Bloomington, Decatur, CU

[KirbyEMT]

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

[shygoofyone]

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! :)

[Remilekun]

The two big hospitals in bloomington OSF saint joseph $21/hr, Bromenn $22/hr

[kuntrygurl78]

Im a new CNA and took the class at Parkland. Im looking to start towards the nursing program this fall. I work at a LTC in Gibson City and I love it! I hope school is going well for you!