Trophy.Nurse

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  1. Should I become an LPN or stay CNA?

    As someone else mentioned earlier, 39 is not old! In five years you will be five years older than you are today (44) whether you invest the time in yourself & attempt to make an improvement or not. Why not give yourself & your child(ren) a fa...
  2. Education plan?

    Are there any direct entry nursing programs in or near the state of Illinois? Preferably between northern & central IL.
  3. Moraine Valley Nursing Program...

    The program has changed drastically. Go to an info session for more info.
  4. What states accepting nursing students?

    I would like to extend a sincere thank you to the OP for starting this thread & everyone else for their replies. This is a very informative thread. If you guys don't mind, please name schools. I am interested in eventually becoming a crna, so I h...
  5. Capital Area School of Practical Nursing, Springfield Illinois

    Wow, I didn't know about the UIS, housing situation. Good luck! Schedule your entrance exam soon, they fill up fast.
  6. Capital Area School of Practical Nursing, Springfield Illinois

    Coming from Chicago, huh? Me too! Be prepared for culture shock. There is no campus housing, you must find your own housing. Each student's cost of attendance budget includes a cost of living allowance of $6,400.00 per semester. The cost of living al...
  7. LEWIS UNIVERSITY

    Wow! Thanks, Lizze818. That sounds very doable. I'm not exactly a math whiz, so I guess I need to start studying!
  8. Wow, really?! Thanks for correcting me. Wow, I have out dated info, huh? Again, thanks for correcting me. It will be beneficial for everyone that reads this thread.
  9. Help!! LTC or hold out for hospital

    No prob! Good luck!
  10. Most private schools are easier to get into & have minimal requirements because you have to find the money to pay for them. The City Colleges of Chicago often have long wait lists in addition to relatively easy requirements. To get into a nursing...
  11. LEWIS UNIVERSITY

    Oh, darn! Thanks for the explainations, now I understand. Has anyone taken the new KAP entrance exam?
  12. Help!! LTC or hold out for hospital

    LTC is easier for new nurses because you're given a chance to get to know your patients, whom are more commonly referred to as residents because of the long term care environment. LTC is better than nothing & in this economy, most hospitals aren'...
  13. LEWIS UNIVERSITY

    I'm confused. Is the entrance exam referred to on the website as the KAP test really the NET test? Is there an accelerated option for regular BSN students, or is the 18 mth option only for ABSN candidates with a previous bachelors degree?
  14. 5 things that IELTS taught me

    I don't know what the IELTS is, but I'll join you in your praise session - He surely deserves it! - & offer my belated congratulations!
  15. Which pre-reqs to take first?

    Long, hard & worth it.... that sounds about right! Lol, I seriously hope so for the sake of all nursing students! Good luck & many many blessings!