capella44

capella44

Member

  • Content

    60

  • Visitors

    2,221

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    1

All Content by capella44

  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  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. JJC Pre Nursing Students - Anyone else out there?

    capella44 posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    I recently transferred from Waubonsee CC to JJC and will be finishing my prereqs there. I actually meet all the requirements to apply to the nursing program now, but due to finacial reasons I will not...

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

    capella44 posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    I have been going to Waubonsee CC and taking my prereqs one at a time to prep for their nursing program. To make a long story short, I just found out due to a mix up I am actually not in their...

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. 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...

  18. What classes are you taking in the summer?

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

    I'm taking Nutrition online....starts on May 31st. I work full time and it was all I could fit in since the summer semester is shortened. I think I would have gone crazy if I took Microbiology 4...

  19. Department of Public Health Nursing Education Scholarship Program

    capella44 replied to Nicole Anderson's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Does anyone know what the income requirement is to

  20. Online Nutrition Course??

    capella44 replied to majik310's topic in Illinois Nursing

    i second the vote for waubonsee cc's online course. i had the instructor for a&p i last semester and she is fantastic! she is always available to assist students...she truly wants you to

  21. Silver Cross Hospital Information request

    capella44 replied to capella44's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I will be volunteering in a unit with the nursing staff. They have you complete training at the front desks first, and then if you will be assisting on a floor you get additional training (I will be...

  22. Silver Cross Hospital Information request

    capella44 posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Just wondering if anyone out there works at/volunteers at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet. I'm going to start volunteering there and was curious about what people thought about the

  23. New Student - Need "Study Buddy"/Support!

    capella44 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i am 32 and just made the decision to switch careers and become a nurse. because i am not in a financial position right now to go to school full time, i am planning on taking a prerequisite a semester...

  24. Silver Cross Hospital Information request

    capella44 replied to capella44's topic in Illinois Nursing

    It took three months before they called me. In orientation they explained they didn't have openings, but now they do. I would give them a follow up call. I really enjoy volunteering there...the people...

  25. Anyone??

    capella44 replied to Cho2luv's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi! I also go to Waubonsee, but due to financial reasons will not be applying to the nursing program for another year or two. So I am taking my prereqs one at a time on the weekends (I work full time)...