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  1. College of Dupage - ADN pre-req questions - chemistry, anatomy

    KB24 replied to chicagoing's topic in Illinois Nursing

    No! You're making a mistake if you're putting all your eggs in one basket. You should do some research on other schools because remember COD gets way more than 500 applications for the RN program and...

  2. Help, am I doomed to LPN..are there any other choices??

    KB24 replied to sunbug's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Why is your GPA so low? You need at least a 2.5 at my university to graduate from any major. My advice would be for you to graduate your LVN program first and pass your boards before you think about...

  3. How many applications on a hospital website

    KB24 replied to fallinnstyle's topic in General Nursing

    A person looking to work in our hospital system can only apply for 3 jobs per week. The computer system will automatically reject any applications after the 3 application because the hospital gets way...

  4. Plan B?

    KB24 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are selling yourself short by thinking about giving up nursing because you're getting a B in chemistry. You don't give up on things in life that you really want. You can look at other nursing...

  5. i'm at a loss, 300+ applications without an interview?

    KB24 replied to kalop_rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Go apply in person so they can put a face to your application. You can also find out who the nurse manager is and talk to her/him. I learned early on knowing people in health care and networking will...

  6. Crying all day! Will my NCLEX PN be voided?

    KB24 replied to Glina's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'll pray for you and let's hope for the best. Think positive!

  7. Done with prereqs but can't get accepted!

    KB24 replied to cnro's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Does your school do a points system for all the students applying to the

  8. Your desired specialty

    KB24 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    PEDS/NICU/PICU/PEDS

  9. Should I transfer? UC Davis student

    KB24 replied to vegchick91's topic in California Nursing

    My advice would be to transfer to a community college and finish your nursing pre-requisites at a CC to save money. You can either get your ADN or transfer to another school for your BSN. Why are you...

  10. I think Nursing was a mistake

    KB24 replied to ohyeah's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have to agree with you. The nursing field is not right for

  11. Struggles with finding a nursing job....

    KB24 replied to ohyeah's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Maybe you have to look in the mirror and ask yourself why nobody wants to hire you. I wouldn't hire because of your attitude and because you would be a cancer on the unit. I guess nobody should go to...

  12. Struggles with finding a nursing job....

    KB24 replied to ohyeah's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Really? Who is going to take care of the sick patients at the hospital? Who is going to take care of the baby boomers? MD's, RN's, NP's, etc. will always have a demand because people will always get...

  13. Out of highschool,technical school,or community college?

    KB24 replied to ybag66's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Welcome to the site. You can also go to LPN school at a community college for half the cost of a private school. My advice to you since you want to become an NP is to go straight for your BSN out of...

  14. being a full time college student & CNA

    KB24 replied to star_b's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I had 4 classes last semester and I was also taking a CNA class at a private school. I went to my CNA class 3 times a week for 4 hours a day and had an 8 hour clinical on Sunday. CNA class is common...

  15. And if we catch you smoking you'll be charge $25

    KB24 replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing

    Good rule. Smokers should be charged more for insurance than non-smokers because the risk of having health problems increase if you're a smoker. I feel every hospital in the country should be a non...

  16. 19 Credit Hours in my First Semester of NS

    KB24 replied to Anoetos's topic in Male Nursing Students

    You can do anything if you put your mind to it and work hard. Nobody said becoming a nurse was going to be easy. Good luck with

  17. Tips For New CNA

    KB24 replied to leaharagon's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I can send you a Microsoft Word resume template if you want. I have to disagree with your teacher about wearing scrubs when you turn in an application. Dress like a professional when you're applying...

  18. job opening up to 50 miles near west chicago

    KB24 replied to aminv's topic in Illinois Nursing

    That's really cool. What made you decide to move to West Chicago? I know a lot of people who still live there and grew up there. Dupage County is also hiring RN's. DuPage County's Official Website...

  19. Aurora University vs NIU

    KB24 replied to nms16's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Good luck with school and I think you made the right

  20. CMK Healthcare LPN Program

    KB24 replied to KB24's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Bump! Nobody has any more

  21. How do I get a CNA?

    KB24 replied to xInspiredx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Welcome to the site. Make sure you check out the CNA/PCT forum on Allnurses. You can get your CNA certificate after you successfully complete a course approved by the state you live in and after you...

  22. Possible to become an NP or CRNA with a BS in Health Science and ASN in Nursing?

    KB24 replied to TH0982's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you need a BSN and at least 1-2 years of experience in the ICU to apply for CRNA school. I'll ask my friend tomorrow when I see her. Did you do some search on Accelerated BSN programs for...

  23. Would ADHD disqualify me from nursing school

    KB24 replied to CheckSix's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is against the law and I never heard of a school rejecting a student because they have ADD/ADHD and are taking meds for it. We do have a lot of nurses with ADHD on the site. Check out the nurses...

  24. job opening up to 50 miles near west chicago

    KB24 replied to aminv's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Are you talking about the city in Dupage County? RN, LPN, or CNA jobs? Lexington Health Care always has opening for CNA jobs and are currently hiring nurses for the LTC facilities and home health...

  25. Cost: Tuition Fees Or...?

    KB24 replied to xInspiredx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Usually the total sum of tuition is just for the classes and lab fees. It depends on the school because some schools might include books, scrubs, equipment, etc. in the total price of tuition. My...