NE1 have any info on broward community college nursing program?

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I just recently learned that a friend and I have both been accepted to broward community college. I wont be attending because i'm already taking classes at Barry and have been accepted into their nursing program. but as for my friend she's torn between going to broward community college and keiser. the reason i ask about BCC is because i've heard terrible things about their program and this seems to be much more than just rumors.

I attended open sessions for other schools nursing programs such as keiser and city college and both programs brought up bcc's program and how they were under scrutiny because a large number of the students were either dropping out of the program or not passing the licensing test. when i asked an advisor about this he said they were changing the admission process because alot of students didnt deserve to be in the program. then during the summer i was taking a class with a rn who graduated from bcc and asked her what was going on with the school. she said the reason why bcc was changing up their admission process was b/c while she was there they were under federal investigation b/c someone who worked in the nursing department(receptionist) was selling papers to students. so far it seems all i'm hearing are negative things.in addition i've also heard they're understaffed, thus overcrowded classes.

Can anyone give any insight into this? my friend is contemplating bcc because it's public therefore alot cheaper while keiser is private.

I Decided to head out to Kieser and take the test and be put on the list.. if i get in to BCC :uhoh3::crying2:in August great if idont ill be going to Kieser..I cant wait any longer cant wait another year..I will just have to pay the funds back..This is ridiculous.. But i cant just wait and wait and wait for an email.. i might be waiting for 3 year...

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I Decided to head out to Kieser and take the test and be put on the list.. if i get in to BCC :uhoh3::crying2:in August great if idont ill be going to Kieser..I cant wait any longer cant wait another year..I will just have to pay the funds back..This is ridiculous.. But i cant just wait and wait and wait for an email.. i might be waiting for 3 year...

OMG Jam that really stinks. BCC would of been good for your pockets $$

But essentially I agree though. I would do the same thing. Anything to get that RN license I would do.

If possible, apply for Nova Southeastern University. They are fully accredditted, and have scholarship options that you interview for. They will be the same price as Keiser but it's a BSN & I think that you are a good candidate since you are BA educated already.

I remember when I was waiting, I did not have my AA already so I just kept doing those classes till I got in, so I was not in a 'limbo' kinda stage of waiting and waiting to get into nursing school.

God willing you will get in BC, cross your fingers!

Bumble. do you know how long it is at Nova? and do you know what degree you get at Kieser

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Nova you get a BSN & it is 27months. when I was there, it was $4K per semester. I'm sure it's a little more expensive now, but it certainly is a good choice because they are fully accredited, and a recognized university for their health care fileds such as OD's MD's & PA's and now RN's as well.

Keiser, I only know from reading the forum here. But I am 100% sure that it is just an associate's degree. Then you have to go back to get your RN-BSN degree. (one of my co-workers went there, and she had to do the RN-BSN at keiser too because FIU was asking for extra classes, so ultimately she decided to go back to keiser).

Jam,

Good luck to you in the fall with BC...Good to see you're not throwing in the towel...

thanks. but its sad thats so hard to get a degree

Im starting to think that maybe God looked out for me and gave me the stomach flu when I decided to go apply at BC. Which consequently was the last day to register.

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Im starting to think that maybe God looked out for me and gave me the stomach flu when I decided to go apply at BC. Which consequently was the last day to register.

I'm glad you were able to register then!

I didnt apply. I was so sick that I couldnt walk. I applied at MDC though.

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I didnt apply. I was so sick that I couldnt walk. I applied at MDC though.

God willing you will get into MDC.

Hello Everyone!

I am new to the forum. I have taken all of my pre-reqs except HCP, I would like to apply before the deadline to see if I can get in for fall 2010. I am getting married in 2 months and will be relocating to Miami in about 6 weeks from California. I will be done with my BS in Health Science in August 2010. I would like to know do I physically have to go and get an application and turn it in person? Do the offer HCP again this semester? Or will I have to wait until next application period because I do not have the HCP class and I do not have my CNA license yet (I am waiting on the board)? With my pre-reqs I have about a 3.2 which is not that great!Any information would be helpful. Thanks!!!

Hey gonnamakeit247,

Unfortunately you have to take the HCP class before you can apply and the deadline to apply is May 15 to Broward College. You can take it in the summer, but will have to wait to apply until winter addmission. Gook Luck hope this helped!

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