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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...

  16. HELP!!!!! Math is KILLING me!

    szelda replied to Nurse2bMelanie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Actually, for the second part of the question the blood remaining is not 200 ml. But 237mL. Blood already infused (mL) = {infusion rate (13gtt/min) x 15 min (time elapsed)} / 15 gtt/mL = 13 mL...

  17. LPN Technical Schools in Miami, Florida

    szelda replied to mary777's topic in Florida Nursing

    there's a technical school down the street from miami dade medical campus called lindsey hopkins tehnical education center. it is on 20th street and nw 7th avenue. both miami dade college -- medical...

  18. Miami Dade Community College Nursing Students...

    szelda replied to yuca799's topic in Florida Nursing

    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...

  19. Miami Dade Community College Nursing Students...

    szelda replied to yuca799's topic in Florida Nursing

    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...

  20. Miami Dade Community College Nursing Students...

    szelda replied to yuca799's topic in Florida Nursing

    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...

  21. Miami Dade Community College Nursing Students...

    szelda replied to yuca799's topic in Florida Nursing

    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...