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chicagoing ADN, RN

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  1. What are your other degrees in?

    chicagoing replied to nurse2b013's topic in General Students

    BS in Biology... starting ADN program in 5 days!

  2. How did nursing school effect your health?

    chicagoing replied to RangeinPlace's topic in General Students

    I haven't started my program yet (11 more days!) but the person at the scrubs store who handles our uniform orders tells all the girls that we will gain 15 lbs. our first year. I am planning on having...

  3. Student Uniforms - What are yours like?

    chicagoing replied to tag2007's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    We wear Cherokee white scrub top with hunter green bottoms, and also white jacket. Both the coat and tops are embroidered with our college name and program. The jacket leaves much to be

  4. Womens PETITE Cherokee drawstring flare leg scrub pant??

    chicagoing replied to wookieRN11's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hi there. I went in to the scrubs store a few weeks ago and tried on both XS petite & regular sizes. I am 5'4", but feel that my lower body is of average proportions (I have a shorter torso and...

  5. How often do you get sick? More or less often than

    chicagoing replied to MammaNurse2Be's topic in General Students

    Same here! I exercise (both strength & cardio) a minimum of 4x a week. I try to keep healthy with the diet, but like any other human, I am human! One thing I can improve on is getting more sleep....

  6. Too many science classes?

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

    How many hours do you work on the weekends and how many hours will you actually be spending in the classroom? I think it is doable if you are disciplined enough to stay on a schedule

  7. Stressed about starting nursing school!

    chicagoing replied to Nursing2102's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi there! To answer your questions: I had a much better GPA at the community college where I will be starting nursing school in 2 weeks than at the university where I received my BS. GPA in classes...

  8. Positive tb test!

    chicagoing replied to MammaNurse2Be's topic in General Students

    If the x-ray shows TB in the lungs, then you will have bigger problems than just not being able to start school. I wouldn't worry just yet, though. I had a positive test result two years ago and my...

  9. How hard is it REALLY to get employed as a new RN?

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

    I've heard complaints from new grads saying they can't get new jobs...what they really mean is that they can't get jobs at HOSPITALS. There are plenty of jobs available in doctors' offices and nursing...

  10. Required A&P book .. e-mailing professor w/?

    chicagoing replied to Ashkins529's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You could also e-mail your instructor and ask if it is acceptable to use older versions of the book, since the content of the book most likely will not change. I had to retake A&P I last fall...

  11. What are you doing in between prereqs and NS?

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

    I finished my last co-req. (A&P II) in May of this year and started my nursing fundamentals course 10 days later. That course ended over 2 weeks ago. I am now spending time with friends and...

  12. Nursing school student loans/scholarships/grants for those with a bachelor's degree.

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

    First of all, I filed my tax return as soon as I could. I then filled out the online FAFSA, which my college requires for any considering for financial aid. I am not sure what the rules are for BSN...

  13. Nursing school student loans/scholarships/grants for those with a bachelor's degree.

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

    I have a bachelor's degree in biology and received federal student loans for 3.5 years of tuition. I paid off my loans and applied early this year for student loans for the ADN program I will be...

  14. What color is your uniform?

    chicagoing replied to MILOBRI's topic in General Students

    White top (with school name (?) embroidered), hunter green pants White lab coat (embroidered) - but I hear we won't hardly wear

  15. Scholarships?!

    chicagoing replied to breezy7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you been accepted into a program already? If so, I would check out scholarships that are offered by the college or university. I applied for 15+ scholarships through my community college, but...

  16. Extra Small vs Extra Small Petite

    chicagoing replied to madameflychica's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    XS petite pants *should* be shorter in length and rise. I think there's a misconception that petite people are short and/or skinny, but the term really is more related to

  17. Are "pre-reqs" really pre-reqs? and more...

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

    My community college only had 2 pre-requisite courses: A&P I and chemistry. All other courses were co-reqs, although it seems as though many of my fellow students have difficulty understanding the...

  18. Dating and nursing school: Is it best to date another student?

    chicagoing replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    Oooh, gotcha. Thanks. I thought caddy meant Cadillac...which would somehow lead to

  19. Dating and nursing school: Is it best to date another student?

    chicagoing replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    What is a caddy

  20. Dating and nursing school: Is it best to date another student?

    chicagoing replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    FWB all the way. I gotta keep my eye on the prize and that does not include a boyfriend a long the

  21. FAFSA for nursing students based on parents?

    chicagoing replied to newmusic's topic in General Students

    I was just going to state the same. Thanks,

  22. How did everyone do in your Spring classes?

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

    A&P II: A This was the last pre/co-req. class I needed to complete. And I've now officially accumulated 200 semester credit

  23. Bad Decision -- Huge Amount of Debt, Need Advice

    chicagoing replied to cogath's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, the tuition estimate of $1400 is per UNIT, not

  24. just venting ove my Chem grade...

    chicagoing replied to wannaB RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    All you can do is your best. No one

  25. Financial Aid for 2nd Degree / Career change

    chicagoing replied to Jmiami's topic in General Students

    Hi there. I also have a bachelor's degree and will be starting an ADN program in the fall. I completed my FAFSA and thought I would qualify for financial aid (in the form of unsubsidized loans) and...