sarahpinks

If you don’t mind me asking, did you end up going to Loyola chicago? I’m considering applying

I’m looking into going back to school for FNP. I have to BSN, and I’d like a hybrid program and not a 100% online program. Anyone attend any NP programs in the Chicagoland? Looking to apply to Loyola and the admissions counselor I’ve been in contact has been very vague with details of the program and clinical placement. Also - how would you describe NP school compared to your BSN program? Is it manageable to work while going through a program? What do you wish you knew while applying or before starting? Any help will be much appreciated!

Hi! So I have recently been accepted into UIC (University of Illinois at Chicago) for their Fall admit BSN program. A little background, I have a BA in Psychology, just got my CNA, and excited to start nursing school. I'm a little 'older' than a traditional student at 25 years young, but I feel that I am more ready to conquer nursing school now than I would have been earlier in life. With that being said, I just got a job in the ICU as a CNA and I will be starting at UIC in August. I am trying to plan out my academic career and I REALLY want to attend school to be a CRNA after my BSN. I am taking the GRE April 2017 as I have had time to study before I start nursing school. I am wondering if anyone has any education or employment tips to prepare myself for CRNA applications, specifically Rosalind Franklin, North Shore, and Rush University. I live in the south suburbs of Chicago and won't be commuting to Millikin or SIU anytime in the future. I will be done with my BSN program in May 2019. Thanks in advance!

I'm a second bachelor's transfer student from Moraine Valley/JJC/Lewis U haha

Hi! Congrats! I haven't seen a Facebook group yet but please let me know if you find one or create one :) I'm so anxious for my admissions packet!

I recently took the TEAS, studied for about a week, and got a 90% overall. I took it very last minute for my backup nursing program plan. I have to say, it really helped having recently taken AP 1 & 2, micro, and organic. There were some physics questions on there as well, which I was rusty on. I used a Kaplan nursing entrance exam book to study, which did help, and took a bunch of practice tests online. Science was definitely my lowest score, but I was happy with the overall percentage. Brush up on English and grammar, practice math problems, and know basic science concepts. Best of luck!

Hi everyone! I also received a courtesy email stating that I was accepted to the UIC program. I'm excited to get started!