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  1. Why is it so hard for new GRADS in south florida?

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to sparkleswilliams's topic in Florida Nursing

    Time and Money. It take a lot of both to train a new grad. Also, there are numerous nursing schools in the Tri-County Area (Palm Beach, Broward, Mia-Dade). So, our market is saturated with new grads....

  2. Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RNnow2016's topic in Florida Nursing

    most students bring their books and study materials on mondays b/c there is a 4 hour gap between process and pharm. if you can, stay on campus. don't go home b/c this is a good time to study, read,...

  3. paying for private school

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to studentnurse228's topic in Florida Nursing

    If you plan to stay in the South Florida area, please keep in mind, there is NOT a nursing shortage especially for new grads in this area. I'm not sure I would take on the debt to pay for Nova or...

  4. Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RNnow2016's topic in Florida Nursing

    the first few days are orientation. you will read every darn bc policy and nursing department policy word for word. you will sign all the policies. you'll get lectures about how hard the program is...

  5. Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RNnow2016's topic in Florida Nursing

    just curious to know, was this your first class? at north, you get a week to get your uniforms. on the second tuesday, you're expected to be in uniform. then, it is understood that if you are on...

  6. Broward College RN Program Winter Jan 2010

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to Kimmyann0527's topic in Florida Nursing

    Here's the schedule with a summer start Summer 09 Process I and Clinical (1st 6 weeks) Process II and Clinical (2nd 6 weeks) Math (4 weeks) Pharmacology (13 weeks) Fall 09 GI/GU (1st 8 weeks)...

  7. Broward College RN Program Winter Jan 2010

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to Kimmyann0527's topic in Florida Nursing

    the program is 5 semesters and about 20 months regardless of when you

  8. Broward College RN Program Winter Jan 2010

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to Kimmyann0527's topic in Florida Nursing

    may session is more challenging b/c the nursing courses are only 6 weeks instead of 8. also, pharm is only 13 weeks instead of 16. although, it doesn't sound like that great of a difference. those...

  9. Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RNnow2016's topic in Florida Nursing

    polos are optional. you can only wear them when you can wear regular clothes. not worth my $30. it doesn't need to be sweep. it has to have a second hand. i used a $10 waterproof metal band watch...

  10. Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RNnow2016's topic in Florida Nursing

    you only need the book. consider the e-book a supplemental

  11. Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RNnow2016's topic in Florida Nursing

    i never used this cd. i still haven't opened

  12. Broward College Aug. '09

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RN2BFawnie's topic in Florida Nursing

    no. you apply to the nursing program. when you get accepted, you are in the program. when it is time to register, you register for the campus you wish to attend. then, you are supposed to stay at...

  13. Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RNnow2016's topic in Florida Nursing

    you need to keep the skills book, you learn new skills throughout the program. the fundamentals book is also a good reference for care

  14. Broward College Aug. '09

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RN2BFawnie's topic in Florida Nursing

    there are tutors available on north campus at the lrc in the library. you choose a campus when you register for your first

  15. Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RNnow2016's topic in Florida Nursing

    i got mine at the broward health dept. for $42/shot. yes, they have all brands (cheroke, dickies, peaches, baby phat, grey's anatomy, etc.) and they are reasonable

  16. Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RNnow2016's topic in Florida Nursing

    the bundle comes with one cd that has all the books on it except for the ones for the specialties. the care plans aren't on the cd. the cd is a good resource to use, but it's not an absolute...

  17. Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RNnow2016's topic in Florida Nursing

    i can't say. i've heard this, but the teachers at north aren't great either. i've heard that south was pretty bad. rumor is they only do case studies, no lectures. regardless of which campus you...

  18. Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RNnow2016's topic in Florida Nursing

    i didn't start working until the 3rd semester. i wouldn't advice anyone to work during the first semester, but people do it. i can't say because south's dean has different

  19. Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RNnow2016's topic in Florida Nursing

    i had a similar issue with a&p. luckily when i applied, the program wasn't as competitive. so, my c from 1996 didn't affect me. technically, i'm still in the program. but i'm done with all of my...

  20. Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RNnow2016's topic in Florida Nursing

    as of now, if a student differs, they just start the next semester. i heard this may change in the future. if you get an a in chm, you'll have a 3.35 gpa, which may be good enough to get accepted....

  21. Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RNnow2016's topic in Florida Nursing

    how long ago did you take the course? if it's been awhile, you may be able to get around this rule. if not, go to another community college as a nondegree seeking student and take the course without...

  22. Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RNnow2016's topic in Florida Nursing

    i did a titer for everything except the ppd and the td. the td i recently received. so, i just gave proof of the vaccine. ppd you have to do

  23. Help low GPA

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to bellagirl76's topic in Florida Nursing

    If you did well in your nursing pre-reqs, find a school that looks at your pre-req GPA only. For instance, Broward College in S. FL only calculates the following courses into your admissions GPA:...

  24. What is Fl. starting salary for new grads

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to vivi25's topic in Florida Nursing

    Broward county new grads (just north of miami), start at about 22.50. However, there is not a nursing shortage in South Florida. It will be tough to find a job

  25. Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RNnow2016's topic in Florida Nursing

    you will need tdap or at least td (tdap may be the new requirement) if you haven't had it in the last 10 years. a titer is a test that tells you what you have immunity to already. think back to...