LPN Mdc 2011

GMarie7 · Jul 3, 2011

Hi diaprincess33142,

I did the TEAS test just to see what it was like, and I got a 49. The test proctor advised to go ahead and apply for the LPN anyway. No rejection letters yet and I'm on standby. MDC advised by 7/15 I should know if I am going to make it. However, there are other students that got higher scores (80's) that opted LPN as another choice in case they don't make it into the RN program. If I don't make it, its ok because I really was not planning on it. I still have 2 more pre req's to complete. I am getting my pre-reqs out of the way to bridge later to RN faster. It was an awesome experience taking the test and now I know that it is very similar to what is in the TEAS manual. I will be better prepared to retake it in the future and get a better score.

I can not let go of my full time job and can only take evening classes. There is Linsley Hopkins also around the corner from MDC Medical Campus and also Mercy Hospital that has LPN classes.

Have you checked them out?

diaprincess33142 · Jul 3, 2011

I called Mercy but I missed the deadline for mercy...I went to Lindsey but noone really seems sure when the deadline for the program is...I was told that noone received aceptance letters for the lpn program because there are ppl who applied to both rn and lp and they are trying to see how many ppl reject the lpn progran (idk how true that is though)...do you know if anyone receieved letters...I am in the same boat I still have pre reqs to finish in order to apply to the rn program...so that means you applying for the fall

GMarie7 · Jul 4, 2011

I applied for Fall but my score is too low. Have to reapply next year after I retake my TEAS. I have a friend who went to Linsley Hopkins and she is waiting for her transcripts to get there and to take the TEAS. If I can get into Linsley Hopkins quicker, I will do it next year. Miami Lakes Technical also offers it and Robert Morgan Technical. Broward Comm College also offers course. The main thing is apply everywhere and get in to the first one that accepts you. Be carefull with other Tech schools that are very expensive. You need to check their credentials to make sure their classes are certified and/or approved. Painfull to owe 25,000.00 dollars and then repeat classes again because the credits are not good when you transfer to a college/university to get your BSN or MSN. It happened to me. The expensive tech schools will take you without a waiting list but you will be paying alot more for the courses. If you dont mind paying more money, then I recommend just doing the LPN and RN at those schools with the degree attached to it and get your degree at a state college/university. Here is a link to verify the schools http://ww2.doh.state.fl.us/MQANEPC/SearchResults.aspx

diaprincess33142 · Jul 4, 2011

Omg thank you...you are a life saver:)....so your score is too low for the lpn program??? Have you heard anything from Dade...is Lindsey more expensive then Dade?

GMarie7 · Jul 5, 2011

Yep, too low for this fall 2011. Linsley program is very well priced considering what other tech schools are charging. Go back again in the morning and speak to an advisor at Linsley. Don't sign up just get all the info and if MDC does not accept you and you dont want to wait till next semester, then sign up at Linsley Hopkins. Its great to have choices.

Columnist · Jul 6, 2011

Moved to LPN Nursing Student forum.

diaprincess33142 · Jul 8, 2011

Tnbutterfly...where is the thread...I got accepted in to the lpn program....

GMarie7 · Jul 9, 2011

diaprincess33142: I am so happy for you! :yeah:What was your TEAS and GPA? I am trying to raise my GPA with HSC0003 this summer. I am now trying to get into Mercy Hospital. I am putting everything into their test to pass it. :eek:

diaprincess33142 · Jul 9, 2011

GMarie7 thanks were you trying to do the lpn program at Mercy...I took the HSC003 class got an A but it did not count towards my gpa....my tea were low 63 but I went to dade and spoke to Reba and shegave me my aceptance papers so I know you said you were not trying to do it this year but you should go speak with herjust to check...I wanted to Mercy butb the deadline hd passed for me so here I am

GMarie7 · Jul 10, 2011

Your right, I should check just in case. I am so super happy for you!!!! I wish you the best in your studies!!!!

Ashley.B · Jul 17, 2011

Hi diaprincess33142, i'm kind of late on this but i see you got accepted, congrats :) I got accepted as well (my TEAS score was 74). Just wondering, did you get all your vaccines/titters done already? I don't know if we were supposed to have them done by orientation this upcoming Friday or not.