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  1. Help! Not sure what to do and where

    Saint Xavier and Chicago State both have public trans available,as well as Prarie State,not too many choices left for the local area after city colleges,the rest is in the suburbs like Triton,College...
  2. I got in!!!

    Congrats!!
  3. Financial Aid for CNA course

    Thats how my cna class is getting paid for (wia) thru Illinois workforce. I can get up to 11,000 for a healthcare related program,so after I complete this I will use the balance for the LPN course. It...
  4. No matter what age you decide to go back,You can do it!! Look for some ged prep classes in your city and freshen up your math skills,Im sure you will ace that test with flying colors!! As long as you...
  5. Considering becoming a CNA?

    Now the difference between Nicu nurse and nurse practitioner is just their degree, An RN has an associates or bachelors with certification in neonatal and all that good stuff,a practitioner is an Rn...
  6. Considering becoming a CNA?

    Which Everest location you plan on going to? As far as financial aid goes I know on loans since you are considered independent student(you have children) you may qualify for up to 57,500 for...
  7. Considering becoming a CNA?

    @MsKim I hate Everest...If I see one more commercial lol I most likely will go to ATSInstitute of Technology downtown for the LPN program since I already passed the entrance exams and now I just need...
  8. Considering becoming a CNA?

    You not that far from me! I stay in the Pullman area by Halsted...Trust me I know how it can be. I have one teenager and raising her on my own so I need a program that is not too long and I can start...
  9. Considering becoming a CNA?

    Yeah its not too many that offer it.What suburb do you stay near? I forgot to add College of Dupage in Glen Ellyn,they have lpn and
  10. Considering becoming a CNA?

    Yeah the bridge program is something like an accelerated course(fast track),you advance into the program with your pre reqs and certification,should be completed in less time like 12 to 18 months...
  11. Considering becoming a CNA?

    MsKim a bridge program is where you take your LPN or RN license and advanced your degree to another part of nursing,You end up with either an RN license or BSN. you can locate a school that has the...
  12. Considering becoming a CNA?

    Hi MsKim, Im starting my cna program in December and can give you some info since my mother has experience in this field. Working in Illinois as a cna can range anywhere from $9.50-12/hr,depends on...
  13. Evening 2 You! I just wanted to share my excitement for starting my LPN program in January here in Chicago. Please check in with your city and school name. Hopefully we all can keep in touch either on...
  14. Can CNAs work outside the Nursing home?

    Just like CapeCodDreamer said, you can work in rehab,dialysis centers,pediatrics,veterans facilities, and home care..There are places that will hire you without experience, but some may require exp in...
  15. Starting CNA program. Tips, please!?

    Classroom is not that hard,when you follow the syllabus and pay attention to important skills that need to be done at clinicals. Get the medical terminology down now if you can so it won't seem all...
  16. First Day of LPN school

    Congrats Girl!! You r taking all the right steps into a successful nursing journey and new future :-) Wishing you the
  17. Any ideas on how to study Med. Term

    Flashcards Flashcards and more Flashcards!!! lol This will be a great help to use at home and on the go. There is a app called studyblue that is very helpful, and you can download it to your phone as...
  18. CNA certified in LPN school

    I know here in Illinois you can sit for yoir CNA certification after your 1st round of clinicals, which should be fundamentals of nursing.. I don't think they will let youu take it any earlier than...
  19. Failed nursing school but didn't give up!

    NursingLove4all Thank you so much for telling that inspirational story!! I have been putting off nursing school for sometime because circumstances was not right at the time. I figured that it will...
  20. Trying not to feel discouraged

    Don't feel silly, what you feel is an emotion and there is nothing wrong with that at all. I have a friend right now that because of me she got employed at a local hospital. We both have been without...
  21. Transportation woes for nursing students

    The first thing I'm going to buy once I graduate and get employed is definitely some better transportation for my daughter and I :-) I don't mind public transportation but living in the windy city,the...
  22. Should I wait and become a Lpn or go straight to Rn

    I look at it this way,either route you take you will become a nurse :) Being a parent myself I totally understand where you are coming from. The LPN route is considerably quicker and gets you in the...
  23. CNA experience in Illinois?

    What school are you enrolled in? Most do offer some good job leads. Try indeed.com also,most of the jobs on there dont require experience and actually prefer new grads :) check with loyola university...
  24. Samland institute of allied health & technology

    Cnaclassinlimbo can you send a private message,have a few
  25. Samland Institute

    cnaclassinlimbo can you private message me, I have a few questions because I was just up there giving them my voucher for the cna class that was supposed to have started on May