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Hi, I know this is an old post, but I'm a Barry Alumni and thought I'd chip in. Clinical sites were all over Miami-dade and broward county...Below is a list of hospitals we had contracts with and the rotations...these may change for you guys, but it's rough idea. Also most of these hospitals were available for your senior preceptorship: Jackson Memorial (Therapeutics, Med-surg, Peds, Mental Health, High Acuity basically any rotation) VA (Med-surg, Mental Health) Aventura (Therapeutics, Med-surg, High Acuity) Baptist (High Acuity...normally other rotations aren't available bc Barry Baptist Scholars get placement 1st) South Miami (Med-Surg) North Shore (OB) Mercy (High Acuity, Preceptorship) Miami Chidrens (Peds) Mount Sinai (Preceptorship) Broward General (Med-Surg, High Acuity) Memorial Regional (Med-surg) Memorial West (OB) Coral Springs (Peds) Joe Dimaggio (part of Memorial regional- Peds) Cleveland Clinic (Therapeutics, Med-Surg, High Acuity) Holy Cross (Med-Surg, High-Acuity) Imperial Point Medical Center (Mental Health, High Acuity ) Best of luck to all in nursing school!

Congrats!!

MDC has one of the best nursing schools in Miami. I cannot speak about their actual classes, but I do know that they have clinicals at Jackson Memorial Hospital, which is one of the best learning hospitals. Yes, it is difficult to get in due to being public, low cost of tuition etc...making it very competitive, but definitely give it a shot!! & last I heard there is NO waiting list I'm not sure if Dade Medical College is accredited...I would not recommend going there. From the top of my head, the following colleges/universities have accredited nursing programs and a good reputation: MDC- public Barry University- private Nova Southeastern University- private Florida International Univeristy- public University of Miami- private Broward Community College- public Florida Atlantic University- public

Good luck to you all! Be sure to take the day before your exam OFF! Absolutely NO STUDYING! Go shopping, watch a movie, exercise, etc.-- anything that will take your mind off the NCELX. Doing this really helped me feel relaxed and confident.

Thank you! @nurse671: Yeah, they are long, but worth the watch!

Hi, First off, congratulations on being accepted to a nursing program! Nursing school is not easy, you really need to apply yourself. But do not think negatively...give it your all and you will succeed! You do not need medical experience to start nursing school; you will learn everything along the way, and you will always find yourself learning something new in the field of medicine. No, it is not too early to begin...I just graduated this past May, and I am in my early 20's... most of my classmates were also in their early to late 20's. This is going to be a very exciting part in your life...apply yourself to the max, learn as much as you can, and enjoy it! All the best!

Although I don't post much, I thought I'd share my experience as this website and its members have been very helpful and comforting to me all throughout nursing school, and the NCLEX. Took my NCLEX-RN today.. Answered 75 questions, ran home did the PVT, and got the good pop-up! I am unofficially a Registered Nurse! Throughout school I was a pretty good student and test taker..but I must say the NCLEX was one of the hardest exams I have ever taken in my life. 30-40 SATAs, some meds, lots of priority, safety & infection control, etc. We used Kaplan in school to prep us..but I really made more use of it after graduation. I completed QT1-7, Sample tests 1-3, and did only about 250-300 qbanks. I Graduated in May and got serious about studying in July...and even more serious these last 3 weeks. Depending on how I was feeling, I would study anywhere from 4 hours to 16 hours a day. I would remediate every single question, and when I found myself lacking content, I went way back to the basics and started there. Remediation is key; QT7 265 questions took me 5 days to remediate from how in-depth I went, lol. I found that if you really understand the basics (physiology/pathophysiology,etc) it is easier to reason through questions..and why x disease would cause x signs and symptoms vs pure memorization. Resources: Saunders Comprehensive guide -excellent Kaplan- QT, Qbanks, Qbank app, Kaplan book (very brief, but useful) Hurst Videos- very short and to the point. Marlene is amazing...explains some concepts better than any book ever can Youtube (look up Dr. Najeeb- he is amazing!) Google! The famous study guide- read it, read it, read it. Take it with you everywhere you go. Memorize those Mnemonics--very imporant!! --- Hope my long post will be of help to some :) Congrats to those that have accomplished their goals! & Best of luck to those that are taking the NCLEX!! You can do it!!

Congrats!!!!!

RSV CDC says RSV is droplet... Respiratory viruses (e.g., influenza, parainfluenza virus, adenovirus, respiratory syncytial virus, human metapneumovirus) CDC also states it can be transmitted via indirect contact (thus contact precautions) CDC -Transmission-Based Precautions BICPP - HICPAC CDC - RSV: Transmission and Prevention & Kaplan course book just says contact... SARS Per CDC: Contact and AII (airborne infection isolations) Precautions, in addition to Standard Precautions, should be applied when caring for patients with known or possible SARS-CoV disease. http://www.cdc.gov/sars/guidance/I-infection/healthcare.html#3 They also mentioned something about droplet...but if you have airborne precautions you're covered with the droplets.

I'm thinking...if they have a catheter it's quicker to assess than putting up the bed...so check for kinks first. If option does not give catheter option like mines..and says have pt empty bladder, or straight cath pt to alleviate...etc ...elevate HOB instead because it's quicker. Maybe my question probably doesn't have a indwelling cath option because it has been 4 weeks since pt sustained injury..and are probably having pt train his bladder or something Your question has an indwelling cath maybe because patient just sustained injury 3 days ago..

Sorry, I didn't post the question word for word..but it does deal with Autonomic dysreflexia..Here is the idea of the question There is patient who sustained a T5 spinal cord injury weeks ago. The nurse observes that the patient is diaphoretic, nauseated, and complaining of a severe headache. Which of the following actions should the nurse take FIRST? A) Place the patient in a sitting position B) Have the patient empty his bladder C) Examine the rectum D) Administer Apresoline as ordered question paraphrased TOS copyright.

I just had a similar question on the qbanks, and the answer was the reverse...place pt in sitting position. Did the question specify that the patient had an indwelling cath? Or did it just say pt had a SCI and had x symptoms? Question from my qbank: This patient presents with a pounding HA, diaphoretic, etc...which is suggestive of severe RAPID hypertension...it makes sense to elevate HOB because you want to decrease the blood pressure and ICP immediately...since there is a possibility of cerebral hemorrhage and SEIZURES. After elevating the HOB, immediately empty the bladder. So my other answer choices besides HOB, were "have the patient empty the bladder", or "Examine the rectum"...in my case, having the patient emptying the bladder and examining the rectum would take longer than elevating HOB...in your case, checking for a kink in catheter is quicker than elevating HOB. Kaplan tends to be very very tricky with wording...and some of their rationales don't make sense, lol.

Hi, I've heard that admissions has changed since I applied, and getting a bit tougher. Here is the link for the requirements: http://www.barry.edu/nursing/BSN/pre/default.htm I would suggest visiting the campus to see the advisor in the Nursing Bldg since requirements have changed. They are really helpful. Best of luck!

hi puma123, i am in the basic bsn program..i'm not sure about if the rules are different for the accelerated students, but we were told that if we get any c's the first 2 semesters we would have to petition to be allowed to take med-surg in the summer. then if you aren't allowed to take med-surg in the summer, you would be put behind into the 3 year program. as for failing...i'm not very sure, but i think you are allowed to fail 2 classes...but you will probably be put into the 3 year program as well...which is a lot longer than the accelerated. be positive! you will not fail!! try to keep up with your readings, and try to study constantly- do not leave studying for the last minute- it will reflect on your grade. also, why don't you look into the basic bsn program? the accelerated program is very intense... courses like pharmacology are only 5 weeks long vs a regular semester. cary

I don't know anyone that chose section 2, but I'm sure you will meet many people at orientation that have! Plus, we might have the same teachers, so we can help each other out :) I went to FIU for all my pre-reqs. I have most of the books b/c a friend of mine that dropped out from the program sold them to me. The website that you rent books from is called "Chegg"..I don't want to rent books because I'm sure we will need the books for reference in future semesters and for the NCLEX. If you go to webadvisor and view your class schedules it tells you the books required and recommended for each class. Of course teachers may change their mind...but I find it unlikely that they would post it on webadvisor, if they were going to change it. I haven't bought school books at barnes and nobles...but I think the cheapest is Half.com, Ebay, and Amazon. It also seems some of the books are older editions..so it will be even cheaper. :)

Nicole- Click on My account > private messages. I'll send you my email via a msg here..then reply with your email, so I can send you the study guide. If you don't work..you'll be fine with school! :) Jpeds- I don't want to put my friends name on this thing, b/c I think the forum ppl will take down my post for mentioning names?Haha, but her initials are "S.T." What is your friends initials? Ahhhh! I can't wait to start! Did any of you go to FIU prior to Barry? -Cary P.S. - Have you guys bought the books yet?

Yikes! Haha..I need time to let the information sink in. How was your first semester?

Oh, I had Feddon-Flannigan..but I can still send you my notes if you want..just message me your email. 8 Classes is a lot, but it's possible! I hope you don't work! haha. Why not take the biomed class in fall, then theology in spring? I don't think you will regret your decision. To me the basic program is better because you're taking classes at a normal pace. The ABSN program must be crazy...I heard pharmacology class is only 5 weeks vs the regular semester. Maybe we can make little study groups when school starts :)

I got section 3 (school everyday!)..I have a friend who just registered for section 1..she was supposed to start NEXT fall, but she got lucky, yay! And 3 other friends of mine got accepted to the Baptist scholars. I already took my Theology and Bio-Ethics class..I wanted to get it out of the way so I can focus on my nursing classes only. Hopefully we can meet each other at orientation! PS Which teacher do you have for Bio ethics? If you have the same teacher as I did, I can email you the study guides :)

Hey Sweetcheeks89, I start in Fall 2010 too!! What section did you register for? Great to find more people on here that are starting the basic program as well. Cary

Hi LGarcia, Palm beach is a very long drive..you will probably spend more money on gas and have stress with the traffic. Why don't you try doing something through agencies whilst you wait for an answer from a nearer hospital? I also live in Hialeah, and these are the nearer hospitals I'm familiar with: Memorial in Ft. Lauderdale, Baptist (including homestead hospital and the main Baptist), Palmetto General, Hialeah Hospital, Palm Springs (although that's not the best hospital, I've heard they offer discounted rent at the nearby apts), Coral Gables Hospital, South Miami, Mercy, North Shore, Kendall Regional...also that hospital on Tamiami..I think it's called Metropolitan. My sister-in-law recently left Jackson due to the bankruptcy issue, but she was able to find a job elsewhere. I hope you are able to find a job.. I am going to start nursing school this Fall at Barry. Where did you attend school? Cary

Pris & Jerziana, I think that we finish the basic program @ Barry on May 2012...May 2011 is too soon..we have to take about 5 semesters of course loads (1 summer included). Same with the accelerated program..they begin Jan 2011 and finish May 2012. Cary

Hi Priscy89! I will also be starting the generic option this fall. I registered for section 3, which section are you in? I applied to the Baptist Scholarship, but received a letter on Saturday that I was not accepted. I have two other friends that applied with me, but they have yet to receive a phone call or letter. Hopefully you get the scholarship!! Have you bought your books and uniforms yet? Hope to meet you soon!!! Cary

Enyalinda, I believe everyone that's going to start the nursing program in Fall 2010 is required to take it. They used to distribute the exam during Nursing Orientation, but now they are making us take it before to save time in Orientation. I haven't taken it yet, nor have any of my friends. However, I did hear it consists of some reading comprehension and an essay at the end; it takes approx 2 hrs to complete. I also heard that if you do not pass it, it's not a big deal..but you might need to attend some remedial courses to ensure you're ready for the reading and stuff in nursing school. Hope this helps! Cary

You have to speak to the nursing advisor (the one you will register with for classes). I can't disclose her name here because the forum doesn't permit me. She will give you a copy of an application that you must submit to Baptist by April 15th. You need to send your professional resume and an essay as well. All classes are taught at Baptist by Barry professors. So even though you register for a certain class at the main campus, if you decide to accept Baptist's offer, you will be dropped from the main campus classes, and be placed into the Baptist Bond classes. Only 30 students are accepted for this scholarship.