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  1. Moraine Valley College

    teacher08 replied to teacher08's topic in Illinois Nursing

    It's NOT Moraine Valley College. You can get the one class free (as state above) at South Suburban College in South

  2. Moraine Valley College

    teacher08 replied to teacher08's topic in Illinois Nursing

    My apology. I stand corrected. The free course is at South Suburban HOWEVER I will double check for Moraine Valley's incentives and policy for first time (in-district) students over 25. If you are a...

  3. LVN(LPN) or RN

    teacher08 replied to anita07's topic in General Nursing

    mydee and NC Girl RN, VERY WELL STATED!!! I agree wholeheartedly with you both. With the waitlist and fierce competition...WHY WAIT??? Getting the LPN and bridging over to the RN program will give...

  4. Moraine Valley College

    teacher08 replied to teacher08's topic in Illinois Nursing

    lpn4themoment, Thank you very much. I visited the above mentioned website and read Timmons reviews. Not a great rating at all. I'll keep searching. I really need to take a class at MVCC because...

  5. Indiana Dabney or Everest College?

    teacher08 replied to Jgarrison's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I went to Dabney University's open house. Evertyhing appeared to be ok. I just do not have the 32K for tuition. I reviewed the Indiana Board of Nursing school pass rate and did not see a current...

  6. PASSED!

    teacher08 replied to SonicnurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

  7. 2nd degree students eligible for Perkins Loan?

    teacher08 replied to ccjus123's topic in General Nursing

    From my understanding, based on my financial lenders, an individual who seeks a 2nd degree can utilized federal student loans for tuition HOWEVER NOT pell grants, SEOG (sp?), etc. A graduate student...

  8. How far WOULD you and DID you travel for nursing school?

    teacher08 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The nursing school I would love to go to is about 1-1.5 hour drive and maybe 2 hours in the winter. I'm going to give it a test drive next week and I can possible speculate (I know not a good thing)...

  9. How far WOULD you and DID you travel for nursing school?

    teacher08 replied to teacher08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you all so very much for your responses. Reading all the posts has encouraged me to stay motivated and make additional sacrafices toward a better future for myself and my son....

  10. How far WOULD you and DID you travel for nursing school?

    teacher08 replied to teacher08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    UVA Grad Nursing, FULL Scholarship!!!??? May I please enroll in your school?

  11. LPN School....PLEASE, Someone, ANYONE???

    teacher08 replied to teacher08's topic in Illinois Nursing

    When I met with the counseling rep. at the WIA program she informed me that I could receive up to 8K HOWEVER I believe she is including the POET program. POET is similar yet separate from WIA. I...

  12. LPN School....PLEASE, Someone, ANYONE???

    teacher08 posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Would someone PLEASE submit any and all information about Northwestern Institute of Health and Technology LPN program. I would really like to speak with someone who has attended the LPN program and...

  13. Financial Aid Denial???

    teacher08 replied to k&k'z mom's topic in General Nursing

    Like you, I do not qualify for any pell grants either. I contacted my student loan lender and was told I could use up to 138K for a second Bachelor degree since I have a M.Ed. My aggregate loan...

  14. Dialysis Tech. Programs

    teacher08 replied to teacher08's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Google CMK in Westmont. It's on Cass Avenue. The course is OK (and just that...OK) so far and could be better however the course serves its purpose which is that I learn about hemodialysis devices,...

  15. How far WOULD you and DID you travel for nursing school?

    teacher08 replied to teacher08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks for the responses. misslisa and prettyladie, I do not have the option of moving. I spoke with a classmate and he told me the school of our choice was a 45 minute drive for him. I live closer...

  16. How far WOULD you and DID you travel for nursing school?

    teacher08 replied to teacher08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks dreamon. I was wondering if travel time would hinder others decision for the nursing school they would love to attend. Best wishes in narrowing down your nursing

  17. Would you take class over if you made a "C"?

    teacher08 replied to californiadreaming's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wouldn't take it over if a "C" would be acceptable for the nursing program. I know many are concerned with GPA and should be however I wouldn't take it over. Also, I was informed that financial aid...

  18. Dialysis Tech. Programs

    teacher08 replied to teacher08's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I'll pm

  19. Dialysis Tech. Programs

    teacher08 replied to teacher08's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I guess I'll give an update. :-) I found a program in Westmont, IL. It's on Saturday's and so

  20. LPN School....Please, Someone, ANYONE

    teacher08 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My apology, I posted this in the IL nursing forum and decided to post here as well. Sometimes many will navigate general discussions and not regions. So, I apologize again. Would someone PLEASE...

  21. Prospective Nursing Student and Phlebotomy Certification

    teacher08 replied to channyyy's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still researching nursing schools and just pass the CNA exam. I plan to register for a dialysis tech. class this week. I figured the two areas willl assist me en route to becoming a nurse. I...

  22. working a Whitfield State Hospital, Mississippi

    teacher08 replied to kcstringer's topic in General Nursing

    Yes it is. That's the scene when Sandra Bullock entered the Psychiatrist office through the windows to review clients files and discredit the Psychiatrist as an expert

  23. working a Whitfield State Hospital, Mississippi

    teacher08 replied to kcstringer's topic in General Nursing

    I'm unable to assit with the question however your post about MS and Whitfield sparked an interest because my friend worked there about 13-14 years ago. He was matriculating in Special Education...

  24. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    teacher08 replied to jb2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks CNA Michelle. Are you taking about "clinicals" in reference to your statement, "I get sooooo nervous when people are watching me." I particularly enjoyed the clinical. Have a great

  25. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    teacher08 replied to jb2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well......I passed my CNA exam on February 13th. I found out today. Took a quick peek at the nurse aide registry (typed in my last name and double checked with my ss#). I don't have the official...