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  1. Broward College Nursing May 2015

    It's a great program. Very demanding, especially during the first semester but like others before me have said, it really prepares you for what's to come. It will seem overwhelming at first, but don't...
  2. Broward College Nursing May 2015

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  3. Broward College Nursing May 2015

    Congratulations everyone It's a tough journey, but so worth it in the end. I am feeling nostalgic because I received my own acceptance letter from BC exactly 1 year ago. I was in your shoes, on the...
  4. Broward College Nursing May 2015

    I know I'm super late with this but I just wanted to clarify that the Broward Health and HCA Scholarships are not based off merit at all.. when the two very nice ladies who run it come in to talk to...
  5. Broward College Nursing May 2015

    I was in the same boat as you. If you are leaning more towards central only for the new building then I would just like to let you know that north campus utilizes that new building too. We go to...
  6. Feeling defeated

    Get yourself an NCLEX book and do as many practice questions as you can, reading the rationales as you go. How you do on the practice tests will be a pretty good indicator of how you will do on the...
  7. January 2015 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    So... what did you think of your first day of
  8. Oh, and.... enjoy this time off! Seriously. Because nursing school will consume your life for a while. I was in the same boat as you with 5 months off before I had to start my program and I spent my...
  9. I would suggest buying an NCLEX book and doing as many practice questions as you can. This will help you learn how to answer nursing exam questions and will help you prepare for the ultimate exam, the...
  10. Studying for nursing classes

    I'm not sure how it is in your situation, but I've noticed with my friends in the program who have had past experience in the medical field have difficulty sometimes with overthinking questions. My...
  11. Any success stories out there? I am currently working on getting it sealed / expunged, if that makes a difference. Where did you run into problems.. getting into nursing school, sitting for your...
  12. Advice for BROWARD COLLEGE nursing program

    You are right, they make it difficult. But there are always two ways to look at every situation. You can either have a negative mindset and blame others for your problems, or you can remain positive...
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  14. Broward college Nursing Jan 2015

    Yes, I went to North campus. The Littmann stethoscopes are more expensive than the ones you can buy from the bookstore at school, but they are well worth the money. I have had both, and I can say that...
  15. Broward college Nursing Jan 2015

    Blood pressure cuff isn't required but you can purchase one if you'd like to practice at home. This is one of the skills you'll have to master in your return demo and some clinical instructors require...
  16. Advice for BROWARD COLLEGE nursing program

    I receive Federal Pell Grant and I am able to pay for all of my classes, plus books with that and I have money left over. The only semester that is crazy expensive is really the first one. After that...
  17. Broward college Nursing Jan 2015

    Hello everyone, I just finished reading this thread and I just want to say good luck to you all. I am currently about to begin OB in January at North campus and am excited at the fact that I am almost...
  18. Broward college Nursing Jan 2015

    The first semester you go to class 5 days, Monday through Friday.. I wouldn't recommend working at all. Things begin to slow down as you enter the second semester, and especially so when you start...
  19. I go to Broward College. Best of luck to you! Any news? Please keep me
  20. Broward College Nursing May 2014

    What campus do you go
  21. Broward College Nursing May 2014

    Broward College is not a bad school. I can't speak for South Campus but I can for North... The teachers really do care and want you to succeed, but you have to put in the work. If you study the same...
  22. Prioritizing Nursing Diagnosis

    Always utilize Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs when prioritizing nursing diagnoses. It will help you determine which interventions are most important. You are right in thinking that impaired breathing is...
  23. Why did you choose nursing?

    I was taken to the hospital with severe abdominal pain. It turned out that I had appendicitis and needed surgery for it to be removed. I just remember my ER nurse being my angel.. she was incredibly...
  24. Tired, Burned Out, and Broke...

    My first day was filled with all sorts of emotions. I had recently gone through a breakup two weeks prior, so it was still very fresh and I just remember all of the girls running out of the classroom...
  25. Broward College Nursing May 2014

    Definitely go see a nursing adviser. The people in building 8 on central campus are really helpful. They will be able to give you an outline of the pre-reqs that you need for the program and that way...