IRSC spring 2014 hopefuls!

[Epooler2013]

Hello all! I just wanted to start a topic for those of us applying to the 2014 ADN program at IRSC. I am so excited to finish my prerequisites and apply! LetsAll compare our application processes and wait to hear back from the program together! My names is Emily and I am taking a&p1 and micro this summer, then taking the NLN in August and submitting my app!

Tell me about yourself !

[Brittani22]

So I just got the review book today from amazon and it's a lot smaller than I thought it would be!

[Epooler2013]

Just curious, what did everyone get in a&p? I think I'm going to end with an a in lab and a b in lecture. I'm also taking micro next summer session, anyone else take it yet?

[kriistennicole]

@Epooler2013 I got an A in A&P lecture and lab. In micro lecture I got a B, the hardest I have ever worked in a class, seriously in lab I got an A. Good luck with the summer courses!

[kriistennicole]

@brittani22 I've had the book for a while, but also have been slacking on studying. I am going to the NLN review sessions that IRSC offers, hopefully those help :)

[Epooler2013]

Just took my finals and looks like I pulled off two A's! Hopefully I can do as well in micro! What exactly do we focus on?

[kriistennicole]

Micro is all over the place, basically they start with basic biology and end with a bunch of diseases that we need to know the cause/susceptibility/duration/ etc. Also, our different barriers of defense inside of our bodies ex: leukocytes--white blood cells. It's a lot of information, but extremely interesting. The lab is very simple, the lecture is just where you need to know EVERYTHING in depth. Who are you taking the class with? @epooler2013

[Epooler2013]

I have the lecture with Fischer at the slw campus and my lab is with Bowen also at slw

[Brittani22]

I somehow slipped up and got a B in a&p lecture and an A in the lab. Nervous about micro

[kriistennicole]

I took micro when I was also taking A&P. If you guys are just taking mico alone, or with easier courses, it may be to your advantage! Good luck, guys. :)

[CURRYA]

Hi everyone,

Another Spring 2014 hopeful here! I'm currently taking Micro at SLW campus and planning on taking the NLN-PAX in August. Good luck to everyone! Hope to hear from you all.

[Brittani22]

I'm finding it hard to focus on studying for the NLN while taking micro in the summer. Does anyone know when the next chance to apply is (after Spring)?

[PDowling]

Hey Brittani22

If you have taken all your prereqs you should have a good base knowledge. I studied the NLN review book for 2 weeks intensely and did very very well on the test. If I were you I'd take it and see how you do ... worst case scenario ... you don't get in and take it again for the next application period ( you can take it again after 6 months)