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  1. How about some positive nursing school/job stories for us newbies?

    PurplePRN replied to PurplePRN's topic in General Students

    Thank you!! Your coworkers, patients, and students like me are blessed to have positive, enthusiastic, encouraging nurses like you

  2. Microbiology

    PurplePRN replied to pco8's topic in General Students

    I really enjoyed Micro. I took A&P 1 at the same time. It was fun making slides and learning things like how bacteria are destroyed by antibiotics. Hopefully, you'll get to swab and culture areas...

  3. How about some positive nursing school/job stories for us newbies?

    PurplePRN replied to PurplePRN's topic in General Students

    Thank you for this. :) It lifted

  4. How about some positive nursing school/job stories for us newbies?

    PurplePRN replied to PurplePRN's topic in General Students

    Thank you ladies! :) Your posts are refreshing. CheesePotato ~ The part about growing pains makes a lot of sense to me.

  5. JJC-Looking for another school in area

    PurplePRN replied to Soyini's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I'm about 40 and have experienced nothing but encouragement from the JJC staff. In fact, the median student is in her mid 30's and female at JJC. So I'm confused as to why anyone would say that to...

  6. JJC 2013 Spring Nursing Applicants ?

    PurplePRN replied to Gstar's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Yes, be advised that the Box O'Books is HEAVY! Park close, bring someone to help.......something. If I wasn't nervous before, looking at that daunting pile of books has done me

  7. JJC 2013 Spring Nursing Applicants ?

    PurplePRN replied to Gstar's topic in Illinois Nursing

    The only thing I've turned in is the Pin order form. I'll wait until I have all the other items in order to turn in together, prob not for three more

  8. JJC 2013 Spring Nursing Applicants ?

    PurplePRN replied to Gstar's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Most local Fire Stations have the class for a discount to residence too. It generally is 50.00. That's the route I'm going, I don't live near Edwards. I think the information about shoes will prob be...

  9. JJC 2013 Spring Nursing Applicants ?

    PurplePRN replied to Gstar's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Murse, you're so lucky to get into your doc so quickly. I have to wait two weeks. I did get the drug testing and CPR paid for

  10. JJC 2013 Spring Nursing Applicants ?

    PurplePRN replied to Gstar's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I'm going to get the physical books. I'm a visual learner so really need actual books. Esp for taking notes and flagging things I may want to come back too. Man, I feel like I'm spending money left...

  11. JJC 2013 Spring Nursing Applicants ?

    PurplePRN replied to Gstar's topic in Illinois Nursing

    It ended up just being me and Irish. Which was fine, we had a good time chatting. :) I can't sleep. I woke up at 2:30 and had to get up and read all the paperwork again. Just rolling everything over...

  12. JJC 2013 Spring Nursing Applicants ?

    PurplePRN replied to Gstar's topic in Illinois Nursing

    PM's sent to: Murse, Tortiz, Irisheyes, Katie, zamrn, strongfaith and Gstar. Hopefully I didn't forget anyone? Everyone else, sorry, you only posted once. Please RSVP either way ladies. Thanks so...

  13. JJC 2013 Spring Nursing Applicants ?

    PurplePRN replied to Gstar's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I will send you a PM murse. I just was waiting to see if everyone else was okay with me picking a spot and doing the PMing.

  14. JJC 2013 Spring Nursing Applicants ?

    PurplePRN replied to Gstar's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Congrats Murse! Does everyone want me to PM the time and local of a meet up? I don't want to over step, but I am a self proclaimed paranoid person when it comes to safety and feel I would do a good...

  15. JJC 2013 Spring Nursing Applicants ?

    PurplePRN replied to Gstar's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Thank you Emerald! Hey ladies..........I'd hate to put too much personal info on here as to who we are. Let's network and PM each other privately before the meeting. We can maybe meet up at a...

  16. JJC 2013 Spring Nursing Applicants ?

    PurplePRN replied to Gstar's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Thank you Emerald. I have a pretty simple question. Does the nursing department follow the same academic calender as the rest of JJC? I'm trying to plan a vacation and am fearful we'll have some...

  17. JJC 2013 Spring Nursing Applicants ?

    PurplePRN replied to Gstar's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Aw! Congrats Katie! I knew they'd be calling

  18. JJC 2013 Spring Nursing Applicants ?

    PurplePRN replied to Gstar's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Strongfaith.......I think that's a great idea! Maybe after registration? So we can compare schedules and such? I know for myself, I have two exams and a paper to write over the next few weeks. Meeting...

  19. JJC 2013 Spring Nursing Applicants ?

    PurplePRN replied to Gstar's topic in Illinois Nursing

    That's a nice thing for you to say. Thank you! I'm going to need you guys too! So don't disappear!

  20. JJC 2013 Spring Nursing Applicants ?

    PurplePRN replied to Gstar's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I got your PM Gstar! :) Thank you! There is a saying that "Nurses eat their young." So this is NOT going to be the end of it. LOL! Who wants ice

  21. JJC 2013 Spring Nursing Applicants ?

    PurplePRN replied to Gstar's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Thank you to all the people trying to gather schedule info. I'm going to just wait until registration before I worry about childcare. I'm sure things will fall into place. Being a nurse is always...

  22. JJC 2013 Spring Nursing Applicants ?

    PurplePRN replied to Gstar's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Rooting for you!! I hope you get a call very

  23. JJC 2013 Spring Nursing Applicants ?

    PurplePRN replied to Gstar's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I agree with all of this! Katie, don't give up. I'm older too. (knocking on 40) You're a shoo in for the next go round as you have great scores and you'll have those two classes completed. Don't lose...

  24. JJC 2013 Spring Nursing Applicants ?

    PurplePRN replied to Gstar's topic in Illinois Nursing

    raqi89 ~ Awesome post. You make some very good points and offer some great advice. Very helpful!!! Thank you so

  25. JJC 2013 Spring Nursing Applicants ?

    PurplePRN replied to Gstar's topic in Illinois Nursing

    B&G'smom ~ Thank you so much for the advice and encouragement! It is truly appreciated!