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  1. Looking for free CNA training in Chicago

    wildorchid posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hello, I am a college student who wants to pursue a career in nursing. I am still getting my pre-reqs for BSN programs, but I want to become a CNA so I have some experience. I volunteer in a hospital...

  2. Wait List for UIC BSN program

    wildorchid posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello fellow pre-nursing students, I was wondering if any of you know what happens if someone is on the wait list for University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). Would I be just a sitting duck until I...

  3. Continuing Education credits

    wildorchid replied to slr921's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I thought that by May 2010 we need 20 CEU hours????? (in order to renew our license, for those that have to renew this

  4. Loyola ABSN Spring 2010 Start - HELP!

    wildorchid replied to fewchurnerse15's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Well i graduated from Loyola's ABSN in 2008, and we didn't have an interview prior to admission, BUT a lot has changed with the policies and administration so like the above post, it is best to call...

  5. What Chicago Hospitals are Hiring??

    wildorchid replied to blackkat312's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Mt Sinai is definitely hiring, especially for

  6. Life is too short to be this stressed

    wildorchid replied to missninaRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree...life is too short to be this stressed...started first RN hospital job in Jan and now thinking about quitting to go to a less stressed environment...I do not think hospital nursing is right...

  7. Relatively new nurse- unhappy and unsure with job. anyone else?

    wildorchid replied to roadrunner25's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am in a similar situation.I took a FT job at a med surg floor to get hospital experience. It's only been 4 months and I am miserable, I cry all the time, but especially during the days that I have...

  8. Why do we do this to ourselves?

    wildorchid replied to LovePurple's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a new grad, and will be at my three month mark at my first hospital RN job. I will be on my own next week!!! I already know that I don't really like bedside nursing, but most RN jobs prefer RN's...

  9. Just took NCLEX today

    wildorchid posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello, This is my first time taking the NCLEX. I only had 75 questions. I was sooooo anxious prior to the test that I was doing breathing exercises to help me relax. I'm sooo worried about what the...

  10. Just took NCLEX today

    wildorchid replied to wildorchid's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks

  11. Just took NCLEX today

    wildorchid replied to wildorchid's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello everyone, So like I said...I reallly didn't think I would get any sleep. I was watching tv late last night to make myself tired, and then I even woke up early. I knew I could get my result at...

  12. Just took NCLEX today

    wildorchid replied to wildorchid's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm feeling very anxious right now....Don't know how I'm gonna get any sleep waiting for tomorrow. I'm trying to think POSITIVE thoughts right

  13. Just took NCLEX today

    wildorchid replied to wildorchid's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had the 4th edition. No i didn't read the entire book. I just used it mostly as a source if I needed more information from my review class. The questions are nice because of the rationalization...

  14. Just took NCLEX today

    wildorchid replied to wildorchid's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for your suggestion. I took a review class, read my saunders book, and reviewed my old notes from

  15. Just took NCLEX today

    wildorchid replied to wildorchid's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you for your prayers!! Yes, from the beginning before I took the test I told myself to take my time, and that I would NOT look up the answers when I got home. So I didn't. But I was still...

  16. Loyola Univ. Chicago vs Rush Univ.

    wildorchid posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Different schools, both accelerated programs. Are there any key differences between the Loyola Chicago accelerated program and the Rush accelerated program in terms of academics? Rush has the HESI,...

  17. Loyola Univ. Chicago ABSN vs Rush Univ. ABSN

    wildorchid posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Different schools, both accelerated programs. Are there any key differences between the Loyola Chicago accelerated program and the Rush accelerated program in terms of academics? Rush has the HESI,...

  18. Loyola Univ. Chicago vs Rush Univ.

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

    Rush is changing their programs. There will be no more bachelor programs after the last cohort of January 2008 for the accelerated program. I suppose the last 7 quarter program is the one that starts...

  19. A&P vs. Micro in summer

    wildorchid replied to WorkofHeart8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It depends on how the summer courses are for your school. I would recommend asking around for people who have taken the course in the summer. For example, in my university physiology and anatomy are...

  20. school said decisions should be made by first week of March.....

    wildorchid replied to Athenas83's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sometimes mail can be slow. It is for me. Always the date of the letter is a week prior that I get the mail. I say wait till the end of this week. If you haven't heard anything, then you can call or...

  21. Anyone applying to Rush?

    wildorchid replied to gogatsby's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Yeah...I received a call sometime last week as well :smilecoffeecup: Now all we have to do is do well in the interview and get a good score on the exam!! Interviews are always the scariest part for...

  22. Need TEAS study guide asap (Illinois)

    wildorchid posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey, So it turns out that I need to take the TEAS test in less than three weeks!! I was wondering if I could possibly buy the TEAS ati testing study guide off of someone because if I order it..that...

  23. Anyone applying to Rush?

    wildorchid replied to gogatsby's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I applied for the same program as you did. I haven't heard anything

  24. Anyone else accepted to Loyola ABSN?

    wildorchid replied to Trigirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just got my letter yesterday!!! I am still deciding what school I want to attend...but I am leaning towards Loyola, now knowing I was accepted. I am worried about the intensity....but I can do it!!...

  25. Anyone else accepted to Loyola ABSN?

    wildorchid replied to Trigirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hmmmm I'm a little concerned now because I still haven't heard from Loyola