Miami Dade Community College Nursing Students...

Thanks Nathalie! I'll be checking Barry and other nsg schools next summer. I guess it's a win-win situation. Let us know about your experience when you start in January. Thanks again.

Yes, Miami Dade offers accelerated nursing program. I'm interested to know if there is a waiting list though

Hi pnayfl,

I just got accepted into the accelerate nursing program for Jan. 2006 at Miami Dade. We had orientation this week. It does NOT having waiting list and they're now extending the accelerated program to accept people in the fall as well! A good GPA is a requirement, but don't let that deter you from applying. I've talked to a few people who were accepted who had lower GPAs than what people assume that's needed. Also, they told us that they hand-select who gets accepted to the program. They have scholarships that you can apply for if you don't qualify for financial aid, but their tuition is ridiculously low anyway (under $3000 for the entire program-- excluding pre-reqs). You also have the option of switching to the Generic program if the accelerated option is too much for you -- the generic being 16 months long and the accelerated option being only 12 months).

I was very discouraged before applying at Miami-Dade, thinking I wouldn't be accepted, but here I am getting my nursing supplies. :chuckle It doesn't hurt to apply to all options -- you never know. :)

Thanks szelda for the information! Where did u finish your pre-reqs? You have to finish all pre-reqs before applying? How soon you found out that you got accepted?

I'm taking pre-reqs at BCC right now and I checked MDC's pre-reqs they require 3 more classes compared to BCC.

I will definitely check the Generic option, the accelerated route is too much for me to handle having a toddler to take care :rotfl:

Thanks again for the information.

Im planning on applying for the generic program in the fall. Can you tell me what vaccines I should have (hep B, etc) ???

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where I should go to get them? Can I just go to my Dr. or do I have to go to some clinic or hospital?

Thanks :wink2:

im not going in MDC's program but im pretty sure you can get your shots from anywhere. At least i could. You do need Hep B shots and if you dont want it you have to sign a form that you reject the vaccine.

whats was your GPA when you applied?

what was your GPA when you applied at MDC?

Thanks szelda for the information! Where did u finish your pre-reqs? You have to finish all pre-reqs before applying? How soon you found out that you got accepted?

I'm taking pre-reqs at BCC right now and I checked MDC's pre-reqs they require 3 more classes compared to BCC.

I will definitely check the Generic option, the accelerated route is too much for me to handle having a toddler to take care :rotfl:

Thanks again for the information.

Yes, you have to have all your pre-reqs done before applying. I found out in early November, and the deadline is September 1st. The generic option should definitely be looked at. If I ever feel overwhelmed in the accelerated option, I would try the generic. :) It was a relief hearing the nursing administrators say that there's always an option and to not feel like it's the end of the world -- there's only a 4-month difference between the two.

Im planning on applying for the generic program in the fall. Can you tell me what vaccines I should have (hep B, etc) ???

AND

where I should go to get them? Can I just go to my Dr. or do I have to go to some clinic or hospital?

Thanks :wink2:

Hello Miamimom!

From what I remember, you need the Hep.B, Varicella (vaccine and titer), MMR (vaccine and titer), TB skin test and tetorifice shot. The titers are to show that you currently are not affected by the disease and you need to show a lab report for the titers (apparently, more hospitals in Miami are requiring this from students in clinicals). You could get them at any private clinic with a doctor (you need a physical examination too), or ask your general practice doctor. You also need to get CPR certification -- which is valid for 2 years.

Hope this helps,

Roberta

what was your GPA when you applied at MDC?

My GPA was lower than what people might think you need to get into MDC. I'm not sure what it was exactly when I submitted by application, but it was around a 3.3~3.5. It helped to do well in the sciences, and they also look at each application individually.

Yes, you have to have all your pre-reqs done before applying. I found out in early November, and the deadline is September 1st. The generic option should definitely be looked at. If I ever feel overwhelmed in the accelerated option, I would try the generic. :) It was a relief hearing the nursing administrators say that there's always an option and to not feel like it's the end of the world -- there's only a 4-month difference between the two.

Roberta,

Thank you so much..I will definitely check MDC next semester. Once you start the program keep us posted about your experience (if you will have the time hehe).

Good luck!

A good GPA is a requirement, but don't let that deter you from applying. I've talked to a few people who were accepted who had lower GPAs than what people assume that's needed. Also, they told us that they hand-select who gets accepted to the program.

I was very discouraged before applying at Miami-Dade, thinking I wouldn't be accepted, but here I am getting my nursing supplies. :chuckle It doesn't hurt to apply to all options -- you never know. :)

Szelda is absolutely right, and I should know. My GPA is a miserable 2.8 and guess what? After originally getting rejected I suddenly received an acceptance letter 3 days before the orientation! (my overall GPA is poor but my science GPA is around 3.4 or so which I think is what got me in)

Anyway, good luck to you and remember: If I got in, anybody can :chuckle just apply, you got nothing to lose.