nowit3

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1. 50, out of school for 1 year and still no job

   nowit3 posted a topic in Career Support

   So, I graduated last May, with honors, at the age of 50 with my ADN; passed NCLEX and received my license in August 2012. I was able to land a job in LTC through a classmate. After being there for 2 weeks, I felt that it was not in MY best interests ...

2. College of Dupage letters mailed - Fall 2010

   nowit3 replied to CODADN's topic in Illinois

   I'm a first year student. We had our orientation in the beginning of May, 2010.

3. College of Dupage letters mailed - Fall 2010

   nowit3 replied to CODADN's topic in Illinois

   I just used the study guide. I bought one used off Amazon, an older version, and checked the newer one out from the library. It had a CD-ROM with it that I downloaded to my computer and used to take practice tests. I have to say, though, that the ...

4. College of Dupage letters mailed - Fall 2010

   nowit3 replied to CODADN's topic in Illinois

   I completed English, Math, Psych, Micro, A&P I+II, Nutrition, and Chem before I applied. I have a BA and transferred in Speech and Humanities. While I was waiting to see if I got in I took My CNA. My scores on the PAXRN were verbal-54,98 perce...

5. Took the NLN-Pax-RN / Anatomy I didnt fair so well...should I retake it?

   nowit3 replied to RscodADN10's topic in Pre-Nursing

   You should retake your PAXRN test, for sure. If you have the time and money, do retake the A&P I. Take the CNA in the Spring 2011 semester. Take the 8 week class if it's offered. It's intensive but you get done VERY quickly. Get a PAXRN stud...

6. Norridge Healtcare & Rehab

   nowit3 replied to bebe13's topic in Illinois

   Applying at Norridge: Make sure your appearance is neat. Have your own pen to write with. Be pleasant and helpful to the residents, ie. open the door for them, say hello, etc. Smile and have a good attitude. The receptionist will be observing you. Th...

7. College of Dupage letters mailed - Fall 2010

   nowit3 replied to CODADN's topic in Illinois

   I'm getting kind of nervous, too. Spring break is next week. If I don't hear anything when class starts back up after break, I think I'm going to email someone in the nursing program.

8. College of Dupage letters mailed - Fall 2010

   nowit3 replied to CODADN's topic in Illinois

   I took CNA in spring 2010 with Mrs. Kas. She will be teaching over the summer. It was held at DuPage Co. Convalescent Center. She was a great teacher and DCC was an awesome place to do clinical. I,too,was accepted to the Fall 2010 ADN program. Has a...