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I took my HESI test today, I'm so confused - this is first time our school is using such a test for an entrance exam. My problem is no one at the testing site could tell me what a passing score would be. Is there usually a passing score or will they ...

Carla14296- Yes there was a Jan pilot program. I missed getting in by three people. As for the 2008 program I already have submitted my application for the 2007 program. They are going to send out letters in March. This is my second time that I a...

Carla14296 - Chemistry, biology and A&P are not on the HESI test. It's just vocab, grammer, basic math, and reading. Don't sweat the HESI test most of the people I know including myself thought it was a breeze. As for nutrition I can't rememb...

Carla14296- You were asking about Micro teachers. I think Karen Persky is a great teacher. She's a tough grader but you learn alot from her and she tries to make it fun....

Hi I'm attending COD. I was on the list for the Jan start for the nursing program. The last time I check with the nursing dept. in November all the spots were filled. Also, this past year they have changed the requirements to get into the program...

I heard that their program is very good. Now having said that I must say "don't pin all your hopes on COD". The amount of applications they receive is insane. I have been on their waiting list and it's not worth the wait. So I hope you have a plan B ...

I took the HESI test already. The test is very basic, basic math, grammer, etc... If you go to their site you can get a study guide there. It will show you exactly what is on the test. My school didn't use the science and chemistry portion of the tes...

Yahooooo, I just finished taken my final lab practical just have the final lecture exam next Tuesday, can't wait for this class to be over. Also, I finished my two unknowns and received full credit.

I sat in the back of the room. This is my second time applying. I was on the wait list last year and wasn't called. Came pretty close but not close enough. I have my fingers crossed for you. I'm done with my A& Ps I'm taking Micro right now. Who ...

yep, I took the test the same day you did, that's why I was curious if you were going to the same school. Is this your first time apply?

MICCI - just curious are you apply for COD ADN program???

They require it at my school too. I like it because it helps you prepare for your clinicals. Also, since I have to make money while attending school it gave me a chance to get a job as a PCA at my local hospital. The nurses where I work are great and...

I have finished both A&P 1 and 2. I wouldn't say one was harder than the other, just more work. I found A&P 1 took more time and work than A&P II. In my A&P I, we covered all the bones, and muscle which was time consuming memorizing a...

Another thing that you might want to consider when entering a ADN program in Illinois is if your in that school's district or not. They give preference to students in district first and with the amount of application being sent in many schools are tu...

Our school makes it mandatory and I have already went through the CNA program already. I took it before some of my pre-requ. (A&P1 and chemistry). I felt like it helped having taken the CNA class first. It gives you an overview of what we are cov...

Great website! Thanks for posting it

I was just wondering if anyone else is applying for a CNA positions while going to school. I have my first CNA interview on Monday and I'm a little nervous. Does anyone have any interviewings tips that they can pass on to me. This is my first healthc...

Anyone attending College of Dupage Nursing Program? Just wondering what the waiting list looks like?? (or if there is a waiting list).

I was thinking the same thing as you Donna about the amount of application. Maybe it's a combination of the HESI test and now we have to pay $100 deposit fee when we receive our acceptance letter to hold our place if you withdrawl from the nursing pr...

Donna I was told at my advisor session Micro wasn't a requirement for applying. Just had to have it finish prior to the program.

I had my first A&P 2 class last night. I was so surprised we only have two lecture exam and two lab practical and then the final which is so different than A&P1. The other thing I was suprised by is there is a lot of new faces in class only a...

Actually it's Dryer Medical Group, the interview went well I have a second interview at the end of this week. Thanks for the advice.

No, that's all you need. It is my understanding from Donna and a couple other people that the more you have done prior to entering into the program the better. Did you take your HESI Test already? I contacted Maureen Waller at school and she said the...

I'm took my A&P I and II with Dr. Finan, she is a good teacher. As for my Human Development and Growth I'm taking it by video course ( I start to tomorrow - I let you know how it goes). I haven't taken my Microbiology yet so if you hear of a ...

Thanks for your advise and your support.