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  1. Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RNnow2016's topic in Florida Nursing

    you can apply for a scholarship in gi/gu (second semester). they interview after the gi/gu grades are posted. in this economy, i would strongly recommend trying for the scholarship. i'm sure...

  2. Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RNnow2016's topic in Florida Nursing

    i used ceufast.com to renew a ceu. i didn't have any trouble with bc accepting it. when i started, you were given a registration date from the nursing program. you were not cleared to register...

  3. Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RNnow2016's topic in Florida Nursing

    congrats to all!! welcome to broward college's nursing program! you won't make it to class. you may want to tell the instructor you'll be absent. try ceufast.com $29 gets you an annual membership...

  4. Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RNnow2016's topic in Florida Nursing

    Dizzy..., When I went to orientation, it was a few hours long. They went over expectations for the program, the number of hours needed to study, the CEU courses you need to complete b4 starting (HIV,...

  5. 2nd degree BSN? low gpa.

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to rattlerprincess's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm not in the RN-MSN bridge yet. I'm completing my RN this summer. For most master's programs you need at least a year or two of work experience before you can apply. The programs vary because an...

  6. 2nd degree BSN? low gpa.

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to rattlerprincess's topic in Florida Nursing

    If you haven't taken the nursing pre-reqs yet, you can take them then, apply to a school that only looks at the pre-req gpa and not your overall gpa. You may have a hard time finding a accelerated...

  7. Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RNnow2016's topic in Florida Nursing

    Are you all checking your BC email? When I applied, we were notified via

  8. broward community college

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to AlmostThere4545's topic in Florida Nursing

    If you took it awhile ago, they'll let you retake

  9. broward community college

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to AlmostThere4545's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey Bumblebee, I'm pushing through. Graduation is right around the corner (Aug 09). Hopefully, I'll find a job. Some students who graduated before me in Jan and May are having a hard time, even...

  10. Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RNnow2016's topic in Florida Nursing

    It hasn't been a month yet. Try to chillax (chill and relax). Focus on enjoying the time you have now. If you can, don't start stressing before you get into the program. Trust me, you'll have a...

  11. Applying to BCC Jan 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RN2BFawnie's topic in Florida Nursing

    i'm graduating in august. i don't remember how many points i had, but it would not help you anyway. when i applied, it wasn't as competitive. there were students accepted with gpas as low as 2.7. in...

  12. Broward College Acceptance

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to BMLEX010's topic in Florida Nursing

    Personally, I would contact Twanna or someone else in admissions and ask them. If you just wait, they may not add it. Perhaps, your HOSA points got overlooked or if not from Broward Schools were not...

  13. I would LOVE some imput, please!

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to LYDIABTUCKER's topic in Florida Nursing

    I don't know anything about those schools. However, you may want to check the school's NCLEX success rates on the Florida Board of Nursing website. The NCLEX is the exam that you must pass to get...

  14. Broward College New Student Advice - Study Now?

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to joifulgirl's topic in Florida Nursing

    If you start in the fall, you should have the second session of summer off (end of June 'til end of

  15. Broward College Acceptance

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to BMLEX010's topic in Florida Nursing

    no!!:wink2: i don't think so. i don't really use the taber's either. for me, it's much quicker to use google on my cell. however, i believe some of my classmates use their

  16. Broward College Acceptance

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to BMLEX010's topic in Florida Nursing

    when i bought the bundle, it was more like $550. i think it had the following books: fundamentals textbook - essential for process i and ii skills - useful tool for during and after the program jarvis...

  17. Broward College Acceptance

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to BMLEX010's topic in Florida Nursing

    yes, unless you transfer in pharm. you have to take it and mtb during the first semester. mtb is 5-6 weeks. if you past the test on the 5th week, you're done. if not, you study and take it on the 6th...

  18. Broward College Acceptance

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to BMLEX010's topic in Florida Nursing

    before getting too excited, i would find out which books are in the bundle. i know students who have found the fundamentals book for as cheap as $9. post the bundle contents. can't say. it really...

  19. Broward College New Student Advice - Study Now?

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to joifulgirl's topic in Florida Nursing

    Test taking and critical thinking skills are also important. There are recommended books for critical thinkning and test success on the instructor's

  20. Broward College Acceptance

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to BMLEX010's topic in Florida Nursing

    I bought the packet as well. However, I don't recommend it now b/c some of the books I've never used (lab and diagnostic book, Fundamentals study guide, pharm book, which I don't think is included...

  21. Broward College Acceptance

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to BMLEX010's topic in Florida Nursing

    DO NOT purchase all the books. I never opened some of those books. For process I, you only have to have the Perry and Potter Fundamentals book (if money is tight get the 6th edition) and the Perry...

  22. Broward College Acceptance

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to BMLEX010's topic in Florida Nursing

    you print them your self. the lecture slides are on blackboard. however, the first few are on the instructor's website at

  23. Broward College Acceptance

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to BMLEX010's topic in Florida Nursing

    what you are feeling is normal. i think everyone starts to freak out a little before they start. check out the professors site at www.broward.edu/~gbrickma there are sample math problems, reading...

  24. Broward College Acceptance

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to BMLEX010's topic in Florida Nursing

    i have mixed feelings about taking the breaks off. you could practice the math, get the reading list and read ahead, get the pharm notes and look though those, etc. or, you could relax and enjoy your...

  25. Broward College Acceptance

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to BMLEX010's topic in Florida Nursing

    they may not be offering it now for non-nursing students. you can try to follow up with an advisor or registration. if you were able to register for pharm, you would be able to stay in as long as...