Hi Drea, I just finished my second semester at El Centro in Dallas, I can't tell you which district is best since I have only attended El Centro. However, I am satisfied with the DCCCD. As Nikki has said, there is no waiting list and admission is bas...
Hi everyone, I have seen this thread many times but never posted a message. So since I have a few minutes here goes-I live in Texas , have 2 children( 8 year old girl and 18 month old son), married for 10 years and starting my second semester of the ...
Hi Cheryle, I got accepted the semester after I applied. When you get accepted, all depends on your GPA in the four prerequisite classes (Algebra, A&P1, Psychology, and English). I have noticed that over the last several semesters the accepted GP...
Hi bionurse, I just finished my first semester at El Centro. In fact one of my instructors is now going to be Northlakes program coordinator ( Jim McCarty). He is one of the most easy going, kindest instructors you can get. I would highly recommend t...
Hey Ned, I understand what you are saying. I took Micro and A&P 1 and 2 at Mountain View over a year ago. I don't miss Dr. Pierce in the least. I am starting my second semester of the RN program at El Centro this Fall. What school are you plannin...
Patrick, like you I am also a father and starting the nursing program this Monday. I am excited to finally get started! A friend of mine, also a father, is starting his second semester. He has done exceptionally well so far and his main advice is to ...
Hey Trucker2NRS, So you finally decided to join this board. Great! It's about time. That is a good screen name for you and it is a lot more creative than the one I chose. Don't forget about this Friday morning at Mountain View. I will see you then....
I just finished the AHA (BLS) course taught through our college that we are required to take prior to starting the nursing program. It was an all day class that lasted from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM and it cost $65.00 plus the cost of the book. Even though...
I live in Grand Prairie and finished my prerequisite and core classes at Mountain View College in Dallas. I am starting my first semester at El Centro in a few weeks. Holli is right, El Centro and Brookhaven have the same nursing program. The only...
Hi everyone, about 15 years ago, when I was 18 years old, I was charged with possessing an illegal knife ( the kind that clips to your belt inside a case). At the time I had no idea it was illegal, but as the officer told me ignorance of the law is ...
I am somewhat of a hypochondriac, I am always bugging my wife about minor illnesses that she says I blow way out of proportion. Fortunately my paranoia was beneficial when the doctor found and removed a polyp during a sigmoidoscopy. I had a colonosc...
Hi Holli, I wanted to go Baylor in Irving since it is closer to my home. However, first semester students at El Centro are limited to the VA Medical Center, Integrated Health Systems, Richardson Medical Center or Presbyterian/ Jackson( at least fo...
Karen, yes they are the same. Your situation sounds discouraging, however you seem determined and I am sure things will work out for you. Good luck, Kevin