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  1. Regarding UltraScope

    colleenm posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Recently I decided to purchase an UltraScope steth (based largely upon reviews on this site!). I chose to purchase the UltraScope Duo (one peds head and one adult head). I picked the style I wanted...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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,...

  7. 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...

  8. 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,...

  9. 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

  10. 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...

  11. 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)....

  12. 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

  13. CLC students?

    colleenm replied to 15chris15's topic in Illinois Nursing

    So, how did the exam

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. CLC students?

    colleenm replied to 15chris15's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Well, I don't know if I'd call it excrutiating, but it is a tough course. NOT for the faint-hearted for sure! I asked that same question about age when I was considering the program, because this is...

  18. CLC students?

    colleenm replied to 15chris15's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Yep! There are a bunch of us that peruse this site. I'm Colleen, and I'm in my 3rd semester at CLC. Anything I can help

  19. Please, Please, Please, Any Other Very Tall Nurses Out There?????

    colleenm replied to *Andrea*'s topic in General Nursing

    I'm 5'10.5", and I usually do fine with the scrubs from JC Penney outlet in Gurnee Mills (I live on the WI/IL border) - they are just long enough. Have you tried ordering "tall" scrubs? Remember,...

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

    colleenm replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I agree with Diedra. The NLN Study Guide was a big help to me. And don't just go right to the part about the questions. Actually read the introduction and "how to take the test" part because there...

  21. Wearing scrubs to nursing school?

    colleenm replied to jpearl119's topic in General Students

    I agree with you in a sense... although in my case they were the "cute" kind of scrubs with patterns that I wore to work at an endocrinologist office. Still, there are all kinds of "bugs" that you...

  22. Wearing scrubs to nursing school?

    colleenm replied to jpearl119's topic in General Students

    I wore scrubs my first day of nursing school (was going to work straight from school so I thought it would be ok). My instructor was very nice about it, but basically used me as an example when...

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

    colleenm replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Third semester is a blast, but VERY different. On the one hand, I feel much more "nurse-like" in general. On the other hand there's lots and LOTS of stuff to know. But it is all starting to come...

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

    colleenm replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Just trying to check in with Dawn & Lisa. How are you handling the semester? Make sure to let us know if there's anything we can help

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

    colleenm replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Sure Lisa, I'd be happy to send it to you. Just send me a PM (private message) with your email address, and I'll send it to you right