CNA programs around here are from 6 to 16 weeks (no kidding) and they cost about 1000-2000 The pay will be around 8.50 to 12hr starting off - Yes I think it helps, I was a CNA/Medical Assistant before becoming a LPN - I started off at 23hr for LPN a...
Started off as a new Grad at 23hr, in 2009 - now make 27hr in 2012 - my classmates started off between 17 and 25hr I started off in a low skill facility and now do disease management - the chicago suburbs
Barbiem2 replied to MOMOF3BABIES's topic in Illinois
Graduated from the school in 2009 - good luck! The quality of education was good and sound, i believe all of my class passed the nclex on the first try -
Barbiem2 replied to UpliftingRN's topic in Illinois
Weiss is a cool place to work, I work there for almost 3 years - in 2007-2010 they were starting some of the new grad RN's with 21-24hr, to me that is kind of low but that was some years ago, good luck!
Barbiem2 replied to nursingsfuture's topic in LPN/LVN
Hope you have found a job since you posted, if not maybe this will be helpful. I have heard of people having a hard time finding LPN and RN jobs but thats never been the case for me. It may have something to do with how I look for jobs. Hopefully t...