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Hi, so far it is going great. We started clinicals two weeks ago and it is really great. I have learned so much from the patients. I will admit that at times I have been very overwhelmed and stressed... but I can handle it. Everyone is very supp...

Hey, just wanted to update you... I started classes this week. So far so good! Lots of paperwork, assignments and stuff to do right away, but everyone is very encouraging and helpful. In 8 weeks we will be on the floor doing clinicals! :) Let me ...

Hi! Yeah, its exciting, but I'm pretty overwhelmed getting all the paperwork in. Since it has been so quick, I've decided that we are going to stay here (about 1.5 hours away) and I'm going to commute and get a study room for this year and then we ...

Yay! I'm so glad that you decided to come to IL! St Francis offered me a seat this fall since I had all my prereqs done, so I'm starting in August! I'll definitely be there, whether you come to the meet and greet or when you start in Jan.

I would do it... I've got six months until my core classes start. My program told me they wouldn't release the book list until 3-4 weeks prior to the first day of class, because they wanted to make sure you had the newest versions of the books and i...

I think that Peoria Heights is a nice neighborhood and that they have a good school district. I have also heard that the north of War Memorial Drive in general is pretty nice. Otherwise outside of Peoria, there are quite a few smaller communities, ...

I decided to go! girly8208 what did you decide?

Hi! I've been accepted for the Spring at SFMCCON, too! I'm likewise trying to decide between Saint Francis or my local state university that is just starting their nursing program. So I'm looking for more info, too! I'm from IL about 1 1/2 hour awa...

Awesome! Congratulations!

We have to turn in those kinds of things with our application at my school. To apply you have to have CPR training, updated Vaxes including Hep B and Tb skin test, background and some other thing done. But they accept pretty much everyone, too.

yay! I'm still waiting....

One of my friends taught me this: (RA, RV, LA, LV) Run Away! get an RV head to Los Angeles and then to Las Vegas! I thought it was cute and it has helped :)

Those are really interesting studies :) Of course I was just giving a quick generalization for an ex. on how to apply it to things you know or think you know already

Flashcards help me immensely! Try to concentrate on definitions and processes. In the first few chapters, different cell parts, action energy, different stages of protein structures, enzymes, carbs, lipids, etc. Its fun stuff... try to apply it ...

Nope, not crazy! Yes its possible. I'm doing the exact same thing - 29yo, graphic designer/nursing student, with young children at home. Do what your hearts leading you to do! :) Good luck!

Well, I've got my binders ready... I've got loose leaf paper, dividers and page protectors in them. Our school isn't quite as high tech - we have to wait until day one of classes to get any info. As soon as I get my syllabus I highlight all *very* ...

Thank you! I was just looking for some good reading to fill up the last couple of weeks of break. :)

Hey Sand Dollar! I homeschool, too! I am sooo anxious to start this semester too. However I'm not anywhere near as organized yet... but I'm working on it. I need to buy a paper shredder in the worst way so that I can clean up my office. But I'm...

I'm taking: A&PII Microbiology I'm so excited about starting both of them!

chemistry - A A&P I - A Yes, I'm pretty stinking proud of both of them

No, its not easy. But I love it. It is intriguing, and applicable to life and nursing. I'm getting a 100% but I'm studying everyday - and in multiple ways especially with the more difficult concepts. This is the first semester that I've been wor...

I agree with the others - once you get started with the dissection, it loses its stigma. The cat doesn't even look like anything much. Look at it this way -someday you're going to be a nurse and you're going to see a lot worse :\

We just tested on the first part of the nervous system this week. It was hard, but with a lot of study time it was alright. I think that the hardest thing was figuring out how the physiology of the nervous system worked.

I can't wait until..... Long term: I save a life! I just had CPR training last night and While I hope that I would never have to use it, I know that it will happen someday - especially when I'm an RN! ... Or deliver a baby for the first time. Shorter...

Thanks! That is very helpful!