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Hopefully, the job market will be much better when you graduate in a couple of years. I graduated from Parkland's program in May 2009 and had a job lined up already (I was workign there as a CNA). Starting pay at my small hospital is $19/hour for new grads. I have friends, however, that had trouble getting hired-some just started two weeks ago at one of the bigger hospitals--and I believe they're only get $1-2 more an hour than I am, with larger patient loads.
Good luck in your schooling. It's a tough program to get through! :)
KirbyEMT
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I am just beginning Parkland's ADN program, and I am curious as to what I might expect for starting pay with experience as a tech here in central Illinois. I currently work full time in an ER as a tech, have field EMS experience, and have very high scores on just about everything. I have a really good reputation with those I work with, am a male, but I don't know what that is worth.
Thank you, I appreciate it.
P.S. Although they are not always hiring, I truly enjoy working at www.kirbyhospital.org