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Do you think someone with a low GPA (3.1) has a chance of getting it?

Did anyone here apply for the loan forgiveness program? Has anyone heard back yet? I am anxiously awaiting to hear something!!!

Do you guys think I have a chance even though my EFC is NOT 0? I applied but I feel like I don't. :/

Hello, I was wondering if anyone on here is interested in or knows someone who is interested in switching from the daytime program to the evening/weekend program. I had some issues with the enrollment form and by the time I submitted it the daytime program was full. I really wanted to start the daytime program but am currently enrolled in the evening/weekend program so if anyone wants to switch I would be more than glad to! Please let me know! Thank you.

Thanks for your advice! I was accepted to Loyola's ABSN program and am thinking of going there or taking the ADN route at a community college. If you don't mind me asking, did you pay for the whole program through loans? I know they offer "limited" scholarships after the first semester, do you know anything about that? When did you graduate? Would you recommend the program?

Bump. Any others in similar situations or who can offer their 2 cents? I have a friend who has her BSN and works at MacNeal hospital. She says they always hire new grads but not sure if that includes ADN. I've looked at job postings for different hospitals and nursing homes and that did not help much. Most of then had positions that included RN liccense required, ADN required, BSN required or BSN preferred... So it seems like it's all over the place. I'm really having trouble with this decision and wish I knew what to do. I know you guys said that there is no wrong or right way but I don't want to go to school, graduate and not be able to find a job. I already went through that and it was not fun at all.

Wife: Oh wow, look at those nurses! Husband: I always knew it took something special to be a nurse, but this is something else! Wife: I know, these are lean mean green machines! It seems like they're a whole other species! Husband: They've evolved to a higher being!

Steph, Which school has this option you are talking about? Thanks for all the great advice. I guess my main concern is finding a job in Chicago with an ADN. Many people make it seem like it is impossible. Another pro of taking the ADN route is that I can keep my job and I am sure it is less intense and stressful than an accelerated BSN program. Not that it won't be challenging, I am sure it will be, but ABSN programs are condensed so they go through more material in less time. I had decided on the ABSN program but now I am leaning more toward the ADN. I just don't know if I want to wait to get my BSN and be in school for ~3 more years. I'll be 28 by then! Ah! Also, I've applied for some scholarships but that is also up in the air. If I was awarded one that would help out A LOT and I think I would do the ABSN program in that case. The issues there is that I won't know until July or August if I've been chosen. This is so frustrating ha.

Question 7 talks about the due date. This is so frustrating. Frequently Asked Questions Question 1: What type of CPR card do I need? A CPR card from the American Heart Association or from the Red Cross? Answer: Either card is acceptable BUT it must be a Healthcare Provider. NO other format is acceptable in order to meet the clinical guidelines. Question 2: What happens if I miss nursing orientation? Answer: Nursing Orientation is mandatory and its part of your nursing program. The orientation is vital to your success in the nursing program. Unfortunately, if you are unable to attend you will not be able to register for the nursing program. Question 3: Can I switch from a day session to an evening session? Or Can I switch from an evening to a day session? Answer: Students can put their names on a waiting list by contacting the nursing department at 773-907-4641 we are unable to guarantee you will be switched. Question 4: What types of blood test are required? Answer: You must ask your physician to draw titers to indicate your immunity and results need to be submitted, this information is a requirement of our clinical affiliation sites. Question 5: Will I be able to submit part of my health record while I await lab results from my physician? Answer: Your entire health record must be complete and turned into the nursing office located in Room 2170 to the Clinical Coordinator Ms. Parmella Walker. We will NOT accept an incomplete record. Please be sure to make a copy for your own health record, the nursing office will not be able to make any copies. Question 6: When can I register for my nursing courses for fall 2012? Answer: An e-mail will be sent in July regarding Fall 2012 registration. Question 7: How do I submit my medical records? Answer: Medical records should be hand delivered to the Nursing Department by July 1, 2012 as indicated in the admission requirement sheet. Please note this date is different from the one that was included in your acceptance letter. If possible please submit your health record as soon as possible. Your complete health information needs to be submitted to our clinical partners. Please be sure to make a copy for your own records. Copies will not be provided. Question 8: I already have CPR BLS certification through the American Heart Association as of January 2012. This is valid for 2 years. Will they approve this? (With that I mean to say: Do I need to take this again since I already have certification)? Answer: Your CPR card cannot lapse while you are in the nursing program it is your responsibility to keep a current CPR card while you are in the nursing program. If your CPR card is elapse you will not be able to attend clinical NO Exceptions! Question 9: Do I need to complete another Background Check? Answer: No, the background check that was submitted with our application is sufficient unless indicated by our clinical partners. You will not need another background check until next year. Question 10: Classes are offered on a first come, first serve basis. How do I ensure that I can get my desired time slot? Answer: Registration is done in a lottery format. You will be able to pull your number on the day of orientation Question 11: Where can I go get my drug testing? Can I go to my own physician or do I have to use the list that was provided in the e-mail. Answer: You can have your physician complete your drug testing you do not have to use the list of places that was listed in your acceptance letter please be sure to review the health checklist with the specific drug components that need to be tested. This is a requirement for our clinical partners. Remember it must be a 10 Panel Drug Urine Screen. Question 12: Can I miss the first week of class? Answer: Due to the rigor of the nursing program it is important to attend all of the courses.

I plan on getting my BSN eventually if I take the ADN route. So you think it would be better to just go for my BSN even with the high cost? I really wouldn't mind working in LTC or home care starting off as a new grad since it seems most hospitals prefer/require BSNs.

So now it is back to everything being due on June 15?? I thought it was changed to July 1 like the FAQ email stated??

Thanks for both of your comments! Are you both nurses? Which route did you take? Jasel, you are right, there are many RN to BSN completion programs but I just want the fastest and least expensive route, but having both is impossible ha. I agree that both programs will provide very different learning experiences and that's what matters to me the most. By any chance do you know what the main difference between an ADN and BSN education is? Is it just that ADN students get more clinical time while BSN is more centered on theory? That is what I have heard but I am not sure. If I take the ADN route I will be done in May 2014. I found an RN to BSN completion program through Loyola that is completely online about $18,000 and 12 months long. If I start that program after I get my ADN, I will have my BSN by August 2015. That seems like such a long time from now and I just want to be done and financially independent! This is a really tough and frustrating decision, but I have to figure this out soon. Any other advice would be appreciated!

Dear fellow allnurses, I am sure this has been addressed many times before, but I wanted to start a new thread in hopes of finding some current/new information regarding whether to get an ADN or BSN in Illinois, specifically in the Chicago land area. I am currently in this complicated and frustrating situation where I have been accepted to both an ADN and an accelerated BSN program and am not sure which one to choose. If I go the ADN route, tuition would be MUCH cheaper (less than 10K) but I will finish in 2 years with an ADN. If I take the BSN route, I will finish in 16 months but I will be drowned with around 48K in debt, plus 20K I already have from my previous degree. I really want to go the BSN route since it is shorter and that is my ultimate goal, to obtain my BSN. I know there are numerous RN to BSN programs out there that would be a lot cheaper but would take longer. My question to you all is this whether you would take the ADN or BSN route and why? Also, I have heard many stories (mostly on here) about new grads not being able to find work. Is this true for both ADN and BSN new grads? I honestly would go with the ADN route if I knew I would be able to get a job after I graduated and passed the NCLEX whether it be in a hospital, LTC or home care is not an issue for me at this point. I just want to know if I would be able to get an RN position with an ADN. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Welcome! I'm also planning to apply for Fall 2012, still undecided on whether I want to do the full time or part time program. I am taking my pre-req's at the city colleges too, I need 2 more, Anatomy II and Microbiology. It is possible to apply while completing pre-req's. I am applying for the April deadline and will be enrolled in Anatomy II and Micro. They would probably just ask to see your midterm grades to see how you are doing in the courses. That is what one of the advisor's told me. I think you should talk to an advisor and apply for Fall 2012. Good luck!

Hi Adek and Iyoka, I am planning to apply to the Wright LPN program. Would you guys be able to answer a few questions for me? I've been trying to call them but no answer. Do all the pre-requisite courses have to be completed by the application deadline? Do you guys know what the application deadlines are? I tried looking for this information online but it is all outdated. Thanks and I hope you guys hear from the school soon! I know how frustrating waiting can be!!