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  1. I take the HESI in January, the NCLEX shortly after....any suggestions ?

    DaddyO posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    HESI exit exam scheduled for January 18th. I could be over analyzing this.....but i am hearing the HESI exit exam is more content that the NCLEX. both are challenging, just a tad...

  2. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    DaddyO replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I initially applied as a General Studies student. but speak with an advisor just to make sure all is

  3. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    DaddyO replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    fyi - agreement signed lyndhurst, n.j. (december 13, 2010) - bergen community college and kean university today entered into a dual-enrollment partnership to offers bachelor of science nursing...

  4. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    DaddyO replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    The Magnet Designation is a big thing now and arguably a reason why hospitals are pushing for BSN nurses. Where I am, to be a Nurse Manager, you will need a BSN. Directors require a Master. Now...

  5. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    DaddyO replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Externships are not until level 3. Unless you have CNA or some other kind of Cert. , Level 1 may not be enough. This seems to be the case in the hospitals I have checked....not sure about the Dr....

  6. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    DaddyO replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Thank you ...and it

  7. Pre-Nursing @ Bergen Community College

    DaddyO replied to crissyt82's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I went to RCC to take theirs before taking it at Bergen:

  8. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    DaddyO replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Pinning Ceremony is tomorrow. there may be a few people looking to get rid of theirs

  9. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    DaddyO replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I posted the same question....but was advised to just go with what is available in the Uniform spot in Paterson. The uniforms do not look like scrubs. My top looks more like a short sleeve zippered...

  10. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    DaddyO replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    the kit comes with a gown, syringes, catheter kits, meds, gloves, face mask, iv bag and accessories, sterile field stuff…etc…..basically all that you will need for your validations and to practice...

  11. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    DaddyO replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    You will learn different Nursing Skills and then demonstrate to the professors that you can do it correctly. If any part of the skill is not done correctly, the Prof can fail you and you will need to...

  12. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    DaddyO replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    asp40 is on point here.....The validations in level 1 took alot of time. Not to mention that the Prof told me she never received one of my video clip...so I had to record a second time. Someone...

  13. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    DaddyO replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Saturday clinical hours: usually 7-5pm...some Profs will ask if you can start at 8am...which means ending at 6pm. During the Weds and Thurs evening clinicals, you may have some patients that will...

  14. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    DaddyO replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I work in Manhattan, so i leave in time to catch the bus out of Port Authority (a 305pm or 325pm bus will usually get me back in time). but the thing is where you will have your clinicals.....Valley...

  15. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    DaddyO replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I opted for Saturday clinicals whenever it was offered. being in the evening program IMO you are exposed to less than our friends in the day program. You are on the floor the entire day for meds, AM...

  16. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    DaddyO replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    fyi - agreement signed lyndhurst, n.j. (december 13, 2010) - bergen community college and kean university today entered into a dual-enrollment partnership to offers bachelor of science nursing...

  17. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    DaddyO replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    i was told after level 2. i sent the course descriptions for both the level 1 and 2 courses and were told that up to level 2 satisfies the practical portion of the exam. so you will be exempt from...

  18. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    DaddyO replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Do the crocs have holes ? I would ask the Dept about this just to be sure. I have seen some wear mules, but the only reason why I say to ask the dept is because of the holes that some of the crocs...

  19. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    DaddyO replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Stay HOPEFUL best friend. This is a rule not only in nursing but in life. PS: The Microbiology Prof name is Dr Jimenez. I believe he was specifically picked since many health science students need...

  20. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    DaddyO replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I never seen anyone drawing blood. You will administer meds, blood glucose checks, hang IVs, Injections, enemas, dressing changes, wound care, Pin care, trach suctions, post mortem care..etc the...

  21. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    DaddyO replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    the externships are not required but can help with landing a job later since it will allow you to get your foot in the door and you are gaining experience....real experience.....but it is not...

  22. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    DaddyO replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    IMO the market is good for some, and challenging for others. this is not just a Nursing thing about an economic thing. Many hospitals have closed and there are some that are more willing to work...

  23. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    DaddyO replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Unless things have changed....we didn't need the Uniforms until the start of clinicals. I believe the first day was approx the end of Feb - first couple days of March. You will need to pass the...

  24. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    DaddyO replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    are you doing the evening or day ? the evening program didn't need until day 1 of

  25. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    DaddyO replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    My most challenging time was the end of Level 1, right before the finals and the following summer. not because of the workload from the program....but the balancing of school and personal stuff. My...