rachelle0117

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1. Need feedback on two schools (Chamberlin v. Purdue Calumet)

   rachelle0117 replied to Reese2012's topic in Illinois Nursing

   I'd also look into the number of candidates sent to take NCLEX. Some schools may have 100% pass rate but with fewer number of candidates. For example, Trinity College had 9 candidates who took NCLEX...

2. Anyone have helpful pointers for getting into nursing in Chicago?

   rachelle0117 replied to blairsy's topic in Illinois Nursing

   If you're married but no kids and have 5 years of managerial experience, I'll go for a BSN. Look for a fast track program like Chamberlain College of Nursing. You can leverage your business skills...

3. Anyone attending Ambria College for the RN program?

   rachelle0117 replied to playas09's topic in Illinois Nursing

   LPNstudent1234... Sorry I don't share your views... Ambria never claims to be NCA HCL (Higher Learning Commission) accredited. But it is accredited since 2007. Their accreditation information is on...

4. Ambria College

   rachelle0117 replied to kat1891's topic in Illinois Nursing

   The RN program at Ambria is rigorous. You have to study. If you don't have the time, do NOT apply. Ambria is a small private LPN school located in Hoffman Estates. The owner holds the information...

5. Any one attending Ambria College of Nursing?

   rachelle0117 replied to NJayne17's topic in Illinois Nursing

   Ambria's A&P I is 7 weeks. A&P II is another 7 weeks. To progress , you need to earn C or better. These courses meet 2 days/week or 4 nights/week. They are fast track. I recommend taking...

6. Anyone attending Ambria College for the RN program?

   rachelle0117 replied to playas09's topic in Illinois Nursing

   I, too, attend this school. But I have nothing but positive experience with Ambria's staff and administration. I feel that sometimes they bend over backwards for their students. Charging for...

7. Any one attending Ambria College of Nursing?

   rachelle0117 replied to NJayne17's topic in Illinois Nursing

   If you took your Anatomy & Physiology courses at other schools and they're transferable, the cost of the LPN is 22000. I think almost every school is in the business of selling their programs to...

8. LPN Private Schools?

   rachelle0117 replied to KB24's topic in Illinois Nursing

   Their RN program is an LPN-to-RN Bridge. They also have a new name. They're now Ambria College of

9. Anyone in Americare Institute LPN program in Schaumburg???? =)

   rachelle0117 replied to lvaliav's topic in Illinois Nursing

   Americare Technical School (the one in Park Ridge) did not even meet the 75% pass rate required by the Board of Nursing to be in good standing. By the way the 2010 NCLEX result is already up at the...

10. Does Anyone Know about Americare Institute?

    rachelle0117 replied to DocilEnfermera's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I was originally considering going to Chamberlain for a BSN. They have a campus in Addison and just opened a location in Chicago right by Lane Tech H.S on Western. But I don't have the discipline to...

11. Anyone in Americare Institute LPN program in Schaumburg???? =)

    rachelle0117 replied to lvaliav's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I attended their information session. They said they're moving because they need a bigger building for their RN program that starts in May. Honestly,I don't mind driving... I have a friend who drove...

12. Does Anyone Know about Americare Institute?

    rachelle0117 replied to DocilEnfermera's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Not yet... I'm looking at the May program. How about you? What school did you

13. Does Anyone Know about Americare Institute?

    rachelle0117 replied to DocilEnfermera's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi Oreanna, Last year, I went to visit several private LPN schools. I wasn’t satisfied with the information I was getting. I figured I could only get the answer I am looking for unless I see it...

14. Small private nursing schools in IL

    rachelle0117 replied to Looking2getBSN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Have you tried looking into the Illinois Board of Nursing website for a complete list of BSN programs? Here's the link that also shows their pass rates....

15. LPN Private Schools?

    rachelle0117 replied to KB24's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Thanks sgthanzo and smokey2112 for your input. Is there anyone out there who has information about the different LPN schools? Thanks in