Miami Dade College Nursing Program Review
Miami Dade College (MDC) opened in 1960 as Dade County Junior College. Since 2003, the college has been offering bachelor’s degrees and serves over 140,000 students. The college has 8 campuses. Founded with the belief that every student should have access to education, the college offers a variety of education options including part and full time study and the opportunity for many students to take classes in more than one location.
Miami Dade College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Nursing Degree Programs
The School of Nursing at Miami Dade College has highly qualified faculty with professional experience to facilitate a great learning experience. The ADN and BSN programs of the School of Nursing at Miami Dade College are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting (NLNAC) Commission.
Miami Dade College Undergraduate Nursing Programs
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
The ADN program can be completed on an accelerated basis, as a bridge option or generic option. All programs except the accelerated option are offered part and full time.
The ADN program is offered full or part time. Admission requirements include course pre-requisites with a grade of “C” or better, TEAS test (Test of Essential Academic Skills), and an overall GPA of 2.5. Students are evaluated based upon their TEAS exam scores and GPA in natural science courses. Students should also be careful of withdrawing from courses (i.e., earning a “W” on a transcript) as this can impact your admission prospects negatively.
All three ADN program options prepare students to become registered nurses (RNs) and sit the national exam for certification (NCLEX-RN).
The Generic ADN program is designed for students without a healthcare background. The program can be completed in 4 and 8 semesters respectively.
The Bridge ADN program is ideal for students with a licensed/certificated health care background such as LPNs (Licensed Practical Nurses). The program offers the ADN qualification, and can be completed in 3 or 6 semesters for full and part time study respectively. Theoretical courses for the program may be taken online, but students are required to commit to on-campus courses for clinical selections.
The Accelerated ADN program is for students with a bachelor’s degree or higher in their education program that have proven their ability to successfully complete a degree program. Students should also have some preparation in nursing studies. This program is 3 semesters and can be completed in approximately one year. Due to the accelerated rate of study students are advised to avoid full time work and have the ability to devote a majority of their time to the program.
Students also have the option of earning an associate’s degree in pre-nursing, which would prepare them with the course pre-requisites necessary to transfer to a four-year nursing program. Students in this case should coordinate carefully with their intended transfer school to ensure all program pre-requisites are met.
Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) Degree Program
Students in the BSN program are educated in advanced nursing practice and are taking the first steps to becoming leaders and innovators in the nursing practice. Admission requirements for the MSN program include having an ADN from a NLNAC accredited program and a GPA of 2.5 or higher both overall and in nursing courses. Students are required to take approximately 30 credits to earn the degree. The program offers a BSN upon completion.
Miami Dade College Certificate Programs
Practical Nursing (LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse) Program
The Practical Nursing program at Miami Dade College trains nurses to receive the entry-level nursing qualification, LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse). The program has two admission dates per year. Admission requirements include taking the TABE (basic assessment of reading, writing and mathematics skills) test and the TEAS. Students must also earn a grade of “C” or better in pre-requisite courses. The program offers a certificate upon completion and is approximately one year. The program prepares students to take the national certification exam to become an LPN, (NCLEX-PN).
Contact:
Miami Dade College
300 N.E. 2nd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33132
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