narussian replied to Amdroell's topic in Texas Nursing
You may want to check but I have just completed the program at Brookhaven and we had to have a new BLS certification each year, regardless of it actually not expiring for two
narussian replied to Amdroell's topic in Texas Nursing
Hobbits, You'll probably have the same instructors that we had, a few of them allowed laptops. The scrubs at the scrubs store are not at all fitted, they are as boxy as anything. :) There are usually...
narussian replied to Amdroell's topic in Texas Nursing
I'm graduating on May 12 from the program, here are a few things I'd wish I'd have done differently. 1. NOT purchased those horrible fitting scrubs at the embroidery place they send you to. Would have...
narussian replied to welcome65's topic in Texas Nursing
Sarah, Brookhaven works on a point system as opposed to GPA for admittance. From what I remember, the grades made in your core classes can be easily offset with a higher HESI score. The HESI is where...
narussian replied to nichelle82's topic in Texas Nursing
I just looked at the Dallas Nursing Institute's website as I had not heard of it and have just started Brookhaven's ADN program. Just curious. It looks like although they have approval from the Texas...
narussian replied to redraider1977's topic in Texas Nursing
I chose Brookhaven because I had the prereq's done for the program before any of the others. I have heard good things about the various programs, and Brookhaven's is do intensive as it is only 16...
narussian replied to welcome65's topic in Texas Nursing
I believe the cutoff for the Spring 2010 class was 31. Maybe 31.25, but I 'm not exactly sure. There were 230 applicants for this class but there are usually many more for Fall semesters. I believe...
I began the Brookhaven program last month. It is actually a 16 month program and it is intense!! I see now why some people prefer a 24 month program. The actual class/clinical hours in the first...
narussian replied to Alum08's topic in Texas Nursing
I have a friend who started the program in August and when we have spoken it has never crossed my mind to ask him about books . I will call him tomorrow and see what he says. Has anyone heard when...
narussian replied to Alum08's topic in Texas Nursing
Like bradibear, I had all support courses(except End of Life) and got an 88.23 on the HESI. it was also my second time to apply so I was able to take advantage of the extra 3 points. I completely...