Saint Xavier University in Chicago

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Has anyone attended st xavier? or no anything about their nursing program? Im considering either Trinity christian college or Saint Xavier, anything would help.

Thanks everyone!

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Well, my sister and cousin were accepted at St. Xavier. Both are very expensive! However, St. Xavier has a wonderful nursing program and a clinic in the school. Based on hearsay, St. Xavier will give you more hands on training/clinical hours.

St. Xavier is apart of the Illinois Articulation Agreement, accept Brown Mackie credit hours, and have several bridge programs.

I do not know much about Trinity.

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thank you for the info, I know its expensive...but I heard its eaiser to get into a private schools nursing program than a public because there are less students there....is that true?

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St. Xavier is easy to get into opposed to the community colleges. I only state that because St. Xavier have plenty of options for the nursing programs while the community college have a limited amount of seats available (60 -100 per 300 -600 applicants). If you are out of district, it's a little difficult to get into many CC's nursing programs especially with the "point system" to evaluate specific academic areas.

For example, Joilet Jr. College does not accept out of district 1st year students into the nursing program (I called and confirmed this information with a Ms. C.; admission representative). However, you can bridge from LPN to RN and get into the program (JJC) sooner.

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I actually go to JJC right now and want to apply to saint xavier in the fall...i know you have to be at st xavier for 1 semester 12 cr hours, does that mean i will start the program in the spring or do the start their program in the fall, I emailed an admissions counselor and im waithing for his reply. Im anxious so thanks for your help.

Do you also go to JJC?

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I'm not quite sure. You are correct, you must complete 12 hours (electives if you have all the pre-req.'s) before you start the program. Once the counselor evaulate your transcript, he or she will let you know if you need additional pre-req.'s and it also depends on which nursing program you are seeking admission. RN-BSN, BSN, etc. Double check the website for admission deadlines. The deadline, pre-req.'s, entrance exam (if any), and complete file will determine if you qualify for the fall.

I'm not quite sure when spring enrollment begins because it varies from university to university (quarters, trimesters or semesters) and how often the nursing program(s) start per year. Some schools are 2x and others may be once a year.

If you have everything and submit by the deadline, you should be able to enroll during the next admission date. I hope this little bit of information helps. Best wishes.

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thank you for the info, hopefully the admissions counserlor gets in touch with me soon so I can stop fidgeting.

do you also go to Joliet Junior college

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No, I just, simultaneoulsy, completed a CC Chemistry course and two Grad school courses. I'm looking into attending a technical or vocational LPN program because I will have to wait until Fall 2010 (lack of A&P 1 and 2) in order to apply for the community college nursing programs. I'd rather complete the 6-8 week courses a the tech or vocational LPN schools.

Have a wonderful day and many blessings on your future endeavors.

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thanks for your help teacher08, God bless!

If any one else knows anything about SXU please let me know :specs:

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thanks for your help teacher08, God bless!

If any one else knows anything about SXU please let me know :specs:

I just graduated from there. I would recommend it more than I would recommend a ADN program. I felt like a got a strong nursing education from there and during my last semester I had met some of my best clinical instructors. They have some good clinical sites that are better than you will find at most other programs...like Loyola, Cook County Jail, University of Chicago, and Northwestern. I feel like having clinicals at the better rated hospitals in the area really helped me get a job quickly and make good proffesional contacts. I also feel like the School of Nursing is very well reguarded and respected throughout the midwest.

It isn't all sunshine and rainbows though.. there are still some not-so-nice instructors and staff. The program is difficult to get through (as most are) and the classes and school is small so everyone knows everyone elses business.

But remember every Nursing school will have its pro's and con's.

Hope this helps..if you have anymore ?'s just post them and I will be happy to answer them for you! :typing

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imalittleteapot, thanks for the info...i have a few more quesions....i was talking to an advisor and he told me if your a transfer student the way you get into the program is you have to attend SXU for one semester 12 credit hours, and if you maintain a 2.75 your in the program the following semester....is that really how it works?

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I heard through colleagues that it was an excellent program. After I told them my experience at one of the city colleges of chicago, they were shock. Its full of Rod Blagoveich politicians. I am glad yet sadden when I am told that someone had a wonderful nursing school experience. Mine was extreme NIGHTMARE. I have PTSD --- truely.

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