Miami Dade College Spring 2015 RN Program

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Hi all!

I wanted to start a thread for all of the Spring 2015 MDC RN applicants. I finally finished all of my pre-req's, and have started studying for the NLN PAX RN exam. I am hoping this thread, like many other MDC threads of the past, can help us all to build friendships, support one another, and most importantly, help us through this difficult process. Welcome! :)

Thank you for the heads up! Do you have the booklist for the first semester? Thanks

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I'm sorry I don't have that list anymore, they should have given you the list during orientation. Anyways, they have changed the books since I started on January, they are using Evolve- Elsevier books now. With your schedule you can go to the bookstore website and with the class code and reference number see the books for every class.

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I'm sorry I don't have that list anymore, they should have given you the list during orientation. Anyways, they have changed the books since I started on January, they are using Evolve- Elsevier books now. With your schedule you can go to the bookstore website and with the class code and reference number see the books for every class.

Great thanks! what has been the hardest semester so far?

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Great thanks! what has been the hardest semester so far?

2nd Semester, Pharmacology is brutal. If you have problems with critical thinking then the 1st semester Fundamentals is a difficult class.

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Just finished second semester at Homestead both Pharmacology and Med Surg were challenging. Fundamentals was hard for some due to the critical thinking issues. Re. Critical thinking for some it comes easier to than for others.

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Just finished second semester at Homestead both Pharmacology and Med Surg were challenging. Fundamentals was hard for some due to the critical thinking issues. Re. Critical thinking for some it comes easier to than for others.

oh wow I wish I knew what books to purchase so that I can start reading for fundamentals. Can I keep in touch with you if I ever need to purchase any books you may be willing to sell?

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2nd Semester, Pharmacology is brutal. If you have problems with critical thinking then the 1st semester Fundamentals is a difficult class.

Pharmacology scares me :/ Thank You for the heads up!

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Can you put a picture up of the hesi book please.

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Fundamentals of Nursing by Patricia Potter. Not sure which edition. If you can get used its the best idea or rent it. Books are pricey.

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attachment.php?attachmentid=19043&stc=1This is the latest edition. It comes with a code to access questions on Evolve.
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Good luck to all students starting this Fall at MDC. I'm going to start 3rd semester and its definitely a journey, not impossible, but extremely challenging. Dedicate time to your family, get everything in order at home and if possible, read ahead in your free time to get in the mood of what is coming. Buy the HESI Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination, that's gonna be your bible. HESI is going to be the test that will allow you to pass or fail the semester, since its 15% of your grade. Don't underestimate it.

Stay positive and NEVER give up, YOU GOT THIS!

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Good luck to all students starting this Fall at MDC. I'm going to start 3rd semester and its definitely a journey, not impossible, but extremely challenging. Dedicate time to your family, get everything in order at home and if possible, read ahead in your free time to get in the mood of what is coming. Buy the HESI Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination, that's gonna be your bible. HESI is going to be the test that will allow you to pass or fail the semester, since its 15% of your grade. Don't underestimate it.

Stay positive and NEVER give up, YOU GOT THIS!

Thank you! can u attach a photo of the fundamentals and health assessment book as well

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