Looking for students who are applying to Brookhaven in Fall 2012 to start Spring 2013

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Hi there,

I searched for Brookhaven to make sure there wasn't a thread for this but all I found was people that were getting in this fall at Brookhaven. I will be applying this fall to Brookhaven and will hopefully start in the Spring 2013. I'd love to start connecting with other hopefuls so don't hesitate to respond!;)

I have heard from quite a few people that all the classes are difficult but that the Psych is EXTRA hard. People that study hard and ALWAYS get a 4.0 have failed many a test in that class. A question for all of you former and current students... What makes it so difficult? And does anyone ever walk out with an A?

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Thanks Briterz, I'm looking forward to it. Laffitte, straight A students were making 50's and 60's on the first two tests, and were happy to make a C in the class. There will be a different teacher doing the class next semester so it might be different, but the main thing is the tests are very abstract/subjective. In med/surg it could be questions about low RBC and prioritization, in psych it would be what is better to say to such and such patient. In response to the A question, I don't know anyone that received an A in that class, including previous semesters.

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Specializes in NICU Nurse.

I know I am so nervous to start psych in January!! I have heard horrible things about how hard it is!

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@escapebigd - Good luck on the last semester!!!

@Briterz - Good luck with Psych!!!

If ever I cross paths with either of you, my name is Doni. Hopefully I'll meet all of you that have been so helpful in sharing your experiences. Thanks again!

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If anyone is still needing an affordable option for a physical exam, Richardson Walk-in Clinic on Campbell does the full physical for $49. Compared to the $150 and up charged most everywhere else, you can't beat this. The doctor was courteous and quick. I was in and out in fifteen minutes.

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Thank you so much, Joseph! I definitely can use that break. BTW, don't buy scrubs yet. They have changed that from before; everyone has to buy them from Majors.

Also, Ms. Klocko has already opened Blackboard :)

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Has anyone gotten their books yet? What is the bundle price? We are allowed to look for them used are we not? I wonder whether the 9th edition is absolutely critical or not; the 8th edition is a great deal less expensive.

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Yes, you can buy used books. The bundles is $650 at the BHC bookstore $120 for Fundamentals. You also can rent the Fundamentals.

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Specializes in NICU Nurse.

The Foundations instructor let us use the 8th edition or the 9th edition this past semester. I'm sure she will let your class do the same. There isn't a big difference between the 8th and 9th editions either.

I would email her and ask first though just to be sure.

Also, I wonder why your book package for 1st semester is alot cheaper than what we had to pay for it. Our first semester book package was over $800 on top of the foundations book and skills lab kit.

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I asked the same question about the cost of the bundle... Apparently they had previous semesters purchase a larger bundle of books at one time but for our class they are breaking them up some. So we will eventually pay the same, if not more, for all the books. We just do it over a few extra purchases.

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Specializes in NICU Nurse.

That's cool!

Did you guys find out who you have for clinical already?

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Yes, the schedule was sent to us. I am with Ms. K. at BUMC.

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