tiffini24

Thank you so much for this wealth of information. I was wondering what to expect and a bit nervous. I do not work but have 4 children and I am glad to hear that if you work hard it is durable. I got my undergrad this way and have found that I work better under pressure and you r right the time flies. Congratulation on your finishing the program and on your new job! Tiffany

Hi I am currently applying to nursing schools and have wondered about UIC when I go on the website is it very confusing about the process of applying. I have a friend that participated in the very first class but since that class they now force you to pick a concentration. Could you give me some tips on making the process easier and they do seem to be one of the few that don't force you to take these standardized test which to me are so ridiculous!

Thank u so much for the info! I had no idea that Depaul's program had been around that long. That sounds great that Pharmacology is now offered in two quarters because I hear it is a extremely difficult program. Congratulations to you I am sure u r very proud of this great acomplishments and I am sure the time must of flew. Well I have submitted everything and am waiting for a reply I am not in a hurry on when I can start I am pretty flexible at this time so please keep your fingers crossed :). Take Care

Hi, I am currently applying to different schools offering these types of programs (Rush and UIC) and I fgured that I would ask you your opinion. I am sure that you must be done or pretty close to completing this program. I wanted to know what was your take on it, was it really intense, how was the curriculum set up, and was there help (tutoring etc) for students who needed help in certain areas. Due to these being newer programs I have heard some horror stories about Rush some semesters were set up as only half days and the next semester it was all day, there did not seem to be any real structure to the program. Thanks, Tiffany

Thanks! I am going to get writing on my essay over the weekend and I had heard that some schools perferred a more technical type and some a more heartfelt one and I was hoping it would be more from the heart.

Hi out there! I was wondering if anyone knew what exactly Rush was looking for in the essay that you are expected to write when applying? I ask this because some schools want technical essays while others want your writing to be mostly from the heart. I also wondered if anyone could give me some pointers on the interview?

Wow, Thank you so much for the response, words can not express how grateful I am. Congratulations on your inpending graduation I am so jealous :-} I wondered about Rush because last year I was told to take one particular nutrition I took it and now they are telling me that it is not the right nutrition to take another one. So at some point they were having a problem with communication and I got kind of upset because I pay for classes out of pocket and I am sure we both know how difficult that can be especially in this economy. But as far as asking for help I don't mind doing that especially when you are going to school on your own dime/loans you definitely are not trying to waste anyones time.

I am applying for loans and schoarships for the program because as you may well know there are no more grants awarded after you receive your first bachelors. Most loans are not paid back until about 6 months after graduating from school. The pre-reqs that I have I am paying for out of pocket which is why I am attending a 2 year college at this time because it is cheaper to take the classes there.

Don't worry you will get in what is meant to be will be it just for some reason wasnt your time.

Thank you so much for your help that helps out a LOT! I did get the review book when I was at the school and have been looking it over I ordered a used kaplan nursing book and i have an old net book that I will be looking over. I hope you and I both get and I am sure that you will! Do you know what session you are going to start in? Let me know as soon as you hear something. Tiffany

I don't see there being a problem with your getting it that sounds like a pretty good score on the A2 Congrats and I believe the gpa req. is 2.75. I wanted to ask you a question though, how bad was the A2? I am studying for it now to brush up on my science and math was it really longer than three hours? Tiffany

I wish I had someone as well that I could get through the pre-reqs and program with. I had one friend but she has fallen by the wayside and I am determined and not willing to let anything or anyone stop me. I understand as well what you mean about your husband I told my husband about this website and all he had was something negative to say about people having to much time on their hands. Not saying that your husband is negative but sometimes I feel like mine says he is supportive but in reality really isn't. That is why in this journey I am so thankful to have a very supportive family and a couple of family friends that are willing to help me with my kids!

Congratulations Trudy! We women can do anything we put our minds to!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Brooke, Don't worry if I got through Chem anyone can :-} Congratulations and good luck I look forward to hearing from you on your journey. Tiffini