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  1. Elmhurst college anyone?!!!

    KAC123 posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hey guys! I was accepted into the Elmhurst College nursing program and begin in January... I was wondering if anyone has gone to, or knows anyone who went to Elmhurst and graduated from their BSN...

  2. Elmhurst college anyone?!!!

    KAC123 replied to KAC123's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Ha thank you for the feedback

  3. Most difficult nursing pre req?

    KAC123 replied to kjohnson1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Micro by far is the most difficult out of the science courses you listed.. It requires a ton of studying and focus!... If I had to choose the most difficult science course out of all the ones I've...

  4. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY?!!!

    KAC123 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have to take pathophysiology at some point before I graduate.. Either I take it while I'm in the nursing program or I take it this Fall semester with a few other courses.. Do anyone recommend which...

  5. How many tries did it take you to get in to Nursing school?

    KAC123 replied to spindash's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was rejected 5 times before I was finally accepted : ( It was really hard to continue pursing my dream after being turned down so many times... but I want to be a nurse more than anything so I could...

  6. Really jealous of everyone starting nursing school in the fall!

    KAC123 replied to amariek92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hang in there! Do not give up!!! It took me 5 rejections, many doubts, and too many tears before I was finally accepted! I start in spring 2013. I was so close to throwing in the towel and switching...

  7. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY?!!!

    KAC123 replied to KAC123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you for the advice! I actually did really well in A&P! In fact it was my favorite course : ) I'm thinking it would be best for me to take patho this fall to get it out of the way! Thanks...

  8. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY?!!!

    KAC123 replied to KAC123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Awesome thank you to both of the posts! They were really helpful : ) I've decided I think to take it this fall semester before I start nursing in the spring! Thanks again :

  9. I Got In!!!!!!!!!!!

    KAC123 replied to athomas2340's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats and good luck!!!!!!!!! :

  10. Why are people so ignorant?

    KAC123 replied to peppapig123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have!! My situation is really similar to yours! I have a friend who constantly would say things like that to me all the time! She would make fun of my job as a CNA and it would make me so mad!!! I...

  11. Preparing for nursing school

    KAC123 replied to Suns1113's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I too am looking for suggestions of books that will help prepare me for nursing school!! Any ideas would be greatly

  12. For pre nursing students

    KAC123 replied to dsf43's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I too have been rejected 5 times... I was just recently admitted to Elmhurst college : ) i thought about giving up after the 5th rejection but I figured I'd come too far to just throw in the towel. I...

  13. Is anyone else nervous about starting nursing school???

    KAC123 replied to Ceciliailicec's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Super excited yet very scared at the same time!!! It will be a challenging journey but it will all pay off in the end : ) Best of luck to

  14. Will my chances be harmed if I retake prereq courses?

    KAC123 replied to clg0213's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Like everyone else said, it depends on the school. I had to retake micro after receiving a D.. The second time around I received a B. I was accepted to one school but some of the other schools denied...

  15. Possible to get into nursing school with a C? Has anyone ever?

    KAC123 replied to brenay's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You will get into a program but it may not be the one you are hoping to get into : ( From personal experience, it took me 5 rejections before the one acceptance to get into nursing school! It's so...

  16. Ahhhh the stress of getting into nursing school!!!

    KAC123 replied to KAC123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks! You too... Unless your already in a program then good luck with your

  17. Ahhhh the stress of getting into nursing school!!!

    KAC123 replied to KAC123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hudabelle Good luck! You have a better GPA that I do so I think you will get into this next school your waiting for! I had to take the TEAS exam for one specific school I applied for, but I didn't...

  18. Ahhhh the stress of getting into nursing school!!!

    KAC123 replied to KAC123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Juniper248 Thanks for the feedback! It makes me feel better knowing that I am not alone in this process! I am still waiting to hear back from one more school... I'm praying that I get in! I really...

  19. Ahhhh the stress of getting into nursing school!!!

    KAC123 replied to KAC123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yea I know a few people who have done the LPN prior to the RN... now they are going back to get their RN. I could do that but I honestly want to just get my BSN right away and not have to worry about...

  20. Ahhhh the stress of getting into nursing school!!!

    KAC123 replied to KAC123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Awesome! I'll check the school out! I really appreciate you giving so much detail. Price is definitely an issue, so the cheaper the better! I let you know what I think after I take a look at...

  21. Ahhhh the stress of getting into nursing school!!!

    KAC123 replied to KAC123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yea I'm in Illinois and every school I applied to had at least 500 + applicants : / My competition was high and I'm sure very tuff!! UIC in Chicago had over 1600 applicants and they only take 80!!!...

  22. NLN Pre-Admission Exam

    KAC123 replied to Raadauto's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I suggest that you STUDY STUDY STUDY!!!! I took it about a year ago and didn't study as much as I should have. I would recommend going over basic math skills (fractions, percents, conversions, long...

  23. Chamberlain: pros and cons?!

    KAC123 replied to KAC123's topic in Chamberlain College

    When I met with the admission counselor he explained the 8 week class times and I was very pleased to hear that! It tends to get hard to sit in a class for 16 weeks even if it's enjoyable! Hopefully...

  24. Chamberlain College of Nursing

    KAC123 replied to KAC123's topic in Chamberlain College

    Well good

  25. Chamberlain College of Nursing

    KAC123 replied to KAC123's topic in Chamberlain College

    yup totally agree! the cost of college alone is insane, but the cost of the chamberlain bsn program is just ridiculous! i find it to be way over priced!! i guess it is what it is though : ( good...