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  1. Looking for professional advice...

    dex77 posted a topic in Pediatric

    I'm about to graduate from an ADN program. I'm in a little bit of turmoil over what I should do when I graduate. I'm really passionate about working in peds or NICU. However, I'm an incredibly...

  2. Looking for professional advice...

    dex77 replied to dex77's topic in Pediatric

    I think that might be another reason that I'm having difficulty making a good judgement about it. No, I didn't have issues during my peds rotation and I was truly happy to be there. It was probably...

  3. Need as much advice as possible-considering leaving nursing program.

    dex77 replied to ANurse2be's topic in General Nursing

    DON'T QUIT!!!!! I know where you are coming from! My first semester was so intimidating and difficult. I also didn't walk into nursing school with any prior experience and I was intimidated by all...

  4. Anyone have tips/mnemonics to remember s/s?

    dex77 posted a topic in General Students

    I'm a 1st yr, 1st semester NS. I've been doing ok in my classes so far as far as grades go but I think I would be better off if I could remember the signs and symptoms for many of the topics we cover....

  5. Help/Advice for Performance Anxiety

    dex77 replied to PennyNickelDime_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I also seem to have issues with anxiety related to clinicals entirely. The whole time i'm at my clinical site I have butterflies so badly that I feel nauseous. I'm getting a B in the class so far and...

  6. Is anyone waiting for an admissions letter to Oakton s nursing fall prgram?

    dex77 replied to Z1234's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Wow! I didn't know they did that w/ ESL students. FYI all, I'm not one of those. Not to sound snobbish but, now I'm even more proud of myself for making it in on my own merit. Kathyz-I have...

  7. Is anyone waiting for an admissions letter to Oakton s nursing fall prgram?

    dex77 replied to Z1234's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Thanks, i'm still pinching myself. I feel like I finally accomplished something and I haven't even started yet. LOL. I'm in A&P Part Deux.....and English. I'm taking Human Development &...

  8. Is anyone waiting for an admissions letter to Oakton s nursing fall prgram?

    dex77 replied to Z1234's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I think they say that about 300 apply and about 80 get in (for fall). They have less openings in the spring. There really is no interview process. I had no letters of recommendation or anything....

  9. Is anyone waiting for an admissions letter to Oakton s nursing fall prgram?

    dex77 replied to Z1234's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Yep, just got a letter today. I GOT IN!!!! :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: Good luck, let us know how it

  10. Anyone going to OCC? (Oakton Comm College)

    dex77 replied to Paula7's topic in Illinois Nursing

    My verbal score was 77. Not great but maybe it will be good enough. My composite percentile score was in the 90s so hopefully they look at that number first. We'll see....we don't have to bring the...

  11. Anyone going to OCC? (Oakton Comm College)

    dex77 replied to Paula7's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Did anyone take the NLN in January? I took it, it was pretty tough. I walked out feeling pretty bad about it. I did get my scores back and they seem pretty good (don't know if I should share them or...

  12. Anyone going to OCC? (Oakton Comm College)

    dex77 replied to Paula7's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Paula7-Wow, congratulations on the job move! That's a big step! What are you going to be doing at the Physical Therapy office? I keep thinking that I should be looking for something in the field-part...

  13. Anyone going to OCC? (Oakton Comm College)

    dex77 replied to Paula7's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I got my grades-finally. I got an A in A&P and a B in English. I'm a little disappointed in the B because I really put a lot of effort into it but it's OVER. I only have one more semester of...

  14. Anyone going to OCC? (Oakton Comm College)

    dex77 replied to Paula7's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Sorry I haven't posted for awhile. Don't be offended. I was soooo busy trying to get ready for my A&P final and writing papers for English that I wasn't checking out the site. It's nice to...

  15. Anyone going to OCC? (Oakton Comm College)

    dex77 replied to Paula7's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I think i'm just going to take A&P2 and English 102. I'll be sooooo sick of these classes by the summer. :) I'm applying to Oakton's program for Fall '06. No plans to go beyond that at the...

  16. Anyone going to OCC? (Oakton Comm College)

    dex77 replied to Paula7's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Nitsirk51: Glad to see another OCC student. We were getting lonely out here. I'm taking the NLN in January. I was going to take it earlier this month but my classes and kids kept me too busy to study...

  17. Anyone going to OCC? (Oakton Comm College)

    dex77 replied to Paula7's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Yeah, I went to Maine West. Class of '95. It was so much fun, I didn't get to bed until 5am. We were always a wild bunch. Who do you

  18. Anyone going to OCC? (Oakton Comm College)

    dex77 replied to Paula7's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I took the Test Taking Stratigies session. I didn't find it very helpful. They told us to get that NLN exam practice book. They really didn't review any material to my dismay! It's too bad they...

  19. Anyone going to OCC? (Oakton Comm College)

    dex77 replied to Paula7's topic in Illinois Nursing

    What is the study session? Is it the test taking strategy session? Good luck on your Chem

  20. Anyone going to OCC? (Oakton Comm College)

    dex77 replied to Paula7's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Thanks. I have another exam next Tuesday. AAAAGGGGHHHH-Enough already! :wink2: I didn't wind up taking the NLN. I found out I would still be ok to apply for Fall '06 if I take the NLN in Jan. I...

  21. Anyone going to OCC? (Oakton Comm College)

    dex77 replied to Paula7's topic in Illinois Nursing

    The Oakton program takes a lot longer and I wasn't able to make it to the classes. Actually at the time I was working full-time during the day and taking the CNA at night. It was 5 exhausting weeks...

  22. Anyone going to OCC? (Oakton Comm College)

    dex77 replied to Paula7's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Actually word of advice on the CNA and MAT102. Take MAT102 in the summer or an interim class. It's really easy unless you have alot of trouble with math. The CNA course can be taken after you apply...

  23. Anyone going to OCC? (Oakton Comm College)

    dex77 replied to Paula7's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I'm not in the program yet either. I'm a Fall '06 hopeful. I'm actually taking the NLN on Saturday. Chem101 and Bio101? I miss those. They were a breeze compared to A&P. I don't want to scare you...

  24. Anyone going to OCC? (Oakton Comm College)

    dex77 replied to Paula7's topic in Illinois Nursing

    New to the site. I'm going to OCC also. I'm done w/ my pre-req's. What are you taking this semester? I'm in the middle of A&P hell! :) I'm taking the NLN next week. Wish me luck! Good luck in...