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hi, i wanted to know are there any mdc students who know any information on the nursing program. i have all my requirements and all i need is chemistry. i am trying to apply to the accelerated program and would like to know if anyone here can give me a guide on my chances of getting in. any info will be greatly appreciated!:smiletea:

hi

i graduated from the transiitional program and the ati books are given to you of course they are part of the program and i am sure you pay for them somewhere ...in the semester fees...

you don't have a choice you have to take them and they were okay but not my favorite...good luck

Can u please tell me a bit about your experience in the trans program

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Hello did u take the NACE exam yet, if so how was it. I need to take the test as well I need an idea of the material needed to study. THANKS

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Hello did u take the NACE exam yet, if so how was it. I need to take the test as well I need an idea of the material needed to study. THANKS

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I am very happy!!!! I passed my critical thinking care plan,,,,Tomorrow, fundamentals!!!! OMG...

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Congrats!!! I passed the critical thinking too! Thank God it was an easy scenerio. I had been praying for one with constipation. I am sad about tomorrows final because I have not studied. Shame on me. Now I feel bad. I am studying everything now, and finishing up whatever I missed by at least 11 tonight. I should be fine. Most of it is just a review and the other stuff is not too much. How is everyone else doing?

Here comes next semester. WOW!!!! It has been a fast four months, and super busy. I am excited about some free time and actually reading a book or something. The only thing I hate is how I have to do all that stuff in front of a professor, the test and everything. Makes me so nervous. I just need to remember to breath.

Anyway good luck to everyone.

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Hi - this may be a little bit off the beat but I also go to MDC and am working towards getting into the nursing program but for now, I'm taking the prerequisites.

I read where another member stated that she spent $1000 on book for the 1st semester alone. I can see how that can happen if you buy the book new but in my case, I was able to buy the books used and some new at largely discounted prices but had to do ALOT of research and in the entire time I was looking and am now looking again, I was thinking "there has to be an easier way". So I guess my plight, question, suggestion...is there any type of "student forum"..."student exchange" site where someone can go to...select a particular college and get help from other students in relations to...for example...if they want to sell a books they no longer use from a particular college or are "looking" for books or have questions regarding a particular class, etc.

Does anybody know if there is anything out there like this?

Thanks, B

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I'm hoping some of you on this thread can help me out.

I'm relatively new to this forum and only at the beginning of my nursing process. I'm moving home to Florida and am starting the Spring semester at MDC by taking the following pre-req's: A&P I w/ lab, and Nutrition. What is the best/cheapest way to go about getting my textbooks? I went on MDC's website and know the books I need but would rather get them used on-line(amazon?)

I have been out of school for 10 years and am applying to various accelerated BSN programs in florida. When I was in school, you just bought the books used at the university bookstore but I know there are other/better options nowadays.

Does anyone have any advice?

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www.chegg.com

I actually "rent" my books from them, and return them when the semester is over. I paid about $40 for each book..hope that helps :D

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Thanks so much for your prompt response! I didn't know I could rent them? How do I go about that?

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DO NOT RENT THEM!! I REPEAT...DO NOT RENT THE BOOKS!!! You end up paying more for the rental than you would for a used book and you have to end up giving it back! Makes no sense! Here's on tip I found, once you've gotten your classes...call or email the professor and ask them if they are a stickler for the exact edition of the book or would a prior edition be just as good. I, to date have not had a professor say "no...it has to be the current one..." on the contrary, I've had some even recommend the prior edition for cost savings. On the average, I've been able to get used books on the internet for about 50% or more less than the bookstore and prior editions for 90% less than the current edition. Keep in mind that the publishers sometimes just change the front cover picture and move around some chapters and bingo...new edition. Try this website....directtextbooks.com. I've been able to find the best price comparison PLUS they provide alternate searches for other editions of the books. Hope this helps but again...DO NOT GO THE ROUTE OF RENTAL, YOU'RE TOTALLY THROWING YOUR MONEY AWAY THERE!!

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Great advice and thanks for that link. I'm checking it out ASAP and contacting my professors regarding how important the current editions are.

I was also wondering something about the summer semester course offerings. I'm taking prereqs at MDC and, to date, there is no course information for the summer semester listed on the website. Do you know if they offer any of the following: A&P II w/ lab, Micro, of Chemistry?

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Sorry but I rented them @ that Chegg website with NO problem what so ever. The return shipping is free..no strings.. The ONLY book that I bought NEW was the anatomy (@ mdc bookstore). My SPC1026 I rented with no issues. My coworker who goes to BCC used the same website as me..she's 20 yrs old, and her mom is actually my office manager..they were all greatful that I had found the website one day at working surfing amazon etc looking for cheap text books. She rented her college algebra book from there. Did you have a bad experience?

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