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You can't boost your GPA with classes that aren't prerequisites. They only look at the GPA for the classes that are required. The 2 are separated. I know this for a fact. I graduated from this program last December and over the course of 2 years I became good friends with many of the professors. I've had many conversations with them about the selection criteria because it is so misunderstood. If you could boost your GPA with other classes, then people would take easy electives to make up for not so great grades in core classes like Chem, A&P, etc...I'm sorry guys but that just doesn't work. I was accepted into the Fall program of 2008, my GPA was a 4.0. The selection committee looking at applicants for the 09/10 weren't going to accept anything lower than a 3.8. There are too many applicants in the pool each year. If 2000 people apply and they only have room for 400. They are only going to take the top 400. They have to, so that they can stay accredited. Hope this cleared up some misconceptions. Good luck guys!

hello all, i am a new rn grad living in the homestead area. i am trying to find a job somewhere local in the south dade, homestead, cutler ridge, key largo area. if anyone knows of any openings or has any advice about where i should start, i would gladly appreciate it. thanks so much!

LMAO, ghillbert "I guarantee you couldn't do my job." Wow honey, you ARE classy aren't you. The epitome of a Nurse. And calling me vile. I was stating facts and now you resort to name calling. Shameful. We usually don't use those tendancies in the United States. Maybe they do in your foreign country. lol.

Chantelle, Funny that you must not live here and certainly don't know any facts about being a Registered Nurse in the United States. I don't know where you are from and I trully don't care. We are NOT short of Nursing positions here in the USA. Nobody is hiring right now b/c our economy is suffering terribly. There are thousands of Nurses currently seeking work and they can't find it. Why should American hospitals hire FOREIGNERS when they can hire AMERICANS first. I don't know why the word Foreigner bothers you so much. People who aren't from here are FOREIGN. Look it up. If you are sick of people "whining" and you are sick of the people you meet in your travels, then do us all a favor and STAY HOME!

There aren't enough jobs right now for Americans. We can't continue to hire foreigners. You should stay in Brazil. Too many Americans need jobs right now.

Thanks so much for the advice. I really appreciate it!

Best thing to do is write down all your questions the night before and take them w/ you on a piece of paper so that you don't forget anything. MDC's Advisors usually aren't the best.......But, you really have to try and go through one to get the info you need. Good luck.

i just graduated in december. i haven't even taken my nclex yet. but, when i do start looking for my 1st job, hopefully in the next few months. is it a good idea or bad idea to try and gain some experience in a nursing home before i try and dive right into a hospital? i am asking this especially b/c the hospitals in my area (miami) are all requiring at least 1 yr experience and also b/c i don't feel completely confident yet in my skills to be thrown on a floor. so, any advice about this topic would be greatly appreciated. thanks so much.

I just graduated from MDC in December, It was a great program. Call and make an appt. with an advisor for more info. You can begin working on your pre-reqs. They are listed on MDC's website. MDC has an awesome reputation for nursing graduates.

Thanks guys very much for the info. I really appreciate it. I am very nervous about finding my first job. I am considering starting at a Nursing home to gain some experience before throwing myself into a hospital setting. Any idea if that is a smart approach??

hello, i just graduated in december from miami dade. i was wondering if anyone had any information on the versant residancy program that used to be offered at baptist in kendall. i have heard that they were bringing it back after discontinuing it b/c of budget reasons. i would love to try and get into some sort of program to help me brush up on skills before i get my first job. if anyone has any info on this program or others like it, please let me know. thanks so much.

I am currently a MDC RN Nursing Student. I am in my 4th semester and I will graduate next month. I don't know much about the bridge or transition programs. I am in the Generic program. But, I do know that the cutoff for the last class that was chosen was a 3.8. I am the one who originally posted that information on this website. I am friends w/ one of my professors at the college who told me this. I'm not sure if the standards are the same for bridge/transition. I know it's frustrating to call the college and ask questions. They aren't very helpful but, if I can answer anything let me know.

I agree, you can't be a nurse and try to skirt around Math, it is just part of the job description.....Just start taking remedial courses until you learn what you need to learn

I live in Homestead but, I know nothing about this place nor have I ever heard of it. I am going to Nursing School at Miami Dade at the Homestead campus to become a RN. Have either of you looked into doing that? Or that is just not what you want to do?

Hey That was very helpful, I appreciate it. I am so ready for this to be over! Thanks again!

Best Wishes to your friend. But, I'm affraid her GPA probably wasn't high enough. The cutoff at MDC this last semester was 3.85. I know this for a fact b/c I am friends w/ one of the Professors.

I am starting my 4th Semester, Leadership, on Monday at MDC. Just curious if any old MDC Alum's could tell me what to expect?

Just curious. PCT, CNA's have to take boards?

I am in the generic program in 4th semester. I will graduate in 3 months...I can tell you now that unless you are very good in sciences.....AND I MEAN AWESOME!!! It would not be smart for you to take 2 sciences together. I took all of my sciences separate....Granted, it took a very long time but I got an A is EVERY SINGLE CLASS...That is why I got accepted. If you try and pack it in just to make the process go faster, then you take a chance of making less than an A in your pre-reqs. And If you don't have a high enough GPA....It doesn't matter how smart you are or how bad you want to be a nurse, MDC will not except you. I just spoke with one of my professors and she told me that a 3.8 was the Lowest GPA that was taken for the class that just started in August. I had a 4.0 when I applied. I know it kind of sucks doing it the slow route...But, if you take on more than you can handle, you can't go back and fix it. Good luck!!

hi, what is it that you need to know. i am starting my 4th semester at mdc nursing school at the end of this month. maybe i can answer a few of your questions.

I had to go to my Dermatologist for this same problem my 2nd semester of Nursing School....He recommended CETAPHIL....Best stuff ever. This will fix your problem. Its OTC

Still FINISHING Pre-reqs *typo

I am in my 3rd semester right now at MDC and I was smack dab in the middle of Micro when I got my acceptance letter. I have friends in 3rd semester who are still finished pre-reqs....I DONT RECOMMENED THIS.... FINISH ALL PRE REQS FIRST!!!! But honey you have nothing to worry about.

That is SO TRUE!!! Don't buy the curriculum.... Total waste of money. Haven't looked at it even once. It has an inch of dust on it.

Just curious as to how your professor is involved in the program?