RN generic full Time fall 2014- Miami dade college

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I'm applying for the Generic Full Time RN program for fall 2014 (August). I took my NLN Pax exam already and got an overall score of 143. Curious if this will be goof enough to get in? Can't find any stats since the previous test was the TEAS... Looking forward to hearing back from anyone else that has taken the test already. Thx.

Does anyone know if there is an alternative to the white scrub top for clinical other than buying it at the bookstore?

I bought one at the bookstore and it looks HUGE on me. I look ridiculous.

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I am reading the comments and questions and brought me back in january 2014 when I started the nursing program at MDC. I am in the PT program so for us it takes longer than full timers or AO. I remember being a little nervous about the upcoming first semester of nursing, but I can say thank God I survived. I am finishing my second semester this week. Of the new people that is coming here, u can purchase you're clinicals tops or green tops and pants at the store right across the street from the campus they are cheaper than the ones at the bookstore, and I've seen many students wearing them.The pearson exam u will get one at the end of each semesters and it is 5% of you're grade. Also for clinicals I did purchased the lab coat from the bookstore, but I found out that they were not mandatory for clinicals (at least not with the professors I had) , only the white top, the greens pants and white shoes (I purchased mines at payless) the name tag is mandatory for clinicals and u should order it already cause it takes about 4 weeks for them to give it back to you. Don't believe what rate my professors says, I have got good professors so far that are willing to help out. I will suggest to find a good study group, (not lazy people, but people that truly want to be there.) As far as books u will need, depends in which track you are in (fundamentals book, nursing interventions and clinical skills, assessment book, pharmacology book) if you are going to clinicals in the first semester u will need to purchase: (the drug guide, the laboratory and diagnostics book, and also the nurse's pocket guide). If u are in the PT track I will suggest to hold on for the books u need for clinicals till january 2015 when u will be going into the hospital. I think I pretty much said everything if u have any other questions please feel free to ask. Good luck to everyone starting this journey!!!!!

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I am reading the comments and questions and brought me back in january 2014 when I started the nursing program at MDC. I am in the PT program so for us it takes longer than full timers or AO. I remember being a little nervous about the upcoming first semester of nursing, but I can say thank God I survived. I am finishing my second semester this week. Of the new people that is coming here, u can purchase you're clinicals tops or green tops and pants at the store right across the street from the campus they are cheaper than the ones at the bookstore, and I've seen many students wearing them.The pearson exam u will get one at the end of each semesters and it is 5% of you're grade. Also for clinicals I did purchased the lab coat from the bookstore, but I found out that they were not mandatory for clinicals (at least not with the professors I had) , only the white top, the greens pants and white shoes (I purchased mines at payless) the name tag is mandatory for clinicals and u should order it already cause it takes about 4 weeks for them to give it back to you. Don't believe what rate my professors says, I have got good professors so far that are willing to help out. I will suggest to find a good study group, (not lazy people, but people that truly want to be there.) As far as books u will need, depends in which track you are in (fundamentals book, nursing interventions and clinical skills, assessment book, pharmacology book) if you are going to clinicals in the first semester u will need to purchase: (the drug guide, the laboratory and diagnostics book, and also the nurse's pocket guide). If u are in the PT track I will suggest to hold on for the books u need for clinicals till january 2015 when u will be going into the hospital. I think I pretty much said everything if u have any other questions please feel free to ask. Good luck to everyone starting this journey!!!!!

Don't we use the app from the school for those book that we will use for the clinical????

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u can purchase the app for those books, but I did purchased the books instead

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u can purchase the app for those books, but I did purchased the books instead

Ohhh ok i thought the app was free..

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Don't know about that maybe things are different from back when I started.

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Ohhh ok i thought the app was free..

During orientation they said school will give it for free for those starting in august

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The app is free. I already have it on my Note 3 and my Note 10.1 (tablet). The registration info won't be available until the end of August or early September though.

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Does anyone else feel like they're not prepared for nursing school?

I'm doing the tutorials and even though I'm a RRT and going into the bridge program I feel like 3 semesters just isn't enough.

Kind of scared. I might start taking notes of some of the tutorials. :nailbiting:

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Does anyone else feel like they're not prepared for nursing school?

I'm doing the tutorials and even though I'm a RRT and going into the bridge program I feel like 3 semesters just isn't enough.

Kind of scared. I might start taking notes of some of the tutorials. :nailbiting:

You'll be fine. Anxiety is normal. Professional athletes step on the field all the time wondering what they are doing there. Leo Messi, the best footballer in the world, vomits before almost every game because of nerves. If you didn't belong you wouldn't have gotten in. The beginning will be rough, but we can all help each other get through it. (Sorry for the sports references on a forum full of mainly women, but sports are what I love.)

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Does anyone else feel like they're not prepared for nursing school?

I'm doing the tutorials and even though I'm a RRT and going into the bridge program I feel like 3 semesters just isn't enough.

Kind of scared. I might start taking notes of some of the tutorials. :nailbiting:

Andrea did you get your financial aid back ? How was the letter process ?

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Any word yet on loans that people applied for??

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