mono2010

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1. Resurrection University Fall 2012 Applicants

   mono2010 replied to RickyLatino87's topic in Illinois Nursing

   Craiglist in the city is cyclical. The most apartments are available in the spring/early summer. I would recommend checking with an apartment hunter. They usually see updates the same day. I just...

2. Resurrection University Fall 2012 Applicants

   mono2010 replied to RickyLatino87's topic in Illinois Nursing

   I do. Its hard but you just do it and try not to think about it. I'm in the E/W cohort. So far we typically have class 3 nights a week from 5-8 or 9, clinical 10hr on saturday (last term it was...

3. Resurrection University Fall 2012 Applicants

   mono2010 replied to RickyLatino87's topic in Illinois Nursing

   Hi there. I am a Senior. The number of days changes every 8 weeks and depends on whether or not your clinical site has enough space for a full shift or they need to break it into 2- 4hr days. Some...

4. Nursing school + working - WWYD?

   mono2010 replied to WorkingTowardsBSN's topic in General Students

   I'm in an accel. bsn program (eve/wknd) and working full time. Its brutal but it can be done. If there's a way to work less hours I would recommend it. Its hard to balance the amazing amount of...

5. Preparing for nursing school

   mono2010 replied to Suns1113's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I am starting my second year/final year of my BSN. I don't know that there's necessarily a book that will help you prepare. I would recommend getting a good hard copy or electronic planner to keep you...

6. Advice on Accelerated BSN programs

   mono2010 replied to SarahLee7's topic in General Students

   I am in my second semester of an Acc. BSN at a Private school. It is more expensive ($50k) but it was the only option for a Evening and Weekend program . It is a BEAST! Lots of reading (100+ pgs a...

7. I start nursing school in a week!

   mono2010 replied to ivikatasha's topic in General Students

   I agree with with what the others have said as well. The first semester was the hardest. I felt like I could never keep on top of all the reading and so forth but have to remember that you can do it!...

8. Resurrection University 2011 Cohorts

   mono2010 replied to mono2010's topic in Illinois Nursing

   You don't have to wait. You can log into the portal and click on academics. There's a link that says online registration or something like that. It will allow you to see the available classes/sections...

9. Am I waisting my time with associates degree?

   mono2010 replied to chall2011's topic in General Nursing

   I would recommend looking into an Accelerated BSN program which is what I'm doing. I already have a BS and the better part of a MS. The program is only 20 months and it will be all nursing instead of...

10. Resurrection University 2011 Cohorts

    mono2010 replied to mono2010's topic in Illinois Nursing

    alycat30- I am starting in the fall for the ev/wknd program. They are a bit slow with information. You have to keep following up with them KKat- I think 6/16 but they havent sent my confirmation. that...

11. At my age, should I forget about upper level degrees?

    mono2010 replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    Go for it! If this is your passion, finish your RN and go for the MSN. It's never too

12. How many semesters is your program?

    mono2010 replied to JustDes's topic in General Students

    Mine is a 5 semester Accl

13. Do you like the uniforms they give you for your school?

    mono2010 replied to prime11214's topic in General Students

    Ours are terrible. White pants, shoes, socks, underwear (cant show thru see thru white pants) and a maroon

14. Should I take Micro and Physiology in the same semester?

    mono2010 replied to MonkeyMama's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I did that last term and it was alot of work. It can be done but you have to be focused. Its also alot of information to take in at once. As the the others mentioned parts of the classes do overlap....

15. Resurrection University 2011 Cohorts

    mono2010 replied to mono2010's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Congrats KKat! I just got my call last week. I'm scrambling to get all of the forms completed. I'm excited to get started. Did you go to orientation