hardworkpaysoff2, I graduated from JJC in May 2011. I was in the evening program, so your experience may be different. However, I was able to work a full time job while going to school. It was tough at times but definitely doable. Good luck!!
Hi mommy2isaiah1408. I am single mom who is working full time and I am headed into my 3rd semester of nursing school at JJC. I think it's definitely as difficult as everyone says it is, but life is tough sometimes. When I decided to go to nursing sch...
Hi *jacks*. I am currently a 1st semester student at JJC. There really isn't much that you can do to get prepared. If you have the reading list, I guess you could start reading from the books. Most of it didn't make much since until I got to lect...
almamatters, most of my questions from my previous post were answered at the orientation. Now, I am starting to really get nervous about how to manage it all. Any tips that you can give about studying or finding a routine would be greatly appreciat...
almamatters - My story sounds quite similar to yours. I am a single mom working full-time. I will be starting the evening program at JJC in the fall. I am wondering about what the schedule is like. I did read your previous post, but I am curious ...
Blue Cat, I can at least tell you a little about my situation. I have a BA in Biology, so most of my pre-reqs were complete. I applied to the BSN program at Lewis and was accepted there. I decided against Lewis mainly because I didn't want to assume ...
Hi tkokkine, I was just accpted into JJC's program for the fall. I have a son who is almost 2 & I am concerned about balancing motherhood, nursing school, and a job. I know you have more children so I am sure it was even tougher for you. I kno...
kimbly9 replied to ChicagoICU_RN's topic in Illinois
I can't offer any tips about classes at JJC. This is my 1st semester there, so I have no experience with teachers or classes (other than Psych 215). I completed all of my pre-reqs except for Psych 215 & Soc 290 as a part of my BA in Biology. I go...
kimbly9 replied to ChicagoICU_RN's topic in Illinois
I got my acceptance email today. I was pretty excited!! This is my 1st time applying, so I wasn't too sure how it was going to go. My gpa is probably average (at best) but I scored really well on the TEAS. When I finished the guy that proctored the t...
kimbly9 replied to ChicagoICU_RN's topic in Illinois
Glitter Bug, How quickly after you took the test did you get your letter about acceptance? This is my 1st attempt but it doesn't sound promising. Thanks!