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chicagoing ADN, RN

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  1. Life as a minority in nursing

    chicagoing replied to cookie91's topic in General Students

    Oh, I wish I could verbalize my post instead of typing it out, but here goes. I think that many underrepresented minorities have to work extra hard to even get to a level playing field. My Mexican,...

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

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

    Ok, I'm logged

  3. Academic Suicide?

    chicagoing replied to DoingGodsWork's topic in General Students

    I would also assume that if it was absolutely necessary to have completed A&P II prior to your first semester, then it the program would require you to do so. I bumped into one of my classmates...

  4. Am I going to be doing to much?? Advice needed!!

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

    Oh, I forgot to mention that taking online only courses requires a lot of discipline! You really need to keep up with the material. So for some of us...ok, for myself, the best method of instruction...

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

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

    I'd definitely take it in the spring. I believe we'll be in nursing 1100 for approximately 9 hours each week in the summer, for only 6 weeks. Since you've completed your pre- and co-reqs. it'll...

  6. Am I going to be doing to much?? Advice needed!!

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

    So will you be taking your nursing classes in the morning or afternoon/evening? That's awesome that your husband is on board; I couldn't imagine going through this journey if my friends and family...

  7. Academic Suicide?

    chicagoing replied to DoingGodsWork's topic in General Students

    I think OP is asking if she will somehow be at a disadvantage not having A&P II under her belt during her first semester of nursing school, which is the spring semester. Because if she could...

  8. Chemistry and physics questions on NLN

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

    I took the NLN last month and scored well (99th percentile). I didn't think the physics was hard, but if you've never been exposed to physics either in high school or college, it may seem a little...

  9. Considering Illinois State University Accelerated BSN Program! Any advice or info?

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

    Hello, OP. I sent you a

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

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

    It's easy to "lose it" when we've been obsessing over this nursing application/admittance! I am hoping to receive a response very soon regarding the questions I sent to Deb 4 or 5 days ago. Campus...

  11. Am I going to be doing to much?? Advice needed!!

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

    Ack, don't be a science major unless you are truly interested or a glutton for punishment My class began with almost 800, and 4 years later, graduated fewer than

  12. is Nursing School HARDER than Medical School?

    chicagoing replied to sunny d's topic in General Students

    I think we should just agree to

  13. Am I going to be doing to much?? Advice needed!!

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

    Isn't taking care of two kids and a husband comparable to working 2 or 3 full-time jobs?! I honestly think my sister-in-law (who is a nurse) looks forward to going to work because for her, nursing is...

  14. is Nursing School HARDER than Medical School?

    chicagoing replied to sunny d's topic in General Students

    It isn't troubling in the least. I completely understand that it will seem more challenging to a person who has a full plate to manage his or her time wisely while in nursing school, but I don't...

  15. A&P Textbooks

    chicagoing replied to campercass's topic in General Students

    The content of an A&P book is not going to change from year to year, or edition to edition. In my experience, I am able to sell my "like new" textbooks for a nice sum, and then use those profits...

  16. is Nursing School HARDER than Medical School?

    chicagoing replied to sunny d's topic in General Students

    That's exactly what I'm asking. And yes, I know you're taking a jab at me. My critical thinking skills are not lacking. I don't believe it's nursing school itself that becomes harder when you're...

  17. is Nursing School HARDER than Medical School?

    chicagoing replied to sunny d's topic in General Students

    So...if I were to work a full-time job, take care of children at home, and be a full-time nursing student, nursing school itself will be harder for me, than for someone who is 21, living at home, and...

  18. is Nursing School HARDER than Medical School?

    chicagoing replied to sunny d's topic in General Students

    I knew the right people, but wasn't looking for any special favors. I also was aware that there was a slim to none shot (and what it is...slim just left the building?) that I could petition my way out...

  19. Scared but Determined...

    chicagoing replied to dreamer827's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi there. I am also a somewhat older student (30s) and I'd recommend obtaining CNA certification and working PT or FT as a CNA while taking the pre-reqs. I have my certification but have yet to pursue...

  20. College of Dupage letters mailed - Fall 2010

    chicagoing replied to CODADN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Do you think I will have to take nursing 1100 if I took nursing 100 in 2001? According to COD's conversion catalog (quarters to semesters), the classes are considered equivalent. I'd probably retake...

  21. is Nursing School HARDER than Medical School?

    chicagoing replied to sunny d's topic in General Students

    Nursing school itself is harder when one has more responsibilities? The content and critical thinking aspects are harder? The reading is harder? I guess in my mind I'm thinking that nursing school...

  22. is Nursing School HARDER than Medical School?

    chicagoing replied to sunny d's topic in General Students

    Wow. My university required organic chem for both the biology major and the pre-med

  23. Am I going to be doing to much?? Advice needed!!

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

    mjmoon was giving some very good advice that you may want to consider. Taking four classes at once, even while working, is doable. I have not taken A&P online before, but it seems as though I'd...

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

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

    The tuition cost is $129/credit hour, plus any associated fees. I also factored in the cost of the uniform, shoes, blood pressure cuff with stethoscope, book, physical, required tests, etc. and *my*...

  25. Is it just me or......

    chicagoing replied to MickeysMom's topic in General Students

    I also keep hearing about how impossible nursing school is. I do wonder how varied our backgrounds and abilities are, and how do those variables (and others, of course) influence our