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Which has a better nursing program BC or MDC?

Hello all,

I am torn between attending Broward College or Miami Dade nursing program. I am a bit intimidated at the fact that Broward College has a low retention rate and has received "not the most positive reviews" on the web. I am currently finishing my science pre-requisites and anticipate on taking the Hesi this summer as well as taking the TEAS for Miami Dade to keep my options open. I so far have received As in my Anatomy 1 and Anatomy 2 lecture and labs and plan on taking Microbiology in the Fall. I can apply and hopefully start at Broward, God-willing, in January 2015 or I can apply and perhaps start Miami Dade as soon as August 2015 due to cut-off times. I hear that it is wise to cut back work hours as much as possible. I ideally would like to get feedback/insight from nursing graduates from both MDC and BC. I would appreciate any tips, forewarnings, likes/dislikes from the programs. I currently reside in Pompano Beach so BC is closer, but if MDC is a better school I will make the commute.

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    Hello Christina, I went to MDC and I can only share my experience:

    Great program and professors ( I did pre- nursing at kendall campus, nursing at Homestead campus and Bsn at Medical campus)

    While attending school at the beginning I worked part-time and later had to quit working in order to make it ( I am a mom, wife, dogs, cats, etc ).

    I consider that Mdc will prepare you to work as novice nurse and to pass the NCLEX .

    But whatever program you choose you will be fine as long as you stay focused.Feel free to pm if any help.

    Good luck!

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    I have only heard negative things about bcc. Mdc will get you ready for the state boards -nclex.

    They called them state boards when i took them. Anyway, the more things change the more they stay the same/ if you do a little research you will find out that mdc graduates the largest number of rns in this area.

    You can't go wrong if you pick dade and rn to bsn fiu.

    Good luck!!!

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    Thank you all for your advice. Ra-ma13, I tried to pm you, however, it is not allowing me to do so since I am new to this website. If it isn't too much trouble, can you please e-mail me at [email protected] as I was hoping to inquire about the program with you a little bit more. I am wanting to make the best and educated decision that I can to work towards achieving my dream.

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    Um, I disagree with the majority of nurses being MDC grads. Depending on where you work is usually contingent on what grads are there. Broward is predominantly BC, Nova, Fiu. In all the hospitals I've done my rotations at/been a patient in/worked at, I've yet to see an MDC grad. Yes, BC is tough but if you graduate from there, you know you're prepared. :)

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    does anyone know how the full time generic schedule at mdc is?

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    what would a typical week in the program be like

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    How was it finding a job after graduating? I live and work in broward so I haven't met any Miami Dade College graduates.

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