rocky410

rocky410 has 3 years experience.

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1. First semester nursing student... at the brink!

   rocky410 replied to abagail1220's topic in General Students

   First off to the nurses who tell you nursing sucks and it doesn't get better and there is no reward in the career: these are the nurses who went into the field because they wanted a secure job and the "high demand" of nursing sounded appealing. These...

2. Lakeview College of Nursing Spring 2012 Applicants

   rocky410 replied to rocky410's topic in Illinois

   Got my acceptance letter today! Anyone coming to Danville??

3. Lakeview College of Nursing Spring 2012 Applicants

   rocky410 replied to rocky410's topic in Illinois

   I called today and they told me they are still sending out letters! Guess I will continues to stalk my mailman!

4. Lakeview College of Nursing Spring 2012 Applicants

   rocky410 replied to rocky410's topic in Illinois

   I wonder if Charleston campus gets more applicants because of EIU. Is it right on campus?

5. Lakeview College of Nursing Spring 2012 Applicants

   rocky410 replied to rocky410's topic in Illinois

   I applied for the danville campus! I live in Naperville, about 30 minutes away from Chicago!! I've been stressing so much because my friend was already accepted last month and we plan on living together so I really need to get in!

6. Lakeview College of Nursing Spring 2012 Applicants

   rocky410 replied to rocky410's topic in Illinois

   Congrats to you both! Can I ask when your letter was dated? I'm anxiously awaiting mine!!

7. Lakeview College of Nursing Spring 2012 Applicants

   rocky410 posted a topic in Illinois

   Hi Everyone! Starting a thread to hopefully meet and discuss with some applicants for the Spring 2013 semester. My friend and I have both applied and are waiting on a decision! If we both get in we will be moving from the West Suburbs of Chicago down...

8. Any College of Dupage nursing students out there? Or hopefuls?

   rocky410 replied to RscodADN10's topic in Illinois

   I have a quick question. Do any of you know if the GPA used is your total cumulative for all classes taken or just the GPA for the classes required for the program? I am a little confused on this. Thanks

9. Any College of Dupage nursing students out there? Or hopefuls?

   rocky410 replied to RscodADN10's topic in Illinois

   Erincodadn: My GPA is the same as yours. I am going to start studying for my PAX RN which I will probably take this fall. I will also have all my classes completed. Did you have a previous degree that gave you extra points?

10. Any College of Dupage nursing students out there? Or hopefuls?

    rocky410 replied to RscodADN10's topic in Illinois

    Napermom:Thanks for replying, I didn't mean to say that you got in easily as if you didn't work hard. It just seemed like you all got in right away. I know everyone must work hard to get in, nursing is one of the most challenging yet rewarding career...

11. Any College of Dupage nursing students out there? Or hopefuls?

    rocky410 replied to RscodADN10's topic in Illinois

    Guess I am just wondering if I missed out when not applying this year. My GPA was lowered due to illness a year and a half ago and some bad decision making for not dropping a couple classes which resulted in F's. Since then I have raised my GPA and r...

12. Any College of Dupage nursing students out there? Or hopefuls?

    rocky410 replied to RscodADN10's topic in Illinois

    They use a points system based on GPA, Pre-Reqs taken, Previous degrees, and PAX-RN exam. You can score out of a total possible 27.5 points. That is how you are chosen.Did all of you have very high GPAs? I work as a PCT @ Edward and know several nurs...

13. Any College of Dupage nursing students out there? Or hopefuls?

    rocky410 replied to RscodADN10's topic in Illinois

    Do any of you accepted mind sharing what your points were in the cod system? I'm just curious to see where I stand.

14. Waubonsee Community College-- Starting in Fall

    rocky410 replied to tbell2's topic in Illinois

    RSCOD, Are you not in district for Waubonsee? Do you think that made a difference when applying? I plan on moving to Aurora early next year and applying to Waubonsee's nursing program. CDNtobe, How many times did you apply before being accepted to ...

15. C.O.D LPN alternate list

    rocky410 replied to 2ndshot's topic in Illinois

    2ndshot, Do you mind me asking what your grades were for the pre-reqs A&P and Chemistry? And your PAX score? I am interested in applying to the LPN program but want an idea of what they are looking for grade and score wise. -Raquel