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  1. PCCTI LPN Program in Chicago

    winniecooper posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Does anyone know much about the PCCTI LPN program in Chicago? I'd begun looking into but now I see there's a class action lawsuit against them and apparently they don't have good clinical sites. Not...

  2. Status of LPNs in IL?

    winniecooper posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    In my CNA class, we had a student from a different class sit in for a make-up. During lunch he told us his teacher said Illinois is doing away with LPNs at the end of this year and all LPNs must...

  3. Status of LPNs in IL?

    winniecooper replied to winniecooper's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Thanks for all the good info. Can you focus on areas while you're going to school and if so, how? All the programs I've seen have a set course list so just wondering how you can focus on areas if...

  4. Status of LPNs in IL?

    winniecooper replied to winniecooper's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Yes, I have seen this all over. For many years I didn't know what I wanted to do, but now my heart is set on nursing. If it's what you really want to do and you've tried other things, then I guess...

  5. Status of LPNs in IL?

    winniecooper replied to winniecooper's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Thank you for the great information. I'm glad they weren't thinking of just doing away with LPN programs because that's all I can really afford right

  6. ILLINOIS - CHICAGO - applying for jobs before exam

    winniecooper posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I will be finishing my course and clinicals soon but will not be able to take the certification exam for over a month after I complete the course. I've heard many nursing homes will still hire you as...

  7. Got Med/Surg position!

    winniecooper replied to Jen411's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i know, right. i see tons and tons of RN

  8. Paying for CNA course

    winniecooper replied to TBMB's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I also forgot to mention WIA. To apply for WIA you are supposed to be unemployed through no fault of your own and receiving unemployment, but I've heard of so many people getting WIA who were not in...

  9. Paying for CNA course

    winniecooper replied to TBMB's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you can get into a nursing home that will train you, that's definitely the best option. If your area is like mine, then it will be hard though. I called one place and they said they get about 100...

  10. How regarded is the American Red Cross CNA Program in CT?

    winniecooper replied to Starletta's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow, you guys both have small classes. My classroom has about 30 students, but for clinicals we only have 10 students per instructor. I like having a large class because there's such a variety of...

  11. Got Med/Surg position!

    winniecooper replied to Jen411's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ya, I'm so glad that many nursing schools (at least in IL) are requiring applicants to complete CNA training. Even though they may only do the dirty work for 5 days in clinicals, it's still better...

  12. cna testing with the red cross in the state of massachusetts

    winniecooper replied to goldenretriever8's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey girl, I'm not from there so I couldn't tell you but have you looked at the candidate guide? It has some sample questions and also a topic list with the percent of questions from each topic....

  13. Got Med/Surg position!

    winniecooper replied to Jen411's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congratulations girl! It's such a bummer that LPNs are losing their status during what I thought was a nursing shortage. I wanted to become an LPN but I'm rethinking

  14. How regarded is the American Red Cross CNA Program in CT?

    winniecooper replied to Starletta's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've heard the Red Cross training is good so I would go for it. Unlike with many careers, in the nursing field the school name is not really all that important. As long as you have received the...

  15. Nurses and Lawsuits: How often does it happen?

    winniecooper replied to coogabooga's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the people who sue are like you said, "sue happy." They see court as free lotto tickets with better odds. With patient loads and lack of cooperation from many members of the team (*cough*...

  16. Hosptial, LTC or Agency...

    winniecooper replied to pgray1229's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think we're talking about different agencies. Some people are talking about home health agencies and others are talking about hospital and LTC staffing agencies. I didn't know there were CNA...

  17. ILLINOIS - CHICAGO - applying for jobs before exam

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

    You can get all the training programs here:

  18. ILLINOIS - CHICAGO - applying for jobs before exam

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

    Lydiahope, there are schools all over Chicago including the community colleges. Then ask your clinical site if they will hire you when you complete the course. Most of them will hire you after...

  19. Which CPR class should I take?

    winniecooper posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm getting ready to finish my CNA class but my school currently does not have any CPR classes scheduled. I went to the Red Cross website but they have so many choices of classes. Which one do I...

  20. Anyone wear scrub dresses?

    winniecooper replied to StrawberryVanilla's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I think they look very nice but don't forget about hosiery! Summer + hosiery = YUCK!!! You'll be much cooler in scrub pants.

  21. Hosptial, LTC or Agency...

    winniecooper replied to pgray1229's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm doing agency and still completing my clinicals at LTC. If you get a good agency, you'll always have plenty of work assignments. Live-in is in high demand, so if that works with your situation I...

  22. Put in my 2 weeks notice today! (LONG)

    winniecooper replied to wishinguponastarLPN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm surprised she answered the phone when you called

  23. Which CPR class should I take?

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

    Thanks

  24. Funny things your residents have said/done...

    winniecooper replied to SnowbirdinFL's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    One of the male students during clinicals had a female resident tell him, "Deeper, honey, deeper," when he was doing perineal

  25. Healthcare Technician class vs CNA

    winniecooper replied to PUZZLEPIECES's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    NC does not require training but it is recommended, so your course is fine as far as certification is concerned. If you can perform all the skills of a CNA I, then you should be fine. Having done...