the book start reading you'll be glad you did!!!!! Another nugget of advice testing is not anything you've done before its all critical thinking! Do the review questions at the end of the chapters! good luck!!
Thanks for posting this...
Is the book list on Mrs. Gregg's site up to date such as the correct edition? Can we purchase the Perry and Potter fundamentals of Nursing book as sited on the list?
This is a thread created for January 2014 Broward College students and others who are interested in there ADN program. We all have so many questions and concerns about the program. 
See you guys on Thursday!!! Ahhhhhh im so exciteddddddddddd!!! lol
nsims_91
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Ahhhhhhhh! After a month of waiting I can FINALLY say I got Pre Admission! I'm so excited! See you all on Thursday :)