LunaM

The math class during process 1 is simple however the math test during process 2 and cardio are super serious. In process 2 there's no calculator, lots of long division, and inevitably at least a question or two ends up being the subject of controversy which is a problem since you need 9/10 to pass. In the math class the packet with 100 or so Qs is fine, and whatever the handout packets are but you don't need the book. Past that, the lab website is a good source of math problems: Nursing Skills Lab - if you do everything on here you will definitely be prepared for the math test in process 2, don't forget military time and the rounding rules. And take every question at face value. edit: and yes I feel like life gets better after process for the most part

Just finished Ortho/neuro and am starting Cardio (a last semester class) in Jan. Ask me anything part 2 edition. I'm at central campus.

Also practicing math in the official HESI book is enough to prepare for the test and it really doesn't require knowledge on the level of college algebra. At most it is basic algebra, ratio and proportions - things like that.

By test you mean HESI right? I'm pretty sure you can take the HESI at any point but you will not be considered for the nursing program until you complete your prerequisites. The only thing that may come up is they MIGHT have a time restriction on the HESI (like score only valid for a year for example) but I have no idea if they do or how long it is so you will want to find that information and take it into consideration if you think it will be a problem.

To be honest I think preparing ahead is of limited help unless you know someone close to you that is already an RN (or student who is well practiced with it) and can show you some aspects of the physical exam. For lecture I dont think reading ahead makes a big difference. The first test will be 1 1/2 to 2 weeks out which sounds fast but you'll get used to it plus you'll have fear of failure as a big motivating factor. You can pre-read the Physical Assessment, Infection Control, and Vital Signs chapters of the Perry & Potter textbook if you REALLY want to. That's about all I would do. When you actually start you'll want to do the assigned reading plus a mountain of practice questions to get you in the right mindset for these nursing tests. They are definitely different than tests you are used to. It's important to be 100% committed and not slack, you will have to practice the physical exam over and over and over again until you know like the back of your hand. It's embarrassing to say but when I was in process 1, the very first time I practiced it on someone it literally took a bit over an hour...very slow. I wasn't confident at all. It comes with practice though. I got my time down from over an hour to 10-15 minutes which is what is expected of you for return demonstration (a big test in clinical that you must pass to get the opportunity to go to the hospital and move on to the next class. You pick a partner to do a physical exam on and your instructor observes for technique and completeness/thoroughness.). There are other skills on return demo but really the physical exam is by far the most important to practice and you will need to know it not just for the remainder of the program but also as a working RN. It's bread-and-butter nursing skills (along with medication administration but that's process 2).

I haven't been to Keiser but the course code for MAT1033 at BC is intermediate algebra so if it's the same course then it does not count. It is considered a remedial math course and BC nursing wants you to have completed a college level math course like Math for liberal arts (MGF1106) or College Algebra (MAC1105). You do, however, need to complete that remedial course to take a college level math course...or take the CPT if that's still around and test into a college level course but that's a moot point if you're already in the class. BUT check with a BC adviser to make certain, just in case I am wrong! I don't want to give you false information but I believe it to be accurate.

You should really take micro before you get in the program. I did a long time ago because I was biology major before this. At some point you have to take it before you can move on to the next class but I dont remember at what point in the program that is (it might be the specialties?). You really dont want micro in addition to nursing lecture and clinical, trust me! If you take it during the program dont do it during process 1 or 2...

Well I'm not sure I'll e-mail you, just post here

I'm a student at BC in ortho/neuro at central campus. I have one semester after this. Ask me [almost] anything!!!!! But I study a lot so I might be slow to respond. I got in with 16 points, ~94% overall HESI and I've gotten a B in nearly every lecture in the nursing program

-------------- says you can't decline hep b and the flu vaccine but I checked with one of the ladies in bldg 8 on central campus. I was told you can decline hep b, you just sign and date. She asked ----------------------- the associate dean of nursing. Flu vaccine isn't needed right now because it's out of season.

Anyone know where I can get the titers blood test done for cheap? Does the health department work for that?

I suggest Anki. It's essentially spaced repetition software, digital flash cards with a scheduling algorithm. It's free. A lot of medical school students use it (just look at the medical school subreddit) but no one's even heard of it in undergrad or nursing. I use it a lot. It has a little bit of a learning curve as making flash cards is somewhat of an art and you can make too many or little. It's worth it though. Also read: Spaced repetition - Gwern.net

Thank you for the tip!

The difference is only 1 session between bridge and generic according to the program sheets online

You can ask at orientation