MDC Nursing Spring 2017

KFutureRN · Jul 12, 2017

Hi,

I have a few question about the AO.

How many students were accepted into the Accelerated program?

And how competitive is being admitted into the AO? In terms of GPA,Hesi scores etc

hi all!
Im currently in the accelerated program so i just wanted to give you a little advice so you don't have the same inconveniences me and some of my classmates had...
don't buy the uniforms from the bookstore, seriously, you don't need to buy them there they are ridiculously overpriced
Blue angels across the street has all the uniforms including the lab coat (which you don't need)
You can also get uniforms at Uniform Advantage and they will embroider the MDC logo for $10. They have some tops that only cost $10-12 so it comes out to about 20.
you don't need the lab coat unless you want it for class or clinical i guess if you're cold.
I use any old jacket for class (none of my teachers have cared) and I have a white zip up jacket for clinicals

scasttt · Feb 2, 2018

Hey Leya, I too graduated from FIU and I agree with the fact that FIU's science classes are harder. I have a science gpa score of a 3.27, but I haven't taken the hesi yet. Did you end up getting accepted to the program? I have to realllly focus on scoring at least above a 90%. Do you have nay recommendations for preparing for the exam? Also do you think I stand a chance in applying for the fall term? I know its way more competitive than the spring.

badusmith · Apr 25, 2018

Hello, I just graduated December 2017 with my AA. However, my gpa is embarrassingly low. I have a 2.78 (accumulative). I was wondering do you guys still think I have a fighting chance in getting into Miami dade or Broward college's nursing program? I didn't take the hessi yet, but will take it by next month. Hoping to get accepted anytime next year..

imperalv · Oct 18, 2018

Hi everybody. I'm currently taking my ADN classes at Homestead but I was wondering, how difficult has been for you to find a job in South Florida. I know a couple of people who have spend months applying like crazy but without any real offer. Has it been the case for you?? Tips??

shireenk7 · Oct 18, 2018

Hello, I just graduated December 2017 with my AA. However, my gpa is embarrassingly low. I have a 2.78 (accumulative). I was wondering do you guys still think I have a fighting chance in getting into Miami dade or Broward college's nursing program? I didn't take the hessi yet, but will take it by next month. Hoping to get accepted anytime next year..

Yes, if you score really well on the HESI.

dportal2006, ASN, RN · Oct 18, 2018

I don't want to scare you but the market. Is completely saturated with new graduates for nursing. Hospitals don't want people without experience. Unfortunately they got their pick of the litter here in Miami. There is a shorting of nurses in the US but certainly not in Miami. Make sure you start networking ahead of time in the hospitals you do your clinicals rotations. If not, get ready for a few months search. Now if you move further up north like in Tampa or West like Texas you will get a job within a week. I got a few offers from other states even giving me a sign on bonus for new grads. That is how desperate they are. But not here in Miami. I managed to land in a hospital here in Miami but I can't help but think I got lucky. A bunch of my classmates still haven't found job or even landed an interview.

imperalv · Oct 18, 2018

Thanks dportal2006! I still have a long way to go, but since I have no previous experience in hospital setting I worry about this. Certainly my network in that environment is 0 and I need to work on that, but I am willing to relocate (at least for the 1-2 years of experience everybody asks for), so that gives me hope.

Thank you for sharing and for the tips!