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I notice that majority of my professors really drill, that you should at least do med-surg one, to two years before going into a speciality. I know for a fact that I want to work in the NICU or the nursery, so I don't see why I should torture myself for 1-2 years in an area that I am not crazy about. Yes, you get great skills and concepts in med-surg but who is to say you won't get that in another area?? I'm towards the end of my second semester, and I'm starting a PCT position on a Telemetry floor in May as a PRN, and possibly getting a Nurse Extern position on a OR, recovery floor. I figure this will help me with prioritzing and building my confidence and skills, since as a Nurse Extern you do many of the the things the RN would do with some limitations. Yet, I'm still hesitant to do 1-2 years of med/surg. What do you guys think? Is it really THAT beneficial?

I am in El Centro's program, and I'm a second semester student. All my teachers have been great so far. Yet some of my fellow students haven't had the greatest of luck with a couple of teachers, but it is a great program. I am realizing how intense this program is this semester, its literally kicking my toosh and I'm looking forward to having the summer off. I honestly couldn't imagine having to go through this semester then continuing into summer. Yikes!! I actually was considering Brookhaven as well, because of the timing, but I realized that I really am gonna need a summer break before my last year. El Centro is very well respected in the hospital system. Many of the hospital such as Presby (THR), Methodist, and Medical City, Las Colinas, (HCA), all have partnered with El Centro for their employees to receive their degrees from El Centro, while doing their clinical work at their respective hospitals of employment. Many of the HR people that come to our orientations say a lot of good about El Centro and about how they hire a lot of El Centro graduates. I always hear good things from nurses as well. I do know that they have changed the system around for how they accept people now. Its went from a GPA based system to a point system. So make sure you attend a info session. :)

Thank you! :) See you, Tuesday!! I wound up, knocking about $200 dollars off my books, by finding better deals online, and all the books are brand new. So I'm happy!

Does anybody know the ISBN for the Med-Surg Text for first semester?? I'm trying to make sure I order the correct one with the CD.

I'll be 24, I think its a good age, I probably could have been done earlier, but it took me a while to get focused, but hey, I'm here now! :)

Hi Julee! I was hoping to get in a Presby but they called my # last, and the girl in front of me took the last Presby spot. lol :chuckle I'm still needing to get my lab coat, and books, I tried to look for the books online, and have fond almost every single one, but I'm wondering if I'm going to miss out on the Mosby Online Resource Library. Have you paid for your drug screen and background check yet?

Well everyone, one more week before orientation, I am so nervous, yet so excited!! :) I'm still needing to get my books, and a few other things before school starts, but all in all, I'M READY!! I just wanted to introduce myself to everyone, my name is Mesha, I am at the Northlake Campus, and my clinicals are going to be at Doctor's Hospital. I'm hoping everyone that is on allnurses.com can kind of team up and share notes or thoughts throughout the next two years. I'm trying to work on getting my OneNote skills up to par, I've never used it before but it seems like it will be a huge help in organizing my notes, since I mostly do things from the computer. I look forward to hopefully meeting everyone on here in person one day, and I really want to see everybody walk across the stage and pass the NCLEX on the first try, WE CAN DO THIS!!

I have about 11 books, that come in our book package which is looking like $821, which they say is a good deal with about $393.50 in savings from $1214.50...I am a person who has always bought my books online from different sites, but I'm not sure I should do that this time. If I buy the box I get free access to Mosby's Nursing Consult Student Edition, and they say its valued at $244 per year...I'm wondering if it worth it, they say it will be for research paper and etc...I don't know I'm confused...lol

Sorry I haven't kept tabs with everyone, but I didn't get accepted into Brookhaven. However, I did get accepted into El Centro's program so either way it goes I'm starting nursing school this fall!!!! YAY!!! Congrats to everyone who got accepted, we are on our way!!!

I got in as well!!! I'm super excited, I got my packet on the 17th, two days after they mailed them out! I'm at the Northlake Campus!!! I had a 3.6 pre-req GPA, and 3.53 on support reqs!!! Congrats to everyone that got in!!! See you at orientation!!

I'm taking Pharm, Patho, and Dosage currently...I think I'll take End of Life this summer if I don't get in anywhere else.

I'm sorry, as for a what, support classes? :)

I do not think I will get in this time around. I went ahead and applied in case I didn't get in anywhere else that way I'll have the 3 points next time around. But we'll see. :wink2:

Fall 08 cut off was a 3.4 something...I had a friend who got in that semester and her GPA was lower than a 3.7.

Bump! I know we always have a BHC/MVC crew on here every app period!

You have plenty of options in the Dallas area!! 1.) El Centro College ADN Program- (I'm currently a student there hoping to get in this Fall) 2.) Brookhaven College ADN Program- (I'm also about to apply here as well for next fall, their program is a little shorter than El Centro's) 3.) Collin County ADN Program- (I don't know much about their program, but they do have one) Those are the main 3 that I know about in the Dallas vicinity. I also know Tarrant County has a program but I'm not sure at which campus. I know plenty of info about Brookhaven and El Centro programs so if you have any additional questions I would be willing to answer them for you. As far as your time limit on your courses you may have to retake some of them, if you don't pass an examination for those classes. In ADN programs though, the better your GPA, the better your chances are of getting in. So depending on what your GPA is for your pre-reqs you may consider retaking classes for a higher grade.

I did Micro and A&P II together. It was still very difficult, and people looked at me like I was crazy but I aced both! Also at that time my son was 11 -15 months and stayed at home with me. I also had two other classes that I juggled at the same time as well. So it can be done! It all depends on how focused you are and how you manage your time.

Is there anyone else applying for this fall. I believe the program is going to be accepting about 80 students since Mountain View is accepting a class this Fall. I'm not sure how many points I will have yet, because I'm going to retake my HESI on Feb. 12th. So we'll see. Yet, this is my first time applying and I'm taking my Patho, Pharm, Dosage and End of Life as we speak. So EVERYTHING is riding on my HESI. Good luck to everyone! Let's hope and pray everyone on Allnurses gets in!

The cut off was a 3.6 at El Centro only. It was lower at Northlake, so be optimistic! :) As long as you get in somewhere, that should be all that matters.

I'm applying to El Centro and Brookhaven as well!! I'm hoping to get into either. I plan on retaking my HESI for a higher score but anyway it goes, I'm so nervous because I'm worried about the cut-off GPA as well. Its been pretty consistant the last few semesters so hopefully that will hold up this semester... We'll see!! :)

YES!!! Today was the first day of class. You have to attend class for the lab portion which tonite was about 3 hours because we had orientation and then went over vital signs. If you look at the class schedule you will see which lab we are doing for the day and in which room. I'm sorry you didn't fully understand. You can only miss one day of class, any more than that and you fail, is what they told us today, so hopefully I will see u tomorrow in class, it starts at 5, and make sure you have the necessary supplies that are listed on the syllabus. Bye, let me know if you have any more questions! :wink2:

There is a study guide for the HESI A2 Exam the ISBN # is 978-1-4160-5635-5

]No problem! :) You are super lucky if you got into that class!! They are all full! Well it looks like we'll be in the same class together because sections 5438 & 5439 are at the same time, with Galloway. I already have both of the books from when I took it a couple of semesters ago, so I'm thankful I won't have to purchase them again. However, I will have to purchase another skill pack, which is only $15.

First and foremost, your welcome! Do you mean HPRS 1204? If so, you will need that in order to even apply to the program. I'm having to retake mine since the last time I took it was back in Fall 07, it only has a year time limit, which is why I'm having to retake it. I registered myself for a fast paced class that only lasts about 2 1/2 weeks, it starts January 20th and ends February 5th. I believe the class is full though now. I know there was another section that ended Feb 26th I believe or close to that date, I'm not sure if that one is full. But if you don't have it completed by Feb 28th you can't apply for the regular application period. However if they have openings for the fall semester (like they had openings this spring) you are welcome to apply for the late application period. Good luck, and again let me know if you have any more questions! :wink2:

You have to take the HESI test in order to apply to the program!:) Your application must be turned into El Centro's Health Occupations Office by Feb. 28th. You also will have to get an application packet from the office or download it from http://www.elcentrocollege.edu/Program/Health/_docs/packet/ADN%2009.pdf. In that packet there is a HESI exam form you have to take it to cashier office pay $25 and get an appointment at the testing center. There is also a study guide available for you to study the ISBN # is 978-1-4160-5635-5. I recommend that you complete all the exercises and the practice exams before you take the test. Good luck. Let me know if you have any more questions! :)