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1. Accepted into CCC Nursing Program: Truman College

   newyork27 replied to Katja508's topic in Illinois

   I give myself a quick quiz on the assigned chapters in UPrep / Craven before reading as a pretest. It helps me see the focus of the material in advance and to budget my time for more difficult chapters. Then I skim the PowerPoint for the chapter, the...

2. Accepted into CCC Nursing Program: Truman College

   newyork27 replied to Katja508's topic in Illinois

   I was at Beck's/Truman today and they told me there is some kind of CCC meeting on Monday to finalize the citywide booklist. Then we should be able to get books from Beck's and see the final list. I hope there is a follow-up email about books Mon. a...

3. Accepted into CCC Nursing Program: Truman College

   newyork27 replied to Katja508's topic in Illinois

   One 8-hour orientation session would give you 75% of the content with 25% of the scheduling conflicts and travel.

4. Accepted into CCC Nursing Program: Truman College

   newyork27 replied to Katja508's topic in Illinois

   If you take 12 or more credits in one term you get a U-Pass which allows you to take CTA for free as long as the semester is running. I think if you are Nursing student you will either be at school for early AM classes or evening classes. I think the...

5. Accepted into CCC Nursing Program: Truman College

   newyork27 replied to Katja508's topic in Illinois

   Thank you violet.78, your answer helps a lot!

6. Accepted into CCC Nursing Program: Truman College

   newyork27 replied to Katja508's topic in Illinois

   Can somebody clear up a few things for me... 1) Are we still waiting on information on the background check? I have an email from Vanisha dated May 29 that states "Current background check for 2012 (additional information will be provided at a later ...

7. Accepted into CCC Nursing Program: Truman College

   newyork27 replied to Katja508's topic in Illinois

   I went to Mercy today at Dearborn Station downtown in Printers Row. I tried to make an appointment last week but they said it is a walk-in clinic. I got excellent, quick service today. They even gave me a student discount because I had printed out th...

8. Accepted into CCC Nursing Program: Truman College

   newyork27 replied to Katja508's topic in Illinois

   @Katja508 - I also don't have health insurance so if you find anything out please let me know and I will do the same. If anybody can recommend low-cost health insurance that will meet the requirements for the Fall clinicals please share here. Re: Me...

9. Accepted into CCC Nursing Program: Truman College

   newyork27 replied to Katja508's topic in Illinois

   I got my email and was accepted to evenings. I am happy with night school but if people have major emergencies about which session they get (day or night) please keep in touch because I only have a mild preference for one session or the other and it ...

10. Accepted into CCC Nursing Program: Truman College

    newyork27 replied to Katja508's topic in Illinois

    Hello everybody! I'm looking forward to being in class with you this Fall @ Truman! And maybe this summer in night school Microbiology..... FYI Wright College also offers the required CPR for Healthcare Providers. Check their Adult Ed listings for ti...