The International RN Bridge Program is offered at Brookhaven College. The program would provide eligibility for internationally educated nurses (IEN) seeking licensure through the Texas State Board of Nursing. Licensing requirements are the exclusive responsibility of the Texas State Board of Nursing. The goal of the program would be to prepare internationally educated nurses for licensure as registered nurses and transition them into the United States (U.S.) nursing workforce healthcare system. The program assists IENs who are legal residents of the United States. The program is designed to review nursing knowledge and skills, to assist students to pass the NCLEXRN licensure exam; to increase their English skill and cultural competence; and assist them in their transition to nursing practice in the U.S. Requirements for Admission: • Application to the International Bridge Program (included in this packet) • International transcripts must be reviewed by an approved credential evaluation service (CES). The Texas State Board of Nursing accepts a credential CES from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS), the Educational Records Evaluation Service, Inc. (ERES) or the International Education Research Foundation, Inc. (IERF). The CES must be dated within one year of issuances by the certifi cation organization. You may access this service by going to one of the following websites: www.cgfns.org, www.eres.com or www.ierf.org. • Evidence of U.S. residence: • High School graduate or GED • Graduation from an international school of professional nursing • Health and Safety documentation and copy of CPR card for healthcare provider • Copy of fingerprint clearance card • HESI A2 nursing entrance exam with a minimum score of 75 • Demonstrate English proficiency by obtaining a TOEFL paper test score of 530 or better, computer based score of 197 or better or an internet score of 71 or better. • Drug Screen and criminal background check • Complete an admission interview For further information, please contact: Dr. Mark A. Meyer, PhD, RN mameyer@dcccd.edu | 972-860-4546 3939 Valley View Lane, Farmers Branch, Dallas, TX 75244-4997 | www.BrookhavenCollege.edu Bldg. X, Rm X1082 | bhcNursing@dcccd.edu | 972-860-4600 Brookhaven College is proud to be an Hispanic-Serving Institution with more than 25 percent Hispanic student enrollment since 2006. Educational and employment opportunities are offered by Brookhaven College without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, sex, disability or sexual orientation. Job#100102, M&PI Offi ce, January 2010, ow I T A L L B E G I N S H E R E . To download the flyer, please
