First semester cost for those other future students that are wondering what the cost is.... it's about $1500.
They require you to buy a bag with several kits you'll need for nursing. Its about $128.
Also, this is the same as other schools I've visited, however, for those of you that are curious.... failing 2 classes will get you out of the program. Also, if you fail one class you have to skip the next semester and ONLY take that 1 class and PASS in order to continue the program.
On registration day, they open at 8am. People were waiting there since 7am in line to ensure they got the classes they wanted (sequence 1 or 2). Make sure you get there early. Some people actually were able to register online, and some were not. I've seen some inquiries about what sequence 1 and 2 are. They give the left side of the room in orientation with one color paper (sequence 1) and the other side with another color paper (sequence 2). The sequences are different teachers and different times. Sequence 1 you get Thursday off (for now) and Sequence 2 I wasn't able to see. Its so that you have some choices of teachers and some options with times but regardless of which one you choose the schedule never overlaps.
The cost of the books is about $250.
Take Micro Lab AND Psychology before the start of the program. They have a Baptist Scholarship that requires these classes.
I made the mistake of not taking the classes since I didn't know about this program. Don't make the same mistake.
When you graduate, if you pass NCLEX within 6 months MDC (for now) will reimburse you $200! That's awesome encouragement
Oh! And try to keep your books because before you graduate (make sure to apply for graduation before your last semester starts or you won't be able to graduate regardless of passing your classes) you are required to take the HESI. It's basically confirming that you learned something before they release you. You need to pass it to graduate. If you give up your book you can't review
Also, starting Jan 2018 they will be breaking ground at the parking across the street to build a large parking garage for us! YEY! The bad this is that we don't know when it will be finished. I've decided to take the Metro Rail instead. There are three exits. Santa Clara you need to walk like 2 blocks. The Civic Center you'll need to walk through Jackson Memorial Hospital. CULMER exit is the way to go. Apparently, MDC has a trolley that takes you to MDC !!! The monthly student pass that is available at the bookstore is about $60. Parking if you will be parking at the station near your house is about $12.
They use pink scantrons. Sold at the bookstore for about $1.50 for. Make sure NOT to write your name on all of them. The professors asked that we not write our names on them.
Get your I.D at the medical campus. They give you a bonus thick hard plastic name tag that other campuses do not give. I learned this the hard way . But if you are a prior student, but your cover for about $2 at the bookstore. It's worth getting. It's very durable.
You don't need white shoes for school. Just use regular sneakers. You need white shoes for CLINICALS! You can wear a sweater in class but not in CLINICALS so use one of those Under Armor (white plain) shirts under your white clinical shirt.
Don't wait for the Fundamentals professor or any professor for that matter, to email you the syllabus until 2-3 days prior to the first day of school. Remember, they are on vacation too and everyone deserves a break! For Fundamentals, read chapters 1-7. For Pharmacology the syllabus said to read the first 3 chapters.
Don't forget to show a paid receipt of your schedule to get your Parking Decal. Take your ID and car registration too! Also, if you are on a payment plan, they will make you log in to your phone and show that you have a HOLD on your account for pmt Nelnet plan in order to get your tag.
Uniforms at Blue Angels are affordable. I bought mine at the bookstore, however, because the ones at Blue Angels (across from MDC) had a different shade of green on their bottoms than their top. I wasn't too fond of the look but it appears that there were quite a few students that purchased their uniforms there since you see them walking the halls with mismatched scrubs
I hope this helps everyone that is nervous and searching for answers. I wanted to pass the information along Good Luck everyone.
I also live in Miami and was deciding which school to go to. From the research I've done I decided MDC would be best. The cost is unbeatable, and all my friends who are nurses told me that it's up to you to get out there and find a job. Doesn't matter so much about where you graduated and passed your NCLEX from.
Can I ask you what you got on your TEAS to get in for MDC?! I took mine once, did horrible and got a 68, and now I don't have time to retake them and I'm a bit worried. MY science GPA is a 3.8 and overall 3.18. ?
It’s more the amount of options that are available. There are some hospitals that are more likely to hire a bachelors graduate such as UM and Baptist. It’s definitely up to you to find a job. that’s for sure!! Advisors can help you find a very competitive job so make sure to get real close with them. There is a lady called (MODERATOR EDIT OF NAME) that helps with job searches as MDC that is truly an amazing contact and reference to have. The school per say doesn’t make a difference, it’s more the bachelors part that does. BUT I have an ASN and had 3 interviews before landing the job I wanted. So like I said, it all depends. I went to MDC and wouldn’t change it. All schools have the negatives and positives. I’m proud to have gone to MDC. It was a great experience despite many things they should change. It is a great school with amazing professors.
Thanks for your posts. I was wondering if this programs full time options are more than 3 days a week? Also do you complete each course one at a time and then move on (because of shorter courses) or is it like normal where you take 2-3 courses simultaneously?
Thanks for your posts. I was wondering if this programs full time options are more than 3 days a week? Also do you complete each course one at a time and then move on (because of shorter courses) or is it like normal where you take 2-3 courses simultaneously?
Thanks again and stay safe out there
full time for me was basically everyday. We don’t have classes everyday but we did have labs and our clinicals. I believe maybe we have one day off BUT then the following semester it was everyday. The third semester was the least stress. It’s the only semester that you deal with one class PER month (except for community that runs the entire 3 months). The other semesters you have all the classes simultaneously NOT one class a month like in the third semester
full time for me was basically everyday. We don’t have classes everyday but we did have labs and our clinicals. I believe maybe we have one day off BUT then the following semester it was everyday. The third semester was the least stress. It’s the only semester that you deal with one class PER month (except for community that runs the entire 3 months). The other semesters you have all the classes simultaneously NOT one class a month like in the third semester
So happy that you are always willing to help others with your experience @MOONNightNURSE I made it through 2nd semester! Just took my last final. Super excited but now looking forward. I still need books and am trying to organize myself for what's ahead for me this fall. Talk to me about 3rd semester, please. Do you recommend getting the books and any resources that you found helpful for this semester's particular subject matter? Also, how are you doing? ?
So happy that you are always willing to help others with your experience @MOONNightNURSE I made it through 2nd semester! Just took my last final. Super excited but now looking forward. I still need books and am trying to organize myself for what's ahead for me this fall. Talk to me about 3rd semester, please. Do you recommend getting the books and any resources that you found helpful for this semester's particular subject matter? Also, how are you doing? ?
For sure get the books! The only book I felt I didn't need and I didn't buy and still passed with an A was psych. The psych teachers are awesome and they explain really well. For OB and Peds read the chapters for sure!
I did a lot of questions from those OB and Peds books.
If you have (MODERATOR EDIT OF NAME) for OB make sure to go by what SHE says and not by what the book says. She contradicts the book sometimes and she writes the tests based on what she recites in class. don't MISS HER CLASS.
PEDS with (MODERATOR EDIT OF NAME) was amazing. I definitely prepared for her class. Read alllllll the chapters. I got a lot out of her class. (MODERATOR EDIT OF NAME) (Med Surg) and (MODERATOR EDIT OF NAME)(Peds) were my favorite teachers of all time!
For sure get the books! The only book I felt I didn't need and I didn't buy and still passed with an A was psych. The psych teachers are awesome and they explain really well. For OB and Peds read the chapters for sure!
I did a lot of questions from those OB and Peds books.
If you have (MODERATOR EDIT OF NAME) for OB make sure to go by what SHE says and not by what the book says. She contradicts the book sometimes and she writes the tests based on what she recites in class. don't MISS HER CLASS.
PEDS with (MODERATOR EDIT OF NAME) was amazing. I definitely prepared for her class. Read alllllll the chapters. I got a lot out of her class. (MODERATOR EDIT OF NAME) (Med Surg) and (MODERATOR EDIT OF NAME)(Peds) were my favorite teachers of all time!
Good luck! This was BY FAR my favorite semester!
Nice! I'm actually in the Baptist MDC program. But, I get what you're saying about Psych. My friend said the same thing. I'm actually wondering if you can tell me how the program is structured. For example, which class do they have 1st, Peds or OB so I can get that book right away? And you said: "It’s the only semester that you deal with one class PER month (except for community that runs the entire 3 months). The other semesters you have all the classes simultaneously NOT one class a month like in the third semester." Can you explain how this works? Where are you in the process and how are you holding up with the Covid situation?
Nice! I'm actually in the Baptist MDC program. But, I get what you're saying about Psych. My friend said the same thing. I'm actually wondering if you can tell me how the program is structured. For example, which class do they have 1st, Peds or OB so I can get that book right away? And you said: "It’s the only semester that you deal with one class PER month (except for community that runs the entire 3 months). The other semesters you have all the classes simultaneously NOT one class a month like in the third semester." Can you explain how this works? Where are you in the process and how are you holding up with the Covid situation?
I’m already a nurse. Been at a hospital for 6 months.
So for example, one cohort may get Peds for....let’s say Sept-Oct, Psych for Oct-Nov and OB for Nov-Dec.
Mine was actually Ob first, Psych and then lastly Peds
and Commujity health is more like a community service class that you have to do from Sept-Dec.
I’m already a nurse. Been at a hospital for 6 months.
So for example, one cohort may get Peds for....let’s say Sept-Oct, Psych for Oct-Nov and OB for Nov-Dec.
Mine was actually Ob first, Psych and then lastly Peds
and Commujity health is more like a community service class that you have to do from Sept-Dec.
Is the community health at type of volunteering? Where did you finally end up? So excited for you. I'm so out of it. I like following the threads but have had time to only study this Summer. Finally coming up for air. LOL
First semester cost for those other future students that are wondering what the cost is.... it's about $1500.
They require you to buy a bag with several kits you'll need for nursing. It's about $128.
Also, this is the same as other schools I've visited, however, for those of you that are curious.... failing 2 classes will get you out of the program. Also, if you fail one class you have to skip the next semester and ONLY take that 1 class and PASS in order to continue the program.
On registration day, they open at 8am. People were waiting there since 7am in line to ensure they got the classes they wanted (sequence 1 or 2). Make sure you get there early. Some people actually were able to register online, and some were not. I've seen some inquiries about what sequence 1 and 2 are. They give the left side of the room in orientation with one color paper (sequence 1) and the other side with another color paper (sequence 2). The sequences are different teachers and different times. Sequence 1 you get Thursday off (for now) and Sequence 2 I wasn't able to see. It's so that you have some choices of teachers and some options with times but regardless of which one you choose the schedule never overlaps.
The cost of the books is about $250.
Take Micro Lab AND Psychology before the start of the program. They have a Baptist Scholarship that requires these classes.
I made the mistake of not taking the classes since I didn't know about this program. Don't make the same mistake.
When you graduate, if you pass NCLEX within 6 months MDC (for now) will reimburse you $200! That's awesome encouragement
Oh! And try to keep your books because before you graduate (make sure to apply for graduation before your last semester starts or you won't be able to graduate regardless of passing your classes) you are required to take the HESI. It's basically confirming that you learned something before they release you. You need to pass it to graduate. If you give up your book you can't review
Also, starting Jan 2018 they will be breaking ground at the parking across the street to build a large parking garage for us! YEY! The bad this is that we don't know when it will be finished. I've decided to take the Metro Rail instead. There are three exits. Santa Clara you need to walk like 2 blocks. The Civic Center you'll need to walk through Jackson Memorial Hospital. CULMER exit is the way to go. Apparently, MDC has a trolley that takes you to MDC ! The monthly student pass that is available at the bookstore is about $60. Parking if you will be parking at the station near your house is about $12.
They use pink scantrons. Sold at the bookstore for about $1.50 for. Make sure NOT to write your name on all of them. The professors asked that we not write our names on them.
Get your I.D at the medical campus. They give you a bonus thick hard plastic name tag that other campuses do not give. I learned this the hard way . But if you are a prior student, but your cover for about $2 at the bookstore. It's worth getting. It's very durable.
You don't need white shoes for school. Just use regular sneakers. You need white shoes for CLINICALS! You can wear a sweater in class but not in CLINICALS so use one of those Under Armor (white plain) shirts under your white clinical shirt.
Don't wait for the Fundamentals professor or any professor for that matter, to email you the syllabus until 2-3 days prior to the first day of school. Remember, they are on vacation too and everyone deserves a break! For Fundamentals, read chapters 1-7. For Pharmacology the syllabus said to read the first 3 chapters.
Don't forget to show a paid receipt of your schedule to get your Parking Decal. Take your ID and car registration too! Also, if you are on a payment plan, they will make you log in to your phone and show that you have a HOLD on your account for pmt Nelnet plan in order to get your tag.
Uniforms at Blue Angels are affordable. I bought mine at the bookstore, however, because the ones at Blue Angels (across from MDC) had a different shade of green on their bottoms than their top. I wasn't too fond of the look but it appears that there were quite a few students that purchased their uniforms there since you see them walking the halls with mismatched scrubs
I hope this helps everyone that is nervous and searching for answers. I wanted to pass the information along Good Luck everyone.
Update: 2020–> for fundies the professors will send you certain pages from the chapters they want to read. Not the entire chapters. I’m assuming it’s because of the NCLEX changes.
First semester cost for those other future students that are wondering what the cost is.... it's about $1500.
They require you to buy a bag with several kits you'll need for nursing. It's about $128.
Also, this is the same as other schools I've visited, however, for those of you that are curious.... failing 2 classes will get you out of the program. Also, if you fail one class you have to skip the next semester and ONLY take that 1 class and PASS in order to continue the program.
On registration day, they open at 8am. People were waiting there since 7am in line to ensure they got the classes they wanted (sequence 1 or 2). Make sure you get there early. Some people actually were able to register online, and some were not. I've seen some inquiries about what sequence 1 and 2 are. They give the left side of the room in orientation with one color paper (sequence 1) and the other side with another color paper (sequence 2). The sequences are different teachers and different times. Sequence 1 you get Thursday off (for now) and Sequence 2 I wasn't able to see. It's so that you have some choices of teachers and some options with times but regardless of which one you choose the schedule never overlaps.
The cost of the books is about $250.
Take Micro Lab AND Psychology before the start of the program. They have a Baptist Scholarship that requires these classes.
I made the mistake of not taking the classes since I didn't know about this program. Don't make the same mistake.
When you graduate, if you pass NCLEX within 6 months MDC (for now) will reimburse you $200! That's awesome encouragement
Oh! And try to keep your books because before you graduate (make sure to apply for graduation before your last semester starts or you won't be able to graduate regardless of passing your classes) you are required to take the HESI. It's basically confirming that you learned something before they release you. You need to pass it to graduate. If you give up your book you can't review
Also, starting Jan 2018 they will be breaking ground at the parking across the street to build a large parking garage for us! YEY! The bad this is that we don't know when it will be finished. I've decided to take the Metro Rail instead. There are three exits. Santa Clara you need to walk like 2 blocks. The Civic Center you'll need to walk through Jackson Memorial Hospital. CULMER exit is the way to go. Apparently, MDC has a trolley that takes you to MDC ! The monthly student pass that is available at the bookstore is about $60. Parking if you will be parking at the station near your house is about $12.
They use pink scantrons. Sold at the bookstore for about $1.50 for. Make sure NOT to write your name on all of them. The professors asked that we not write our names on them.
Get your I.D at the medical campus. They give you a bonus thick hard plastic name tag that other campuses do not give. I learned this the hard way . But if you are a prior student, but your cover for about $2 at the bookstore. It's worth getting. It's very durable.
You don't need white shoes for school. Just use regular sneakers. You need white shoes for CLINICALS! You can wear a sweater in class but not in CLINICALS so use one of those Under Armor (white plain) shirts under your white clinical shirt.
Don't wait for the Fundamentals professor or any professor for that matter, to email you the syllabus until 2-3 days prior to the first day of school. Remember, they are on vacation too and everyone deserves a break! For Fundamentals, read chapters 1-7. For Pharmacology the syllabus said to read the first 3 chapters.
Don't forget to show a paid receipt of your schedule to get your Parking Decal. Take your ID and car registration too! Also, if you are on a payment plan, they will make you log in to your phone and show that you have a HOLD on your account for pmt Nelnet plan in order to get your tag.
Uniforms at Blue Angels are affordable. I bought mine at the bookstore, however, because the ones at Blue Angels (across from MDC) had a different shade of green on their bottoms than their top. I wasn't too fond of the look but it appears that there were quite a few students that purchased their uniforms there since you see them walking the halls with mismatched scrubs
I hope this helps everyone that is nervous and searching for answers. I wanted to pass the information along Good Luck everyone.
This is a script a friend of mine created and was a great tool for our Health Assessment lab. We have different teachers and I felt she had a more thorough explanation. We still have the rest of the semester left so Ill add more as I get them. Hope it helps.
Hey MoonNightNurse, I am in my third week of the AO program and had my first physical assessment exam and struggled a bit. I tried to look a the documents you attached but received error messages. I was wondering if you could repost it or message me directly, for some reason I cannot message you directly. Also, your other tips were amazing! I am going through them, I just found your posts yesterday.
. But if you are a prior student, but your cover for about $2 at the bookstore. It's worth getting. It's very durable.
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It’s more the amount of options that are available. There are some hospitals that are more likely to hire a bachelors graduate such as UM and Baptist. It’s definitely up to you to find a job. that’s for sure!! Advisors can help you find a very competitive job so make sure to get real close with them. There is a lady called (MODERATOR EDIT OF NAME) that helps with job searches as MDC that is truly an amazing contact and reference to have. The school per say doesn’t make a difference, it’s more the bachelors part that does. BUT I have an ASN and had 3 interviews before landing the job I wanted. So like I said, it all depends. I went to MDC and wouldn’t change it. All schools have the negatives and positives. I’m proud to have gone to MDC. It was a great experience despite many things they should change. It is a great school with amazing professors.