ViolettaCCU

ViolettaCCU MSN

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  1. CLC Drug Test

    ViolettaCCU replied to pink32's topic in Illinois Nursing

    lmm1019 is right. You'd only get a call if you did not pass. Also, when you're about to take the drug screening, you can write down what medications you are taking and who prescribed them. That way,...

  2. Wh-wh-where'd all the CLC students go?

    ViolettaCCU replied to ViolettaCCU's topic in Illinois Nursing

    welcome micci! i agree, it did seem pretty overwhelming at orientation! and that line for the drug testing...sheesh! we found quite an eclectic group of people that we'd be sharing our semester with...

  3. should I cut my hair?

    ViolettaCCU replied to picurn10's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    No! Don't cut it! - I did that and boy, do I regret it! My hair was midway down my back and I usually kept it in a ponytail. During Spring Break I had it cut (I wanted it shoulder length, mind you),...

  4. Wh-wh-where'd all the CLC students go?

    ViolettaCCU replied to ViolettaCCU's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi ! I heard that if you didn't like first semester, you're not gonna like second. However, you're gonna LOVE third

  5. Extern? Preceptor?

    ViolettaCCU replied to goodgalpal's topic in General Students

    This summer I started a job as a student nurse intern at a local hospital. (I am going into my second semester of nursing school.) Its great getting the hands on experience, however, I've discovered...

  6. Do you think that they would hire her, even though next week she take her test(CNA)

    ViolettaCCU replied to nursing student 08's topic in General Nursing

    I think it really depends on the position and hospital policy. For instance, some hospitals require CNA certification for a PCT position, some don't. Some require completion of the first semester of a...

  7. Tuition Reimbursement

    ViolettaCCU replied to noviciate's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I think it really depends upon the hospital, and, usually it involves benefit eligible positions (usually full time or 30+ hrs/week). I know that in my neck of the woods, Lake Forest Hosp, Midwestern...

  8. Nurse Intern Program - United Hosp Systems Kenosha

    ViolettaCCU posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering if any of you are in United Hospital System/St. Catherine's student nurse intern program? I just finished my first semester in the RN program at CLC and I've spoken already with Human...

  9. Nurse Intern Program - United Hosp Systems Kenosha

    ViolettaCCU replied to ViolettaCCU's topic in General Nursing

    I went for an interview with HR and the nurse manager was present from the Cardiac Step down unit. Basically, my duties will be taking vital signs and doing morning care for about 5 patients (day...

  10. LPN----- Lake County Illinois - any info welcome...

    ViolettaCCU replied to ForgetMeNot0503's topic in Illinois Nursing

    hi there, i, too, live in northern lake county and just completed my first semester as a nursing student at clc. i've found that the only other alternatives for nursing school are probably across...

  11. We got into the CLC Nursing program...now what

    ViolettaCCU replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    okay, guys...i'm a little worried, now... tomorrow is orientation day. i couldn't be happier. however, all day today (and the weekend besides) i've had a major dose of my 8th grader -completing his...

  12. We got into the CLC Nursing program...now what

    ViolettaCCU replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    when i spoke to the 2nd semester student while at clc bookstore the other day, she mentioned that you get two tries to pass the dimensional analysis. however, she said you are not kicked out of the...

  13. We got into the CLC Nursing program...now what

    ViolettaCCU replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    nascar, diedra? road warrior, lori? :dancgrp: still waiting to hear from the rest of

  14. We got into the CLC Nursing program...now what

    ViolettaCCU replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    :rckn:hey diedra...this sounds like fun! i'll go next: i'm from alaska and hawaii. i am a star trek voyager geek! i'll bring my bls book for anyone that wants it. i looked through it prior to the...

  15. What is with me?? Do I give up?

    ViolettaCCU replied to EeyoreAddict's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    hello! i will be starting the rn nursing program this month and, believe me, almost all of us have taken about 3-4 years for pre-req's. almost all of us are over 35, married/divorced, kids, dogs,...

  16. First Time Student-Clueless About Supplies

    ViolettaCCU replied to Dream2BANurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    congratulation on making it this far! many of us, too, had late starts at college and the whole thing can be overwhelming! i found that a rolling backpack is essential - especially if you have more...

  17. We got into the CLC Nursing program...now what

    ViolettaCCU replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    heatherbear, what size are your binders (2 inch, 3 inch, etc) and how did you color code them?

  18. We got into the CLC Nursing program...now what

    ViolettaCCU replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    okay...i'm just getting a little started on organizing my stuff. i'm off to walmart this morning...what kind of 3-ring binder was recommended? we've got 31 pages on this thread and i can't find...

  19. We got into the CLC Nursing program...now what

    ViolettaCCU replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    just got back from a trip to clc to pay tuition and check out the bookstore. spoke to another nursing student who is starting her 2nd semester. this is what i found out: on pg 143 of our handbook it...

  20. We got into the CLC Nursing program...now what

    ViolettaCCU replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    went over my dosage calculation module aa and completed it last night. dimensional analysis is not as scary as it looks - just another way to do proportions and conversions with less chance of error....

  21. We got into the CLC Nursing program...now what

    ViolettaCCU replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    ok - here's a silly question...what do we bring with us on orientation day? handbook? book bag? any textbooks? anyone out there been there/done that yet? anyone take a look at module aa? dimensional...

  22. We got into the CLC Nursing program...now what

    ViolettaCCU replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    i went and picked up the student handbook today, too. the students that are working in the bookstore really don't know anything about what is in or what they carry. talk to whoever is in charge (i...

  23. We got into the CLC Nursing program...now what

    ViolettaCCU replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    seeing that we've got a few new faces on this forum, i figured to check again to see if anyone is in section 004 or from my neck of the woods. any takers?...

  24. We got into the CLC Nursing program...now what

    ViolettaCCU replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    on the green form, the nurse at the health center pointed out only the top portion that needs to be filled out by whoever does your physical. no, you do not need a pap done. it asks for latest dental...

  25. We got into the CLC Nursing program...now what

    ViolettaCCU replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    hey vicki, i don't suppose you are waiting on the dosage calculations made incredibly easy from the illinois district public library system? i actually have checked out that book at the zion library...