Barbiem2

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1. Any suggestions for LPN programs in the Chicago land area?

   Barbiem2 replied to ALICE K's topic in Illinois Nursing

   CNA programs around here are from 6 to 16 weeks (no kidding) and they cost about 1000-2000 The pay will be around 8.50 to 12hr starting off - Yes I think it helps, I was a CNA/Medical Assistant before...

2. What is your current LPN salary

   Barbiem2 replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   hope you found a nice paying job, my starting pay was 23hr as an

3. LPN starting pay $26.50!

   Barbiem2 replied to mustbegood's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Started off as a new Grad at 23hr, in 2009 - now make 27hr in 2012 - my classmates started off between 17 and 25hr I started off in a low skill facility and now do disease management - the chicago...

4. Wilbur Wright College Applicants 2012

   Barbiem2 replied to MOMOF3BABIES's topic in Illinois Nursing

   Graduated from the school in 2009 - good luck! The quality of education was good and sound, i believe all of my class passed the nclex on the first try

5. WEISS OR HIRING!!

   Barbiem2 replied to UpliftingRN's topic in Illinois Nursing

   Weiss is a cool place to work, I work there for almost 3 years - in 2007-2010 they were starting some of the new grad RN's with 21-24hr, to me that is kind of low but that was some years ago, good...

6. frustrated new grad lpn in il with no job

   Barbiem2 replied to nursingsfuture's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Hope you have found a job since you posted, if not maybe this will be helpful. I have heard of people having a hard time finding LPN and RN jobs but thats never been the case for me. It may have...