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  1. Is $18,000 overpriced for an LPN program in NE Ohio?

    KB24 replied to helikias's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My community college is charging $13,000 for their LPN

  2. Is $18,000 overpriced for an LPN program in NE Ohio?

    KB24 replied to helikias's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Did you do some research on your local community college? 18K sounds about right for a private school. Do some research on the school, ask a lot of questions, and check out their passing rate. Ask...

  3. Any work at Edward Hospital in Naperville?

    KB24 replied to RNRapunzel1029's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I hope I get a job as a PCT before nursing school. Did you try doing research on

  4. CV Tech or Pt Tech......help!

    KB24 replied to Ftr_NurseJackie's topic in General Nursing

    Most hospitals want you to have at least 6 months of experience, but I'm sure you won't have a problem getting a job because you already have experience with patients. Get your CNA because it will...

  5. Any work at Edward Hospital in Naperville?

    KB24 replied to RNRapunzel1029's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I asked my friend who works at Edward and she's not sure. I do know most of the openings they're asking for at least one year of experience in the floor you're applying to. Go to the HR office if you...

  6. CV Tech or Pt Tech......help!

    KB24 replied to Ftr_NurseJackie's topic in General Nursing

    Most hospitals train their CNA's in EGK and Phlebotomy after they hire them. You should get your CNA, if you want to get some hands on experience before you start nursing school. Most of the...

  7. Nurse practitioner salary in louisiana

    KB24 replied to Wed03's topic in General Nursing

    http://swz.salary.com/salarywizard/layoutscripts/swzl_salaryresults.asp?hdSearchByOption=0&hdLocationOption=1&hdKeyword=Nurse+practitioner&hdJobCategory=HC05&hdNarrowDesc=Healthcare+--+...

  8. I graduated from my CNA class!

    KB24 replied to KB24's topic in General Nursing

    I would like advice from other CNA's and nurses. What does it take to be a great CNA? I want to be the best CNA I can possibly

  9. M.R.S.A or mersa?

    KB24 replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Mersa/American.

  10. Why does Sonography pay more than nursing?

    KB24 replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    9 out of 10 times nurses are going to be get paid more. You have more opportunities in nursing to advance your career compare to a sonographer or RT. It takes a special person to become a nurse. Do...

  11. I graduated from my CNA class!

    KB24 replied to KB24's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone. Most hospitals want at least 6 months of experience to get a job at a hospital. I have a classmate who already works at a hospital and she's going help me get a job at the hospital. I...

  12. Pursuing a Nursing Degree...Don't know where to start...

    KB24 replied to melsv's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Welcome to the site. Did you do some research on ABSN programs? I'm taking my prerequisites at a community college, but I plan on transferring to a university because of the waiting list and the slim...

  13. LPN Frustrated looking for an LPN to RN Bridge program

    KB24 replied to NrsJen8's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Huh? I'm sure COD offers a bridge program for LPN's. I think they start the 2nd year of the nursing program with the rest of the students.

  14. CNA required to be an LPN in Illinois?

    KB24 replied to burningedg3's topic in Illinois Nursing

    They require the CNA certificate because they want you to get some real world experience before you start any nursing program and be sure you really want to be become a nurse. What programs are you...

  15. College of Dupage - ADN pre-req questions - chemistry, anatomy

    KB24 replied to chicagoing's topic in Illinois Nursing

    You might be correct. 4) Complete chemistry: One year of high school chemistry with a grade of "C" or better for both semesters OR Chemistry 1105 or 1211 or equivalent with a grade...

  16. my co-worker set me up

    KB24 replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    You should know better than to trust anyone in the health care field. Next time, call your DON or ADON instead of calling a co-worker. You should've sent her text messages, instead of calling her...

  17. College of Dupage - ADN pre-req questions - chemistry, anatomy

    KB24 replied to chicagoing's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I think COD only takes General Chemistry as a pre-requisite for their nursing program. You are going to have to retake General Chemistry at COD because you need A's in all your pre-requisites to have...

  18. Should I become an LPN or stay CNA?

    KB24 replied to kimmy436's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Why are you giving up without even trying? Go to school and become an LPN. You can take some courses at a community college, or do a bridge LPN-RN program after you become an LPN. LPN-RN programs are...

  19. Chicago Burbs Pay Rate for CNA/PCT

    KB24 replied to MrsMeg's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I want to work at Central Dupage Hospital or Edwards

  20. Chicago Burbs Pay Rate for CNA/PCT

    KB24 replied to MrsMeg's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Where do you

  21. Chicago Burbs Pay Rate for CNA/PCT

    KB24 replied to MrsMeg's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Good luck. I hope to start this fall at Americare

  22. Chicago Burbs Pay Rate for CNA/PCT

    KB24 replied to MrsMeg's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I am taking my CNA class in Lombard.

  23. Chicago Burbs Pay Rate for CNA/PCT

    KB24 replied to MrsMeg's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Pay rate is around $10.50-11 in hospitals before differential. I start my CNA class in

  24. accelerated bachelors vs. AA degree

    KB24 replied to gween's topic in Nursing Career

    A BSN is preferred by most nursing leaders and provides the best opportunities in today's job market. Some hospitals are now only hiring nurses with a BSN, or prefer a BSN over ADN. You need a BSN, if...

  25. Capital Area School of Practical Nursing, Springfield Illinois

    KB24 replied to hrslvr1970's topic in Illinois Nursing

    How much is the total cost of the