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1. Hospitals and pay around Miami

   szelda replied to future_nurse_Alex's topic in Florida Nursing

   It was last Fall, 2006, when Aventura was closed (except for ER emergencies) by JCAHO. There were a few patients that had excessive restraints -- one patient eventually died while in restraints and...

2. Miami here I come!

   szelda replied to ssnowden's topic in Florida Nursing

   Memorial Hospital Miramar is very nice --- new facility with advanced technology, all computer charting, and had 97% customer service satisfaction...or so they told us in orientation! Let me know if...

3. NCLEX: I had "9" questions that were select all that apply?

   szelda replied to RN1263's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I also had 4 or 5 "select all that apply". I also had ONE math question and one "exhibit" question (a table with lab values and cxr results). I also passed with 75

4. Miami Dade Community College Nursing Students...

   szelda replied to yuca799's topic in Florida Nursing

   Also, remember MDC will likely start their BSN program in Spring '08. I'm just finishing my ADN here at MDC (5 more weeks to go!), and from what I heard from instructors, it will be more affordable...

5. What is the GPA needed to get in Miami dade College

   szelda replied to Ltorres5351's topic in Florida Nursing

   Hi, Remember applying to accel. can increase your chances of getting it aside from applying to the generic program. Remember, for accel., you still need to complete CHM1033 and MCB2010 before...

6. Miami Dade Community College Nursing Students...

   szelda replied to yuca799's topic in Florida Nursing

   Ltorres, I am going into the last semester at MDC. The classes are more intense than difficult (feels like we have an exam every week), but doable. For semester 3, about 6 out of 48 people failed in...

7. Miami Dade Community College Nursing Students...

   szelda replied to yuca799's topic in Florida Nursing

   There are some people in both the generic and accelerated program in MDC with less than a 3.0. I know personally some students excelling (A's and B's) in nursing classes even though their B.A/B.S....

8. Miami Dade Community College Nursing Students...

   szelda replied to yuca799's topic in Florida Nursing

   Hey, Hex! I used to be in the accelerated program at the same time as you, but switched to the generic one. What is the minimum passing rate you need for the ATI exam in order to graduate? I'm...

9. I need a nursing Dx for C-section in PACU...

   szelda replied to cindib's topic in PACU

   (Risk for) Fluid Volume Deficit (Risk for) Impaired Skin Integrity Activity Intolerance Self-Care Deficit Risk for Constipation (due to immobility post-anesthesia) Risk for Falls (due to immobility...

10. Mimai Dade College

    szelda replied to CapeJaz's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi, I am in my 3rd semester (out of 4) at MDC. It is an excellent, AFFORDABLE program! I was in the accelerated and decided the pace was too fast and switched to the generic program. It's only 4...

11. Miami Dade College students...

    szelda replied to mom12's topic in Florida Nursing

    Good luck, everyone! If you have any questions on any classes/professors, just PM

12. Miami Dade College students...

    szelda replied to mom12's topic in Florida Nursing

    CONGRATULATIONS, EVERYONE!!! :balloons: I'm in the 2nd semester (Med-Surg) at Medical Campus and I can tell you, it's HARD, but worth it! MDC's NCLEX passing rate has jumped last year and they will...

13. Miami Dade College

    szelda replied to nlion87's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What's the program?? I wish I knew a program to help me with tuition! I'm currently a MDC student and I switched from accelerated to generic this january. Still difficult, but not as fast as...

14. Miami vs West Palm Beach

    szelda replied to CarrieH's topic in Florida Nursing

    Miami Dade College is also starting a BSN program in

15. Request for Info Associate Degree - Accelerated

    szelda replied to anu789's topic in General Nursing

    Miami Dade College has an accelerated ADN program (1 year) and a typical full-time program (16 months). I attend MDC with a previous bachelor's in psychology. The pre-requisite list for applicants...