CareerChanger2009

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1. Opinion regarding WGU

   CareerChanger2009 replied to CareerChanger2009's topic in Western Governors

   Amazing. You must be excellent writer. what was your strategy? Ignore cos and focus on oa and pa? I work 3 12 hours with two kids. Just hope I could finish within the year.

2. Opinion regarding WGU

   CareerChanger2009 replied to CareerChanger2009's topic in Western Governors

   Thank you both. I am just concern with writing papers. In addition, the syllabi and cos looks daunting.

3. Opinion regarding WGU

   CareerChanger2009 posted a topic in Western Governors

   I have been accepted to wgu rn bsn program. After transcripts eval, I have 37 credit units to complete which includes stat, biochem, issues in behavioral science and nursing core. I hope to complete it within 12 months. Beside the low tuition, their...

4. Nursing acceptance letter to Chicago City Colleges(Truman, Daley, or Malcolm X)

   CareerChanger2009 replied to CareerChanger2009's topic in Illinois

   Hanwinting, A higher level math will be accepted. Truman accepted my finite math from UIC for math 118/125 requirement even though completed 12 year ago. First, go see an advisor in room 1112. Bring an opened transcript from the school and brochure ...

5. Nursing acceptance letter to Chicago City Colleges(Truman, Daley, or Malcolm X)

   CareerChanger2009 replied to CareerChanger2009's topic in Illinois

   Baila, thanks for sharing. I haven't receive a letter, but afraid I might be in the same situation. I still have 2 more pre-reqs.

6. Run far away from malcolm x

   CareerChanger2009 replied to HoopZ20's topic in Illinois

   Good point. But how come it is OK to name names in positive experiences? I came across posting where instructor names are listed. So it is not allowed in negative experiences? Or because instructors visit the site? As a potential student at the...

7. Run far away from malcolm x

   CareerChanger2009 replied to HoopZ20's topic in Illinois

   I apologize about the names. I could have left them out. However, what happen to freedom of speech? Is this an open forum? My intension is not libel, but simply getting an idea on instructors teaching methods. TraumaRUs, have you ever asked clas...

8. Nursing acceptance letter to Chicago City Colleges(Truman, Daley, or Malcolm X)

   CareerChanger2009 replied to CareerChanger2009's topic in Illinois

   baila, Daley's nursing dept said the same thing about they haven't had an admission meeting. The secretary said students will be notified before end of April.

9. Run far away from malcolm x

   CareerChanger2009 replied to HoopZ20's topic in Illinois

   HoopZ20, Is Malcolm X nursing program that bad? I applied there plus Truman and Daley, but haven't receive an acceptance letter. Is any of these nursing instructors good? Which one would you recommend/avoid? Thanks

10. Nursing acceptance letter to Chicago City Colleges(Truman, Daley, or Malcolm X)

    CareerChanger2009 replied to CareerChanger2009's topic in Illinois

    Thank you for all your responses. I guess we just have to keep our fingers crossed.

11. Nursing acceptance letter to Chicago City Colleges(Truman, Daley, or Malcolm X)

    CareerChanger2009 posted a topic in Illinois

    Did any prenursing students receive acceptance letters from any of Chicago City Colleges yet? I have not receive mine and just trying to get an idea. Thanks

12. Hepatitis B and Employment

    CareerChanger2009 replied to nursestudent101's topic in General Students

    I am in a similar predicament. I am a hbv carrier. As part of pre-employment process for a cna position in a hospital, I have to do a drug and physical exam where blood will be drawn. It is wise/required to disclose my infection prior to the physical...

13. Should I take Anatomy and Microbiology together?

    CareerChanger2009 replied to emily_ganshert's topic in General Nursing

    Is it wise to take chemistry, anatomy + physiology(one class), and microbiology at the same time? I am unemployed, but striving to get A's in my prereqs. Afterward, I only have anatomy 2 as prereq. I figure it might help my nursing application at t...

14. Starting CNA program (Career Training Center of Chicago)

    CareerChanger2009 replied to atla's topic in CNA/MA

    Thanks for sharing your experience. I did not work with any blind resident. The residents and employees are pretty nice. However, I wish we received more training.

15. Starting CNA program (Career Training Center of Chicago)

    CareerChanger2009 replied to atla's topic in CNA/MA

    I am in the program. Tomorrow is our final exam and last day. Just a few words about the CNA program at CTCC. Instructor **** is very nice. She is funny and makes the class fun. She will tell students what to study and highlight in text book. The cla...