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Wright would be MUCH less expensive but you'll be waiting a while to get in. NWIHT is gross. I went there for my CNA and the school, lab, instructors, and admin were all terrible in my opinion. The school and lab are so outdated that you'll only be able to work in the nursing home home that you'll do your clinical at. The instructors are unprofessional. The instructor I had for CNA couldn't say 'member' without giggling and would often refer to it as a man's "weapon". Continual sexual jokes were of that nature were made. He would also refer to feces, stool, bowel movements as sh*t and other distasteful words. Yes, I understand that I sound like a prude, but I didn't sign up to pay over $1,200 to be taught by a man with the maturity level of a 7th grader. And complaining to admin will do you no good. Several people in my class complained and we were blown off. Have you looked into Ambria? I would suggest checking that place out if you haven't.

Thanks for asking that! I had been meaning to question that same thing-about transferring in credits and such. From what I was told when I spoke with and admissions rep was that you of course can transfer in certain credits, however, there is a flow to the program so it wouldn't take time off of the program, it would just lighten your load depending on the semester/section. Mind you, this was almost 2 years ago, which is why I'm VERY curious as to if things had changed (which would rock my socks off!) Who knows this answer for sure? Spill it! :)

What does it mean for the student if you attend an LPN program at a school, such as Ambria, that is not NLNAC accredited? Can you still get into an LPN-RN bridge program at another school?

Did they say how long the program was or how much it costs VS the LPN program? Did they say what the schedule would be like or where clinicals would be?

Hey Oreana! Did you ever look into Americare? I'm really thinking about going to an infosession at the school this week to see what it's all about. It is sort of far from me, I live on the North side of Chicago and apparently their new campus will be in Hoffman Estates, but it looks like they are the only LPN school that accepts federal financial aid...and I need that. How is your school search going?

Hi All! I know these questions have been asked repeatedly but a lot of the responses were old and I know info changes all the time at these schools. I was just wondering what you think of Americare? Current students, what is the schedule like for the daytime LPN program? How are they with transfer credits (I know a lot of schools say they take transfer credits but when it comes time, they won't accept them for one reason or another)? I spoke with a rep on the phone the other day-kinda rude,but that's okay, I'm assuming she isn't an instructor!- and I was told the tuition is between $22-24 thousand for the program. Is this accurate? Did the pell grants and federal student loans cover the tuition? How long did it take to get the WIA grant and what is the max you can receive? Where are clinicals done at? Do you feel like you are getting a quality education? Oh, and how long does it take to complete the program? I wish there were other LPN schools that are able to offer federal financial aid! Hoffman Estates is really far from me (I live on the North side of Chicago) but I haven't found any Any info that can be given would be appreciated so much! Thank you!!!

Congrats! That is so awesome!!! Is it in the city or burbs?

Where did you take the CNA class? Can you PM me with how much you would want for the book and when I could get it? It's the 7th edition, right? Thanks!!! :)

Hi! Just wondering if anybody knew where to get a cheap copy of Mosby's Textbook for Nursing Assistants 7th Edition? I'm starting class next week and I need it. Anybody have a copy they aren't using anymore that would like to sell it???:)

Hi! Just wondering if anybody knew where to get a cheap copy of Mosby's Textbook for Nursing Assistants 7th Edition? I'm starting class next week and I need it. Anybody have a copy they aren't using anymore that would like to sell it???:)

I'm pretty sure that a few of the city colleges have LPN to RN bridge program. Truman, Kennedy King and Wright all have bridge, I believe. Some others may as well.

Hi, has anybody gone to NWIHT and successfully been able to transfer credits in? I've taken A&P 1, 2, 3 as well as Gross Anatomy lab 1 and 2. I was thinking about going to Chamberlain and they were going to accept them as transfer credits but I didn't know if NWIHT is fussy about accepting transfers. I know I am going to go to school here, but it is SO expensive and any little bit would help, you know? Thanks in advance for any info! (Also, anyone going to be attending school at NWIHT soon?)

Thanks for the info!

Were you already a CNA when you applied there? I've heard they have a CNA training program there where you learn while on the job and start getting paid after 2 weeks of training. Anyone know anything about this? Can I apply there if I'm not currently a CNA?

Does anyone know of any decent places to work as an NA? I am going to be starting the CNA program soon and am currently not working and need to get a job as soon as I'm able to in nursing. I live on the north side in Ravenswood. Any help would be greatly appreciated!