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  1. Hi all, Currently, I am a certified school nurse and want to continue my education for some growth, autonomy and an increased salary, hopefully. I love the community health/public health aspect and started in outpatient and have been a sc...
  2. Thank you so much for such a thorough response! I agree with you that Public Health is more recognizable and in some ways, I feel that nursing has done a disservice to itself when it comes to the DNP programs in the various specialties. I also agree ...
  3. Different school for MSN?

    Hi guys, I joined the forum before even starting nursing school and it has been a god send for support and motivation. I have since earned my ADN, BSN and school nurse certification. My ADN was through a community college and my BSN and certific...
  4. Different school for MSN?

    Thank you very much for your valuable input. I haven’t considered this point of view but it makes sense. Interestingly enough a majority of my professors are graduates from my school and end up teaching there.
  5. I am currently switching to school nursing after being in primary care for a year. I will also be hopefully starting my CSN program in the fall. Currently I have one offer from a staffing agency that pays hourly (higher than expected which is great!...
  6. How to navigate the LaCharity book?

    Thank you so much for the tip! Trying to really focus this time around.
  7. How to navigate the LaCharity book?

    Hi guys, The second time around attempting the NCLEX and wanting to give it my all. I just purchased the 4th edition of the LaCharity Delegation book and plan to use Uworld and HURST as well. I am feeling really overwhelmed on how to break down tack...
  8. Took NCLEX-RN for the 3rd Time!!

    Do you still have that study guide by any chance? Taking the nclex for the second time around and trying to build a solid study plan. How did you tackle the Lacharity book? Did you go straight to answering questions in the case study or did you read ...
  9. New grad overwhelmed!

    Hi guys! I have been a longtime reader of this forum even when i was only considering the idea of becoming an RN. The forum and success stories have been an inspiration during some tough times. Fast forward 3 years and I have graduated with my ADN Ma...
  10. UIC RN to BSN Program Question

    Hi guys, I'm starting my RN program at a local community college this fall. My plan is to get my BSN afterward through UIC's RN to BSN online program. Long term I'm hoping to become a FNP. I am getting a little ahead of myself since I am not eve...
  11. UIC RN to BSN Program Question

    Thank you so much for replying! I've actually signed up for a webinar so I'm waiting for the next one so I'm waiting to hear about the next one. Great tip! I did a transcript eval as well. Jasmine has been communicating with me. Basically I was told ...
  12. Hi guys, So I am finishing up my CNA course and will be certified next month. I was hired by a local LTC facility who will allow me to work even before I'm licensed which is great because it's a guaranteed employment that's close to home. I start nur...
  13. Does starting in a LTC limit you?

    Thanks for your input guys. The LTC facility is really flexible with me which is crucial because I want to work throughout nursing school. I'm going to take the job and get some experience and see where it takes me. I don't wasnt to make the mistake ...
  14. Hi guys, So I'm finishing my semester up and will hear from my local RN program whether I will begin in the fall. I'm confident I will get in but can't be too sure. Anyways, I registred for a coupld of classes that would be needed for the BSN. I fig...
  15. Does being a CNA help with future RN jobs?

    This is all great input. I think it will help my confidence and get used to being so personal with patients. I never thought I would have to get comfortable with working so closely with patients, I guess I thought the hardest part would be getting in...
  16. Does being a CNA help with future RN jobs?

    Oh wow! The networking tips are great too. Makes me think strategically about where to work as a CNA as well.
  17. Does being a CNA help with future RN jobs?

    Thanks for your input guys. Looks like I'll start the cna program and pause on the summer courses for the bsn later on. The site has been so helpful and people are nice enough to give honest input. I remember reading through endless posts for almost ...
  18. Does being a CNA help with future RN jobs?

    Thanks for answering. Do you think it would hurt when looking for my first RN job? Of course all jobs want 1 year experience as an RN which is tough as a new grad. That's why I'm thinking what can I do before and during I start nursing school to help...
  19. Easy online statistics course?

    I'm looking for anybody recommendations for an easier online statistics course. I've taken API at Ocean country college, a recommendation I found going through the forums so I thought I can have some luck finding a good stats course. Anybody have any...
  20. Easy online statistics course?

    Thank you for your advice. I def want to do well and if I don't get anywhere with a good recommendation I'll def explore regular classroom settings. I'm super nervous taking statistics and I can see the benefit of not going the online route. It would...
  21. CNA Classes in Chicago

    I'm looking for CNA classes in the Chicagoland area. Ideally I'd like to get this done as quick as possible for as cheap as possible. The only reason I'd like the CNA certificate is to hopefully apply to nursing school. Does anybody know the differen...
  22. CNA Classes in Chicago

    I'm not sure yet but I'm thinking about Oakton. I'm having trouble with the timelines for admission. It seems the next time I'll be able to apply for a program will be by Jan 2017 in order to start Fall 2018? That seems like lightyears away! Do you ...
  23. CNA Classes in Chicago

    So far I think the average is $900-$1,000 with an 8 week course. The best I've found is Career Career Training Center of Chicago on Peterson, 5 weeks and its $850 but that doesn't include state exam, book, supplies. So more like $1,000.