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I guess it varies by the area. Every job posting, and emails I receive for open houses says they're looking for experienced nurses. No mention of BSN needed, although I am sure it will help when deciding between experienced candidates.

South Florida $24.00 plus differential after 3pm and 12am and weekends. No RN experience PACU/Radiology

Employers want EXPERIENCE. There is NO SHORTAGE of BSN and ASN nurses out there. They want experience, and will give preference to that. BSN without experience bunches you in the same group as inexperienced ASN nurses.

I am planning on going after my CRNA or FNP once I get my BSN. I currently work in an ICU in South Florida.

The problem is not BSN either as there are PLENTY of those around looking for a job. The problem is you don't know someone on the inside unfortunately. I wish you luck, and start networking. You never know who knows who.

Same where I work. An RN is and RN, the BSN is a gateway for higher level education.

There is no internship at MCH just apply and do your 90 day probation.

Tell them you've tested positive for TB before and just go do the xray. They'll tell you where to go and it's very quick. I don't think I would've waited 3 hours sitting in that little waiting room.

That's going to be the bridge schedule. I think the accelerated is a bunch of other classes like fundamentals, etc.

First semester you will have lecture Monday and Tuesday. Pharmacology on Wednesday and clinicals on Thursday and Friday. Second semester is three 1 month classes where you go to class twice a week and clinicals once a week for 12 hours except psych that you go twice a week. Third semester is a 7 week advanced med surg class and then a 6 week leadership class. I work 2 days a week.

Check out this link: Medical Campus-Nursing Website Each tab has the program and inside is full time or part time and what you will be taking first semester. You're going to have a few weeks to pay. If you need money, you better see financial aid for a "cash advance".

You're supposed to pick your classes at the orientation, BUT you can pick them the night before. I have a COMPLETE nursing kit available that I never used for $75. Its the same one you're going to pay $100 for at the store. I think I also have a brand new white clinical top in XL that did not fit me. If you're an XL you can have it for free. If you're using the Brunners books I have both of them as well I will be selling cheap. I think I paid like $50 for both editions.

Hardest class is going to be your first Med Surg because you're not going to know how to answer the questions as a nurse. Once you figure out all the tricks it isn't that bad. Best hospital hands down has been Miami Childrens and UM hospital. Younger people = better attitudes which equal a better experience for you. Just my opinion of course, and I wouldn't live anywhere near Medical campus.

Check out this thread: https://allnurses.com/florida-nursing/mdc-nursing-spring-839119-page54.html

It is definitely easier on the wallet. The teachers are honestly not bad, but the structure needs a lot of work. Too many chiefs, not enough indians.

MDC is a mess. If you're going there you must know this going into the program.

Aries you're still going to graduate with 150 other people. There'll be bridge, and generic that started from semesters past that will be joining you in the job hunt.

You don't need a book. Just use the powerpoints and take good notes of everything they say. In the bridge program they don't use books very much. I haven't bought a book yet and I'm finishing second semester next week. One more semester and I'm out of here.

Two of my friends got accepted into the bridge program last week. Dont know if any of you guys are applying to that program but you will get in. I know of people with a 64-65 in TEAS that got in.

What program are you applying to? I had an 82 on TEAS and A's in all my science courses except for a B in chemistry and I got into bridge, generic (medical), and generic (homestead). Spring is a little easier to get into I think because of lack of applicants, and the bridge is pretty easy to get into overall.

This school is a major mess. From registration to financial aid to the actual education. Be prepared to overcome lots of unnecessary hurdles. Good luck.

Does anyone in the online bridge know if anyone has dropped? I am trying to see if I am able to switch from face to face to online.

Has anyone in the bridge program received anything? We got orientation on Nov. 29.

Alright sounds good.

Has anyone that's turned in all their stuff received anything confirming they got all the papers or we just show up to our orientation?