ccsnnygal

Thanks for responding to my post. It was very helpful and I have to consider many things before I apply to the nursing program.

Hello. I am thinking about applying to College of DuPage's ADN program. If I get excepted I would like to become a pediatric nurse. I have two posts on here asking various questions about this area of nursing. I love kids and want to make a difference in their lives and also the lives of their family. I mentioned before that I don't live far from Glen Oaks Hospital and Central DuPage Hospital. I would like to volunteer at one of these places and work in the pediatric ward. Where do I begin? Thanks!

hello. i am interested in applying for the college of dupage (glen ellyn, il) nursing (and) program. i have a strong desire to become a pediatric nurse and would like to work in a hospital. i don't live to far from glen oaks hospital and central dupage hospital. i will be attending one of the college's nursing information sessions soon. where can i find very general and basic information about becoming a pediatric nurse, their work week, clinical studies, and much more? i know that if i graduated from this program and began working that i would like to work the day shift. how possible is that? are there any other resources i should look at? basically, i want to make sure this career path is for me before i apply to the program. thanks! p.s. i plan on finding work in an office and work full-time during the day and attending school at night/take internet course.

What is a BSN? Which colleges in Illinois offer a great program for students wanting to obtain a BSN?

I have an A.A.S. degree in Travel and Tourism from College of DuPage (Glen Ellyn). I wanted to become a meeting planner and work for a medical association, but it's very hard to start in this field. Recently, I was working at a travel agency located inside a resort. There I assisted a travel agent. After 3 months my boss decided that she didn't need me anymore. I've always had a strong yearning to become a nurse, but many people convinced me that I needed to be very good at math. See, math is my academic weakness. Anayway, I've been investigating the College of DuPage Nursing (ADN) program and found out they only require one math course. Has anyone graduated from this program? Would I gain any clinical experience? I'm very interested in the nursing field because I enjoy helping people and I want to make a difference in people's lives. I am very interested in medicine and the human body. I love all the medical shows on TLC. Mostly, I've been having stong desires to work at a hospital and help kids. I began to think that becoming a pediatric nurse is what I'm suppose to do with my life. What does it take to become a pediatric nurse? Would I need to become an RN or gain some other certification? Where can I begin my new career path? By the way, I am going to the college's nursing program information session in a few weeks. Are there any other resources I should be looking into? Lastly, would it be easy to work full-time during the day and attend nursing school in the evening? Thanks for all the help.