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  1. My CNA expires in May...What should I do??

    teacher08 replied to ChicagoICU_RN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Is there a continuing education requirement(s) mandated to prevent CNA certification from expiring? For example, completing x amount of CEU's? Check with Department of Professional Regulation...

  2. IL NCLEX pass rate

    teacher08 replied to teacher08's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Thanks for the advice. Being and educator and advid researcher, I sought answers to the questions listed above as well as teaching credentials, school history, accreditiation, Articulation...

  3. IL NCLEX pass rate

    teacher08 posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    I've searched the threads and can't seem to locate the NCLEX pass rates for Illinois. Does anyone have a link for this information? I looked on the IDPR and IBON and didn't see it. I'll try again....

  4. Saint Xavier University in Chicago

    teacher08 replied to ChicagoICU_RN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    No, I just, simultaneoulsy, completed a CC Chemistry course and two Grad school courses. I'm looking into attending a technical or vocational LPN program because I will have to wait until Fall 2010...

  5. Saint Xavier University in Chicago

    teacher08 replied to ChicagoICU_RN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I'm not quite sure. You are correct, you must complete 12 hours (electives if you have all the pre-req.'s) before you start the program. Once the counselor evaulate your transcript, he or she will...

  6. Saint Xavier University in Chicago

    teacher08 replied to ChicagoICU_RN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    St. Xavier is easy to get into opposed to the community colleges. I only state that because St. Xavier have plenty of options for the nursing programs while the community college have a limited...

  7. Need to Interview FILIPINO nurses in Chicago

    teacher08 replied to jzhistorian's topic in Illinois Nursing

    You can check with Northwestern Institute of Health and Technology. The majority of the nursing student population and some instructors are Filipinos. I know you asked for those who are "nurses" and...

  8. Saint Xavier University in Chicago

    teacher08 replied to ChicagoICU_RN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Well, my sister and cousin were accepted at St. Xavier. Both are very expensive! However, St. Xavier has a wonderful nursing program and a clinic in the school. Based on hearsay, St. Xavier will give...

  9. What can I expect from CNA school?

    teacher08 replied to Amybeth56's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I completed CNA class a few weeks ago and it was rather easy. Also, I had clinicals with people who were in college and planning to enroll in nursing school. Many of us have or are in the process of...

  10. Excelsior, LPN school, or WHAT!!!!

    teacher08 replied to teacher08's topic in Excelsior College

    applescruffette, Thanks for the information! I will most definitely consider the possiblity of working in a federal facility in IL while licensed in another state. This is such a wonderful forum. You...

  11. IL NCLEX pass rate

    teacher08 replied to teacher08's topic in Illinois Nursing

    OMGosh!!!, I was so busy with school and all...I forgot to post. Well, contacted the IL BON and was told the 2008 NCLEX pass rates will be available next week. Ther representative seemed a little...

  12. Excelsior, LPN school, or WHAT!!!!

    teacher08 replied to teacher08's topic in Excelsior College

    txspadequeen921, LunahRN, and debanam, THANK YOU all so very much for your advice and sharing your experiences, at Excelsior, with me. As I mentioned before, I LOVE online/distant learning because...

  13. Excelsior, LPN school, or WHAT!!!!

    teacher08 replied to teacher08's topic in Excelsior College

    Ok...I mis read the information. I'm exhaused (child stayed home from school due to 1 degree weather...what a day) and I need not try to do research, put a child to bed, wash dishes, etc. I apologize...

  14. Excelsior, LPN school, or WHAT!!!!

    teacher08 replied to teacher08's topic in Excelsior College

    I read an "update to admission policy" for Excelsior indicating "we will no longer accept LPN licensure...". Let me double check because I hope I truly misread it. Thank you so very much for...

  15. Any students attended...

    teacher08 replied to teacher08's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Thanks for the

  16. Any students attended...

    teacher08 replied to teacher08's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Brown Mackie preq.'s consist of: 1. Entrance Exam 2. May transfer A&P I and II, Psychology, and Microcomputer 3. Tuition depends on tansfer credits (total tuition up to 18 to 25K) Northwestern...

  17. State test tomm!

    teacher08 replied to sonomala's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    you'll do an EXCELLENT job on the exam!!! BEST

  18. Any students attended...

    teacher08 replied to teacher08's topic in Illinois Nursing

    RossaysoonRN, Thanks for your relpy and the information. I passed the entrance exam November 7th at Brown Mackie and I'm STILL waiting for a representative to call and get started. In the midst of...

  19. Any students attended...

    teacher08 replied to teacher08's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Well... I guess not. I visited the school and spoke with a few students myself. Thanks. Enjoy your week

  20. RN hourly salary in Illinois

    teacher08 replied to Waitingformyresults's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Waitingformyresults, LOL as well. :lol_hitti It was late. I apologize. Well, the nursing home LPN in my class mother (retired) and seven aunts are RNs'. I"ll ask her about their hourly salaries....

  21. RN hourly salary in Illinois

    teacher08 replied to Waitingformyresults's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Although I'm not a nurse I do have chemistry classes with a few LPN's and my friend is an LPN as well. I have been told that the: 1. 2nd yr. LPN in the nursing home makes 22.00 per hour working...

  22. Brown Mackie Merrillville

    teacher08 replied to tggrwilliams04's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I've heard rather horrible things about Brown Mackie as well. In reference to Brown Mackie credits not transfering, I contacted St. Xavier University in Chicago (103rd Street) and spoke with...

  23. IL NCLEX pass rate

    teacher08 replied to teacher08's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I contacted my cousin who has been a Nurse for 34 years (owns a home health care agency) and she's getting the information for me. I guess that's not totally on my own, huh? Give me a while because...

  24. IL NCLEX pass rate

    teacher08 replied to teacher08's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Thanks everyone. I found it on my own. Have a great

  25. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    teacher08 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    OMGosh....I don't want to get depressed but, WOW!!! Have you never worked as an LPN or RN (you didn't specify)? What state do you live in? I thought there was a nursing shortage; from the looks of...