Saint Xavier University in Chicago

ChicagoICU_RN · Feb 13, 2009

lol PTSD? If you were serious about that....you can definately help me with my research paper....its on PTSD in civillians..

imalilteapott · Feb 14, 2009

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?

First of all, I'm sorry it took me so long to reply I was studying for boards( I passed!!!!)

To answer your question- do NOT trust the school advisors....ask to talk to a nursing advisor FROM the school of nursing. 50 people from my class plus me had to graduate a semester later than we anticipated because the regular advisors had apparently missed a memo. SO TALK TO THE NURSING ADVISORS and THE SCHOOL OF NURSING.

Besides that its a pretty good school andsoefar everyone I graudated withpassed there boards...so that says something in itself too right?

Hope this helps.

ChicagoICU_RN · Feb 15, 2009

well I just went to saint xaviar today for there annual presidants day open houses...and found out they give freshmans priority....and the worst part is for transfers they are backed up all they way untill spring 2011......THAT IS RIDICULOUS!!! How is that even possible?

lvaliav · Apr 20, 2009

Just curious... during the graduation, is there a seperate ceremony for like say LPN-BSN, RN-BSN, BSN traditional students? Or are they all together under BSN grads???

BETTYBOOP155 · Jan 24, 2010

I'M ENROLLING INTO THE SAINT XAVIER SCHOOL OF NURSING FOR FALL OF 2011:yeah:

Servingshots · Jan 24, 2010

did you gain acceptance or are you planning on appying there 2011?

sj73201, BSN, RN · Feb 28, 2010

I currently go to St. Xavier & i'm n my 1st semester of nursing classes. I did hear that they aren't accepting until the S2011. However, you do have to take 12 c.h. to be considered. I do know people that are currently in their JUNIOR yr that have been there since their freshie yr and are still not in the program and they are about to be seniors (mostly because of grades i suppose). it is true that to be accepted, you have to have and maintain a 2.75 gpa. I love love love the school and compared to other schools like UIC, it is easier to get in, because when you attend the school and are declared a nursing major, you don't have to reapply for the nursing program, unlike UIC where you hav to apply afttr 2yrs and STILL may not get in...(i have a classmate that was in that situation). Even though some of the transfers i knw are 22 and older & hav completed 4 yrs of college, they are ELATED that they are finally in the program. it is a great program & you can truly see how the professors care about you. so far, they're all hilarious, too. i knw you posted this a while ago, but let me knw how it goes & what you did. i think you would be making a GREAT choice if you decided to apply.

skea71 · Apr 7, 2010

I just graduated SXU Dec 2009. I tell you, it was one of the most challenging road I took but it was all worth it. I struggled all the way to the end, but being resourceful helped me a lot. Teachers do offer help in any way they can. Some teachers may be new, but they will try to help if you reach out. Do your clinical focus assessment on time so you won't be behind with your readings..

Goodluck to you all. I was just browsing in the net and I came across to this site.

sj73201, BSN, RN · Apr 7, 2010

congratulations on your graduation! did you do any externships while in the program? & what clinical assignment did you have your soph II semester?

skea71 · Apr 7, 2010

congratulations on your graduation! did you do any externships while in the program? & what clinical assignment did you have your soph II semester?

- Thank you. No I did not do any internship or whichever you call it - hehehe - because I was having a hard time being a mother, wife, sister, daughter and other responsibilities. I live really really far and if I have to do those, I would have chosen Mercy Hospital because majority of my clinicals were there.

But I suggest that if there is a Patient care technician job available at any hospital or nursing home, take the opportunity so it'll be easy for you to adjust in the real world. Right now, I am looking for a job at the hospital. So far, few declines and others are out of State offers. But am waiting patiently... hopefully, it'll come soon.

By the way, you have NO CHOICE of which hospital you are going because the Dean Baker usually decides that unless you write her a letter. At your Senior 2, you'll be given a choice. That you have to write a letter and make it good!

:)

sj73201, BSN, RN · Apr 7, 2010

good luck on your job search. & awww that's horrible lol...i was hoping to have a clinical site close to home. do they at least leave you with the day you initially chose? i was looking for a patient care tech job, but i guess i have to keep looking because i have no experience whatsoever in the nursing field :mad:

skea71 · Apr 7, 2010

good luck on your job search. & awww that's horrible lol...i was hoping to have a clinical site close to home. do they at least leave you with the day you initially chose? i was looking for a patient care tech job, but i guess i have to keep looking because i have no experience whatsoever in the nursing field

You'll be fine. Just remember, START strong in all your materials. They usually post something for you to read ahead, so do that... If it's related to the hospital site, please read what is required because one hospital requires you to take some tests questions via computer ( I think, it was NW). For Mercy, North Surb, no prob. Just learn how to manipulate the computer ... Professors will be at your side during documentations. Usually, u'll be doing what CNA's are doing aside from head-to-toe assessment.. JUst remember, be AHEAD of anything... just in case.

:)