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  1. Will I be accepted to Joliet Junior College?

    Reese2012 replied to Reese2012's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Would it be possible to apply to the program if did not take bio 250 as of yet? I was thinking of applying for the Feb application and try to get in Fall

  2. JJC Pre Nursing Students - Anyone else out there?

    Reese2012 replied to capella44's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I have 3 out of the six classes completed with a 3.2 GPA. I am thinking of applying in Feb. to see if I can get into the Fall program, has anyone successfully been accepted without taking AP I (if I...

  3. South Suburban College LPN/ADN Question

    Reese2012 replied to NuKim4ya's topic in Illinois Nursing

    from what I heard is that majority of the people applying to that school took the courses that were needed for LPN and RN, when they applied to the school they applied to both of the programs in hopes...

  4. Who excited about the new semester

    Reese2012 replied to NursingN.C's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am also looking forward to going back to school. It will be difficult because I am also working 40hrs a week, but I have a feeling I am going to do great in Chemistry and Biology this semester. If...

  5. So frustrating feel like crying ...there is always something in the way of my dream

    Reese2012 replied to Divalish918's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    you are not the only one. I have been taking pre-req's on and off for the past 3 yrs. Have finally decided to re-take some of the classes this semester to bump up my grade. The school that I am going...

  6. Inform me...

    Reese2012 replied to walkingonthestars's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Neither, after taking a break from school abecause of working full time at a law office. I am going back to school to become an

  7. Ice ok if on NPO?

    Reese2012 replied to phatso's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    NPO where I worked means no foods or

  8. Inform me...

    Reese2012 replied to walkingonthestars's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have also floated to ICU, MICU/ SICU, pysc, med/surg, Peds, NICU, rehab,

  9. Inform me...

    Reese2012 replied to walkingonthestars's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I worked in a hospital on the oncology floor. Daisy routine (12hr shifts) 7am, get report from night shift and nurse on day shift. Then grab the vitals machine and begin taking vitals on every patient...

  10. HARD career decision

    Reese2012 replied to mar12011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was a CNA for 9 months and then quit because the pay was so low, I could not survive on it. I went back into the law field (as a legal assistant) and I am going to stay here until I get into nursing...

  11. Too many science classes?

    Reese2012 replied to bkhadijah's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That is a lot to take in one semester, but if you have a lot of free time on your hands, I would say go for it. On the first day when you get the syllabus, look to see when test dates are, and if...

  12. what is the % to pass the NCLEX?

    Reese2012 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have seen so many people on here that have passed and not passed the NCLEX. I am wondering that is the lowest percentage that you need in order to pass this test? I have never seen any posts about...

  13. Any 22 weekers out there?

    Reese2012 replied to mauigal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    hi everyone, I was reading through this article and it made me sad to read that all of these babies did not survive. So I thought I would share a happy story. I was born on July 29, 1984, I was...

  14. Is the nursing career what is once was?

    Reese2012 replied to barbj317's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above post. For example, my mom is a nurse and where she works, the clinic just laid off several of their nurses. Now my mom is the only nurse at the clinic working 40-55 hrs a week....

  15. State Boards: Tennessee, Illinois and Florida

    Reese2012 replied to sw122500's topic in General Nursing

    I am not aware. I do know my mom became a nurse in the late 70's early 80's. She had to take the test, because I remeber her saying, that on her honeymoon she was waiting for the

  16. Nurses not making enough...wait what?

    Reese2012 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a several friends that are nurses at local reputable hospitals. They complaint to me all the time that they are not making nearly as much as they should be. Most of them have been working for...

  17. CNA pay in IL

    Reese2012 replied to Reese2012's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Do you know how much Good Sam and Loyola both pay? I would be interested in Good Sam because it is close to my

  18. CNA pay in IL

    Reese2012 posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hello, I am currently looking for a hospital that pays the highest CNA pay in IL. I worked for Illinois Masonic making 11.69 per hour (with shift differental), and Adventist Memorial Hospital making...

  19. CNA pay in IL

    Reese2012 replied to Reese2012's topic in Illinois Nursing

    what hospital does not your friend work

  20. Will I be accepted to Joliet Junior College?

    Reese2012 replied to Reese2012's topic in Illinois Nursing

    sorry to hear you were not accepted. Hopefully next time you will be! Thank you for your help. I guess I am freaking out because I dont want to waste my time taking classes, and then not gettting into...

  21. Biology Teacher Career Change to Nursing...Help!

    Reese2012 replied to simply8o8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    honestly, I would apply sooner rather than later. This way you can begin studying for the TEAS exam (if your school requires it), and begin the

  22. Required A&P book .. e-mailing professor w/?

    Reese2012 replied to Ashkins529's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have asked my prof. about books they were going to use and if it was a waste of time to get them. I would def e-mail him/her, that way you can start reading the first few chapters and plan

  23. CNA and RN licensing with a diversion

    Reese2012 replied to Pollypocket's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I have seen another post on here where someone stole something out of someone's garage, confessed, and was dropped with their charges. They were able to still get their license because it happened so...

  24. New CNA/Pre-nursing student- Additional certs??

    Reese2012 replied to VagusX's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What the person stated above is helpful. But, on the otherhand if you can get into a hospital setting I learned this while working in the hospital: using a bladder scanner, foley catheters, and ostomy...

  25. Freshly Accepted @ JJC!!!! :-)

    Reese2012 replied to mosuhpanic's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Can I ask what your gpa was when you got accepted. I am currently finsihing my pre-reqs, and want to know if I have a