capella44

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1. Still Frustrated with Pre-requisites. I'm sorry guys, please help me.

   capella44 replied to sweetie_pie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I can understand your frustration - I had to deal with the same situation. The first CC I went to did not have priority registration and I had no problems getting into the classes I needed. Then I had...

2. Pre-requisite question

   capella44 replied to Weezy24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I was in a similar situation. I enrolled in A&PI and it had been over 10 years since I took Chemistry in high school. I ended up being fine though and got an A in the class. I found in my class...

3. A&P II - Need Review Advice

   capella44 replied to capella44's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Thanks so much! Now that you have mentioned it, studying tissue types does make a lot of sense knowing what we are going to be studying. And while I did get an A in A&P I, sometimes the chemistry...

4. A&P II - Need Review Advice

   capella44 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I am starting A&P II in a couple a weeks and am a little nervous since it's been a almost 2 years since I took A&P I (which was also at a different school). I would like to review/refresh my...

5. NIU info

   capella44 replied to kdiaz02's topic in Illinois Nursing

   Good luck KareBare!! Let us know if you get in!

6. NIU info

   capella44 replied to kdiaz02's topic in Illinois Nursing

   I also am interested in info on NIU's program. I am currently taking my prereqs at JJC and was planning on applying to the program there, but also would like to know about what other options are out...

7. Very Discouraging

   capella44 replied to hmjensen's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   wow...i feel so much better after reading everyone's posts! i was starting to get discouraged too. i also work full time and have been taking my prereqs for two years as i am only able to take one a...

8. Hopeful... But very discouraged

   capella44 replied to Tnnursetobe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I know that some schools (including the one I will apply to) only look at the GPA from the pre-reqs they require. So maybe find out what classes are required and retake any that you have a very low...

9. pre-pre-pre-reqs stay at home.....studying on my own

   capella44 replied to learningmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   hello! i know how you feel about the waiting. i am 34 years old and have another degree in a unrelated field. it wasn't until a year or so ago that i realized my true calling was nursing. however, due...

10. Is anyone volunteering?

    capella44 replied to weluv3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am an on again-off again volunteer at a local hospital. I started on a med/surg floor and switched to the ED and love it! The problem is I just don't have enough time to go on a regular basis...

11. Curious about textbooks:)

    capella44 replied to aspns10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have been using Amazon and love it! I have gotten used copies that are in great condition for half the price, and then I turn around and sell any textbooks I don't want to keep and usually make all...

12. JJC Pre Nursing Students - Anyone else out there?

    capella44 replied to capella44's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Blue Cat is correct - you will need to complete Bio 250 before you can apply. I agree that you should meet with a nursing advisor if you haven't yet. I did several months ago even though I will not be...

13. Transferring to Joliet Junior College...prereqs?

    capella44 replied to capella44's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I have A&P II, Microbiology, and Soc 290 (taking online now). I am taking one class a semester while I work full time. Financially I won't be ready to apply to the program until probably Spring or...

14. Joliet Junior College Prereqs

    capella44 replied to capella44's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Thanks so much for the info! I will send you a PM...curious about what you think about your instructors. I don't have much of a choice since I have to take evening classes, but it would be nice to...

15. Joliet Junior College Prereqs

    capella44 posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    i am finishing taking my prereqs at jjc and was looking for advice/info on the classes there. i am taking nutrition online this summer and microbiology in the fall. i am hoping to take a&p ii in...