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chicagoing ADN, RN

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  1. Question about accelerated Nursing programs vs. traditional BSN

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

    If I were you, I'd concentrate on graduating high school with the classes I will need before entering a 4 year university. I would spend the first 2 years of university completing the nursing school...

  2. financial aid

    chicagoing replied to d00d00butter's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I also wanted to ask how many dependents the OP has? And if that is not the correct term to use, what I mean is, how many persons are you

  3. Taking PAX-RN today at college of Dupage anyone else?

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

    I sent an e-mail over last week. No, I didn't get to talk to anyone but once my transcript evaluation form is accepted, I should be able to. Oh wait. The question about the English requirement? I...

  4. Taking PAX-RN today at college of Dupage anyone else?

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

    I sure hope we receive the good news! I am a disappointed, though, that COD will not accept advanced composition in lieu of freshman English (composition). The one semester freshman composition course...

  5. Taking PAX-RN today at college of Dupage anyone else?

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

    No, we chopped a few days off so I believe it was 7 weeks or just a day shy of 7 weeks long...20 days? We were in class 3 days a

  6. Taking PAX-RN today at college of Dupage anyone else?

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

    The skills are clearly outlined in the book, but it the skills became easier the more I practiced. The teacher should also give demonstrations and monitor the students when they are practicing. I...

  7. Taking PAX-RN today at college of Dupage anyone else?

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

    I thought the state test was very easy, more common sense than anything else. We never found out how we scored. If you received your certificate in the mail from the state and COD, you knew you...

  8. Taking PAX-RN today at college of Dupage anyone else?

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

    I didn't think the material that we learned was tough. What made it challenging was getting the opportunity to practice the skills in the "lab". There were only 2 beds for 8 people to practice...

  9. HELP PLEASE!!! Low NLN entrance test scores --how can I improve them

    chicagoing replied to BioGirl 11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello OP. I prepared myself for the exam by using the Jones & Bartlett review guide. Since I did not have many days to study, I just focused on taking the samples section tests (and comprehensive...

  10. BSN: 55K for 1 year vs. 4K for 2 years

    chicagoing replied to guest_57352's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just wanted to add that if in your shoes, I would NOT take out 55K+ in loans if I still had 18K in loans from the first degree. What type of aid were you looking for? I thought loans fell under the...

  11. Organization and study tips?

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

    I study in the "no talking zone" of the public library. I also can't listen classical music while studying, since I am more than just a casual enthusiast. As for organizational tips, I use one binder...

  12. Taking PAX-RN today at college of Dupage anyone else?

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

    Yes, I held on to it because it's 1) falling apart, and 2) good reference for when I want to brush up on skills I may use at a CNA job or nursing school

  13. financial aid

    chicagoing replied to d00d00butter's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think I'll need to pay attention to this thread, since I am also interested in applying for financial aid. If I'm not mistaken, there is a cap on how much of your salary you can contribute to a...

  14. How get past dept chair for BIO 226 at Truman?

    chicagoing replied to emttonurse's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I live in the suburbs. Yes, for COD you need only A&P I and chemistry to apply.COD uses a points based ranking system, so the more classes you take, the more points you will receive towards your...

  15. Nutrition....Spring 2008

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

    I always felt that study guides were provided by instructors at their discretion. I never once saw a study guide until a few years ago when I started taking/re-taking courses towards pre-nursing at...

  16. How get past dept chair for BIO 226 at Truman?

    chicagoing replied to emttonurse's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I am in the process of applying to the College of Dupage ADN program (fall 2011 start). I have all of my pre-and co-requisite classes completed, with the exception of A&P II, which begins in a few...

  17. How get past dept chair for BIO 226 at Truman?

    chicagoing replied to emttonurse's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I would argue that my four year undergraduate degree in biology has sufficiently prepared me for the rigors of anatomy and physiology

  18. How Many Hours Of Studing Required For A&P1?

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

    And try to find a good study buddy! Using lab time wisely and reviewing bones, muscles, etc. with someone who is on the same page as you can drastically cut down on time spent outside of class...

  19. Chemistry and physics questions on NLN

    chicagoing replied to Znasser86's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    haha sorry, yes I was being a bit silly. My composite score was 156, 99th percentile. I also didn't study that much, but brushed up on some physics since it's been

  20. How get past dept chair for BIO 226 at Truman?

    chicagoing replied to emttonurse's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Sorry...I forgot to add that I would not exactly know what to say to him because my argument would be different

  21. How get past dept chair for BIO 226 at Truman?

    chicagoing replied to emttonurse's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I took a look at the Truman website and it seems as though it is just recommended that you take an intro biology class prior to A&P. If you feel strongly that you will be able to excel at this...

  22. How get past dept chair for BIO 226 at Truman?

    chicagoing replied to emttonurse's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I don't quite understand what the hurdle is. Do you need to convince the dept. chair to allow you to register for a full class? Is there a pre-req. for this class that you would like to have

  23. Do I Have to Disclose All My Previous School Transcripts

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

    I'd check with the college that is offering the RN-BSN program. Any college or university nursing program that I've looked into this past year requires transcripts be submitted from any and all...

  24. College accepted A&P1 and 2 from 8+ years ago. Now what?

    chicagoing replied to Nurse2B2016's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think I've read that some nursing programs will accept science classes that have been taken within the past 10 years, but that is extremely rare. As mjmoon stated, it would be best to speak with a...

  25. Chemistry and physics questions on NLN

    chicagoing replied to Znasser86's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You