Alternates to MHCC

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I am on waiting lists of all schools I applied this year. Do you have any information about the alternate list of MHCC, for example the number of alternates and how many alternates will be likely accepted in the program each year? Thank you very much

:nurse:You definetely have to go to the orientation if you are still interested, even if you are an alternate. Last year we had people moving from #38 on the alternate list to #6 the day after orientation, because a bunch of people didn't bother showing up for the mandatory orientation meeting. A no show for the meeting is an automatic out! You are also expected to start your required immunizations so you are ready to go when you get notified. The background check and drug screening was not required of the alternates until they were notified that they actually got accepted. All the requirements will be explained in the meeting, and you will also have a chance to ask questions. And yes, some people do get notified of their acceptance just within a day or two of the actual class start, so don't lose hope.

Good luck!

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Thanks Andie2, do you know last year how many alternates were accepted into the program? Thanks

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Thanks Andie2, do you know last year how many alternates were accepted into the program? Thanks

I'm not Andie but they told us during our interview that all but 3 of the alternates got in last year. (I'm just not sure if they had 45 or 40 alternates total)

Hope that helps!

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Specializes in ICU, CVICU.

They had 45 alternates last year

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Just got a call from Judy!!!

I'm in for the fall!!!!!!!!

:balloons::monkeydance::balloons:

So excited! Don't give up you guys and be sure to show up on Wednesday to orientation! I'm crossing my fingers for all the other alternates. (I was #21)

Good luck!! :redbeathe

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Specializes in ICU, CVICU.

That is so good to hear~ Good on ya, and thanks for the update! See you Wednesday:) :yeah:

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Congratulation, Ginnym. It seems like the MHCC will take less alternates than they did before :crying2:

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Congratulation, Ginnym. It seems like the MHCC will take less alternates than they did before :crying2:

Why do you say that?

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I don't know, I just personal think about this because the process occur slowly :confused:

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Specializes in ICU, CVICU.

@Jessicabiel- the process isn't really slower just FEELS like it because you are paying attention to it... keep your chin up! :yelclap:

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School doesn't start for 3 months! Don't worry yet! I know it stinks waiting, but three months is a LONG time for people to change their minds. Besides, think about how many people that probably didn't follow the rules and accepted at multiple schools till they decide.

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Specializes in ICU, CVICU.

So, we were down to 16 alternates left before last night, and I talked to the Dean last night at the meeting, and she said some people definitely didn't show up based on chair occupancy... we are welcome to call and speak to them, they will start calling people in about a week based on filling places of those who skipped the meeting, she also asked us to wait about a week so they could figure out where they were on the list again.

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