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  1. Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RNnow2016's topic in Florida Nursing

    you can always use a different color highlighter or a colored pen to underline. my process book was new when i bought it, but since then 3 others have used it. i shared the books for the specialties...

  2. Broward college specialties

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to iThInKiCaN88's topic in Florida Nursing

    You can get through it. Just plan it out and read in the book all topics discussed in her

  3. Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RNnow2016's topic in Florida Nursing

    I like to make calendars in Microsoft Word and schedule my to do list throughout the time allowed. I used this for all the orientation nonsense and for each course. I scheduled everything (reading...

  4. Applying to BCC Jan 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RN2BFawnie's topic in Florida Nursing

    I posted a reply in your other

  5. Broward college specialties

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to iThInKiCaN88's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yes, it is that bad. There's a lot of info for OB. You will read every page in that book and study her notes from her packet. My advice is to buy the packet and find a friend who successfully...

  6. As or aa degree and why?

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to Colleen2014's topic in Florida Nursing

    please contact someone at broward college for advice on the programs here. some of the information in this thread is very inaccurate. i'm completing my asn in august at bc's nursing program. please do...

  7. Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RNnow2016's topic in Florida Nursing

    NO

  8. Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RNnow2016's topic in Florida Nursing

    Math and Pharm are separate courses. In pharm, you learn about drugs (classification, actions, interaction, interventions, contraindications, etc.). The math course is drug dosage classifications. You...

  9. Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RNnow2016's topic in Florida Nursing

    The math is basic math at maybe the 6th grade level. Difficulty would be relative to the math ability of the person solving the problem. If you struggle with math (multiplication, division,...

  10. Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RNnow2016's topic in Florida Nursing

    It's not a matter of being allowed to, they just do it. Usually, the only difference is the order of the chapters and maybe a few diagrams. I've always used the current edition b/c the books have been...

  11. Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RNnow2016's topic in Florida Nursing

    I bought a Jansport bag with wheels from Marshalls for about $30. It's exactly like the ones they sell in the bookstore for $70. I found this bag very useful during the first semester when I had...

  12. Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RNnow2016's topic in Florida Nursing

    probably. the fundamentals book was updated this year. however, there are students who only buy old

  13. Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RNnow2016's topic in Florida Nursing

    I don't remember. Just be sure to register during the window

  14. Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RNnow2016's topic in Florida Nursing

    I wouldn't worry about it. Just print the e-mail you received and your reply and take it with you to orientation. Twanna and the associate deans are usually at

  15. Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RNnow2016's topic in Florida Nursing

    you will receive your registration date and time at orientation. if you are attending south or central, register early. if you are attending north, you'll have a seat. i went to campus to use a...

  16. Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RNnow2016's topic in Florida Nursing

    BC Doesn't require CHM Lab. However, if you plan to further your education, you may want to take the lecture and lab together since the info is

  17. As or aa degree and why?

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to Colleen2014's topic in Florida Nursing

    actually, broward college offers both. their aa program is designed for students to matriculate into a state university bsn program. it's just a regular aa degree which includes the pre-reqs...

  18. Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RNnow2016's topic in Florida Nursing

    you take the tabe reading section to determine your reading level. if you score below 12th grade, you have to retake the test if you fail and course and need to be retracked. the tabe test is the same...

  19. Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RNnow2016's topic in Florida Nursing

    The current edition is 7th for Fundamentals and 6th for the Skills Book. However, there are many people who are successful without the current edition. Although, the nursing staff may tell you...

  20. Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RNnow2016's topic in Florida Nursing

    Perry and Potter are the authors. The 2 books that are absolutely needed are the Clinical Skills and Fundamentals book. Visit the north campus process teacher's website for info and a booklist. DO NOT...

  21. As or aa degree and why?

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to Colleen2014's topic in Florida Nursing

    An AS gets you in the field as an RN. An AA gets you into a bachelor's program. However, if you have an ASN you can still enter into a bachelor's program as long as you have all the pre-reqs

  22. Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RNnow2016's topic in Florida Nursing

    My orientation was a about 2 hours (i think), but afterwards, the North campus dean met with the North campus students to welcome us and answer questions. Personally, I wouldn't schedule something...

  23. Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RNnow2016's topic in Florida Nursing

    i would say yes as far as pharm. from what i've heard, south instructors mainly present case studies during lecture, whereas the other campuses actually lecture. can't say for sure

  24. Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RNnow2016's topic in Florida Nursing

    :yeahthat::yeahthat: you may need to buy the pharm book. pharm is a "real" class on south campus. so, you'll probable have to read and study. on north and central campus, if you study the notes and...

  25. Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RNnow2016's topic in Florida Nursing

    yes, during the first 8 weeks you'll take: process i lecture process i clinical math (5-6wks) pharm second 8 weeks: process ii lecture process ii clinical