Brookhaven Nursing Program Students and general advice for a new person :)

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So i just enrolled into Brookhaven and am just starting to get pre-reqs for the nursing program that brookhaven provides. I figured I'd make a thread for any advice and tips on classes to take, classes to avoid:eek:, suggestions on improving my chances of getting accepted into the program and just general advice.

Im new to the site...so any and all help would be deeply appreciated :redpinkhe:redpinkhe:redpinkhe:redpinkhe

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Well, acceptance to the program is based completely on grades and your score for the HESI A2 entrance exam. So, I would recommend getting all A's and getting a great grade on your HESI. There is a study guide for the HESI in the library for free, or you can buy it at the bookstore for a pretty penny. Good luck!

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Thanks you! Im really worried about grades though im like "what if i get a b?":uhoh3:

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Well, acceptance to the program is based completely on grades and your score for the HESI A2 entrance exam. So, I would recommend getting all A's and getting a great grade on your HESI. There is a study guide for the HESI in the library for free, or you can buy it at the bookstore for a pretty penny. Good luck!

Hey. I have a bachelors already. I later decided that I wanted to try out nursing. My credits that transferred in for pre-reqs are mostly A's. Is it pretty uncommon for people to get accepted their first try?

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Don't worry about a B or two. The bulk of the entrance points come from your HESI A2 score. I also had a bachelor's when applying, but they don't take that into account. They only look at the test score and your pre-req completion and grades. I made it in on my first try, but a ton of people do not. It is highly competitive, and it seems that each application group gets more so. It's totally worth it though. I am nearing the end of my second semester, and I love it! Good luck to you both!

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I am taking A&P and Chem in the fall. Everyone keeps telling me it's crazy. I have already taken the other non-science pre-reqs from my bachelors, so all I have left are the science classes. Do you have any suggestions for studying and etc for new students wanting to get in? Also, what were your scores and gpa?

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It has been over five years since I took my pre-reqs, so I can't really remember any tips or tricks. I'm sorry. :-( A&P is fascinating, it's a ton of memorization. For instance you'll have to memorize every muscle and bone, etc. All I can say is try your hardest to get an A.

I honestly can't remember my GPA, but my entrance points were 32.4 (I think, my memory is pretty foggy on that one.) I do remember that I had a 94 on the entrance exam. :-)

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It has been over five years since I took my pre-reqs, so I can't really remember any tips or tricks. I'm sorry. :-( A&P is fascinating, it's a ton of memorization. For instance you'll have to memorize every muscle and bone, etc. All I can say is try your hardest to get an A.

I honestly can't remember my GPA, but my entrance points were 32.4 (I think, my memory is pretty foggy on that one.) I do remember that I had a 94 on the entrance exam. :-)

thanks! how long did it take for you to complete the program including your pre-reqs?

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Also, is it pretty crazy to be taking chem and a&p together?

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I got all of my pre-reqs when I got my bachelor's degree. My degree is in biology, and I taught high school for a little bit. I was able to go straight into the Brookkhaven program without taking any extra courses. I am almost halfway through the program now. I graduate in May. :-)

I think you will be fine with A&P and chem at the same time. I took them both together along with two other courses. It's totally okay. :-)

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Thanks! I really appreciate it!

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You're welcome. Good luck to you!

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