Trophy.Nurse

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1. Should I become an LPN or stay CNA?

   Trophy.Nurse replied to kimmy436's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   As someone else mentioned earlier, 39 is not old! In five years you will be five years older than you are today (44) whether you invest the time in yourself & attempt to make an improvement or...

2. Education plan?

   Trophy.Nurse replied to SydneyKrystyne's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Are there any direct entry nursing programs in or near the state of Illinois? Preferably between northern & central

3. Moraine Valley Nursing Program...

   Trophy.Nurse replied to yuyu75's topic in Illinois Nursing

   The program has changed drastically. Go to an info session for more

4. What states accepting nursing students?

   Trophy.Nurse replied to Java Mama's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I would like to extend a sincere thank you to the OP for starting this thread & everyone else for their replies. This is a very informative thread. If you guys don't mind, please name schools. I...

5. Capital Area School of Practical Nursing, Springfield Illinois

   Trophy.Nurse replied to hrslvr1970's topic in Illinois Nursing

   Wow, I didn't know about the UIS, housing situation. Good luck! Schedule your entrance exam soon, they fill up

6. Capital Area School of Practical Nursing, Springfield Illinois

   Trophy.Nurse replied to hrslvr1970's topic in Illinois Nursing

   Coming from Chicago, huh? Me too! Be prepared for culture shock. There is no campus housing, you must find your own housing. Each student's cost of attendance budget includes a cost of living...

7. LEWIS UNIVERSITY

   Trophy.Nurse replied to ChicagoICU_RN's topic in Illinois Nursing

   Wow! Thanks, Lizze818. That sounds very doable. I'm not exactly a math whiz, so I guess I need to start

8. nursing(RN or BSN) school in IL that has a high acceptance rate

   Trophy.Nurse replied to arevalo's topic in Illinois Nursing

   Wow, really?! Thanks for correcting me. Wow, I have out dated info, huh? Again, thanks for correcting me. It will be beneficial for everyone that reads this

9. Help!! LTC or hold out for hospital

   Trophy.Nurse replied to RN2b74's topic in Illinois Nursing

   No prob! Good

10. nursing(RN or BSN) school in IL that has a high acceptance rate

    Trophy.Nurse replied to arevalo's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Most private schools are easier to get into & have minimal requirements because you have to find the money to pay for them. The City Colleges of Chicago often have long wait lists in addition to...

11. LEWIS UNIVERSITY

    Trophy.Nurse replied to ChicagoICU_RN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Oh, darn! Thanks for the explainations, now I understand. Has anyone taken the new KAP entrance

12. Help!! LTC or hold out for hospital

    Trophy.Nurse replied to RN2b74's topic in Illinois Nursing

    LTC is easier for new nurses because you're given a chance to get to know your patients, whom are more commonly referred to as residents because of the long term care environment. LTC is better than...

13. LEWIS UNIVERSITY

    Trophy.Nurse replied to ChicagoICU_RN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I'm confused. Is the entrance exam referred to on the website as the KAP test really the NET test? Is there an accelerated option for regular BSN students, or is the 18 mth option only for ABSN...

14. 5 things that IELTS taught me

    Trophy.Nurse replied to acissej's topic in International Nursing

    I don't know what the IELTS is, but I'll join you in your praise session - He surely deserves it! - & offer my belated

15. Which pre-reqs to take first?

    Trophy.Nurse replied to WDW4ever's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Long, hard & worth it.... that sounds about right! Lol, I seriously hope so for the sake of all nursing students! Good luck & many many