MGCCC-JD or USM?

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Hello all! I recently moved here from Arkansas with my family. I come bearing way too many credits from my other college for my own good thanks to a midstream change in major! Anyway. I was just wondering if anyone could give me any insight into either the MGCCC-JD or USM-Coast Nursing programs. I have been accepted to USM (not the program) and put in my application at MGCCC.

I live extremely close, actually right across the street, from MGCCC so it seems that would be the natural choice. Not that there's any assurance I would get into (my current cumulative GPA is 3.43) their Nursing program or USM's for that matter. The more time I have to think about it though, I just don't know anymore! I have so many credit hours from ASU that it seems like USM would be the smarter choice.

Where do you do your clinicals at in the programs? Do you get more clinical time with USM? Are there any benefits one has over the other?

Financially MGCCC is better but USM (from what I can tell) isn't terribly expensive, is it?

Sorry for the long ramble! I'm so confused and overwhelmed right now! I was so certain before and now I'm not at all.

Thank you all so much for any help! :) I truly appreciate it.

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

Does MGCCC offer a BSN or ADN. USM offers a BSN, MSN, Doctorate, etc.

Which one do you want?

With that GPA you would probably get into any program.

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Thank you for your reply :)

Ultimately I want my BSN. MGCCC only offers the ADN. I think I've decided to just go for USM. I don't know where the rationale in going for the degree that's not my final goal is. I thought about just getting that and then getting out into the field and doing an RN-BSN program but if I can get it all in one shot, then it seems that's the best choice. :)

Sorry for all the rambling! Between moving and transferring schools and everything else it feels like my head's in a million different places!

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Specializes in Medsurg/ Psych.

I have experience at both schools. I started at USM in 2004. it was very difficult. In my second semester I hit a brick wall/instructor, who decided she would fail me for unjust reasons. I could have appealed. I could have sued. But I choose to go to MGCCC. It was the best decision I could have made. It is an excellent program for a third of the cost. Run, do not walk, from the USM campus and go directly to the office of the ADN program at JD. You will be a better prepared nurse after graduation and you will not have school loan debt. You will be treated with respect and the only difference once you have your license will be a dollar an hour. That is how much more BSN nurses get.

Later, if you want to bridge and get your BSN there are many online programs that make it easy compared to what you would go through a USM.

I graduated from MGCCC in Dec 06 and went to work at Memorial. They have a new grad preceptor program that is like getting another semester of school, but you get paid. I highly recommend both.

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Specializes in ICU, Psych.

Well it depends on whether you want a technically strong ADN or an upwardly mobile BSN degree. JD has a solid ADN program, USM has a pretty questionable BSN program but it is a BSN. Another option may be WIlliam Carey College's BSN program which is reported to be superior to USM. I personally am a grad of Univ of South Alabama's accelerated BSN program and feel that it is the most well-rounded BSN program in the region...solid clinical experiences in a teaching hospital.

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Specializes in ICU, Psych.

If you do in fact get an ADN, Ocean Springs Hospital / Singing River Hospital offer RN-BSN classes on site. Check into it.

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Choose JD!! I'm not meaning to offend any USM grads (b/c I know there are good nurses from there) but our teachers tell us horror stories about the mistakes USM students make in clinicals. I don't think this means the students are stupid but that the program isn't teaching up to standard. JD has an excellent reputation and I have heard several nurses/HR say they would rather work with/hire an ADN grad than BSN b/c for whatever reasons, ADNs are more prepared.

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