To Whom It May Concern:
In 2010, the Institute of Medicine recommended that by 2020, 80% of registered nurses(RN) in the workforce be prepared at the baccalaureate level. As a result, employers are more inclined to hire a nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. RN’s with an Associate of Science in Nursing degree are at a disadvantage when vying for a position in the workforce as a new nurse in this competitive market.
Florida International University (FIU), Barry University (Barry), University of Miami (UM) and Florida Atlantic University (FAU) all have a one year accelerated option BSN nursing program. It would be in the best interest of Miami Dade College (MDC) nursing students if they were also given the same opportunity. This program will also become more attractive to those considering nursing as a career. The difference between the MDC and FIU programs, are 2 courses: pathophysiology and writing course. At FIU, previously completed lower and upper level course are applied to the completion of the BSN degree.
We, the Accelerated Option Students of Miami Dade College Benjamin Léon School of Nursing are petitioning that MDC provides us with a program that is comparative with the FIU, UM, FAU and Barry programs. For those of us who have already matriculated through this program, we would like the option of completing the BSN degree in one semester.
Updates
November 26, 2014
I have been in contact with several administrative offices to present our proposal for an accelerated option. While there are no formal developments to report at this stage, the volume of signatures is providing the necessary foundation for these discussions.
Reached 100 supporters
November 26, 2014
16 Comments
please give us this option. i really dont want to have to transfer out just to get the degree i deserve.
MAKE IT HAPPEN MDC. We work way too hard to be stuck at the ASN level when everyone else has a fast track.
its honestly so hard to find work without the BSN now. MDC needs to keep up with the other schools in the area or we are all gonna be left behind.
this is a very enriching and rewarding program and as long as the students put their heart and mind to it (their passion), there is no reason why they shouldnt have the same opportunity.
Please sign this petition as a first step and SHARE SHARE SHARE this petition to get as many signatures as possible. We nursing students NEED this! Hospitals want BSNs, not ASNs! And if you think this won't make a difference. How do you think they took out Pearson?? THat's right it all started with a petition SO SIGN PEOPLE, AND SHARE WITH AS MANY STUDENTS AND FRIENDS AS POSSIBLE.
It would save up a lot of time!
i sign the petition
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To Whom It May Concern:
In 2010, the Institute of Medicine recommended that by 2020, 80% of registered nurses(RN) in the workforce be prepared at the baccalaureate level. As a result, employers are more inclined to hire a nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. RN’s with an Associate of Science in Nursing degree are at a disadvantage when vying for a position in the workforce as a new nurse in this competitive market.
Florida International University (FIU), Barry University (Barry), University of Miami (UM) and Florida Atlantic University (FAU) all have a one year accelerated option BSN nursing program. It would be in the best interest of Miami Dade College (MDC) nursing students if they were also given the same opportunity. This program will also become more attractive to those considering nursing as a career. The difference between the MDC and FIU programs, are 2 courses: pathophysiology and writing course. At FIU, previously completed lower and upper level course are applied to the completion of the BSN degree.
We, the Accelerated Option Students of Miami Dade College Benjamin Léon School of Nursing are petitioning that MDC provides us with a program that is comparative with the FIU, UM, FAU and Barry programs. For those of us who have already matriculated through this program, we would like the option of completing the BSN degree in one semester.
Updates
November 26, 2014
I have been in contact with several administrative offices to present our proposal for an accelerated option. While there are no formal developments to report at this stage, the volume of signatures is providing the necessary foundation for these discussions.
Reached 100 supporters
November 26, 2014
16 Comments
current and future nursing students at MDC medical should have the option of a bridge RN to BSN program. it would benefit MDC, the students and community if this would become an option
please give us this option. i really dont want to have to transfer out just to get the degree i deserve.
MAKE IT HAPPEN MDC. We work way too hard to be stuck at the ASN level when everyone else has a fast track.
its honestly so hard to find work without the BSN now. MDC needs to keep up with the other schools in the area or we are all gonna be left behind.
this is a very enriching and rewarding program and as long as the students put their heart and mind to it (their passion), there is no reason why they shouldnt have the same opportunity.
Please sign this petition as a first step and SHARE SHARE SHARE this petition to get as many signatures as possible. We nursing students NEED this! Hospitals want BSNs, not ASNs! And if you think this won't make a difference. How do you think they took out Pearson?? THat's right it all started with a petition SO SIGN PEOPLE, AND SHARE WITH AS MANY STUDENTS AND FRIENDS AS POSSIBLE.
It would save up a lot of time!
i sign the petition
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current and future nursing students at MDC medical should have the option of a bridge RN to BSN program. it would benefit MDC, the students and community if this would become an option