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New Balance! I think Sketchers are poorly made, offer little to no support, and fall apart quite easily.

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I don't know of any hospitals in the Chicagoland area that hire LPNs (that's not to say that there aren't any, though).

The nursing program at Elgin Community College offers day and night classes. It's an accredited program with an excellent reputation. They also allow their students to sit for the NCLEX-PN after the first two semesters, and then continue on toward the NCLEX-RN. Of course, you do have to live in district...

Many hospitals list their job openings and employee benefits on their website. If this hospital doesn't, you could try contacting their HR department.

I've ordered from Jasco in the past & had no problem. Sounds like they're currently having some security issues. Thanks for the warning. I was actually going to order from their site last night, but I opted to go to bed early.

I love Lou Malnati's pizza (http://www.loumalnatis.com/locations/chicago_rivernorth.html). Also, check out one of Chicago's architectural boat tours (http://www.chicagoline.com/archcruise/). I live here and have taken the tour more than once. It's spectacular! Enjoy your trip! :)

We had to purchase a new pack for each semester. They each contained whatever was relevant to that semester. I think they were around $70-80, as well. We only received one IV start kit, but we had access to more in the lab so that we could practice. :)

The lab packs at my school contained items that we would need for both our clinicals and our skill validations (eg., sterile gloves, penlight, bandage scissors, splash goggles, foley catheter kit, IV start kit, CPR pocket mask, etc.). :)

Each topic discussed is called a 'thread'... https://allnurses.com/forums/f75/

Actually, in Illinois, you'll receive your official results and licensure application within a few weeks. Mine came approximately three weeks after I took the exam. I sent in the application, along with a check for $50, 3 1/2 weeks ago. I'm still waiting to receive my license. I'm constantly checking the website...but still, no luck! I plan on calling them if I still haven't heard anything by next week. good luck & congratulations!

Why was she kicked out? I know two different people who both received less than 80% in a nursing class and, therefore, were not allowed to continue through the program. The one student applied and was accepted elsewhere. The other student re-applied to the same school and was allowed to enroll in the class a year later. btw- both of the schools adhere to a "two strikes & you're out" policy. If either one of these students fails another class, or even drops out of the program, they will then no longer be eligible to participate in a nursing program.

Hi everyone! I received my official NCLEX-PN results and licensure application 3 weeks ago. I immediately sent the application in and I've been eagerly awaiting my license ever since (I admit, I even look for my name/license look-up info on idpr.com every day ). Approximately how long does it usually take to receive your license? Thanks in advance!

Does anyone have any input for the Chicagoland area?

I took my NCLEX-PN on Friday, June 8th. I was able to go online to get my unofficial results the following Monday. I just received my official results in the mail the other day, along with my licensure application. I sent that out, along with a $50 check, today. I'm not sure how long it'll take until I actually receive my license. Hopefully not too long! Good luck to you!