grapeoochola -
hi there - i went to MHCC and graduated in 2006. i loved the program. i should note that when i went through, it wasn't OCNE like it is now, so i can't speak for that part of it.
the instructors are great - very helpful and knowledgeable. it was 6 terms and the 1st 2 terms were spent in LTC clinical. term 3 was OB and peds (for me, not everyone did peds). terms 4,5,6 were all med/surg with term 6 being your senior practicum.
as far as tests go, it seemed like we had at least 3 exams per class and then a comprehensive final. and be prepared to write nursing care plans
i have not written one since school ended...
no community service, just clinicals. there were a couple opportunities to volunteer with local schools and provide vision screens and stuff, but nothing required.
hope that helps and good luck and congrats!
Dec 4, '09 by grapeoocholaNo I was an alternate student. I actually just got the call, I am accepted, so I think I will be attending winter term as well! Do you know from your friend already in it if there is community service that you have to do, or how case studies and tests are? I got the impression the staff was really helpful and nice there, do you think that is true too?? Anything I can find out before hand I want to because I have some other options if I don't go here, but its where I wanted to go! thanks!