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

    according to the nurse at the health center, you only need to have started the hep-b series with one shot before clinicals. i'm going for my 2nd one at the end of nov. i also chatted with the nurse...

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

    ViolettaCCU replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    hello, everyone! i'm looking into section 004 - anybody else? anybody else from my neck of the woods? i checked into clc healthcare provider cpr and the next class (early dec) was already filled up by...

  3. Launching the dreaded "Unknown" project in Micro tomorrow

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

    i remember the stress i had when doing my unknown bacteria, too! the most important thing is to have an accurate dichotomous key. my teacher took off points for unnecessary tests performed and, as...

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

    ViolettaCCU replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    i checked my account online and it said "ineligible plan for financial aid" - whatever that means. i rec'd a scholarship for the one honors ethics class i'm taking, but the last time i applied for...

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

    ViolettaCCU replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    omg - just rec'd the spring priority registration leaflet in the mail today! registration is just around the corner - nov 19 beginning at 8:00am. then i read at the bottom of the page and it said...

  6. L, Fields at Macomb Community College

    ViolettaCCU replied to KTWhitt08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello...In order to protect the privacy of all here, you are not supposed to name instructors and other people and such. However, you can look up to see if someone is a "good" teacher at...

  7. first time back in a classroom in 15 years

    ViolettaCCU replied to Sarah Bellum's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    did you know that the average age of a nursing student is in her 40's? heck - its not the age that matters its the attitude! i'm 44, 2 kids, 2 dogs, recently laid off and doing pre-reqs for the last...

  8. Any past losers out there?

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

    i've been in your shoes and you're not a loser! just a little delayed by life, thats all. college is really not as scary as it seems! its your attitude and determination that will help you learn! as...

  9. Older Student Getting Frustrated

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

    did you know that the average age of a nursing student is in her 40's? heck - its not the age that matters its the attitude! i'm 44, 2 kids, 2 dogs, recently laid off and doing pre-reqs for the last...

  10. CLC Students...when can I expect a letter?

    ViolettaCCU replied to LMRN10's topic in Illinois Nursing

    hello...don't give up hope yet! chances are you are high on the waiting list. all the letters go out to the top scorers who need to send back a confirmation to clc for the program by 11/09. after...

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

    ViolettaCCU replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    thanks for all the info! i did a search on allnurses about drug calculations and found that someone posted a free download for your personal pc - a tungsten, i think. my question is: does anyone use...

  12. Any CLC students to start a forum?

    ViolettaCCU replied to clcstudent22307's topic in Illinois Nursing

    hello everyone! i'm looking forward to meeting all of you,too! see you all soon at orientation! :roll

  13. Any CLC students to start a forum?

    ViolettaCCU replied to clcstudent22307's topic in Illinois Nursing

    WOO-HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 I'M IN! (Back flip!) I'M IN! (Monkey dance!) I'M IN! (Back flip!)...

  14. Any CLC students to start a forum?

    ViolettaCCU replied to clcstudent22307's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Stop by the CLC Health Center and they'll give you a list of required blood work, immunizations and titres. I inquired w/my Blue Cross/Blue Shield if they would pay and I got such the run around...

  15. Any CLC students to start a forum?

    ViolettaCCU replied to clcstudent22307's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hello! I am a future nursing student heading for the Spring 08 program. I have completed all my pre-req's as well as all the other courses - micro, intercultural cmm, etc. I got a 98 on the...

  16. Any 1st year CLC students that can answer a question??

    ViolettaCCU replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    You bet I use a rolling backpack...and my shoulders are ever so grateful! Especially on those icy mornings when you park in the "back 40" of the parking lot! However, in the nursing program you'll...

  17. NLN Results....

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

    I found that the practice tests in the study guide were much harder than the actual test itself! That being said, I would concentrate on improving your performance on those tests as the structure,...

  18. CLC Students...when can I expect a letter?

    ViolettaCCU replied to LMRN10's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi... Re: Books. I just attended the Nursing Information meeting and found out that for your first semester you should estimate about $800 for books. The following semesters will add a book or two...

  19. NLN Results....

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

    Hello! I studied mainly from the NLN study guide. However, the reading comprehension areas really gave me grief! The most useful part of the book was in the Verbal Content Review and its to approach...

  20. Dilemma - CLC & the entrance exam...

    ViolettaCCU replied to LMRN10's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi I would definitely re-take the exam if I were you. For Spring '07 Semester my friend was on the waiting list with an 88 (she did get in, by the way). My other friend got in on the Fall '07 with an...

  21. CLC A&P Teacher choice HELP!!!!!

    ViolettaCCU replied to klf73241's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hello! I had Dr. Elisabeth Martin and boy, was she tough! However, when studying for my pre-entrance exam, EVERYTHING came back to me! Dr. Martin was very thorough although she did seem a little...

  22. Study Habbits

    ViolettaCCU replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in General Nursing

    Get the NLN pre-entrance exam study guide - take notes in each section, type up the notes and then start pouring through the practice test questions - over and over and test for time, too! I did this...

  23. NLN Results....

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

    Ta-dah! After much web searching about what it all means, I figured out that my composite score of 141 (98 composite percentile) is GREAT! Thanks to all of you who previously posted and helped me sort...