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Hi Everyone! Its been quite sometime since I've posted in All Nurses.. I've decided to do some research on some nursing programs, so I can finally accomplish my goals of becoming an RN. I have recently come across a program that has piqued my interests: Miami Regional University (MRU) Master of Science in Nursing: Direct Entry program. Their website states this is a program for persons with a Bachelor's degree in another field- via their program you will graduate with RN licensure, as well as a Master's degree in Nursing. What's great is they offer both a full time and part time option- full time: 20 months part-time: 28 months **Can anyone offer any insight? Or has anyone attended this institution?** They have accreditation: (below information received via Florida Board of Nursing) Profession RN Program Type Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Program Name MIAMI REGIONAL UNIVERSITY Address 700 S ROYAL POINCIANA BLVD MIAMI SPRINGS , FL 33166 License Information License/Activity Status Accredited View License Information Accrediting Information Accrediting Body Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Accreditation Specialized Nursing Accrediting Agencies

Hello, I know this post is almost a year old- however if someone can tell me about biochemistry? What classes should I take to prepare? Is there alot of math involved in the Biochemistry course? Thanks in advance

Hi CLUVRN, I know it's been a year since these posts, but Would like to know how the program was at ANHO? For instance were you able to work while in the program? Do you feel you were prepared when taking the NCLEX? Would you recommend anyone else to attend?

I understand how you feel.. I unfortunately got lured in to a private school no line no wait- school never got accredited and low pass rates.. But my situation was a little different- just please make sure this institution is accredited, and legit before taking on that financial responsibility. Can you find a bridge program? I would take my pre-req at community college and transfer in

Hi Rionoir- yes of course they are. They voluntarily closed, and then reopened and added an LLC to the end of their name. The students didn't even know that was going on. (I have a friend there whos still a student). Just horrible.

Hi Esme12! Thank you so much. I really appreciate the hugs.. I need em.. I love hugs hugs=happy lol

Hi Purple_roses- thank you !

**Update on my nursing school** They have voluntarily closed and are no longer approved via Florida Board of Nursing. They have also changed their name lol.

Hi ApplesxOranges, I'll tell you why it's cheaper for me to repeat- I am unable to attend a Community college here using the credits /ASN degree I got from my current nursing school. They wont accept anything from an unaccredited institution. I had been researching schools that will accept my degree, and although there is quite a list- I will list the tuition costs for online RN-BSN in Florida that are accredited and will accept credits from my non accredited nursing degree: WestCoast University: Miami [TABLE=class: telerik-reTable-1, width: 0] [TR=class: telerik-reTableEvenRow-1, bgcolor: #E7EBF7] [TD=class: telerik-reTableFirstCol-1]Tuition Cost (per credit)[/TD] [TD=class: telerik-reTableFirstCol-1]$525.00[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] Jacksonville University [TABLE=width: 600] [TR] [TD]Cohort RN-BSN[/TD] [TD]$225 [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] This is an addition to my taking a refresher course and hoping this will suffice. - That's what I mean by cheaper. Because if I start over at a community college or local / state school I won't have to worry about paying extra to further my education etc. So either way I will be paying extra if you get my drift.

Hi HouTx- Thank you so much for your response.. I figured "something was up" with the ACICS- there are multiple nursing schools affiliated with their accreditation that have been closed down. My classmates think I'm over reacting about going back to school to re-do a program. But I think it's in my best interest. Besides if I enroll in another program I'll get the education I need, and no headaches about transferring my credits for higher education. I don't want to be "looked over" when I turn in my applications for employment when I attempt to get my first RN job. A lot of people don't understand about the importance of choosing the right nursing program... everyone is so anxious and like myself are allured to the "easy process" of getting into a program- only to find out it sucks. And there are some that think I'll get the training I need on the job and not to worry about it.. but I don't like that. I think you should at least have a clue of how to do some things on your own- heck who wants to take someone back to nursing school when they're just supposed to be training you to work on the darn job.... not cool. I'm upset, and sad , and have been having anxiety. On top of the school expecting payments every month. However on the bright side- I have started applying to schools so hopefully I'll be in a nursing program by the end of the year or beginning of next year. My science courses have expired (the ones I took from accredited schools), so I have to repeat most of them now.

@ ApplesxOranges and also the school did pay for us to take a Kaplan course at the end of the program.. didn't help at all.

Hi Applesxoranges There was no financial aid. The school was unable to provide this privilege- institutions must have a certain amount of funds in an account if Im not mistaken, in order to be able to have a federal financial aid program. In Florida there is a 3 strikes rule - if the student has taken the state exam / NCLEX a total of 3 times and failed each attempt, they are not allowed to re-test before taking a state approved remedial course . I have only attempted NCLEX once. I have already spoken with the Florida Board of Nursing and I am able to re-test whenever I chose. I don't wish to wait years and take the test again. Although I can study and take a refresher course I feel it's not enough. I'm afraid of being a "mediocre" nurse, that's why I want to take the extra measures so I feel confident in my education. NCLEX is to test us to be sure we are not only sufficiently educated - but its to test and make sure you at least have the "basics" in order to be a safe nurse...and at $200 a pop for NCLEX, then paying at least $1800 or more for a refresher course- then having to pay for an accredited institution that will take my effed up credits- I'll come out cheaper just repeating a reputable program and save my piece of mind.. I'm literally terrified at this point.

I actually spoke with an enrollment counselor at another school. The nursing director had her relay the message to have me contact Florida Board of Nursing to make sure I can enroll in another program... Im like why would I have to ask if I can enroll in school?!! I actually called the Board of Nursing - apparently this happens often, and the lady says the schools do that to would be students I guess to deter them from enrolling. That way they keep their pass rates up. Which is not nice but I guess...

Hi Here.I.Stand - yes I think you may be right. I signed up for the emails that you would get from job sites etc. all of the hospitals are saying they want "accredited" school of nursing grads only. I'm really sad at this point. My classmate thinks I should just re-test and take a refresher course, but either way I'm gonna have to spend extra money.

Another problem @ Mslatrice- if I take the NCLEX again, and pass I won't be able to enter a pre-licensure program. I would have to go into an RN-BSN program , in addition finding an RN-BSN program that would take my "Credits" earned from the nursing school I attended would probably cost me around the same as repeating school anyways... or at least from what I've seen. Kinda in a rock and a hard place.