Transferring to Joliet Junior College...prereqs?

[capella44]

I have been going to Waubonsee CC and taking my prereqs one at a time to prep for their nursing program. To make a long story short, I just found out due to a mix up I am actually not in their district. So I will be transferring to JJC to finish my prereqs and hopefully enter their nursing program.

I have already started the process of submitting my transcripts and having them reviewed so I can start class there in the fall. But I seem to be getting mixed information regarding exactly what classes are required to be completed before you can apply for their program. I have a previous associates degree, so the only classes I needed to take at Waubonsee were A&P I&II, Life Span Psych, and Microbiology. I have already completed A&P I, and am currently in Life Span.

I know that after they review my transcripts and let me know what tranfers I will have a meeting to let me know what else I need to take, but I was hoping that maybe someone could give me a heads up in the meantime.

Any info would be greatly appreciated! :)

[LiLwannabRN]

Hello! I'm a 3rd semester student there..The website gives you the basics as to what they want from you before applying, they typically dont take anyone who hasnt completed all the pre reqs. but since you already have a degree that cuts alot out for you.. here are the requirements for you!!

Bio 240 (microbiology)

Bio 250/251 A&P 1 and 2

Eng. 101

Psyc 101

Psyc 215 (lifespan)

Soc 290

Spch 101

Heal 109

*Nurs 140 or CNA equiv. (not necessarily a requirement but it will be an extra class added to the nursing schedule once accepted) Hope this helps!

[determined_30]

LiLwannabRN who did you have for psych 215. My teacher sucks big time, I need to find one that is helpful.

[dianamarie101]

good info...but you left out one class...Chem 100...unless you took it in High School and passed with a C or better. If taking at JJC I highly suggest you stay away from Dr Mills for Chem. Worst teacher I ever had. I have enjoyed all my other teachers in doing prereq's for the RN program at JJC. Best of luck!

[determined_30]

can anyone recommend a good chem, and anatomy and physiology teacher at JJC.

[dianamarie101]

Anatomy and Physiology my teacher was AWSOME DR S Wright. For Chem 100 I have heard that Carroll and Matthews are good. Dr Mills was the worst teacher I have had in my many many courses at JJC. His classes are last to fill. Try the website "rate my professor" and you can check out things students have posted about different teachers, how hard they are, how organized ect. Helpful info I think in choosing whom to sign up with.

If you are not a full time student with so many hours completed, you dont get priority registration and some of the best teachers will be snatched up. New students get the last picks, and often the classes are full. Talk to registration and they can inform you of drop dates for non payment. This happened to a classmate and friend of mine who wanted a great teacher we had previous and wanted again for a different course. I saw a position in the class opened up due to nonpayment and on the assigned day to register came up to take those slots at noon she was on the computer and luckily got that last slot.

Best of luck to you!

[determined_30]

what classes do you have left to take

[dianamarie101]

AP2, Chem 100, Microbiology is all I have left :)

[capella44]

I have A&P II, Microbiology, and Soc 290 (taking online now). I am taking one class a semester while I work full time. Financially I won't be ready to apply to the program until probably Spring or Fall 2013. It seems like such a long way off!

[determined_30]

any advice on how to study for biology any suggestions on intro to biology flash cards?

[samirish]

You also have to take their math placement test and if you don't place high enough they make you take math 094

[dianamarie101]

regular Bio 150 wasnt a killer hard class, so I wouldnt suggest the flash cards, unless you make up your own as you go in class, based on things you studied!