College of Dupage ADN 2014

happy90 · May 1, 2014

Hi, I'm starting this fall also, I'll be going to the June 3rd orientation! I'm also a mom with 3 boys.I heard the cod program is hard just like any other school!

taylorc4 · May 3, 2014

timbergrl. that's great! I am a mom of 3 and I'm about to finish my first semester of the ADN program at COD. I can tell you that if you can manage 3 kids, and have an honest desire to be a nurse, you'll be fine, they really want you to succeed. The teachers are some of the best, and know with the change of the curriculum over the past year, they will work with you, help you when needed, and will never turn you down when you ask for help.

The books are all online books, so that is one thing I had to get used to, but you can pay extra to get the actual text books, which weigh about 10lbs+ each. I love the online books, as I can open up the books on my iPad anywhere and read or study or do the practice questions at the end of each chapter. I've grown quite accustomed to it. There are plenty of NCLEX style questions on the online books, which is what you have to get used to. It's a new way of thinking as far as test taking is concerned, not just a black or white answer. But I think this is what nursing is going to be like in the future, we are going to have to think quick and make more decisions in the future. COD is preparing their students for this.

If you have any more questions I'd be happy to answer them for you. I am loving the program at COD and can't wait to graduate from the program and begin a new career as a nurse (although I have no idea what area i want to concentrate in).

taylorc4

galasm135 · Jun 13, 2014

Hi ! I am looking to apply next semester ( for fall of 2015 or spring 2016 ) what was your rank score? or gpa? I too am a mother, and work full time. I need to get all my pre req done. any hints? I will be taking anatomy next semester along with english, and I am thinking about taking psych 2237 as well. any thoughts? THanks