jla623

jla623 specializes in SICU/CVICU.

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1. Brookhaven Nursing Program Question

   jla623 replied to techraider77's topic in Texas

   That's about how many points I had! You have NOTHING to worry about.

2. Brookhaven College

   jla623 replied to hollymc1's topic in Texas

   That should be a good enough score to get in. Especially if you have all of your support courses done and you get your 3 points for reapplying. I graduated in May. It's a great program! Brookhaven has a great reputation. Good luck!

3. Brookhaven College

   jla623 replied to hollymc1's topic in Texas

   I think I got a 95 when I took it. I would say to aim anywhere above an 85. The higher your score, the better your chances. There is a HESI study guide you can get at the bookstore (the off-campus one is where I found it) that is really good.

4. ADNs having problems getting jobs?

   jla623 replied to Future TX RN's topic in Texas

   We had several people in our program (ADN) receive offers for new grad internships at Methodist.

5. ADNs having problems getting jobs?

   jla623 replied to Future TX RN's topic in Texas

   Not exactly true. I was offered several ICU positions (where there were only 1 or 2 spots available) over BSN graduates, and I have an ADN. One of them was a magnet hospital. It's all very competitive whether you have an ADN or BSN. Of course, I'm s...

6. Comparable jobs to RNs (salary wise)

   jla623 replied to JomoNurse's topic in General Nursing

   This is true, I made about the same (if not more) bartending and working 20 hours a week.

7. Critical Care Internships for new grads?

   jla623 replied to mestizorx's topic in Texas

   Baylor, UTSW, Medical City, Presby, Parkland, etc.

8. Parkland or Presby Denton. Help! Need advice quick!

   jla623 replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Texas

   I would steer clear of Presby Denton.

9. ICU Decision/Help!

   jla623 replied to pittnurse09's topic in New Nurse

   I would take the job offer and still interview for the ICU position. I'm probably going against what everyone else will say, but I was in this position a few months ago. I accepted the job that I was offered first, then I kept interviewing and ended ...

10. GPA for brookhaven/northlake/el centro

    jla623 replied to studentnursetx87's topic in Texas

    You would probably get into Brookhaven without a problem (if you do really well on HESI) since they go by points. Your HESI score is the bulk of your points, so that is more important than your GPA. Your HESI score + support courses + GPA is how th...

11. Of all the courses, which was most difficult for you?

    jla623 replied to MystyqueOne's topic in New Nurse

    I thought OB was a nightmare.

12. Which hospitals claim to be on a hiring freeze?

    jla623 replied to BrittRN2b's topic in Texas

    Hmm, I don't exactly agree with you there. The majority of the people in my class have not been able to find jobs yet. Some of them may have lost the battle for the most competitive spots and are being too picky, but quite a few have been trying to...

13. May 2009 Graduates!!! Do you have a job yet?

    jla623 replied to soon2bRN516's topic in New Nurse

    I just recently narrowed it down between all of my offers to one in CVICU. I live in Dallas and it pays 24/hr with great shift diffs. I am very excited!

14. Presby Dallas ER

    jla623 replied to nola04's topic in Texas

    This is true, a lot of people in my class haven't gotten jobs yet (about 75%). It's more competitive than ever. I would absolutely take the ER position. It will be much easier to get into ICU after you have worked in the ER since in some places th...

15. New Grad open house - helps or not worth it

    jla623 replied to hatingthewaiting's topic in General Nursing

    I would absolutely go. They will most likely be choosing their favorites out of the people that showed up to the open house and interviewed. If you really can't go, I would try to set up an interview on another day. If you don't interview, you pro...