MDC vs Nova

[EagerToBeFNP]

I'm a student at MDC and am hoping to become a nurse practioner. I have been accepted into MDC generic entry level nursing program for nursing as well Nova;s BSN program. I'm unsure as to which I should attend. Any thoughts? Which is a better education? What is the length of both programs?

Pros of MDC: It's cheaper and closer.

Cons of MDC: It's in a bad neighborhood and you don't graduate with a BSN. First you

get an A.S and then have to get your BSN.

Pros of Nova: Beautiful campus

Cons of Nova: It's far and very expensive (but you can get the baptist scholarship)

In the end, all students end up taking the same test so a lot of your career will depend on your actions. Your education does, however, make a difference. So which to choose??

[npachon]

Hi everyone, I got accepted into the Spring term 2011 at MDC Generic FT program! Finally!! They were faster than Nova! I still haven't heard from Nova and I applied in April!! Anyway I was wondering how long the MDC FT program is since it states on the website 2 years but some people say it's a year to a year and half. I'm gonna stop working so I'm trying to plan my budget for the next year or so....

[EagerToBeFNP]

It's five semesters so if you start in January of 2012 you'll be an RN (with an associates) by like April or May 2013.

[IndecisiveInMiami]

Wait what?? MDC no longer has the Baptist Scholar program???? It's still on their website. I'm confused

[EagerToBeFNP]

congratz npachon! That's great news!

When I had applied, they had told me that they did not offer it but I think now they only offer it once a year instead of two. Sorry for any confusion!

[chasingfireflies]

It depends with Baptist if they need any nurses or if they have the money. But they only offer this scholarship as far as I know every Spring for MDC ADN Generic Full time. I am in the program right now got accepted Spring 2012.

[tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN]

Moved to FL Nursing Programs forum for increased discussion.

[ZeppHead8]

The Baptist Scholars Program IS still in existence, as of Spring 2012. It's offered for MDC students starting the ADN fulltime generic program (no accelerated, no part-time, no transitional) in the Spring Semester only, not fall. Baptist also offers the program to Barry and Nova BSN students. Baptist will decide how many to take based on need. Right now there are 29 in the MDC program. No one can say what their plans are for 2013, but there's no reason to expect that the Baptist Scholarships won't be available for the coming spring as well. Hope this helps!

[Jmiami]

The MDC generic is 5 semesters? On the web it says that it's 4. Does this mean that they don't hold classes over summer semester, only during fall and winter semesters?