colleenm

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1. We got into the CLC Nursing program...now what

   colleenm replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

   Congrats to all of you!!!!! Regarding the CPR class, you need to have taken that prior to starting clinical. Which won't happen for a couple of weeks into the semester. So if there's a January CPR...

2. Will I ever hear back from CLC?

   colleenm replied to kiki22's topic in Illinois Nursing

   Hi Kiki, I am in 4th semester at CLC now, but I remember being in your shoes. The waiting is TERRIBLE! Seems to me I found out in early to mid November. I remember the deadline for submitting your...

3. Has anyone heard of Western Governor's University?

   colleenm replied to StillHoping's topic in Western Governors University

   Interesting debate here... I personally am interested in the RN to MSN program. I am currently in my 4th semester of an ADN program. I've been told by many people (co-workers, managers, current...

4. Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing-FNP Program

   colleenm replied to ms_sheesh's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   To all of you who responded to my post - THANK YOU! I appreciate you taking the time to share your feelings and knowledge. I love this forum! Barb & TraumaRN - would it be OK if I pm'd each of...

5. Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing-FNP Program

   colleenm replied to ms_sheesh's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Hi Barb. I am in my 4th semester of an ADN program, and my goal is ultimately to be a FNP. I have read several threads on allnurses.com regarding Frontier School. It seems like a wonderful place,...

6. CLC students?

   colleenm replied to 15chris15's topic in Illinois Nursing

   You have to apply to the program once you have your NLN score complete and all your pre-reqs met. I took the NLN in the summer of 2007, applied to the nursing program by the early September 2007...

7. Wh-wh-where'd all the CLC students go?

   colleenm replied to ViolettaCCU's topic in Illinois Nursing

   Hi ya Kelly! Good to hear from you again. Well, the first thing I realized when we entered 3rd semester clinicals was that it felt more "nurse-like". We were allowed to do more for the patients,...

8. CLC students?

   colleenm replied to 15chris15's topic in Illinois Nursing

   Hey girl! How are you? A new puppy?!?!? You must be in heaven! What's her name? I'm sure things will go well for you this semester! Hang in

9. CLC students?

   colleenm replied to 15chris15's topic in Illinois Nursing

   You've got part of it right. I did take that A&P class, and I did sit next to Britnee in lecture (between Britnee and Patrick), but Diedra is the one that has the daughter wanting to get into...

10. Working while in nursing school? Phlebotomy?

    colleenm replied to kimski10's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I'll be entering my 4th semester of the College of Lake County (CLC) nursing program this fall. Prior to entering the nursing program I went through their phlebotomy certification program (12 weeks)....

11. Programs with a Spring Start Date

    colleenm replied to megc629's topic in Illinois Nursing

    The College of Lake County (up in the far northern suburb of Grayslake) is a 2 year ADN program that offers both Spring and Fall starts. Check it out at

12. CLC students?

    colleenm replied to 15chris15's topic in Illinois Nursing

    So, how did the exam

13. CLC students?

    colleenm replied to 15chris15's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I thought I remember something about the fact that you can test out of the first 2 semesters if you're a licensed LPN. This may be old information though, because they are changing the curriculum...

14. CLC students?

    colleenm replied to 15chris15's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Good luck with the exam tomorrow. I'm sure you'll sail right through it! I'm not sure about the fingerprinting... I don't think we had that - just a criminal background check. Let me know if you...

15. CLC students?

    colleenm replied to 15chris15's topic in Illinois Nursing

    First of all, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! It is HUGE to get accepted into the program, so give yourself a great big pat on the back for that. As you've probably heard, the college has changed the curriculum...