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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 5 months and I still learn something new every shi...

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. I needed to hear that it will get better. I don't...

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 hopspitals will actually look at your application ...

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 school :) It took me 3 years of all the pre's and co's...

no they do not currently....

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 wore in Micro), comfortable white sneakers (no sp...

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 recommend buying your books off from Amazon. You ca...

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 another recommended book on test taking for $9.00 also n...

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 have to test out of MTH080 NOT into it. And I also...

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 one....

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 summer.

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 classes?

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 from 6:30am to 6pm so when she finishes preschool t...

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 too!

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 could see what is going to be available. i have 2 ...

Congrats Erica & cityofwonder....I also applied and was accepted! I'm soo excited! I have a bunch of friends in the program now and the only advice I have for you is if you haven't already taken Micro or Psy228 take it before you enter the prog...

I am currently in Micro now. I agree with all the suggesting of the above poster, they're all great. In addition a basic biology review would be great. Basic biology is the foundation of the class so if it's been a long time since you've take it -...

I also took it at Harper and I think it was well worth it. I would suggest scheduling your NLN exam right after the prep class for maxium retention :) It's now $225 and it's under their continuing education section.

Hello! I think I am going to try to apply for Spring. Where do I get a copy of my NLN score or will a regular copy work? Thanks!

I am taking Micro this fall. I was wondering if there was any "pre-studying" anyone would recommend so that I could go into the class feeling more solid? Or anything that was a lifesaver to them while taking the class? Thanks!

I took an NLN prep class offered at the college and that helped I think because it was designated study time. I also registered for the NLN the week after the prep class ended. I highly recommend the NLN review by MacDonald. I thought there were s...

FYI Micro classes are OPEN now! girlfriday...thanks for the advice!

Sandy's great, I had her for Physio. So what Micro class did you get put into?

Thanks for posting for your friend! I started there last week and things are going very well!

I'm starting their CNA program next month and wondering if anyone had gone to this school and has any advice?