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Hey MLB4 I was wondering, did you ever interview for any of those residency programs? If so do you have any information? Thanks

Hi I'm a new RN, the job market is very tough. I have been applying for job for about 5 months, so many I lost count. Probably over 300. I've applied mostly to new grad postings, maybe about 85% the remaining were regular postings in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, rehab centers, ect. I have had so far 5 interviews, 3 @ nursing homes, one for a new grad position and one RN residency. I've heard back from one nursing home for a second interview and a rejection from the new grad posting which was a rejection I should be hearing back from the rn residency hopefully next week....currently praying for this position. So in conclusion so far no job offers... yet

Thanks.... i already work @ Advocate and will be graduating in December.... ~fingers crossed~ Hopefully you get good news :)

Do you guys know if there are considering RNs with an ADN?

hmmm it depends, I actually work about 24 hrs per week and on my days off I would study an average of 5 hrs per day for a total of about 15 hrs of studying per week and thats besides the hrs spent reading weekly chapters.

I have just finished my first semester of NS @ Harper, and I loved it. It was hard but doable. I started school with the mentality that it was going to be hard, so I started to study hard from the beginning. The teachers are great and very helpful, they care about your success. The first 8 weeks of school are a lot "easier" than the second eight weeks b/c that's when clinicals start so you have to learn how to manage your time, especially if you work. Patho is a hard class that requieres a lot of studying but its very interesting. Good Luck, any questions feel free to ask me!

I can honeslty say I agree with you, I LOVE NURSING SCHOOL!!! :redpinkhe I am just finishing up my first semester of nursing school, and yes it is very challenging but I just love going to school everyday, I love clinicals, and learning new things everyday. I specially like making a difference in my patients lives. I hope I can continue to love nursing school throughout all these upcoming semesters, I know its going to be difficult but I have a goal to accomplish which is being an RN. Good luck to all of you in nursing school :stdnrsrck:

Hi Girls I have another question , i was just wondering about how much money you spent on your books? I was looking into the bookstore and saw a lot of books plus the nursing bundle for nur110/111/112, are they extra from the ones listed on each of the courses individually or a combination? Im confused ! Any information would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks for the info cityof_wonder, I am so motivated and nervous at the same time. I will start reviewing some of the cna skills cause I haven't used them in a while.

Thxs itsa307 and cityof_wonder for all your great advice. I am so excited to start and although I know its gonna be hard I'm gonna give it my all in order to succeed, it's hard getting into nursing school but the real journey begins when you are actually in the program. I will definitely keep in mind all your recommendations in order to prepare for school. How soon after school starts is the Cna skill test and how soon can you start practicing? I have clinicals at St. Alexius Medical Center on Thursday evenings, hopefully I'll have a good instructor as well.

Hi itsa307 Thank you for responding so quickly. I registered for Nur110-Nur111 on tuesday mornings, Nur 112 on Monday morning and Thursday evenings and nur180 on Mondays evening. I'm so glad the first semester doesn't take everyday of the week! Thanks so much for all the advice provided, it's seems like you are really enjoying your first semester. I have already started asking for christmas gifts that are related to nursing school, lol. I have a couple of questions is you don't mind answering. When and where do you buy your uniforms from, do you need specific type of shoes, and how hard has it been? I haven't received my official letter in the mail yet so I don't have any information on anything, I don't know when I'll have orientation and all that so if you have some info on what the letter contains I would appreciate it. I know it's been quite a while since you received that letter yourself. Well thank you so much for responding, good luck in the rest of the semester.

Hi girls, It's been a long time since anyone posted here, I just wanted to see how everyone is doing in their first semester? I got in for Spring 2011 and I'm so excited yet nervous. I haven't received my official letter yet but I have registered for classes. Any advice anyone wishes to share? Thanks:)

OMG, I JUST HAD TO SHARE THIS..... GIRLS I GOT ACCEPTED!!!!!!:dancgrp: I cant believe it, I am super happy. I can't wait for Spring 2011 to come, I already registered for classes and spoke to my boss regarding my new schedule since they are willing to work with me on this. There are absolutely no words to describe this feeling. I can't stop smilling.

Hey emiliisawesome Congratulations on your acceptance Thank you very much for responding, I am so worried about getting into the program because I have already been denied admission once, not at harper though. I want to get in already and start my way to the career path I chose. I know it'll be really tough but I am willing to make all the necessary sacrificies to get through nursing school as I'm sure you are too. My nln score was in the 80s but I have pretty decent grades on both anatomy and physiology. I am also currently taking micro so I hope I can be admitted. Wish me luck!

Hi guys, and congratulations to all that got in. I have just applied to harper and I'm waiting until after December 20th to get a response. I hope I get in for Spring 2011. Can anyone that got in tell me what the average score to get in is? I am so nervous cause I don't know if I will make the cutoff. Also can anyone tell me how the schedules for Spring look like. I work part-time and I'm kind of worried that if I get in I won't get much notice in advance to let my boss know about my schedule change. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks:yeah: