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I'm also starting with Math-114: College Algebra, which I wish I took anywhere else lol NR-101: Transition in Nursing, and NR-222 Health and Wellness. Also 8 credits and I'll be seeing you at Orientation on the 5th!

Hi! I also just found out that I was accepted for the Jan 2013 start date. I'm an LPN, I plan on going on to Nursing Education, and I live on the North Side Portage Park Area. I'm really excited! Do you know what classes you're starting out with?

Thank you so so much!!! I just ordered the A2 guide and was worried that it wouldn't be enough! I take mine in October and was really freaking out! Thanks for calming my nerves

YEP. After every clinical we (classmates and I) feel like we don't know what was going on! We usually stay in the parking lot for awhile, talking about how horrible we feel, how horrible we did and keep aking each other how are we possibly going to get through this... and that makes us feel sooo much better . Talk it out. Don't keep the crazies inside. WE ALL FEEL THE SAME WAY.

I would HATE having to talk to ppl! i would never know what to say! Then my older classmate told me to make up a script. Think of everything that you need /want to say and practice saying it in front of your mirror, on the bus, in the shower, where ever you feel comfortable. Once you get into your patients room you'll have an idea of what you should say. Give them your first "line" and then go from there. I did this for my first rotation, and it helped ALOT. I'm not as confident as i'd want to be but i don't hate it anymore, I'm able to have fun and am able to learn info from my patients that i wouldn't have before, which is a huge help on the psychosocial part of careplans. As for what to do... start off with whatever you excel at to build your confidence then work on what you need to improve on. I totally agree with njmomstudent sim lab sucks. Unless your school has a bunch of the talking, breathing, sim ppl not everyone is going to get the same experience. I watched videos until i was semi-comfortable with procedures, then jump at the chance to observe during clinical.

i currently am attending iuon. i'm a 3rd sem student in the BSN program. the crime is the same as it is in the states. the rule is to act the same way you would back home and you'll be ok. lock doors, close your windows, don't leave valuables lying around. the amount of time you do in the us depends on which degree you are going for. if it is ADN you have to do 3 sem at one of the partner schools. if it is BSN then it's 2 sem in the partner school. if you have anymore questions just ask! i'l be more than happy to answer as best i can