Nursing schools in DFW

nurseMKC · Sep 30, 2008

Have you checked into Weatherford College? They offer an ADN program and they aren't far from where you live. Let me know if you have any questions. I was just accepted to their Spring 2009 class.

NurseBettyICU, ADN, BSN · Sep 30, 2008

Have you checked into Weatherford College? They offer an ADN program and they aren't far from where you live. Let me know if you have any questions. I was just accepted to their Spring 2009 class.

I've been trying to check out the weatherford website for info on their ADN program - but everytime I click on that link, it goes to a blank page. Do you happen to know how to get onto their website? Any info you can give me on WC would be great!! Thanks!!

txspadequeenRN, BSN, RN · Sep 30, 2008

yeah weatherford is probably closest to you. you may also want to look at tarleton state . apply everywhere the competition in this area is fierce and evil.....:)

nurseMKC · Sep 30, 2008

I've been trying to check out the weatherford website for info on their ADN program - but everytime I click on that link, it goes to a blank page. Do you happen to know how to get onto their website? Any info you can give me on WC would be great!! Thanks!!

I think the only thing they provide on their website is the application. You can email Karen Long, the dept secretary, and she can forward you all of the information for the program.

Basically, they go off of a point system. The pre req's to apply are A&PI, APII, Micro, & either Algebra or Chemistry. You receive points for your GPA of these classes, your scores on the TEAS test, and you receive 1 point for the other classes that you have completed (out of the other ADN pre req's). Last year, the application period for the Fall class was Dec 3rd - end of Feb. This year they started a Spring night/weekend class and the application period was during the summer and we will start in January. I think she told me that they accepted 40 out of about 200 that applied for the Fall 2008 class. It is competitive just as the other schools in the area but they rank the candidates differently (based on points, not GPA) than TCC so it may depend on what your situation is whether you would have a better chance at WC or TCC. Good Luck and let me know if you have any other questions!! :nurse:

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Oct 1, 2008

Here's a list of all of the bridge programs that I can think of in DFW, North Texas, and East Texas:

1. Tarrant County College, Fort Worth (LVN-to-RN)

2. El Centro College, Dallas (LVN-to-RN)

3. Brookhaven College, Farmers Branch (LVN-to-RN)

4. Tarleton State University, Stephenville (LVN-to-BSN)

5. Weatherford College, Weatherford (LVN-to-RN)

6. Hill College, Cleburne (LVN-to-RN)

7. Navarro College, Corsicana (LVN-to-RN)

8. Trinity Valley Community College, Kaufman (LVN-to-RN)

9. North Central Texas College, Gainesville (LVN-to-RN)

10. Northeast Texas Community College, Mount Pleasant (LVN-to-RN)

11. Grayson County College, Denison (LVN-to-RN)

12. Paris Junior College, Paris (LVN-to-RN)

13. Angelina College, Jasper (LVN-to-RN)

14. Texarkana College, Texarkana (LVN-to-RN)

15. Cisco Junior College, Abilene (LVN-to-RN)

16. Angelo State University, San Angelo (LVN-to-RN)

17. McLennan College, Waco (LVN-to-RN)

18. University of Texas at Tyler (LVN-to-BSN)

19. Tyler Junior College (LVN-to-RN)

20. Texas State Technical College, Brownwood (LVN-to-RN)

RedhairedNurse, BSN, RN · Oct 2, 2008

I think the only thing they provide on their website is the application. You can email Karen Long, the dept secretary, and she can forward you all of the information for the program.
Basically, they go off of a point system. The pre req's to apply are A&PI, APII, Micro, & either Algebra or Chemistry. You receive points for your GPA of these classes, your scores on the TEAS test, and you receive 1 point for the other classes that you have completed (out of the other ADN pre req's). Last year, the application period for the Fall class was Dec 3rd - end of Feb. This year they started a Spring night/weekend class and the application period was during the summer and we will start in January. I think she told me that they accepted 40 out of about 200 that applied for the Fall 2008 class. It is competitive just as the other schools in the area but they rank the candidates differently (based on points, not GPA) than TCC so it may depend on what your situation is whether you would have a better chance at WC or TCC. Good Luck and let me know if you have any other questions!!

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jazzy28 · Feb 11, 2009

how long after you applied did you get your acceptance letter I applied for the fall 2009 class?

nurseMKC · Feb 13, 2009

If you recently applied to start in the fall, the letters should go out the Friday before spring break. In this case, it would be March 13th. Best of luck to you!

mmrush1 · Feb 20, 2009

Does anyone know what a competitive score is for getting into Weatherford? My point total is 23 out of a possible 26.

Thanks

jla623 · Feb 20, 2009

Brookhaven actually doesn't offer LVN-RN. Just an Associates degree in Nursing.

Here's a list of all of the bridge programs that I can think of in DFW, North Texas, and East Texas:
1. Tarrant County College, Fort Worth (LVN-to-RN)
2. El Centro College, Dallas (LVN-to-RN)
3. Brookhaven College, Farmers Branch (LVN-to-RN)
4. Tarleton State University, Stephenville (LVN-to-BSN)
5. Weatherford College, Weatherford (LVN-to-RN)
6. Hill College, Cleburne (LVN-to-RN)
7. Navarro College, Corsicana (LVN-to-RN)
8. Trinity Valley Community College, Kaufman (LVN-to-RN)
9. North Central Texas College, Gainesville (LVN-to-RN)
10. Northeast Texas Community College, Mount Pleasant (LVN-to-RN)
11. Grayson County College, Denison (LVN-to-RN)
12. Paris Junior College, Paris (LVN-to-RN)
13. Angelina College, Jasper (LVN-to-RN)
14. Texarkana College, Texarkana (LVN-to-RN)
15. Cisco Junior College, Abilene (LVN-to-RN)
16. Angelo State University, San Angelo (LVN-to-RN)
17. McLennan College, Waco (LVN-to-RN)
18. University of Texas at Tyler (LVN-to-BSN)
19. Tyler Junior College (LVN-to-RN)
20. Texas State Technical College, Brownwood (LVN-to-RN)

elodie83 · Feb 23, 2009

can you please give me some details about the RN night program at weatherford college? thank alot