Spring 2016 El Centro College/ NLC ADN

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I know that it's VERY early right now to start gearing up for the Spring 2016 admission but I thought I'd start this post early seeing as I have already started taking my final classes, preparing to take the Hesi A2 test and submitting all my other documents for the program. If all goes well, I will be between 30 and 34 points. How many points do you think you'll be at when it's time to apply for the 2016 spring entry? What's the lowest score that they have accepted for previous entries? Are there any single mothers, such as I, who will be applying for the nursing program? Hope to hear more from others who are getting ready to join. Would love to get lots of feedback!!!!!

Hello,

If you had chosen your choice of college for your bridge program, just make sure if Chem is required. The bridging program have different pre reqs vs those who go straight for their BSN. I for example chose UTA for my BSN program. I started off taking every little course I needed which helped tremendously. I am starting El Centro program this Fall 15. Turns out Chem is not needed at all for BSN if you were to graduated and bridge. Good luck to you!

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That's really good chief! I'm applying with 36 points & I went over it A LOT of times too lol I was so nervous when I turned it in because I had just taken the HESI and slipped in the results to my application. I waited like 15 extra minutes looking over everything multiple times in case I missed anything the previous times I checked!

I heard the same thing from someone currently in the El Centro nursing program as well, about Chem no longer being required, so if you get accepted then there's no need to take it!

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I kind of thought that from looking, but wasn't sure. Thanks for the advice! I plan to bridge to UTA after I'm done at El Centro. It would be nice to not have to take anything else to get in. Good luck to you this semester!

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OMG How do y'all get so many points!! have you taken both of the HPRS courses? bc i haven't taken either one of them. I have taken all of the support courses, and half of the ones needed for my bachelors.

IDk how to get my points up so high! HELP PLEASE!

I only have 19 points.

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Hello all!

I had a similar question on taking both HPRS classes before the application deadline of July 15. I'm hoping this can be done for the May-mester. That would improve my points. I'm currently a full time student taking some of the RN to BSN courses. I'm taking English 1302, Nutrition, Sociology 1301 and Government 2306.

Right now, these are my stats:

Haven't taken HPRS classes - 0 points

Prerequisite GPA 3.6 - 5 points

Support courses only 6 credit hours - 3 points

(Humanities elective counts as a support course, right? I took HUMA 1315 and I took PSYC 2314)

I HAVE YET to test for the HESI!

Finally I will have completed 8/14 of the RN to BSN classes so - 8 points

Without taking those two HPRS classes I only have 16 points. If I take them, I will have 21 points. After that, I will need to take the HESI test. I am hoping to get at least 30 points in total after my HESI! But hey, the more the better!

I was wondering if it's a for sure thing about being able to take those classes before the application deadline July 15th? I feel as though I really need those.

Also, I had a question. I only took A&P I and not II. I know the HESI contains A&P. However, does one need to complete that course in order to regain the material or would a study guide of the HESI be good enough?

*I just had to take my HESI at TVCC bc every where in DCCCD was full! It was $50. I made a 76 on A and P portion. It was pretty tough. And i have taken AandP 1 and 2. I would def pay close attention and remember everything. schedule ur Hesi for right after ur AandP class ends.

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Barbiebell not sure if you're asking me or Chief but I'll answer anyway! I've taken every class possible lol the only missing points are 3 from the hesi and one from my gpa.

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Barbiebell not sure if you're asking me or Chief but I'll answer anyway! I've taken every class possible lol the only missing points are 3 from the hesi and one from my gpa.

ok thank you, are the HPRS classes harder than normal?

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I would definitely make the hprs courses a priority. They are pretty easy and count for 5 points between the two of them. I believe 1202 is worth 2 points and 1204 is worth 3.

Then of course the Hesi makes up a good chunk of those points as well.

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The HPRS classes aren't hard and are good because you learn basics like taking BP, pulse, and some medic terminology. I would recommend taking them (:

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Ok thank Yall!

is it more important to make all As on my prerequisite classes?

I have 2 Bs. But I have been focusing more on taking as many classes as I can.

Which is more important?

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For the prerequisites the higher the grade the more points, so that's important. As far as the classes towards your bachelors all that they require is a C. I received an A in psych and English and a C in a&p 1 ( because I took it fast track with 4 other classes -_- not smart on my behalf) so I ended up with a 3.2 GPA(I think) and it kept me from getting an extra point... Did you apply for spring?

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I am applying for fall 2016. Appl deadline is jan 31 I think.

I think my points may be too low compared to everyone else.

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