It's that time...JJC LPN to RN Spr 2015

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Hello guys! I'm starting a thread for students who applied for the Spring 2015 Joliet Junior College RN program (so if you're just starting or if you're transitioning) :D I'm been an LPN since 2009 and actually applied the VERY last day! I had other plans until my mind was changed a few days prior.

I studied for the ATP LPN Predictor for about 2-3 days, prayed a lot and just took it. I passed with a 70! Whew!! I have all of my BSN prereqs done aside from Stats and Chem. I'm working on 2 others already this semester. (I need Chem to transfer to where I want to go).

I'm worried because the 3 science classes I took I got C's. I took Micro and AP1 in the same semester, while working, PLUS both being 6 week classes. :no: I missed B's in both by a small amount (noooo!). I have a 2.98 GPA, A's in: both English classes, Philosophy, Psychology 101, Computers, Soc 290, Speech, History.

I'm worried about my C's in : Bio 149, Bio 250, Micro, Psych 2, and Nutrition (man i HATED that class! lol).

Anyone else apply? I'm sure your grades are much better hahaha I'm hoping I have a chance being an LPN plus getting a decent score on the exam (68 is "automatically in" unless there's a ton of applicants that scored this or higher). Anyone else whose gone can pitch in too!!! Thanks!!!

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Has anyone done the LPN to RN Transition? Did you find the LPN to RN Transition course difficult? I found out if I get accepted for next semester, I have to take Chem along with that course....:yuck:

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I haven't yet. Waiting on my letter to see if I'm accepted or not. My nerves are getting the best of me. I scored a 70 on the entrance exam, someone else on this forum scored a 76. Hopefully I'll be one of the lucky one to start in January 2016. I have all the courses except the sociology.

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I was told I have to take only 3 classes (each with clinicals), but It's still going to take a year. I've heard those classes are pretty time consuming and difficult. Yes, I'm hoping they tell us soon too. It's going on 2 weeks soon. I'm debating on starting there or just going straight for my BSN at USF. I also hear there are days and evening classes. Anyone know how that works?

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jhubbard LOL we scored the same. My other LPN friend scored a 68. I know, I want to know already too....sigh...

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Nevermind! I just saw this! " day classes start at 8am and night classes go from about 4pm-10pm. I chose evening. Jorie mentioned that there are only 24 spots for night classes and 60-some spots for day classes. Most, though, prefer day classes." I know my friend (she has no kids or husband though), was working full time hours and doing the LPN to RN program. She's a super smart girl and did really well. she keeps pushing me to do jjc and waiting on USF LOL Even gave me all of her books! ​

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So they have two options for LPN to RN? I thought it was only day choice. OMG if it's an evening track that would work great for me if I were to get accepted. I have kids, a husband and work full-time. This waiting is getting the best of me. I have a friend who is in her last semester at JJC and she told me to relax and stay positive. they won't send anything out until October.

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Well 68 is guarantee admission. So far that's four ppl who scored enough to get in

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yeah i think its definately doable. And I completely understand-i have a 2 year old and 2 older children. The more prereq's you have done, the easier. But even if you haven't done a class, you can possibly do it after the program. My friend did that with micro. and sorry but i think micro is more important than soc. lol They decide October 15. Take Mrs. Johnson for Soc! Easy A!!

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OCT 15.... i guess I can stop checking my messages every two hours then. Thanks for the heads up for the Sociology class.

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After reading different blogs on this site, it seems as if JJC is sending out ALL nursing emails on the 15th. For the transition program and RN program. I should find something else to think about because my nerves are not built for this lol

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I don't know if this is good or bad, I have applied the last couple semesters and I have always got my email no later then the 10th. keeping my fingers crossed.. have anyone heard anything??

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