Daley College

sciencegeek321 · May 3, 2011

I Deevine! I'm in your exact same boat! I applied to Truman and got an acceptance letter into Daley. I also knew nothing about the program. I went to Daley's nursing office today to try to get some...and they don't know much right now either. Apparently, district is taking complete control of the programs this year so they are all "unified". I was told to contact Dr. Gurney, or just wait it out. Supposedly every program now will be the "same", although not sure at the moment what that means...if I get any more info, I'll be sure to update!

Deevine · May 3, 2011

Thanks so much...I left a message with Dr. Gurney but no reply...I have called Truman a hundred times and nothing, I just get an answering machine that sounds more like a cell phone message. I have no idea what is happening but I do hope it's to our benefit...Maybe we'll meet in class one day

sciencegeek321 · May 3, 2011

I think I read on another thread that she is out for the day. Probably the sheer exhaustion of dealing with all 2500 of us little stalkers for months on end. I also saw like 2 others on that same thread (think it's titled something like "accepted to a CCC nursing program?") that are in a similar situation- applied to Truman but got acceptance letters from Daley. I wonder if anyone that actually applied to Daley got in??

Anyway, looking forward to getting more info about the program. I think the changes Chancellor is making are beneficial but I'm a little nervous about being the lab rat!!

Deevine · May 3, 2011

Thanks for the info...I also noticed your thread...Ilive in Ukranian Village also heehee...Did you reply to Dr. Gurney yet as to your intentions?

sciencegeek321 · May 3, 2011

Oh really? That's interesting. If we have class together, we'll have to carpool every now and again...these $5 gas prices and long commute are going to kill! Lol. Anyway, I have not emailed her back yet. I would like some more info first.

RescueNinja2013 · May 4, 2011

Hello everyone and CONGRATULATIONS TO US ALL! I am currently in a practical nursing program, and received a call today (that I missed) from the district office, and the voice mail stated that I was accepted into Daley College's RN program, and that I need to return their call with my correct email address so they can email the official acceptance letter to me. I have left voice mails with my email address, and kept calling but no response.

I am very familiar with CCC, having taken the majority of prereqs at Daley. Yes, district has taken over and are sorting out applicants based on their zip codes. For example, if you live near Daley and applied at Truman -your acceptance will be for Daley. The nursing dept in each campus have nothing to do with the acceptance process any more, so they know as much as you do. For those of you accepted to Daley and starting this fall 2011, feel free to inbox me your email address or facebook info so we can support / help each other throughout this program. As a current nursing student, trust me, you'll need it. CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ALL AGAIN!!!! :nurse:

Deevine · May 4, 2011

Oh really? That's interesting. If we have class together, we'll have to carpool every now and again...these $5 gas prices and long commute are going to kill! Lol. Anyway, I have not emailed her back yet. I would like some more info first.

No joke...these gas prices will kill :mad:

Deevine · May 4, 2011

Hey....well I finally got in touch with someone at Truman Nursing Department...She said out of 2100 apps only about 600 were placed...Right now only Truman and Daley have RN programs and Wright has a LPN/ RN bridge program only. She also said for those who got into Daley was because we did not make it on the Truman list because of grades/GPA/etc and that is has nothing to do with zip code. She also said they are revamping the program but she did not know much details about it. We should get a letter soon about the program, orientation dates and registration soon. She said DR. Gurney and her office are swamped right now and that is why they are not returning phone calls. I did not take chances and I already replied to accept the program . I am stoked about this !!!

Deevine · May 4, 2011

Hello everyone and CONGRATULATIONS TO US ALL! I am currently in a practical nursing program, and received a call today (that I missed) from the district office, and the voice mail stated that I was accepted into Daley College's RN program, and that I need to return their call with my correct email address so they can email the official acceptance letter to me. I have left voice mails with my email address, and kept calling but no response.
I am very familiar with CCC, having taken the majority of prereqs at Daley. Yes, district has taken over and are sorting out applicants based on their zip codes. For example, if you live near Daley and applied at Truman -your acceptance will be for Daley. The nursing dept in each campus have nothing to do with the acceptance process any more, so they know as much as you do. For those of you accepted to Daley and starting this fall 2011, feel free to inbox me your email address or facebook info so we can support / help each other throughout this program. As a current nursing student, trust me, you'll need it. CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ALL AGAIN!!!!

What was your experience like at Daley? Did you like the school? I have taken most of my classes at Wright and took 2 at Truman...personally I hated Truman and LOVE Wright.

sciencegeek321 · May 4, 2011

Thanks for the info! Wow...so 600 students were placed in two schools? I hope this doesn't negatively effect the programs, since these schools were only staffed/equipped to handle under 100 new ones at Daley and 200 new ones at Truman. Even if the schools manage to handle it, that's a ton of extra students to toss at the hospitals where we'll do our clinical sites, too! Ughfff, I wish I had more info before making this decision.

And sheez, I wonder what the gpa cutoff was at Truman...by the sounds of it, it was pretty high! Anyway, I guess I'll email and confirm my seat...I'd just hate to take someone else's seat if it turns out the program isn't what I want. I wish there was a little more communication on their part about these "new" programs. *Sigh*

Either way, it's exciting to have the option of going! I quit my full time job a year ago to go back to school so it's a relief to have the possibility of an end-point in sight finally (well, technically, just a start)! :yeah:I guess I'll email Dr. Gurney now and confirm. :up:

sciencegeek321 · May 4, 2011

Hello everyone and CONGRATULATIONS TO US ALL! I am currently in a practical nursing program, and received a call today (that I missed) from the district office, and the voice mail stated that I was accepted into Daley College's RN program, and that I need to return their call with my correct email address so they can email the official acceptance letter to me. I have left voice mails with my email address, and kept calling but no response.
I am very familiar with CCC, having taken the majority of prereqs at Daley. Yes, district has taken over and are sorting out applicants based on their zip codes. For example, if you live near Daley and applied at Truman -your acceptance will be for Daley. The nursing dept in each campus have nothing to do with the acceptance process any more, so they know as much as you do. For those of you accepted to Daley and starting this fall 2011, feel free to inbox me your email address or facebook info so we can support / help each other throughout this program. As a current nursing student, trust me, you'll need it. CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ALL AGAIN!!!!

Jess, are you starting the program at 2nd year since you're in an LPN program now? Also, I'm very curious what your experience was there. I have friends in that neighborhood who went there (years ago, though) and said it was a pretty decent school. It seems they have cranked out some decent people who have continued on to really great programs at excellent schools, although I don't know anyone who has gone there for nursing.