Mr.N8

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1. Anyone from Rockford?

   Mr.N8 replied to Mr.N8's topic in Illinois

   I applied to RVC instead. St. Anthony only excepts A&P when it is taken within 4 years; RVC within 8. I would need 7 more classes to get into St Anthony's, including A&P again. One thing I didn't like about St.A is that you now must have ALL ...

2. Time sensitive student loans

   Mr.N8 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hello I got my 60day layoff notice. Would it be in my best interests to apply for student loans NOW, since i'm employed? TIA

3. Anyone from Rockford?

   Mr.N8 posted a topic in Illinois

   Hello I'm gonna apply for RVC's and saint Anthony's RN program. About what was your GPA and how many males are in your class? I heard it's easier to get into St Anthony's (probably cause it's ~10x the cost).

4. So what questions should I ask?

   Mr.N8 posted a topic in General Students

   Perhaps some helpfull helpers could give some of your imput (you thought i'd say help)... :) I'll be economically unviable in a few months (my job is going to another country, bummer). I'm researching nursing schools in the area and i'm going to sub...

5. I see a difference. Is it a coincidence?

   Mr.N8 replied to SemperFI's topic in Men

   You kinda lost me at the "cow eats the cabbage" metaphor... Could you reiterate?

6. Online Science Courses

   Mr.N8 replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Learning

   How is testing done? One of the online courses mentioned that tests are proctored (supervised)...? How is this done? This sounds silly, but; are webcams required? Does nothing prevent me from accessing my notes during an exam? Tankyou4your help N8

7. Elgin Community College

   Mr.N8 replied to Mr.N8's topic in Illinois

   Yes, Elgin is about 40-45 miles from Rockford. If I can get into Elgin 1 semester earlier than my local college (RockValley) then perhaps i'll transfer there. Unfortunatly, if i'm out of district i'll be at the bottom of the pick list.

8. Elgin Community College

   Mr.N8 posted a topic in Illinois

   Hello I live in Rockford and I won't be able to attend my local college's fall nursing program, because my CNA cert won't be completed in time. I do have all the requirements to attend Elgin community college. I'll apply to both and see what happens...

9. Anyone deal with people badmouthing your school nursing program?

   Mr.N8 replied to eandgsma's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Wow, what an uppity (you know what). Good responses: "Must be nice to walk on water" or "YOU appear very upset and sensitive about this..." "YOU seem to be having a difficult time with xyz's program..." Let HER keep HER own neurosis

10. How stupid & crazy can I be???

    Mr.N8 replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Awesome!!! A book about procrastination! I've got to check that link out someday and perhaps get around to ordering that book! N8

11. Study trick Time Management + alarm clock

    Mr.N8 replied to Mr.N8's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Intelligent gluteus medius/minimus/maximus

12. Study trick Time Management + alarm clock

    Mr.N8 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    Here was a cool study trick that I came up with... Set your alarmclock to go off. Once it alarms hit snooze, then study a section of Chunking the material down into small sections @10min intervals helps. Enjoy and pardon me for my run on sentences

13. IL CNA Classes?

    Mr.N8 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hello I'm in the process of applying for a RN program at my local community college (Rockford IL). I only need 1 class, my cna certification. Unfortunatly, this is a four hour class, 5 days a week x6 weeks. Since I work full time (until April) I can ...

14. Lowest blood sugar...?

    Mr.N8 posted a topic in Emergency

    Hello I've been a type 1 diabetic for ~25 years. I'm 32 now and in excellant control. I'm curious..what's the lowest blood sugar you've ever measured? My lowest has been 27 and I was coherent. N8