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Hi everyone,

I'm in the process of study for the nurse Procalc and the NLN entrance exam for PBCC fall nursing program.

I read on line that this school works on a point system

I was wondering if anyone who has been accepted to the program

(past/Present) student: HOW MANY POINTS DID YOU HAVE TO

WHEN ACCEPTED TO THE PROGRAM.

Anyone with info about the program, would be helpful.

Thanks

I dont think we need uniforms Wednesday, I'm pretty sure they said that at orientation... Cant wait to meet everyone!!!

they said regular cloths on Wednesday.

Kim

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proudtobeamom, try the following link.

http://www.pbcc.edu/Documents/Nursing/NUR1214L.pdf

-Mike

Thanks! :up:

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I'm LMAO @ the people who jumped on pickledcookie's r/t her comments about lots of "old people" being in the program.

Two words: CHILL OUT. You sound like you're getting old FAST. Demanding apologies and whatnot. Get real, grow some thicker skin.

"Non-traditional student" LOL. A student is a student, period. Old people (like me!) have been going back to school since forever. There was obvisly no ill intent made by the comment, she was probably just suprised there were so many of us.

If this kind of stuff offends you, well, good luck in nursing school.:roll

Woah, it's called having a conversation...you know, when people discuss something and don't necessarily agree with each other...that's what it was...who the heck was demanding anything? and as far as nursing school, I'm doing great. Hope you're doing great too. And if anyone needs to chill, I think it's you...

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Specializes in Med/Surg.
VegetasGRL03,

Hate to keep bothering you... but you are a wealth of knowledge for us "kids". I too am going into 2nd Semester and have a question for you. I read your post about what to expect and with specific regards to interventions... Are we required to know the drug therapy for each disease process? For example pneumonia, do we need to know the different antibiotics for the different types of pneumonia in addition to the nursing interventions?

Hope you are enjoying your time off, and thank you in advance for any guidance you can offer.

In a nutshell, yes. Should should know the pharmalogical and nonpharmalogical therapies for each disease process. You should know what to expect for medicine orders and what you can do in your nursing practice. It sounds like a lot, but a lot of the therapies overlap since they are affecting the same system. Hope your first day of your respective semesters went well!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

Now can anyone give info for 3rd semester test one….. Good luck everyone….

When you find out which rotation you are doing first let me know and I'll try to guide you in the right direction for the exams.

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When you find out which rotation you are doing first let me know and I'll try to guide you in the right direction for the exams.

I will be doing Peds first. Any info will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

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Did you look at the semester summary calendar? It lists 1/25 as Exam 1 for peds as well as the subjects for the previous lectures. I'm using that info and the PPs under Course Content as guidance. Of course, any further info is appreciated!

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

I love those Peds instructors for how nice and helpful they are (if you need help they really REALLY try to make sure you understand), but lecturing is NOT their strong point. I strongly suggest knowing your material before class. Each health challenge you are responsible for is listed in the syllabus and they are free to test on that no matter how little it is covered in class *TIP to avoid confusion down the road* yet still pay attention to what they say verbatim in class because I've seen it on tests. They tend to tell a lot of stories for their explanations so if you still don't understand specific content, then ask right then. Classmates are nice, but remember, THEY ARE THE ONES THAT MAKE THE TESTS! Reviews & Rationales is nice for Peds and a better source of information when HESI comes along, but the text will definitely be your bible. Develop your study plan from your syllabus with special attention paid to the objectives IN THE SYLLABUS (not so much what's in the beginning of each chapter) for Peds and everything should be smooth sailing!

Hope this helps, good luck, and I might get to see you third semesters on campus since we're there the same day! Feel free to ask me more questions no matter what semester you're in or if you're an applicant if you like! Good luck and I'm rooting for you guys and gals!!!

:anpom:

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I completely agree. The peds instructors were great at explaining a topic if asked a question directly. Reading ahead (if there is such a thing in nursing school with all those pages assigned!) definately helps! The tests are taken directly from lecture, especially if they highlight the topic. The peds learning groups did not help as much, good nclex review though. I found the OB learning groups very helpful though.

YEAH!!! FOURTH SEMESTER :clpty:

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Did you take the NLN at Indian River and transfer your scores over?

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

How's the semester going for everyone? Fourth semester is already 1/3 over! Hoping the understanding fairies are visiting everyone frequently :)

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I cannot say that I'm impressed with the 2nd semester faculty. They expect a lot from us, which is fine, but they do not seem to hold themselves accountable at all. They come in late, they are ill-prepared, and quite frankly it's annoying. They will lock the doors on you if you're 1 minute late, but yet they come late all the time. One student had to take the make up essay exam because by their clock she was 1 minute late...That's just ludicrous. I guess I should not complain since I'm doing okay, but I thought things would have been better this semester...so far there not...

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