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  1. Questions about JJC nursing program

    Content for both day and evening programs is the SAME.
  2. Joliet and JJC former and current students

    The nursing program at JJC is highly competitive. Therefore, the more pre-reqs you have done the higher the chances you have to getting in, though there are some pre-reqs that MUST be taken prior to applying to the program. And no, you can not get a ...
  3. JJC Spring 2011?

    I had the teacher who quit last minute... All of us who had her are wondering what happened. I feel bad for you guys who should've had her because she was AMAZING! I can't believe only a couple of you guys passed the first exam. You'll get the hang o...
  4. JJC Spring 2011?

    Don't get too worked up about teachers. You get who you get, the ultimate goal is to pass right? I'm in the evening program (2nd semester) and have been very fortunate to have had last semester and this semester (so far) fabulous clinical and theory ...
  5. JJC Spring 2011?

    I'm in the evening program. Clinicals are once a week from 4pm-10:30pm. Let me know if you have any other questions! :)
  6. You know you are a Nursing student when...

    When you start diagnosing characters of a movie or T.V show.....I did it the other night while watching "The Crazies" *sigh*
  7. Am I the only one?

    I've actually lost about 5 lbs. I don't have time to eat.
  8. Medical words that make you cringe.

    smegma and cheese used in the same sentence makes me want to gag. Those two should never be used together.
  9. ADN to BSN to CRNA = Realistic Goal?

    Mke sure that whatever program you are interested in accepts ED/PACU as ICU experience. There is a CRNA program I am looking into, and they are very specific as to what they consider "ICU experience"
  10. Nursing Student Assessment Worksheet

    KUDOS x 10000
  11. Neither. My safety, especially the safety of my back comes first.
  12. which med do I give first

    I'd be ****** if i got a question like this on a test.
  13. mi vida loca

    Congrats...I always enjoy reading your posts.
  14. A/P II in summer with another gen ed??

    I did AP 2 with an intro to art class (online) last summer. worked full time and my son was 3 at the time. Got A's in both classes. Only you know what you can handle. I say go for it though.
  15. Have you ever had a pt have sex...

    better than a c-section
  16. Is this a crazy plan? Re: pre-req's

    If it's something you're really determined to do, you'll do it no matter what. Once I set my mind on doing nursing, I just dove in to it...took as many classes I could to get all pre req's done ASAP. I accomplished this in 1 yr (10 classes)..while wo...
  17. Entering nursing school in Sept. Any suggestion??

    i say enjoy your time "off" You won't have much of it once September rolls around. Relax, and enjoy your pre-nursing school days. They'll teach you everything they want you to know once you start.
  18. 84% = Failing Grade?

    All nursing grading scales are like this. Your friends grading scale is especially tough though. At my school 93-100=A 86-92=B 80-85=C, Anything below an 80 is failing.
  19. saunders comprehensive review or hurst

    I have the Saunders and I'm currently using it for nursing school. It's well written, but then again I don't have anything to compare it to, since I heard Saunders is the best, I just wen with that one. Though I do have the Hurst Pathophysiology Revi...
  20. test question!

    Great, like i need to be more confused. hahah
  21. NOT going to the pinning ceremony

    Fake as in it's not your real diploma. They mail you the one that counts. The one they hand to you during graduation is just for show.
  22. Tx to Ca

    You can do what's called licensure by endorsement. You don't have to take the NCLEX again..this is a national test..you pass it one state, valid in all states. Look on California's board of nursing webpage to get all the details. I myself am looking ...
  23. I went to a study skills worksop and it was suggested not to over do it with the highlighting. I'd say record lectures if it's permitted. Then listen to them within a day or so and write down important topics covered.
  24. Is this out of my scope?

    You're going in to teach about handwashing...you happen to be a nurse...instead of, going in as a nurse to teach about handwashing.
  25. Anybody NOT feel like it's taking over?

    The most important things I can recommend: 1) Get organized (in all areas of your life) 2) Do NOT procrastinate (study a little bit everyday) I'm only 5 weeks in, but these 2 things have been the most important for me. I work 40 hours a week on top o...