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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...

Hi dgh1973, I just finished my first semester of the RN program at El Centro. I would be happy to chat with you. Kevin

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...

I don't know if your job offers it but what about getting direct deposit? Kevin

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

This just happened to me. I found out a few weeks ago that I will not be receiving my pell grant because I have to many college credits. Luckily I applied and will be recieving a grant from the Texas Workforce commision. Maybe you could try the Wor...

Thanks Teresa, I am always looking for new study strategies. I will look for it today when I am at Barnes and Noble. Kevin

Hey Holli, I will be attending El Centro this fall. However, I am not sure what books and supplies we will need as of yet. I do know we can purchase a box of books( from the bookstore) that will include most of what we will need. El Centro has an or...

I am curious to generally how much more $$ someone gets working per diem over someone who doesn't? Also, do all or most hospitals offer this option? Kevin

rebel red, I understand that your post was not intended for anyone in particular however there is a difference between someone who eats unhealthy and the consequences that can come from people who smoke and drink. If someone eats unhealthy, they c...

Jude 11142, I think you are overgeneralizing when you say "Nobody says anything when patrons have a few drinks and they become loud and obnoxious". I for one do not think drunk people are amusing or harmless. And I think alcohol should be highly tax...

Karen, I agree alcohol consumption and food addiction, can be just as deadly if not more harmful than smoking cigarettes. I don't drink or do I recommend anyone else drink even though some studies suggest that moderate alcohol cosumption may have so...

I am sure I am going get slammed on this, however I don't understand how as nurses and future nurses you can preach and promote health and at the same time smoke cigarettes( some of you actually sound like you are promoting cigarette smoking!). I h...

I am 33 , married with a 14 year old step-son, a 7 year old daughter, and a 6 month old son. I have been attending college full time for the last several years. I have about 120 credit hours, luckily I can apply a lot of them toward the ADN and BSN....

Same here, highest GPA for 4 prerequisite classes ( Algebra, English Comp, Psychology and Anatomy Physiology1) were the first to be considered, However if students had the same GPA on these first 4 prerequisite classes then the number of support cla...