I'm applying for the Spring 2011 term and I was wondering if anyone out there is also applying or applied last semester and had info about how difficult it is to get in. Judging from the website, it seems like all they really care about is your results on the NLN pre-entrance exam. Is this the case?
Also, if anyone is currently enrolled in the nursing program I was wondering how rigorous it is compared with other classes you've taken at Oakton?
The teachers write their own tests, but like I said, nothing in 103 is difficult. They are trying to get you used to being in the program, not challenge you. Everything is common sense for the most part.
The lecture test was difficult but did well because I did all the practice tests on evolve. Most people scored below 70%. The lab test was difficult for me and I didn't do well but not going to be too upset because I got a 100% on the first one. There is too much busy work and it is difficult to know what to study. Hope this gets better.
Hi i took the oakton nln test in des plaines this aug. 20 of 2011. Does anyone know how to get the score online cause i lost the yellow paper that they gave us. Thank you.
Passed 103 and now 104. This is the class that makes me nervous. I have Mr. O'Sullivan for clinical, seems nice. A lot of reading and testing every week. I just saw someone that had him last fall and they are taking it again, which made me worry. What is the best to study for the lecture tests? They suggest doing the Nyclex questions, are they helpful?
Personally I never did NCLEX questions. I would just study the powerpoints. I worked for a few years as a CNA in a hospital, so a lot of the stuff in 104 came easily to me. I have heard that 104 is a weed-out class, but I actually thought 108 was much harder.
NCLEX questions won't hurt. You can also invest in evolve reach Comprehensive review for the NCLEX-RN examination book. It helped me a lot. And once you're done with school then you can use it for your review:)
Invest in a study guide called "memory notebook of nursing" by claborn. Mr O uses these illustrations a lot. He tend not to use his lecture for his tests so I relied on the the book and the memory notebook illustrations to prepare for the tests.
Same deal but she uses her lectures so it helps but still read the book. If you attend her tutorial she pass around illustrations. She was the one I think that recommended the memory notebook.
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The teachers write their own tests, but like I said, nothing in 103 is difficult. They are trying to get you used to being in the program, not challenge you. Everything is common sense for the most part.