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chicagoing ADN, RN

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  1. Any College of Dupage nursing students out there? Or hopefuls?

    chicagoing replied to RscodADN10's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi there. The OP and I have been having a dialogue for over a month. I think we agree that the classes that "count" are A&P I A&P II chemistry (either contemporary or general) microbiology...

  2. The Wait is Killing Me!

    chicagoing replied to princsheather's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am doing ok with the waiting. I really think I have an excellent chance at being accepted; I am not sure what else I could have done differently that would have increased my chances. In my head, I...

  3. Help understanding NLN Pax score

    chicagoing replied to acidbom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    (from the Individual Performance Report) 143 is your composite score. THE COMPOSITE SCORE is based on the examinees' performance on the total examination, but is not the sum of the items answered...

  4. Will my fear affect my becoming a nurse

    chicagoing replied to fhunurse2014's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you are female, do you pass out when you are menstruating? (Sorry if this is an inappropriate

  5. Looking for ways to finagle my way into ADN program ...

    chicagoing replied to anpvk7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    my advice? suck it up, put on your big girl pants, and hope that #s 34-37 give up their seats. retake an classes you may have received c's in (if they count towards the gpa calculation) to improve...

  6. Trying to apply for nursing with low GPA

    chicagoing replied to Nogada's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think the pre-pharmacy courses include 2-3 semester of biology, 4 semesters of chemistry (which may include biochemistry), 2 semesters of physics, A&P, calculus, English, humanities, and other...

  7. Trying to apply for nursing with low GPA

    chicagoing replied to Nogada's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So I assume you must have received better than average grades if you were accepted into pharmacy school? Will any of your pre-pharmacy courses transfer (chemistry, English,

  8. NLN Rn Pre Entrance Exam

    chicagoing replied to Ginel516's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi! I would use the study guide strictly for review; hopefully you have already been familiarized with the material through your pre- and co-req courses (with the exception of physics). An composite...

  9. Truman College Chicago Nursing Applicants 2011

    chicagoing replied to zbb13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know that the College of Dupage has stated that they may extend our application deadline if they have not received a sufficient number of applications by the original deadline of February 1. Perhaps...

  10. just a quick question

    chicagoing replied to dcooley's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What is it you really want to do? It seems as though you've changed your mind numerous times (which is definitely your prerogative), but until you figure out what it is you really want to do, it will...

  11. Choosing between two schools (opinions please)

    chicagoing replied to havehope's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There have to be other pros and cons for each community college beside the ones listed (NCLEX pass rate and distance). Based on just these two, I would choose the college that is closer in distance...

  12. College of DuPage ADN Fall 2011 post your status

    chicagoing replied to RscodADN10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Bump!

  13. Need help..dont know what to do :(

    chicagoing replied to MC90's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Is Sanford Brown a for-profit institution? If I were in your shoes, I'd look into nursing programs that have a minimum GPA requirement (seems like the norm is 2.75) and a waiting list. Depending on...

  14. How far would you drive to go to school?

    chicagoing replied to jdelaney3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would put 110% effort into my remaining classes so I can get those A grades. Have you taken the NLN (PAX) yet? There's absolutely no way I would drive 3 hours r/t every day, baby or no baby at...

  15. Hoping to get into Nova, but had to repeat a science course?

    chicagoing replied to jillybean0514's topic in Florida Nursing

    I would contact an admissions counselor at Nova. According to the Entry Level BSN Admissions Requirements page, "Applicants must have completed all prerequisite courses with a grade of C or higher....

  16. I'm so mad at myself....I screwed up my gpa.

    chicagoing replied to brown23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I dragged myself to the early classes...and realized after a month of falling asleep and drooling on myself, I would rather just stay in my bed. It sucked since there was only one huge lecture for bio...

  17. Any other programs w/ Prereqs like Kent State (ochem, biochem, microbio)??

    chicagoing replied to somestudent's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    From reading allnurses, I'll safely conclude that most programs will require anatomy and physiology before organic chemistry and biochemistry. So...I can't really answer your question regarding...

  18. I'm so mad at myself....I screwed up my gpa.

    chicagoing replied to brown23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My GPA suffered at times while I was in UG. I was involved in many extra-curricular activities and honestly never learned how to properly studied (i.e. I lacked discipline). I notice that many people...

  19. Help Needed! Bad GPA from 5 years ago. Didn't list the college on Nursing Application

    chicagoing replied to stary01's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It really depends on the school. How many hours did you complete at the first

  20. Help Needed! Bad GPA from 5 years ago. Didn't list the college on Nursing Application

    chicagoing replied to stary01's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would meet with someone in the admissions office and ask what should you do, that you did not intentionally omit your prior school transcript, but you did. They may have you submit the transcript to...

  21. question about prereqs at JJC and MVCC

    chicagoing replied to ggabby's topic in Illinois Nursing

    So did you live with your MIL in the MVCC district and recently move to the JJC

  22. will i get into school for next semester?

    chicagoing replied to meghan91's topic in General Students

    According to the University website, you can transfer with fewer than 30 credit hours if you also submit an ACT or SAT

  23. Am I totally out?

    chicagoing replied to pupnj's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you are a little "light" on the sciences, then I'd recommend also focusing on acing the SAT and/or ACT! High standardized test scores will not hurt your

  24. question about prereqs at JJC and MVCC

    chicagoing replied to ggabby's topic in Illinois Nursing

    How do you claim residency in two districts? Would it be ok for me to claim residency in the JJC district because I have a sibling who resides in that district and I spend a great percentage of my...

  25. Has anyone ever put down your career choice?

    chicagoing replied to Servingshots's topic in General Students

    Nursing is a wonderful career because of what it IS. Not because it's not boring or more highly regarded than another career Jobs and/or carers do not define who we