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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 A&P knowledge as much as I can before class sta...

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 to transfer to a school that did priority registr...

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 between the textbook and lecture, the concepts I nee...

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 would throw me off a little, so I will look over m...

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

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 there.

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 semester. financially i can't afford to work part t...

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 be able to apply for another year or two. So I am...

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 district. So I will be transferring to JJC to finish my p...

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 grade in. Also, if it has been a long time since you...

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 to my current financial situation i will not be a...

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 between my full time job and school. But when I have bee...

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 my money back.

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 applying for a while. She was extremely helpful -...

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 Fall 2013. It seems like such a long way off!

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 spring 2012 and soc 290 in summer 2012 (probably on...

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 know what I am getting into. And congrats on starting...

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 nights a week!

Does anyone know what the income requirement is to qualify?

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 succeed.

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 completing that next). At the front desks you greet...

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 hospital.

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 and then hopefully be ready to apply to a program...

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 are wonderful and I have gotten to see a lot of i...

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) until I can apply. I just finished A&P I and ...