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Richard M. Daley failed his bar exam twice before finally passing it. It sounds like the HESI is quite similar to the ATI testing going on at WSCN. Most people feel that the less qualified students should be filtered out via the classroom, and not via such an abstract and objective test. It may not help much, but there are a lot of people in your shoes.

I agree with the study group idea, she studies with classmates already. I understand that the nurses are actually ashamed to admit that they came from WSCN when attending clinicals. As for the Dean, we have had nothing but negative results when dealing with her. She isn't able to tell the truth, or just doesn't want to. When my wife asked her for permission to participate in something, she was denied. When it was brought to the Dean's attention that Jane or John Doe (a fellow student in her class) was allowed to do it, the Dean denied it. And yet, the student told my wife he/she had the Dean's permission. Just too much BS going on at West Sub. It's hard enough getting through the schooling to be an RN, the extra crap that WSCN shovels on the students is just not worth it. CH

you'll probably get an accurate response if you specify what kind of study group you're looking for. Which school are you attending or what type of program are you enrolled in? CH

It's a good thing your daughter is an 'A' student at WSCN. My wife is going there and would not recommend it to her worst enemy. I could go on and on, but that would be pointless. You right on them mark with stating that many of the good instructors have left due to the poor quality of the program there. What a shame, to pay that much tuition and go through such an inferior program.:angryfire

At least the parking is free.......

All I can offer is this: My wife is in an accelerated BSN program and it takes up ALL of her waking day. If you have medical experience now, you may find the curriculum easier to handle. If you're worried about the student loan balance upon graduation, you may be able to hook up with an employer that offers partial loan forgiveness. Best of luck to you. CH

Kate, I'm not in the med field (my wife is going for her BSN and my sister is an RN going for a BSN also), but I can sympathize with your job loss. I've been laid off since last year, but I hated my job (the company, not my trade) and I'm using it as an opportunity to add to my education. Al I have to offer as a reply is that my sister told me that a BSN is pretty much considered entry-level nowadays. She said some peolpe are just getting their RN, getting a job and then having their employer pay for the BSN. My wife will be looking at a 50k loan balance for her BSN when she finishes. From what I have heard, hospitals are still looking for full timers, not really for part-time. But they always look for registry, maybe that's what some are considering as part-time. I hope you find what you are looking for..... C.H.