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  1. Nursing Application Essays/Personal Statement

    chiliwings posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi! I am starting to fill out applications I will be sending out for a few of the nursing schools here. I would just like to solicit some of your ideas on what to write. I am one of the career...

  2. Info on NIU

    chiliwings posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi..! I have a previous Bachelors degree which I took from another country. Anyway, I applied for the Nursing program at NIU. And they credited most of my subjects execpt for English.. It says I need...

  3. Mnemonic for cranial nerves

    chiliwings replied to KR's topic in General Students

    On occasion our trusty truck acts funny very good vehicle any

  4. ECE Evaluation of International Transcripts

    chiliwings posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi... I just had my international transcript evaluated from ECE and how come their evaluation I think is too low.. I got my C's converted to Ds! But this was not the case in all of it. So I don't know...

  5. College of Dupage for pre-reqs

    chiliwings posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi.. I am shooting for Spring semester for a nursing transfer program in Loyola for the accelerated BSN. The problem is the pre-reqs I still need to take in College of DuPage are already closed since...

  6. College of Dupage for pre-reqs

    chiliwings replied to chiliwings's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi thanks for the tip! I did the same thing every single day. I would wake up around 6:30 since online registration doesnt open till 7 am just to check classes. Good thing I was able to enroll in both...

  7. What is the name of the college you will be attending?

    chiliwings replied to PCGrad06's topic in General Students

    Hi!!! Would you know if there is a long waiting list for NIU?? I am hoping to get into that school too for SY

  8. All about GPA's

    chiliwings posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi everyone, I have a question regarding the GPA in order to get into nursing school. I know nursing is one of the most competitive programs to get into may be primarily because of the huge number of...

  9. All about GPA's

    chiliwings replied to chiliwings's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi ! I live in IL too.. which schools did you apply for? I am hoping to get into Loyola ABSN, NIU or UIC. Any word on these schools? I'm just a little worried because of my GPA from my previous...

  10. Why are you REALLY going into nursing? Honest answers please.

    chiliwings replied to Sheri257's topic in General Students

    One major factor that influenced me to pursue nursing is job security. At least with nursing, I can concentrate more on doing my job better and providing the best care to patients than having to...

  11. From Computer Science to Nursing.. need help!

    chiliwings posted a topic in Nursing Career

    hi, like most of you here, ive been considering going back to school to pursue a nursing degree. i graduated with a degree in bs management of information systems. it has been almost 4 years since my...

  12. From Computer Science to Nursing.. need help!

    chiliwings replied to chiliwings's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks everybody for all your replies. It sure is very interesting to read different kinds of opinions. Anyway when I originally posted this message, I was still in the stage where I was considering...

  13. Any Filipino nurses here???

    chiliwings replied to Pangit's topic in Philippines

    I agree.. thanks UsteGrl. (I take it you're from UST?)

  14. Any Filipino nurses here???

    chiliwings replied to Pangit's topic in Philippines

    Didnt mean to offend anyone. But didnt you read from the Title that it says "Filipino nurses?" Anyway, no need to get on each other's nerves. I was just happy to know that I found some of my fellow...

  15. Any Filipino nurses here???

    chiliwings replied to Pangit's topic in Philippines

    Kamusta kayong lahat? Second-career nursing student ako... graduate sa pinas with a BS Management Info. System pero nagiisip na magnursing dahil mas maraming magagandang opportunities compared sa IT....

  16. From Computer Science to Nursing.. need help!

    chiliwings replied to chiliwings's topic in Nursing Career

    *Sigh... too bad things turned this way with IT. Long hours and the pay sux (at least in my work). Plus from the way things are at work, we arent getting as many projects unlike before..most our...

  17. Accelerated BSN or BSN/MSN?

    chiliwings replied to Annabelle57's topic in Nursing Career

    Haha! It's funny you said that.. :chuckle I just started doing my pre-reqs too. That class was also my first after about 5 years. I was lucky I took Bio in college so that is out of the way. So far...

  18. Accelerated BSN or BSN/MSN?

    chiliwings replied to Annabelle57's topic in Nursing Career

    that's not good. since i will have to stay in the dorms.. i guess i may need to borrow the rest from banks. which is not good. i guess i will also try to apply in direct entry msn too... i just...

  19. Accelerated BSN or BSN/MSN?

    chiliwings replied to Annabelle57's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi! Have you started your pre-reqs yet? I just started mine and I plan to apply in 2005. When do you think is the best time to submit

  20. Accelerated BSN or BSN/MSN?

    chiliwings replied to Annabelle57's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi Top Cat! Thanks for that info about receiving financial aid. I too have a previous degree, but fortunately was already paid for by my parents. I am considering getting a a second bachelors by going...

  21. Getting into a nursing school in Chicago

    chiliwings posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello, due to the nursing shortage it seems to me that everyone want to pursue a nursing degree. This makes the program even more competitive. In line with this, I do have some questions about how...

  22. From Computer Science to Nursing.. need help!

    chiliwings replied to chiliwings's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for the encouragement..! Just curious, what made you decide your current job? How long were you in it? As for me, I am still with my old job but I dis start taking my pre-reqs. I am aiming for...

  23. From Computer Science to Nursing.. need help!

    chiliwings replied to chiliwings's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks Lizz! That was very informative... I too had heard about the demand for nurses in the coming years. Although this is not to say my only reason why I decided to pursue the profession. Altough it...

  24. From Computer Science to Nursing.. need help!

    chiliwings replied to chiliwings's topic in Nursing Career

    I am so happy for you. I cant wait for my turn to give my two weeks notice. Right now I'm at work but all I can think about is *looks at clock "Is it 5pm yet?". I just hate slow days at work. I think...

  25. From Computer Science to Nursing.. need help!

    chiliwings replied to chiliwings's topic in Nursing Career

    Hello NeilC, Thanks for the insight. Just curious, do you think you will miss working in the IT world? And what makes you so sure that nursing is what you really wanted even after considering a...