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There were a few different circumstances which led to my dismissal. I unfortunately went into a couple finals with a low average which is was caused me to fail. I did go in and see tutors and other nursing staff in order to help me understand materials better. I do not party and I did a lot of studying but still couldn't manage. I was embarrassed to get a diagnosis early enough and that is probably why they looked at the sudden diagnosis as an issue. I have had problems with academics my whole life, it s like a bad cycle that has been occurring since grade school. I am not sure how ADD could be used as a crutch as I have been prescribed medication which is supposed to help me concentrate better. I have heard of individuals being allowed back in with no issues. Do you believe there is another way I could persuade the president to allow me back in? Every other school in my area has such a long wait list.

Upon receiving a letter today signed by my school president stating that my appeal for reinstatement had been denied, I felt my heart drop. The meeting with the appeal committee had in my opinion gone very well and I felt very optimistic that I would be allowed back in. I was recently diagnosed with ADD and had even provided the committee with a written statement, which was accompanied with a doctors note. What should I do now? I feel that if the president of the school signed the letter I am doomed. I was told I have an opportunity to re-appeal the decision, but is it even worth the effort? Disappointment and humiliation cannot even begin to describe what I am feeling at this moment. When I look in my sons face all I see is how let him down and the fact I am not good enough.

Thank you for the kind words of encouragement. I feel a bit overwhelmed now walking back into the school. I feel the moment I walk through the door I am hit with a wave of anxiety and a heavy weight on my shoulders. I also feel stupid having to take the class again with the same instructor.

I did not pass my class. I failed my final by 3 questions

I am feeling very defeated and distraught over being dismissed from my nursing program. I know i could have pushed myself harder but I am finally going in to see a psychiatrist for ADD. I have had panic and anxiety all of my life and have a hard time dealing with simple stress. I really feel I have this issue and hope to get a diagnosis. I have one chance at filing an appeal and then it is up to the board to decide. I am so embarrassed by this, my entire family was so excited for me and I feel like such a failure. I must say obtaining this degree is unlike any other out there, when people would tell me how difficult it was I thought they were over-reacting, but now I see I should have listened to them. I guess i am just looking for some support from fellow students/graduates that have been through something similar, I haven't even discussed this with my closest friends. Thank you.

I want to take two classes during the summer, they are both difficult. Anatomy and physiology II and math, both would be three hours a piece, four days a week. I also have a baby whom is currently two and a half months old right now, by may 31st he would be 6 months. I am breastfeeding and do still want to continue for at least a year, does this sound feesable? Am I going in over m head by being away for 6-7 hours at a time? I am not working now and am with him all day, will it be too difficult to study for so much compacted coursework with a baby? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

I recently went in to ask questions about there LPN program, it seems a little off and disorganized. Class schedules are never regular, they don't really offer any morning sessions and many if not most of the instructors have very heavy accents and don't fully understand what you are asking. The pre courses are very expensive that is why I am taking them at a community college and theyre courses do NOT transfer to any other instituion, I think this holds true for most of the private LPN programs here in Illinois, most are not accredited. It's about 18,000 for the program and about 5k for the pre-reqs.

So I am debating what to do, I have a few classes left and I can apply for the ADN program. The only thing really standing in my way is paying the bills. My husband and I have a house and all that goes with it. Has anyone here dealt with student loans for cost of living/school fees and is it worth it to go that route or continue working until I finish my pre-reqs? I know many schools offer there own form of financing but is it More worth it to find a private lender? I work as a CNA right now and the job is less than glamorous and I only help one person (two if you include his neurotic wife!). I can't take being a CNA anymore I feel like a servant, it's a horrible feeling but I don't want to put so much pressure on my husband...I am at a loss. I appreciate any and all feedback. Thanks!

My job is becoming borderline ridiculous, if I had to describe everything that I am expected to do at my current private duty job it would take five pages. My disabled patients wife is erratic, she stays at home all day and wines about everything going wrong with her new million dollar home being built. On top of all of that she wants everyone to feel sorry for her while she downs pain killers all day. so she tries to make me feel bad by saying things like "the other caregiver (won't say name) said she felt bad for me when she had nothing to do so she saw me struggling with the lawn mower and asked if she could help and she mowed my lawn for me". Every time she sees me sit down she dictates something for me to do, I am supposed to be taking care of her husband not her, I don't really care that she just had an operation she can stay at her mom's and stay out of my face! She is so annoying like she doesn't know what to do with herself. I mean I never do enough, I bath him, brush his teeth, suction him, catheterize, feed, give meds, read,take her dog out the list goes on and on. I can't take it but I haven't been able to find another job that pays as well in Illinois, can anyone give some advice please! It ****** me off that these other caregivers allow themselves to be walked all over. I am so stressed out I can't take it, I am about to just take out loan and not work to finally finish my classes and go on to nursing school, it can't come fast enough! I'm sick of working for manipulative, selfish, ungreatful people.

Are you speaking of Chamberlain In Illinois? Is this your personal experience with the school in general or one specific class? Is there tutoring deparment lacking qualified tutors? Thanks

I live on the north-side of Chicago, sorry if I sounded rude but it was just my personal experience and listening to other owners complaining about their struggling businesses, maybe there is a bigger need for these types of services in your area...Good Luck.

That is a pretty high score! Good job! I'm worried I won't have as good of a score. My math and chemistry are terrible! I have never been good a taking tests and tend to score in the B level range. Also I have not taken chemistry since high school and I don't remember too much from my A&P class:zzzzz Any suggestions? I have the A2 study guide but it seems so broad, it can't be that easy...Do you know anyone in the program at this time, if so what do they think? Thanks again.

Hey has anybody been accepted that posted a while back? If so how is it going? I am terrible at math and chemistry and am dreading the entrance exam! Anyone with a less than desirable GPA get in? If so how?? I'm really getting discouraged with all of these different programs existing but the waiting lists, specific classes for each school...come on...can't they make it a universal thing already! Every school has its own set of pre-req's and rules for admission it's ridiculous! Thanks in advance!

I too am starting this type of business here in my home town of Chicago, I have spoken to many insightful people and also found this great book online, it made a world of difference in helping me with this you won't regret buying it. www.grouphomeguidebook.com by Sarah Johnson. She gives great advice and without her book I would be totally lost. I am in the process of obtaining a license but I am going to be working with the elderly (sort of my niche). I highly highly recommend the book, best money ever invested! Best of luck to you, their is a great need for these types of services, if it is something you are passionate about the sky is the limit.

Speaking from personal experience, the business is hard and there is alot of competition. Not only are the franchises competing with one another but so are the smaller owned homecare agencies. The problem with owning your own business is the start up cost and overhead expenses, on the other hand buying into a franchise is also costly but you have your name, logo, flyers etc.. all made up for you already (you have to have the right qualifications to buy into one as well). I worked for two major homecare agencies and I can tell you they were struggling and this was five years ago. Most charge the client 17-22 per hour and alot of the times if the person is insightful enough to do their own background check on the caregiver they can have one for as little as 10 per hour...trust me these agency owners know nothing but the background check about these caregivers and whatever it says on their resumes. Most of the time your major job will be marketing and that is a headache all in itself. Some of the clients are really odd as well and will only need help for 3 hours per week! I mean that doesnt cover anything, even if you own and operate out of your house. Find out what your local department on aging says, is there a need for this type of service in your particular area, what is your competition? Research as much as possible, I don't mean to sound completely negative but it is really tuff and I live in a huge city.