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chicagoing ADN, RN

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  1. Ideal response in certain situations?

    chicagoing replied to meganp's topic in General Students

    1. I wouldn't say anything to the parents regarding the diagnosis. I would believe the boy's physician(s) would present this information to them. 2. Would the bruises have already been noted? I'd...

  2. Do you guys see a lot of people saying they are nursing students....

    chicagoing replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    It only seems bothersome to hear a CNA or MA refer to him or herself as a "nurse" in the healthcare setting. I would be worried that patients/residents may make requests of the CNA that are not within...

  3. Anyone else taking A&P 1 this fall? Study group?

    chicagoing replied to BelleNscrubs04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    good luck to all who are taking exams this week (myself included). our lecture material parallels meghan's. i am nervous, though, because this is the first exam and sometimes you just don't know what...

  4. Do you guys see a lot of people saying they are nursing students....

    chicagoing replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    What I don't understand is why I see Facebook "friends" posting their educational statuses as XYZ (nursing) school '(insert year), when they haven't even applied to any program I am still in the...

  5. is it possible to take all these pre-reqs in a year?

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

    I think it's a very doable schedule (assuming your school follows the semester system) if you're working part-time or not at all. I'd break your schedule down as follows: Summer: Chem I, English I...

  6. Interview Attire....

    chicagoing replied to hwhite7787's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with the above poster. Business casual is too casual (in my opinion). A nice suit and a well-groomed appearance will never

  7. what class kicked your backside?

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

    General chemistry (two semesters) for science majors at the university was extremely challenging. Thankfully, I was about to complete general chemistry at the community college with

  8. gpa for JUST prereqs?

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

    At the community college where I'm applying, one's overall GPA is not considered. Only the grades from the pre-requisite and general education courses will be looked

  9. College of Dupage letters mailed - Fall 2010

    chicagoing replied to CODADN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    If I'm not mistaken, there were 117 or 120 seats available for Fall 2010. I am assuming that "qualified" applicants received at least a C in both chemistry and A&P I, and met the minimum...

  10. College of Dupage letters mailed - Fall 2010

    chicagoing replied to CODADN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I just wanted to share some information I learned at the most recent advising session: all qualified applicants for the Fall 2010 start were admitted. COD experienced a decline in applications and was...

  11. Northern Illinois University School of Nursing

    chicagoing replied to ejw1990's topic in Illinois Nursing

    According to the UIC website, 3 of 5 natural science courses - A&P I, A&P II, Micro, General Chem, and Organic Chem - must be completed prior to application submission. I am unsure as to what...

  12. 4.0 in pre reqs difficulty

    chicagoing replied to JonB04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    From my experiences, I would say it is much easier to obtain a 4.0 in pre-requisite courses at a community college. I had taken bio & chem at a 4-yr. university with other pre-med students...

  13. JJC Spring 2011?

    chicagoing replied to Tleelove's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Good luck to you! I had thought about applying to JJC, but realize that I probably wouldn't have a good shot at acceptance since I am not a resident. I had a fleeting thought of taking up residence...

  14. How many nursing schools are you applying to?

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

    I will be applying to only one program, the ADN program at the College of

  15. Took the NLN-Pax-RN / Anatomy I didnt fair so well...should I retake it?

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

    If your posted scores are the percentiles located in the AD column, then yes, you will need to retake the exam since COD requires a minimum percentile of 50 in each of the 3 sections, as well as a...

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

    chicagoing posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hello all, I am currently taking my pre-requisite classes at the College of Dupage and have a few questions. I had initially taken the first semester anatomy course in the fall of 2004 and...

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

    chicagoing replied to chicagoing's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Thanks. I haven't yet taken the PAX exam but I am not too worried. I am currently brushing up on my physics and feel quite comfortable that I will score well.

  18. rn to pa

    chicagoing replied to JonB04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would also check to see if the general chemistry required for the BSN will transfer to the PA degree. I know someone who is now a PA; 5 years ago, he was in the process of finishing his pre-reqs. He...

  19. International Textbooks

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

    I'm glad you didn't pay a premium for the international version. I've only heard (and have not verified this myself) that the end chapter problems could be slightly different between the two versions....

  20. Has anyone taken biol 224 and 251 during a summer semester?

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

    It depends on the material covered and the length of the summer session (at the community college I attend, students can enroll in traditional 16-week semester long courses during a 5 or 8 week period...

  21. International Textbooks

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

    I also purchased the international version for microbiology. Page for page, the information was the same. The front and back covers' images differed, but that was all. Did the seller advertise your...

  22. Warning do not go to Carrington College....

    chicagoing replied to I_love_yoga's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm sorry, but I am having difficulty understanding your post. Did you just have an unpleasant personal experience with certain persons at this

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

    chicagoing replied to chicagoing's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I understand that competition will be fierce, but I am confident that I will be accepted. By any chance, do you know your friends stats? (gpa, classes completed,

  24. took the NLN-PAX, got my score back...no idea what it means

    chicagoing replied to EMT-B gal's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello! I can't really help you too much with the PAX scores (although I will be taking that exam at a later date). However, most, if not all programs will require two semesters of anatomy &...

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

    chicagoing replied to chicagoing's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Good luck to you as well! Will you be applying to the ADN program at COD and/or other programs at other institutions? I heard that West Suburban has a part-time night program which makes it slightly...