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  1. We got into the CLC Nursing program...now what

    vega replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    You'll survive just fine without a PDA. The majority of students in my 171 and 172 classes did not have them. I do use my PDA for school, mostly at clinicals to reference drug info and medical terms,...

  2. We got into the CLC Nursing program...now what

    vega replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I used a "Trapper Keeper" style binder for class/lab. I bought a Five Star XPANZ Zipper Binder, and after a solid year of almost daily use, it's still in great shape. Some of my classmates initially...

  3. CLC student needs advice...

    vega replied to clcstudent22307's topic in Illinois Nursing

    congratulations!

  4. We got into the CLC Nursing program...now what

    vega replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    There is also a uniform store in the Gurnee Mills Mall (X-tra Credit Uniform?) that has a selection of petite and tall scrubs. Overall, not as big of a selection as JC Penney, but I was able to find...

  5. We got into the CLC Nursing program...now what

    vega replied to HospiceRN88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    The uniform is not included in the tuition cost. The school asks for sizes so that they can give the uniform store a heads up for inventory purposes. My shirt was around $23 including patch (cheaper...

  6. CLC student needs advice...

    vega replied to clcstudent22307's topic in Illinois Nursing

    that's a pretty general question, so my advice will be general as well. specific advice would really depend on the reason that you failed the exam. are you willing to share it? i failed my first pe...

  7. Anyone going to CLC (College of Lake County)

    vega replied to smelltheroses's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I hope that it went well... it's a nerve-racking

  8. Anyone going to CLC (College of Lake County)

    vega replied to smelltheroses's topic in Illinois Nursing

    The NLN test score is the only criteria used for selection (assuming that you've met the other screening requirments and prerequsites). The cut off percentile score will vary with each screening...

  9. Anyone going to CLC (College of Lake County)

    vega replied to smelltheroses's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I did very well, to my surprise! The exam felt much more difficult than my score would indicate. Provided that I've properly understood all of the other requirements for screening, I should be on...

  10. Anyone going to CLC (College of Lake County)

    vega replied to smelltheroses's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Thank you for the tips. I guess I'm as ready as I'll ever be. I've worked pretty hard on getting my speed up in math, and I've memorized the formulas in the physics section... I hope it pays off! I...

  11. Anyone going to CLC (College of Lake County)

    vega replied to smelltheroses's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Could I ask, is the NLN exam content very similar to what's presented in the NLN's study guide? My pre-reqs are out of the way and I take the NLN entrance exam in two weeks, but the A&P section of...

  12. Anyone going to CLC (College of Lake County)

    vega replied to smelltheroses's topic in Illinois Nursing

    My understanding is that acceptance into the program is based entirely on NLN pre-entrance exam scores. Spring start is slightly more competitive as there are less slots available (no night classes)....

  13. Strange situation need input...

    vega replied to BRANDY LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I would pretend that it didn't happen unless he mentions it. If he does, keep in mind that you have absolutely nothing to apologize for -- he's the one who lied, and she's the one who searched you...

  14. Patients always needing something no matter what.

    vega replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think that's the bottom line; many patients just don't know any better. My experience as a patient is limited to one visit (other than childbirth, which is another ball of wax), and while I was too...

  15. Patients always needing something no matter what.

    vega replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's was my philosophy as a patient. I figured that I was being considerate to the nurse by saving my requests (which were pretty minimal, relatively speaking) until he/she came into the room. I...

  16. Moving to chicago

    vega replied to theFretfulStudent's topic in Illinois Nursing

    The Chicago metro area is quite large, so you'll probably get more suggestions if you narrow it down a little. I attend the College of Lake County in Grayslake, and currently, admission to the...

  17. You're going to Community College?

    vega replied to Multicollinearity's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You ignore it as best you can, knowing that you've made the right decision for yourself. If that fails, have a collection of snarky comebacks in your repertoire. I'm 38 years old and I have been a...