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1. new grad LPN needing advice pls!

   seaviolet replied to seaviolet's topic in LPN/LVN

   Yes, I agree! Now, I feel more at ease. I can work as a nurse and focus on school with less stress knowing that I'm closer to my goal. :)

2. new grad LPN needing advice pls!

   seaviolet replied to seaviolet's topic in LPN/LVN

   I believe that I received a good education from Ambria. The classes were tough but I think they really prepared us for NCLEX. I think that wherever you go, you have to make the best of it. It's so cliche but it's true. Financially, it was expensive b...

3. new grad LPN needing advice pls!

   seaviolet replied to seaviolet's topic in LPN/LVN

   @earroyo56 I am hoping to get into an RN bridge into one of the city colleges as well. I received my LPN from Ambria College in Hoffman Estates. Wishing you the best! I hope you get into the program. It definitely is a process so hang in there!

4. new grad LPN needing advice pls!

   seaviolet replied to seaviolet's topic in LPN/LVN

   I am an LPN. Hospitals only hire LPNs in their outpatient settings like the clinics. Look into UIC, University of Chicago, Loyola Hospitals, and Northshore. :)

5. new grad LPN needing advice pls!

   seaviolet replied to seaviolet's topic in LPN/LVN

   With much thought, I've decided to go the community college route and then do a BSN bridge. It might take a little longer before I get in the program but I know for sure, I will not have any issues as far as transferring my credits. In the meantime, ...

6. new grad LPN needing advice pls!

   seaviolet replied to seaviolet's topic in LPN/LVN

   Oh and I'm not sure about CCC helping to get in the university hospitals. I didn't go to a community college. However, I did get in to a university hospital because I knew someone from within. If you want to get in, make sure you call the nurse recru...

7. new grad LPN needing advice pls!

   seaviolet replied to seaviolet's topic in LPN/LVN

   Hi, @earroyo56 my lpn journey went fairly quickly. I also have two kids and worked full time 12hr night shifts. But I was lucky because I was able to study during the night at work when it wasn't busy. The salary varies but I have one classmate that ...

8. new grad LPN needing advice pls!

   seaviolet replied to seaviolet's topic in LPN/LVN

   Congrats on getting your license doreenstar75! I have been looking for an lpn to rn online program. So far, Indiana State University is the only possible option I see. I called Excelsior College but since I live in Illinois, I would need to work for ...

9. new grad LPN needing advice pls!

   seaviolet posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Hello fellow nurses, I just graduated and obtained my LPN license last October. I am currently working for a large university hospital in Chicago. I recently went on a job interview as an internal candidate in one of our clinics. I sort of knew this ...

10. Anyone attending Ambria College for the RN program?

    seaviolet replied to playas09's topic in Illinois

    I just graduated from the LPN program last August and passed my boards a month later. I truly believe that Ambria prepared me for the NCLEX. Their passing standards for every class are very high. As a result, I passed the boards after 85 questions wi...