Academics

Probational status is a temporary designation that allows us to address specific areas for improvement as outlined in the action plan submitted to the FL BON. This plan has many prongs for improvement including a pre-matriculation prep to prepare students for the rigor of the nursing program, remediation in program, working with students who have delayed licensure testing, ensuring professional development of faculty, using AI for individual student remediation, curriculum evaluation and revision as needed, early identification of students who would benefit from tutoring or coaching, and post-instructional NCLEX review.

Probation status does not mean we have lost accreditation. The MDC BLSON remains fully accredited and is actively working to address all requirements for the FL BON.

The graduate passage rate for first-time test takers must not be more than 10 percentage points lower than the average national passage rate during the same calendar year for graduates of comparable degree programs who are United States educated, first-time test takers on the National Council State Board of Nursing Licensing exam. Probation often occurs if a program's graduate NCLEX pass rate is not within 10 percentage points of the national average for two consecutive years. The BLSON met the accreditation benchmark for 2024 and 2025.

MDC leadership is working closely with faculty and students to address improving the NCLEX-RN pass rate. A comprehensive improvement plan has been approved by the FL BON to ensure full compliance with meeting the national pass rate requirement.

The program is placed on probationary status for the 2026-2027 calendar years.

Probationary status does not impact students’ ability to graduate, or obtain licensure. The MDC ASN program remains fully accredited and operational, ensuring that students can continue their studies and pursue licensure without interruption. All planned academic and professional pathways for students remain unchanged.

No, probation status will not be noted on any student records, diplomas, or transcripts.

Probation status does not affect the program’s ability to admit and educate new students. We remain accredited and fully operational, and prospective students can apply with confidence, knowing that we are dedicated to maintaining high educational standards.

Yes. The BLSON anticipates a successful outcome in 2027; in the event this occurs, the program will continue to teach current students through graduation and students will be able to take the NCLEX-RN.

No, Students will graduate from a fully accredited program, ensuring they remain eligible for employment

Yes, you will be able to obtain any state license to practice as a Registered Nurse because you will graduate from a fully accredited program. While licensure requirements for Registered Nurses vary by state, many states require graduation from an accredited program, which the MDC ASN Program continues to provide.

Yes, Miami Dade College is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), which serves as the official accrediting body for degree-granting higher education institutions across the Southern states. This accreditation affirms that Miami Dade College meets rigorous standards for academic quality and institutional effectiveness, ensuring that its degrees are widely recognized and respected.

Yes, Miami Dade College Associate in Nursing program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)