IlliniGuy

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1. West Suburban College Of Nursing

   IlliniGuy replied to teacher08's topic in Illinois

   I just wanted to say that I am a recent grad as well and I passed in 75 questions. In fact most individuals that I know of passed in 75 questions. West Sub was a school that went through a lot of changes in the last few years but they really have bee...

2. Needing advice about MSW vs RN

   IlliniGuy replied to jcmoore07's topic in Psychiatric

   When I worked at a psych facility, I really found that the nurses applied a great deal of the principles and techniques I was taught in school while pursuing my MSW (community mental health). I thought it was a great combo plus my BS is in Biology an...

3. Needing advice about MSW vs RN

   IlliniGuy replied to jcmoore07's topic in Psychiatric

   Do both. I was getting my MSW and took a leave of absence to finish nursing school (accelerated program 15 months). I am going back in Janurary to finish my internship and my MSW. I like both fields but the truth is there is more options with nursing...

4. West Suburban College of Nursing - April 2009

   IlliniGuy replied to Kelly Brown's topic in Illinois

   I will be honest with you, it is a school going through growing pains (organizational difficulties). The administration is trying to improve the program with the implimentation of ATI and it has worked. Last year the NCLEX pass rate was 85% and has i...

5. So I have a clinical in the ER

   IlliniGuy replied to IlliniGuy's topic in Emergency

   so the first 10 minutes of my clinical rotation on my first day i was doing chest compressions on an unresponsive patient. unfortunately i had my first patient die as well (the unresponsive pt). crazy day.

6. So I have a clinical in the ER

   IlliniGuy replied to IlliniGuy's topic in Emergency

   Thank you everyone for your input. Wish me luck!

7. So I have a clinical in the ER

   IlliniGuy posted a topic in Emergency

   So I have a clinical rotation in the ER and I am a bit scared. Any tips, books to read, or advice. Thanks

8. west suburban college of nursing... again :)

   IlliniGuy replied to bansplt2's topic in Illinois

   Melgaard is a professor that cares a lot about students and you can tell she really wants you to succeed. You will not have any problems with her. She is very fair. Some students say to avoid DeWolff but you have to take her for health assessment. H...

9. ~West Suburban College of Nursing VERSUS North Park U. Nursing?~

   IlliniGuy replied to esruNurse's topic in Illinois

   WSCN is trying to really improve their program. They have a new Dean and Asst. Dean who are doing great things. The NCLEX past rate has increased dramatically from previous years. Nursing school is hard especially since we run in blocks (7 week class...

10. west suburban college of nursing... again :)

    IlliniGuy replied to bansplt2's topic in Illinois

    Take Cronk, she is great. The only bad part of block B is that Pharm is online, and it very hard. So study study study.

11. WHat should I do, so confused

    IlliniGuy posted a topic in General Students

    Hi everyone, I'm new to allnurses. Well I have a question for everyone. I am currently enrolled in a Master of Social Work Program and I only need my intership to complete my degree but I cannot start it until Janurary 2008. The problem is that I was...