wookiejm

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1. Resurrection University (West Suburban College of Nursing) Spring 2011 applicants

   wookiejm replied to Pimpushka's topic in Illinois

   Hey guys, I emailed the clinical coordinator a few weeks ago re the clinical placements and whether we would have a preference. She said that she will be speaking with us on orientation day to obtain our preferences. I believe the clinicals don't s...

2. Resurrection University (West Suburban College of Nursing) Spring 2011 applicants

   wookiejm replied to Pimpushka's topic in Illinois

   Yes, you can find it by going to the RESU website and enter the current students link. Then click on the virtual bookstore link. Then go to undergraduate, and pick all of the course numbers for the courses. The online bookstore will then compile t...

3. Resurrection University (West Suburban College of Nursing) Spring 2011 applicants

   wookiejm replied to Pimpushka's topic in Illinois

   Hello, I got the laptop specs emailed to me from the IT department as the link wasn't working. I unfortunately had to buy a new laptop as my macbook pro won't work given the requirements. Just a bit frustrating to say the least! I went with a Tosh...

4. Resurrection University (West Suburban College of Nursing) Spring 2011 applicants

   wookiejm replied to Pimpushka's topic in Illinois

   Hello, Sorry for delayed response - definitely check out my post on the previous page regarding my experience taking the info systems CLEP last week. My computer background is that I'm quite computer literate in the typical sense - all windows and o...

5. Resurrection University (West Suburban College of Nursing) Spring 2011 applicants

   wookiejm replied to Pimpushka's topic in Illinois

   Not a problem, I'm happy to offer an insight I have. With all of the more nursing specific requirements completed (A&P, micro, chem, etc), and all the work everyone has put in to get to this point, I don't want anyone to be unable to start class...

6. Resurrection University (West Suburban College of Nursing) Spring 2011 applicants

   wookiejm replied to Pimpushka's topic in Illinois

   Alrighty here's my CLEP info systems recap from today: I passed with a 61 (which according to my practice CLEP book is in the B to B+ range). I took the exam at South Suburban Community College in South Holland which I would highly recommend because...

7. Resurrection University (West Suburban College of Nursing) Spring 2011 applicants

   wookiejm replied to Pimpushka's topic in Illinois

   hey guys I'm also registering on the 15th. I just wanted to let you know that I was wrong about being able to retake the CLEP exam after 1 month. you have to wait ***6 MONTHS*** between tries. Sorry for giving out incorrect info. I just got back ...

8. Resurrection University (West Suburban College of Nursing) Spring 2011 applicants

   wookiejm replied to Pimpushka's topic in Illinois

   You will need the titer results as well, proving that you are in fact immune. I uploaded proof of immunizations and they said that was what I needed to complete it so I am going to get that done on Friday. I definitely recommend taking the CLEP info...

9. Resurrection University (West Suburban College of Nursing) Spring 2011 applicants

   wookiejm replied to Pimpushka's topic in Illinois

   yes all classes should show up on the student portal. Well it looks like I'll be the first of our little chat group taking the info systems exam, as I'm scheduled for wednesday. I think that I'll do okay but I just get nervous as it's really the on...

10. Resurrection University (West Suburban College of Nursing) Spring 2011 applicants

    wookiejm replied to Pimpushka's topic in Illinois

    my guess is that it's not completely updated yet. I would just call the enrollment management office to see if there is a current one. Otherwise they'll probably have it available on the registration days.

11. Resurrection University (West Suburban College of Nursing) Spring 2011 applicants

    wookiejm replied to Pimpushka's topic in Illinois

    ohh fantastic, has anyone taken it yet or knows someone who has taken the new info systems and computer applications exam? (I believe this past year the focus of the material was changed slightly)

12. Resurrection University (West Suburban College of Nursing) Spring 2011 applicants

    wookiejm replied to Pimpushka's topic in Illinois

    oh very cool plan :). So interesting to hear what other students are looking forward to. I definitely want to work for a few years before figuring out what to focus my MSN on. The hopes of an MSN will definitely keep me motivated in getting the be...

13. Resurrection University (West Suburban College of Nursing) Spring 2011 applicants

    wookiejm replied to Pimpushka's topic in Illinois

    oh goodness well yes everyone should keep on them to make sure all is taken care of re registration. I think they are having some growing pains (their registrar and some other members of staff are new) so everyone needs to look after themselves unfo...

14. Resurrection University (West Suburban College of Nursing) Spring 2011 applicants

    wookiejm replied to Pimpushka's topic in Illinois

    you all have probably already responded to the email but just in case you didn't the registrar sent out an email today asking for choices on lab times. Reply ASAP to get your top picks! anyone else having a rough time with the info systems/comp app...

15. Resurrection University (West Suburban College of Nursing) Spring 2011 applicants

    wookiejm replied to Pimpushka's topic in Illinois

    Great to hear from everyone - so interesting to what everyone is interested in. The variety of answers highlights how many different options exist in the nursing field which is awesome. Re health insurance, I believe that RESU offers an accident/ill...