MDC Nursing Spring 2019

shireenk7 · Sep 17, 2018

FutureNurse1919 said:
@Shireenk7 from what I have heard & seen acceptance letters usually go out by Mid October. Maybe things have changed.

That's what I've heard all along, until today. I think they're doing it earlier to make room for more full time students that will replace the ones that make it with baptist. That's about 35 students.

RNhopeful18 · Sep 18, 2018

shireenk7 said:
That's what I've heard all along, until today. I think they're doing it earlier to make room for more full time students that will replace the ones that make it with baptist. That's about 35 students.

Does Baptist accept people from both generic and AO, or do you have to do a specific program?

I had no idea you had to complete classes at Baptist for that scholarship. If they only take 35 people then it must be super competitive to get in.

shireenk7 · Sep 18, 2018

RNhopeful18 said:
Does Baptist accept people from both generic and AO, or do you have to do a specific program?
I had no idea you had to complete classes at Baptist for that scholarship. If they only take 35 people then it must be super competitive to get in.

No, only generic full time and yes it is highly competitive.

Grisso · Sep 19, 2018

shireenk7 said:
Oh I see! So once you apply for the scholarship, if they feel like you might be a good candidate, they will call you in for a face to face interview with a panel. The purpose of the interview is to see if they can mold you into Baptist material lol. I have met some of the scholars who said the interview was a piece of cake and others who said it was intimidating. To qualify for the scholarship though, you can only have one class pending; no more. The scholarship is only available for the spring semester. Did you already apply or are you planning on applying in the future?

@Shireenk7 Is there a reason why the scholarship is only available for Spring? I'm going to apply for the Fall 2019 class. I'm still taking pre-req courses next Spring (Microbiology/Intro to Health).

shireenk7 · Sep 19, 2018

Grisso said:
@Shireenk7 Is there a reason why the scholarship is only available for Spring? I'm going to apply for the Fall 2019 class. I'm still taking pre-req courses next Spring (Microbiology/Intro to Health).

That's how baptist has it set up. Spring semester only. I was ready to apply for this current fall semester but I waited because I wanted to apply to baptist.

fgreen28 · Sep 19, 2018

Seconding some of the comments. I recently went to talk to an adviser at Medical Campus and was told decisions or emails would be sent 4 to 6 weeks after the deadline. She also told me that they had not done the first round in processing applications. She explained that all applications are first are check for having all requirements before they ever assess scores. I inquired about my degree being processed and she said medical campus often sees that problem and calls the transcript department to accelerated the process or complete those pending students.

My understanding about the Baptists scholarships or other hospitals rotate or scatter those scholarships that I imagine are contingent to their needs. I have heard that it is common in other schools or programs around the country. A hospital is looking to add nurses and will offer scholarships with the premise that graduate will work for said hospital. I can see why that would not be consistent but random in execution. Family and friends have given me mixed reviews about the scholarships because they say it seems great at first but then limits their mobility depending on the length of the offer. I read somewhere that HCA may be offering a scholarship that would probably coincide with their upcoming growth in South Florida (Kendall Regional).

Meanwhile, I am super anxious to receive an email and worried since I am completely vested in attending MDC. Hence I feel your pain...I am taking out in the gym and shedding my belly.

FutureNurse1919 · Sep 19, 2018

@Fgreen28 From what I see, it seems like the emails start coming in the 7th/ 8th week after the deadline. I'm expecting a response mid October. Baptist Scholars is good but it has its pros and cons as other programs do too.

hospitalfooddiet · Sep 19, 2018

So you didn't apply for baptist scholars just yet right? Since you need to be accepted to program before you apply?

fgreen28 · Sep 19, 2018

I hope it is not that long...late October with November around the corner should make it hectic. If true, I can see why some move on to another program. One would only have a few weeks to meet all the other requirements.

Ngaya001 · Sep 21, 2018

Hi everyone. I am currently in my 3rd semester with the baptist scholars program. If you have any questions, I'd be happy to answer. Good luck!

MCuadra · Sep 21, 2018

Hi Ngaya001, thanks for posting and share info. How easy or hard is the program? What was the deal, 4 years contract, low salary, ...? Are you working for Baptist while in the program?

Ngaya001 · Sep 21, 2018

So the contract is for four years in Baptist overall. Miami Dade students are contracted to work in the centralized staffing office which means you will be floating to different units once you graduate and take the NCLEX. Baptist scholars get paid the same as any other nurse however the float nurses get paid significantly more as what I've been told. The program is no joke. As per your contract, you are required to work one shift a week with a preceptor in the centralized staffing office, which you get paid for (think of it as an additional clinical day). I work for baptist on top of it all and it has definitely been challenging. As long as you do you readings and practice questions, you should do just fine. It has been very rewarding for me, and such a great experience. They really do prepare you for the real world. I have no regrets! Do it!!!