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Hello joanie2341, The program was a little challenging at times, but overall doable. I got my BSN fall 2011. I am glad that it is finally over and looking forward to completing my MSN. I like the fact that the school is nationally accredited, online based(mostly), and affordable. There is some disorganization but if you are self directed and motivated, you will do fine. I went full time and finished the program in one year. This was hard, but given the fact that finding a job in illinois was slim to non-exisitent, I pulled it off. I am currently working in an hospital finally and feel that my BSN really provided me with the jolt I needed to obtain the job. I look forward to hearing all of you guys success stories in the upcoming years. Take care and stay focused.

I am going to be holding my own this week as well. I am so nervous about the paperwork and procedures that go along with immunizations. I will be with some very seasoned nurses and I am the only new grad there. This is going to be interesting. I had to think about it and say that these same nurses were once a new grad nurse as well. Just take a deep breath and hold your head up high. Good luck to us all.

Congrats, I'm calling to schedule my hair appointment.:)

Working class or working wear. They have one located in countryclub hills,illinois. I have purchased some from family dollar and walmart. Believe it or not Walmart has some cute scrubs that are made of pretty good material, but I like dickies and cherokee because I have hips and I am petite. Good luck with your search.

I am starting this fall on my BSN. If there are any nursing students out there that have attended the program, please post your experience here. I have read many posts on several universities, but have yet to come across one about this college. I am excited and nervous about my new journey. Any other nurses out there attending a nursing program this fall can post as well. Good luck to all of us.

Hello Livingthedream, As a new grad nurse, I just would like to know if they are hiring at this time. I have put in several applications, but have not received any communication back from them as of yet. Any advice on how to obtain employment would be appreciated. Also, is your BSN required? Thanks in advance.

I am intereted in Public Health Nursing as well. I am currently pursuing my BSN, but I am not sure on how to find a job in public health considering that all are occupied at this time in my state. If someone could give me some pointers on how you acquired your positions and what is required, I would appreciate it. Thanks in advance and congratulations to all of you that have already been hired.

Hello, I just wanted to know if you guys could give me more information about your starting times and how does the day/night rotation work. Also, do you know if all candidate spots were filled for August or not. Thank you to all who respond in advance.

I would go with hurst and learning.ext because you will get a good review with both. The hurst review is a little more expensive than the learning.ext. The Ncsbn is affiliated with the learning.ext review. I would also look at the Saunders Comprehensive Review for Nclex Examination 4th Ed. There is a cd that you can do that has a ton of questions on it and the book compliments each other in my opinion. I just know when you are out for awhile, you really need a review that will break everything down. That is why I would look at Hurst before I chose Kaplan, but ultimately the decision is yours. I wish you and everyone else that has the opportunity to take boards now good luck. Also, check with your school that you came from and see if they have a review available. They may even give you a review for free or a reduce price because you attended their program. Once again, best of wishes to you and good luck.

congrats mochomito on finding a job. I am still looking. Best wishes to all......

LGRB02, I have applied some of everywhere in the state of Illinois, but no cigar has of yet. I am reduced to interviewing for pct or cna positions just to get in the door. I think it is time for me to go bakc and get my BSN. Majority of the hospitals are magnet status and prefer experience of bachelor degrees. I know I should keep my head up and my ears open, but it is such a challenge. I am just glad that the nclex is behind me and I know that I will find a job soon. Good luck to all..

Good Luck and best wishes cchanel!!!! YOU WILL PASS.

thank you for caring.

Just checking to see if anyone has heard anything yet for the july cohort or not. It is the middle of June now. Just checking.

HELLO MY MAY SUPPORT GROUP!! It has been a few weeks since I have been here and I am still looking for a job at this time. New grad postions are hard to come by right now. I really wish all of you good luck with endorsements and job hunting. If any of you guys have any info on jobs in Illinois then PM me or post here when you come across anything. Also, I took the exam three times as many know. I studied with saunders 4th ed, learningext, and hurst review. I want to thank all of you again that encouraged me and supported me in my time of great stress. NLNurse.... I agree with lollipop28 and lrgb02. Content is very important and the mneumonics in the random facts helped a great deal. Don't give up,stay focused,and remember that you have already proved yourself in school. This test is the only thing standing in your way of becoming a nurse. Don't let it. Good luck and you will always find support in this group.