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  1. ADN Fall 2011 Hopefuls!!!

    zbb13 replied to VannVann2008's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Our application deadline was Feb. 1. One week to the deadline, it was extended to March 1. Then, we see a notice that 100 students (two schools in the community college system were closed) will have...

  2. Truman Nursing Application Extension

    zbb13 replied to CareerChange2011's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Re: the CCC notice that they are reserving 100 spots for KKC and OHC, well I spoke with the district person who is listed there. She said ALL applications are going to be centralized this year. They...

  3. City Colleges of Chicago and HESI exit exam

    zbb13 replied to 2btmanrn's topic in Illinois Nursing

    The nursing office said Truman faculty will be handling the applications for Fall 2011. Next year,

  4. Truman Nursing Application Extension

    zbb13 replied to CareerChange2011's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I only had 60 last year, oh well. The ranking point cut off the year before was 56, so I thought I had a chance. I couldn't fit one more class into my

  5. Truman Nursing Application Extension

    zbb13 replied to CareerChange2011's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I'm taking my last class this semester. I actually was going to take it last semester, but I didn't think the teacher was very good, and it is a difficult class (227). I applied to the nursing...

  6. Does anyone else use 'lisa frank' school supplies as an adult?

    zbb13 replied to katebean04's topic in General Students

    I love Lisa Frank stuff, but my kids have outgrown it. Too bad. I have an ugly multi-colored knapsack--leftover one the kids didn't want. I do get funny looks. I can imagine you do,

  7. Not as Excited About A/P 2... Anyone Else?

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

    I'm in A&P II and I'm doing okay. Great teacher, but my motivation is also waning. I don't need an A (last class before nursing school--HOPEFULLY), but I am still going to work hard to get one....

  8. Truman Nursing Application Extension

    zbb13 replied to CareerChange2011's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Thanks, Ruby 2623 and hanwinting. I knew that wasn't the issue. Truman's program is supposed to be excellent. I'm very anxious to hear if I was accepted or not. Oh well, have to wait a little...

  9. Truman Nursing Application Extension

    zbb13 replied to CareerChange2011's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Did anyone attend a recent orientation meeting? Was there anything said to indicate what is happening at Truman this year? Just

  10. Truman Nursing Application Extension

    zbb13 replied to CareerChange2011's topic in Illinois Nursing

    What did she mean when she said they are on "probation"? As far as I know, probation is only for schools who fare poorly on the NCLEX, and Truman doesn't. Having so many students fail the 2nd year...

  11. Truman College Chicago Nursing Applicants 2011

    zbb13 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Does anyone here know why Truman College has extended their Nursing program application deadline from Feb. 1 to March 1? Just wondering what's going on. I submitted my application a while ago and am...

  12. Truman Nursing Application Extension

    zbb13 replied to CareerChange2011's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I asked the same question a few weeks ago on this website. I called the nursing office, and I was told that this year, the faculty at Truman will be dealing with the applications themselves (next...

  13. Am I being realistic? Nursing school at 45?

    zbb13 replied to aidensmom403's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 46. It is NEVER too late to go back to school. I am so motivated and disciplined, and I love school right now. I'm waiting to get into the nursing program in the Fall (hopefully). I am not...

  14. Truman College Chicago Nursing Applicants 2011

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

    I can't imagine. They had over 500 applicants last year, and all those students had met all the requirements, pre- requisites and also co-requisites. Did DuPage not get enough applicants?

  15. Anatomy and Physiology 2 study tips?

    zbb13 replied to clrstar's topic in General Students

    Take a tape recorder to class. Listen to your instructor over and over. Take good notes, then take notes from your notes. Make flashcards out of those. Look at your teacher's objectives--good clue to...

  16. And the wait begins

    zbb13 replied to Mrs.Mumz's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good luck to all of you. I'm waiting too. They said April 1, but they just extended the application deadline by a month. I have no idea what this means, except the rules are constantly changing. Makes...

  17. About to leave nursing school

    zbb13 replied to workinghardforit's topic in General Students

    Your worries are mine, except I haven't started nursing school yet. I know what to expect, I began a nursing program years ago. I worry about making medication errors, becoming flustered and clumsy...

  18. "Mature" graduates finding employment

    zbb13 replied to zbb13's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks for all the info. I am really concerned about the reality today (I know a few years ago a new graduate could pick and choose-I wish it was true today). With nursing students having so much...

  19. Anatomy Class???

    zbb13 replied to jballa34's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had a hard time memorizing the anatomical terms, so I photocopied the lab diagram (and the diagrams my instructor gave us to fill in) and then whited out all the labels. Then I photocopied that...

  20. FAFSA: What is my grade level?

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

    I have a Bachelor's degree, applied for FAFSA, and then was notified that I am NOT eligible for Pell Grants or our Illinois Grants. Oh well, big bubble burster. I do believe you will find some type...

  21. What is harder A&P or Micro?

    zbb13 replied to aubreyeve's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    They were both not easy, just in different ways. A&P was tons of homework and memorization. Homework took hours. It would have been difficult with English as well. Micro was less homework, but...

  22. Help with General Chemistry

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

    Just the thought of having to sit through Chemistry freaked me out. Half of the battle was to relax. Then, I studied constantly, particularly the reactions. I did problems over and over and over...

  23. ADN Fall 2011 Hopefuls!!!

    zbb13 replied to VannVann2008's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    2011 Hopeful here. I've taken all the pre-requisites and co-requisites except for A&P II. Our school has a ranking system based on required credits taken (sciences, Math, and English), multiplied...

  24. IL Program Rankings

    zbb13 replied to SMOKEY2112's topic in Illinois Nursing

    My understanding is that the NCLEX pass rate is the percentage of students from X school who took the NCLEX for the FIRST time who passed the exam. The pass rate is not a TRUE, VALID indication of...

  25. IL Program Rankings

    zbb13 replied to SMOKEY2112's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Truman's pass rate on the NCLEX needs some explanation: At the end of the 2 year program, students need to take the HESI exams. I think they need an 890 or something like that (see the nursing...