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1. Loyola University Med Center

   emly replied to bae2012's topic in Illinois

   Loyola was bought by Trinity, I don't think they'll have a name change. A lot of my classmates had clinicals there and enjoyed all of their rotations. They're not known for hiring Loyola grads, or new grads in general really... but that doesn't mean ...

2. Does a RN salary cut it in Chicago?

   emly replied to UpliftingRN's topic in Illinois

   What Juli said - you'll be fine. Chicago rent will run you between $700 and $1500 for a 1BR, depending on where you live. Realistically, expect to pay closer to $900 for a one bedroom. Logan Square, Lincoln Square and West Town/Noble Square are prett...

3. Where to Take Prerequisites for ABSN

   emly replied to SampsonSis's topic in Illinois

   They don't care where you take courses, just get good grades. I just graduated from Loyola's ABSN and I took all of my prereqs at community colleges. I'd recommend Wilbur Wright over Truman if you can. I also took a couple courses at Oakton CC and ha...

4. Rush Oak Park - Registry CNA position/interview

   emly posted a topic in Illinois

   Hi there, I'm looking for some hints for those of you with some hospital experience under your belts. I've been completing prerequisites to apply to BSN / master's-entry nursing programs that begin in the spring and fall. I completed a CNA class this...

5. Oakton vs. William Harper

   emly posted a topic in Illinois

   Hi all, I've finally made a decision to move towards an ADN, and I'm going to put all of my effort into applying to either Oakton or Harper. I'm at Oakton now, taking my prerequisites. I really like the campus and the professors that I have there, a...

6. Pre-Nursing Job Decision: Package Handler or Patient Care Technician

   emly replied to simplyashley21's topic in General Students

   Should you opt for the package handling position, I have some tips for the drive. (I'm finishing up pre-reqs for nursing school and I drive four days a week to a college between 30minutes to an hour away, depending on traffic.) I bought a $40 digital...

7. Triton College 2010 Nursing Program

   emly replied to soon2Bcna's topic in Illinois

   Triton has only one registration period - January, I believe. From that pool of candidates they select the fall (of the same year) and spring (of the following year) students. In addition, you have to have all of your prerequisites completed. I'm sta...

8. Chicago Nursing Programs - ABSN vs. Generalist Entry Masters-- What is better?

   emly replied to J8M8C8's topic in Career Support

   Hi there, This thread is shockingly relevant, right down to the possible college options and Truman, where I'm planning on doing some prereq work... Since you both mentioned Truman, I thought I'd give it a shot and ask what your experiences were th...