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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 on the UltraScope website, and then clicked on the...

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 class available it should work too. Double check w...

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 application was early September. I know for sure ...

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 instructors) that the RN-MSN route would be a great i...

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 you with some specific questions?

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, and a great online learning environment. There are...

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 deadline, and then heard from them in early November 2...

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, and it was cool. You'll have clinicals 2 days per w...

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 there!!!!

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 nursing school (she was in class with us too with her...

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). For the clinical portion, at least the hospitals...

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 http://www.clcillinois.edu

So, how did the exam go?

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 starting Fall '09. Give the nursing department at th...

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 have any questions once you review the link. (If yo...

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 starting in Fall of '09, so you're in for a whole...

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 a second career for me. I'm 42 now, and when I e...

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 with?

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, some of the boxier scrub pants don't fit exactly lik...

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 is valuable info there. Where are your strenths/we...

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 can transport around, and one can't be too careful....

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 telling everone what NOT to wear to school. Ugh! She s...

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 together, which is very cool. In 3rd semester it's ...

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 with!

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 away.