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I am starting my second semester of nursing school at Triton, and was just wondering if there are any current, past, or "in-the-process" students who wanted to share thoughts or questions on the program. Lemme know!

Hey tinamariezzz, I do think that acceptance into the 2010 program is realistic- as long as your grades in your pre-req's are good. In terms of classes to take before the program... I can't really remember them all, but think about psych 228?, speec...

Technically, yes, there is a waiting list. IF they are offering a program for the spring (starting in January) those slots having most likely been filled. They are looking for people who have met the prerequisite requirements to begin the program. ...

What sort of population are you looking to serve? Oops, disregard please!

Join the club!! There are MANY (most, all?) nursing students going through the same thing. I keep telling people that my brain fell down and it can't get up. I cannot concentrate, it is bad bad bad. So, I feel your pain, hang in there. For me, stu...

Hi there. I am looking for some input about where I can/will work when I graduate. I have always wanted to work in Geriatrics, though do not necessarily find the idea of a nursing home appealing. I will certainly do some time there to get some exp...

Hmmmmm... didn't bother to read that the entry I just responded to was TWO YEARS OLD!!! That person is now a nurse!!!!! BUT, that makes me feel even better because soon enough, I will be in her position--looking back at these posts and wondering wha...

Well you and I should start a club because I am in the exact same position!! 3rd semester of two year program as well. And the word "fraud" crosses my mind on a day to day basis.... BUT I will tell you that my heart is in it- I am there because I re...

I'll have to get back to you will the actual name, but I did read a Consumer's report article rating these machines. If you can find that before I can find my copy-- then you're good to go.

In response to claudette737- yeah, the "cna" stuff can be a bit grueling, but just know that technically that is your job when you are a nurse-- many units a decreasing staff numbers and eliminating cna positions. Also, by the time you get to NUR 1...

I don't think the doctor's tone of voice has ANYTHING to do with it. It was a rude comment, period. Not ok, joking or serious.

Great job. I hope I will be as kind and courageous as you if ever I have to perform this task.

Your mom will see you graduate and so will your dad. You will make it through, if only by the support of your instructors, classmates and family. You have worked hard to get to where you are. You don't have to ace nursing school, you just have to ...

Yes, when you are in pharm, you need to live, eat and breathe pharm. I saw Trina the other day and she is trying very hard to get the ball rolling on the mentor program. She might be having a hard time because a lot of people who said they would do...

I have no words (proper ones) to describe a nurse that refuses to answer call lights... whose patient is it again? Ugh.

I think this is a great question (I will graduate in May) for new nurses. I am planning on shadowing a friend of mine who is a nurse so I can get a firm grasp on how to organize and prioritize my shift. I feel like I am only getting bits and pieces...

In all honesty I think the only type of response you are going to get to your question is the kind you already received. To put it bluntly-- no one is going to do the work for you.

Hey there- I had pharm last semester and it was extremely difficult. We lost about a third of our class to pharm. The only things I can think of off the top of my head that might be useful to study prior to class would be REALLY knowing your sympat...

I do too. BUT, I really want to be a nurse, so.. I'm just dealing with it. They say that you can get used to just about anything with time, so that's my plan. I hold my breath alot and make sure that the patient does not see me looking like I'm go...

I am so so so so so happy for you! I hope that I will be in the same boat come May-- minus the insanity! Good luck to you!

Agreed. I chose the 2 year because I will not be in debt AT ALL when I am done. Then, if all works out as planned, I can begin working sooner and have my employer pay some or all of my tuition toward my BSN. This will also be helpful if I want to ...

I am about to start my second semester at Triton college. I posted elsewhere looking for others to chat with... but to no avail. Anyone out there?????:w00t:

I made it too. I can't believe I did as well as I did in pharm-- that exam was rough! Are you taking the LPN course? I am not-- going to veg for a bit!

I am really surprised that nobody said study for pharmacology. If someone would have told me how unbelievably hard my pharm class was going to be, I would have started before I even got into the program! Many, many of my classmates failed the semes...

Congratulations! Clinical sites are all over-- Oak Park, Melrose Park, Elmhurst, etc. I think the main Resurrection hospital is in chicago, and that is one of the clinical sites. Most people in the program work, but it can be difficult. I went to...