ViolettaCCU

ViolettaCCU MSN

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

    ViolettaCCU replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    i called my local fire department a while ago and my cpr class is next week. i had stopped into the nursing office and spoke w/the director. she said it is the same cpr that clc offers. they have a...

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

    ViolettaCCU replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    i stopped by the nursing office today hoping to get a hint for the nursing bundle and books required....na da..."it'll be given at orientation" and "it wouldn't be fair to let everyone know ahead of...

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

    ViolettaCCU replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hello all....just after I got done snow blowing and shoveling the driveway (we got about 10 inches of the white stuff by me), I found out I won my bid on eBay for the Brunner & Suddarth's book. I...

  4. Confused about loans

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

    Hello...Nurz2be...what are your monthly payments like? Are you paying now or do you wait until you graduate? Like gribech, I, too am considering a student loan. I am unemployed at the moment and I...

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

    ViolettaCCU replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Sure would like to sit on the beach with them, too!

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

    ViolettaCCU replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I figure we'll find out more at Orientation. My first day (Tues) is a clinical day and I don't think we actually start clinicals until about 6 weeks into the program. My physical is on Monday, just...

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

    ViolettaCCU replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Orientation at CLC is Jan 7th from 9-3 and classes start the

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

    ViolettaCCU replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Sigh...sure wish I knew what was in the nursing bundle! Can you imagine the rush to purchase less pricey textbooks online once we do know? Everyone has said that a Potter & Perry is essential but...

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

    ViolettaCCU replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Yes! The Tungsten E series are one of the best to use! I've been monitoring eBay for these and there are quite a few already loaded with medical software. There is also software available on eBay for...

  10. Nursing School Jitters?

    ViolettaCCU replied to ChargeNurseAmy74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Take a peek at our local thread...https://allnurses.com/forums/f145/we-got-into-clc-nursing-program-now-what-258427.html. We've had a lot of input from each other as well as current nursing students....

  11. Nursing School Jitters?

    ViolettaCCU replied to ChargeNurseAmy74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey Catzy5 - what is the name of your college? Where is it located? I've been cruising prospective collegesfor my daughter who wil graduate high school in two years. Frankly, $27K per year is just...

  12. Nursing School Jitters?

    ViolettaCCU replied to ChargeNurseAmy74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I hear you, IndyMitchell...my youngest is also 14. He's been riding the bus since 1st grade, however, getting up and out of the house is always awful! Even today it's a scramble to get out of the...

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

    ViolettaCCU replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Yep, I hit up the inlaws, too with requests for gift cards from Amazon and Visa. Found a nice, sturdy rolling bag at Kmart today for $19.99 in the luggage dept. I can't find it to show a link, but it...

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

    ViolettaCCU replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    i just called clc bookstore to find out what was in the bundle but the girl that answered the phone didn't know. she did say, however, that books will not be available for purchase until the 2nd week...

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

    ViolettaCCU replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I'm wondering about that bundle, too. Before the list of Spring books came out, I printed out the required books for the Fall semester. They totalled $894.75. So, I can only guess this Spring Bundle...

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

    ViolettaCCU replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Anyone wonder why only sections 001 and 002 are listed for textbooks at CLC's online bookstore? I assume they are the same for all sections, just wondering why the other sections are not listed....

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

    ViolettaCCU replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I guess we're not the only ones glued to the computer this morning! Sure would like to meet all of you at Orientation...how can we find each other? Everyone wear red hats or something? Ha

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

    ViolettaCCU replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    WOO-HOO! I got it! Section 004 here I come!

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

    ViolettaCCU replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    You're right - there is no Potter & Perry. However, this list of texts is posted on the Online Bookstore from the CLC Home Page. I recall asking about texts at the nursing mtg and they said that...

  20. How Long Before Sciences Expire?

    ViolettaCCU replied to Jenpea71's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think it depends on the CC and how they run their program. My curriculum guide only states "A grade of "C" or better for two semesters of high school chemistry". My chemistry is a decade ago and...

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

    ViolettaCCU replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    i'm going for section 004...any other takers? i kind of like the t-w-th classes in the middle of the week. never liked mondays and it looks like i can skirt around monday for now. everyone geared up...

  22. Nursing School Jitters?

    ViolettaCCU replied to ChargeNurseAmy74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    hey - i'm there with you! i am so worried about the finances...i don't qualify for financial aid (they said i could afford $5000 toward my education - from where? oh yeah, that money tree i've got...

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

    ViolettaCCU replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    just got a return call from my local fire department (winthrop harbor). they offer cpr basic for healthcare providers via the american heart association. the class will be about 6 hrs long and take...

  24. Textbooks for CLC - previous editions OK?

    ViolettaCCU posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    i just pulled up the list of the required texts for the program (fall listing, of course as its too early to post the spring). i'm thinking of about what editions could we use. i mean, afterall, if...

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

    ViolettaCCU replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    thanks, lori... anyway, i just pulled up the list of the required texts for the program (fall listing, of course as its too early to post the spring). i'm thinking of posting a question about what...