Choosing Good LPN School in/near Chicago?

U.S.A. Illinois

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Hi,

I would really appreciate all your guys help!! I have narrowed down my choices for LPN School here in Chicago.

My 3 choices are

-International Career Institute (ICI)

-Northwestern Institute of Health and Technology

-Ambria College of Nursing (Americare Institute)

I met with someone for all except Ambria wich i will be attending the info session this friday, but so far i really liked ICI the best, I just liked the admissions person I met with and felt like I could see myself there. Northwestern felt a little more iffy but I have seen the Pass Rates and theres are pretty good, so Im sure its still a good school. And I have heard many good things about America/Ambria. Im just really confused and would like your input!! Im hopefullly going to make my decison by next week! Also I am very nervous about the Math and Anatomy pre-reqs for some of these schools, if anyones taken them with any of them can you let me know what exactyl the classes were about?

Thanks!!!

:nurse:

Cmk healthcare training center has 2 locations. Glendale heights and clarendon hills. I heard they are offering $1000 of heir tuition for the august class. The cost of the program is $15000. They are close by pccti. Nwti is also descent and i believe they are in akokie

ICI-You’ll be guaranteed to pass classes. Just know that it will in no way help pass the boards. Just as long as you can provide the money for the tuition you’re IN. (which by the way, if you have any difficulties paying they can provide a payment plan that’s negotiable even if you are late a thousand dollars, just show a w-2) Remediation is always acceptable after each quiz and unit test, even for midterm. There is no need being stressed because remediation will allow you to obtain the minimum grade for passing. Then just sign a form stating you were remediated. Remediations are easier and less difficult. The student handbook is just a formality; no part of it is reinforced or taken seriously. They have cameras in the computer room but people still share answers during tests & quizzes. The consequence claims suspension or termination but even with a grievance form no action is taken. There is always any accommodation by starting the program without having all your prereqs. During the first class of the program, you can also be taking any English, A&P, math, computer, or psych class. Attendance for class or clinicals is not mandatory. There is an attendance sheet but no make-ups are taken. You can miss a test or quiz and retake them. It’s a really laid back environment.

ICI-You'll be guaranteed to pass classes. Just know that it will in no way help pass the boards. Just as long as you can provide the money for the tuition you're IN. (which by the way, if you have any difficulties paying they can provide a payment plan that's negotiable even if you are late a thousand dollars, just show a w-2) Remediation is always acceptable after each quiz and unit test, even for midterm. There is no need being stressed because remediation will allow you to obtain the minimum grade for passing. Then just sign a form stating you were remediated. Remediations are easier and less difficult. The student handbook is just a formality; no part of it is reinforced or taken seriously. They have cameras in the computer room but people still share answers during tests & quizzes. The consequence claims suspension or termination but even with a grievance form no action is taken. There is always any accommodation by starting the program without having all your prereqs. During the first class of the program, you can also be taking any English, A&P, math, computer, or psych class. Attendance for class or clinicals is not mandatory. There is an attendance sheet but no make-ups are taken. You can miss a test or quiz and retake them. It's a really laid back environment.

Just like any other student, my concern is finances and will I make it to the end and be a nurse. That is why I needed to be smart in choosing the school where i will go. Believe me, I scout and surveyed the LPn schools but what stood out for me is the Ambria College of Nursing. The cost is not low but considering other important factors such as flexible schedule, financial aid, I can choose my track whether I go slow or fast pace depending on my work schedule....I found all of these at Ambria College of Nursing. The big plus? consistent high NCLEX pass rates. That only shows the school is doing its best to serve students so we won't fail.

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