itsa307

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1. How much training did you get?

   itsa307 replied to sue1000's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I was told that I would receive 6 days orientation, however I got 4 days and then I was put on my own. I am a new graduate and it was completely overwhelming to me but I got the hang of it. It's been...

2. Discouraged after first day training on new job :(

   itsa307 replied to SP1CEGRL's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I soo needed this thread. Last night was my 1st after 4 days of orientation. It was rough even though I had already made a cheat sheet of how each resident took their meds but I made it though it....

3. How much do cna's make at hospitals or Dr.'s offices in Illinois

   itsa307 replied to Iwannabeababynurse's topic in Illinois Nursing

   The way it seems to work in NW IL is that new CNAs usually have to start off at a LTC facility. They can make anywhere from min. wage to about $12. Once you have at least 1 yr experience at LTC the...

4. Feeling very discouraged & confused! Please help!

   itsa307 replied to amooltie's topic in Illinois Nursing

   Don't feel discouraged! I was where you were 4.5 years ago. I started one evening class at a time, knocking off all the pre-req and co-reqs that I could. Now I'm in my last semester of Nursing...

5. Harper College

   itsa307 replied to Samma's topic in Illinois Nursing

   no they do not

6. Anyone here apply for Fall 2010 ADN program at Harper College

   itsa307 replied to cityof_wonder's topic in Illinois Nursing

   No problem! You will get the info on uniforms and stuff at orientation but you need a nice watch with a second hand (would be good if it also showed date and 24hr format), pen light, goggles (like you...

7. Anyone here apply for Fall 2010 ADN program at Harper College

   itsa307 replied to cityof_wonder's topic in Illinois Nursing

   Congrats! I am just finishing up 1st semester and things are going great! What classes are you registered for for Spring? I know a couple other people that are starting this Spring also. I would...

8. 1st semester book costs

   itsa307 replied to azhic13's topic in General Students

   Amazon was WAY cheaper than my bookstore PLUS they don't charge tax so that's a huge saving right there. I bought 7 books thru Amazon new for $396, got my Pharm book new on eBay for 13.99, and...

9. Anyone here apply for Fall 2010 ADN program at Harper College

   itsa307 replied to cityof_wonder's topic in Illinois Nursing

   The book was a quick read. I think they just want everyone to understand how difficult the next 2 years are going to be. Did you see that they changed the math requirement for 2011? Now you would...

10. Anyone here apply for Fall 2010 ADN program at Harper College

    itsa307 replied to cityof_wonder's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Are you girls going to the Monday AM orientation or the Tues PM orientation? Did you buy Mosby book? I'm going to the Tues PM

11. Anyone here apply for Fall 2010 ADN program at Harper College

    itsa307 replied to cityof_wonder's topic in Illinois Nursing

    YaY! I'm soo excited (and nervous)! Let me know if either of you want me to email you the syllabus for Patho and then if you wanted to you could start studying during the

12. Anyone here apply for Fall 2010 ADN program at Harper College

    itsa307 replied to cityof_wonder's topic in Illinois Nursing

    So did any of you register? I registered on Monday. I got into the Tues morning class with clinicals at ABMC pms. I'm also taking PSY228 this summer. Anyone taking summer

13. Anyone here apply for Fall 2010 ADN program at Harper College

    itsa307 replied to cityof_wonder's topic in Illinois Nursing

    You can also view the clinical hours from this spring schedule to give you an idea too. Clinicals start the 2nd 8 weeks. Luckily my 3 yr old is in preschool and the school she's at has daycare avail...

14. Anyone here apply for Fall 2010 ADN program at Harper College

    itsa307 replied to cityof_wonder's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I think that's the best way to go too. I got my letter of intent from Harper today so yours should be in the mail

15. Anyone here apply for Fall 2010 ADN program at Harper College

    itsa307 replied to cityof_wonder's topic in Illinois Nursing

    that's funny! i got that letter too and was hoping it was the "official" letter too! i just want to see it on paper to make it more real! i wish they would at least put the fall schedule up so we...