PBCC-palm beach comm. college

jdfflats · Nov 7, 2009

Incoming 1st Semester Students...

Don't worry about the online thing... if you are used to online classes. I am a 1st Semester student now (love online classes) and I am happy with my choice to do online Semester 1. I think it's all personal preference. My test grades are better than I expected and I have chosen to take Semester 2 online. And yes, I'm still nervous. But, there is lots of reading and not sitting in lecture is a big time saver!

Listen to Navygirl's advise... Get organized and start reading ASAP.

Good Luck to all.

happyjj777 · Nov 8, 2009

Great Advice! Thanks to you both! Much appreciated! :bow: Will get as organized as possible and enjoy the calm before the storm.

pickledcookie · Nov 8, 2009

where did/is everyone get/getting their stethoscope? I browsed amazon for a bit and saw $8 to $50. I'm sure it's not the best resource, but that's still pretty crazy. I'll take a look at copy's, but I've heard they're overpriced, so any info is good.

same with shoes. I've only found some rather ugly ones.

Thanks!

happyjj777 · Nov 9, 2009

I spent $80 but probably shouldn't have as I hear they have a tendency to disappear. Oh well, I wanted to start out with one I knew would work well. I didnt want to struggle to hear. :redbeathe :stdnrsrck:However, if you havent been to copy's yet get your order in when you can!

pickledcookie · Nov 9, 2009

copy's is on my to do list for tomorrow along with drug and background.

what brand stethoscope did you get?

happyjj777 · Nov 10, 2009

Littmann. Let me know how you make out with copy's & NMS. Been to Copy's but Havent been to NMS yet. Dr. tomorrow for physical and blood work.

pickledcookie · Nov 10, 2009

NMS wasn't bad. They require a good amount of urine, so make sure your bladder is full! But it's a nice looking place, not sketchy.

Copy's was cheaper than I thought it would be. I decided to get my stethoscope elsewhere, so I still have to get that. I've kinda been liking some Prestige, also saw my doc's nurse with one.

Gabirucita · Nov 10, 2009

Congrats to all of you who got into the program. I'd like to know if there is someone applying for LPN. I just put all my papers in, and took all the tests. Now, I am waiting, hopefully they'll give good news :wink2:

mrmedical, ASN, BSN · Nov 11, 2009

For those of you who got in the program, what were you're stats? I'm looking for a basis of comparison if you would like to share.

Thanks.

happyjj777 · Nov 11, 2009

Hi Mrmedical, Not sure what the cut off for points was for Spring but if you look back a few pages I believe it was posted. The points are definately getting higher. Best chance to get in is scoring points over 27. Also points are always higher in Fall. Good luck.

Gabirucita Good Luck. Hope you get good news! :up:

pickledcookie · Nov 11, 2009

For those of you who got in the program, what were you're stats? I'm looking for a basis of comparison if you would like to share.
Thanks.

I had 26.42 or something. I believe the cutoff was 25.something.

make sure you pre and co requisites are COMPLETED before applying. I am currently taking micro so it will be finished by Jan, but I didn't get points for it because it's not completed, which is really dumb.

also, get the point for volunteering or medical employment, it's really easy. get the NLN study guide (I'll give you mine for free if you want) and study from there. the test is pretty straight forward.

LexiB, BSN, RN · Nov 12, 2009

Hi. My total points were 28.28. I had all the pre- and co-requisites finished before the deadline. I also scored above the 90th percentile on the NLN. But I didn't get the point for volunteer experience, bachelors degree, or masters. And my GPA isn't that spectacular.

So I'd suggest making sure you finish all the necessary classes, and study hard for the NLN. The review book that the PBCC nursing website suggests is excellent at preparing you for the test. I used it, and scored in the 99th percentile. It is not impossible to get in. Good luck!