chellebelle

chellebelle specializes in Cardiac Stepdown, Informatics, Quality.

Latest Activity

1. Left NP program to get into Informatics

   chellebelle replied to ReeseW's topic in Informatics

   ReeseW, 1. Check out the HIMSS Nursing Informatics Workforce Survey: What is Nursing Informatics? | HIMSS.org. Outlook is high growth- there is a serious shortage of 'qualified' talent, but a lot of applicants. Your experience and entry into an info...

2. Software that can streamline and document follow up calls post discharge

   chellebelle replied to Mary100's topic in Informatics

   Agree with EMR*LPN, the Epic "Telephone Encounter" is awesome, because you can structure the follow-up call template and pull in information from the inpatient information, and even update the longitudinal medication list. I've also worked at places ...

3. Tuition Reimbursement

   chellebelle replied to noviciate's topic in Illinois

   We work 12s! It's not hard to work 3 12s and go to school, full or part time, depending on your lifestyle. Also, the environment is really supportive of education-textbooks litter the breakroom and we constantly give each other homework help. Yesterd...

4. Experienced Nurses please help New Grad!!! HOW DO I DECIDE???

   chellebelle replied to JohnnyTrauma's topic in Illinois

   I agree with the above post, consider ICU. As a new grad 2 years ago I was convinced I wanted to go CRNA, as well. I pre-interviewed at Rush for the CRNA as an undergrad, and they definitely required >1 year ICU. Your experiences may prepare you ...

5. Tuition Reimbursement

   chellebelle replied to noviciate's topic in Illinois

   I'm a nurse at UofC, and swear that 80% of the people I work with are getting reimbursement for nursing degrees, right down to the secretaries. Full time employees in the patient care area (NSAs, lab techs, secretaries) get 100% tuition reimbursement...

6. RN new grad programs???

   chellebelle replied to galenanurse2b's topic in Illinois

   UofC has a new grad residency program. Two years ago I started with 32 new grads from all different departments. It's 3 weeks classroom, plus 8-12 weeks precepted floor orientation (depending on unit), with monthly 4-hour class sessions with the new ...

7. Living in Chicago on an RN salary

   chellebelle replied to Catch-22 RN's topic in Illinois

   I lived in the South Loop my first year, and while affordable and close to everything, didn't feel safe out at night. I moved to Lakeview and would recommend it to anyone. Buses to downtown are at my doorstep, tons of cabs, I'm a block from more sto...

8. Sign On Bonus in Chicago for New Grads?

   chellebelle replied to lookin4ER's topic in Illinois

   UofC has a $7500 sign on bonus for oncology telemetry, but I've heard they would prefer not to take new grads.

9. Move me to Chicago!

   chellebelle replied to allit4480's topic in Illinois

   I moved to Chicago two years ago from the city suburbs and interviewed at our "big three:" Northwestern Memorial, Rush, and University of Chicago. I also interviewed at Loyola in Maywood, which from Lakeview is a 30 minute communte into the suburbs. ...

10. Looking for free CNA training in Chicago

    chellebelle replied to wildorchid's topic in Illinois

    Hey, I am an RN at the University of Chicago. We have many employees who join us for our tuition reimbursement for CNA, RN, and MSN programs. I am currently enrolled an MSN program and will graduate loan-free, but I know many secretaries, transport e...

11. Are there any Illinois hospitals I should avoid?

    chellebelle replied to raindrop's topic in Illinois

    Hey JRA- I'm starting at U of C this summer, too! I'm going to cardiac telemetry. I chose UofC over Rush and Loyola because of the full tuition reimbursement and the request days off. When are you taking boards? I'm not starting until July 24 because...

12. Magnet hospitals

    chellebelle replied to mattcastens's topic in General Nursing

    I may be in the minority, but I believe Magnet status does identify hospitals that will support their nursing staff. I am a new graduate, and in college had the opportunity to rotate through 3 hospitals- one regional Magnet hospital, one community ma...

13. Rush University Medical Center

    chellebelle replied to ClassOf2004's topic in Illinois

    Thanks for the information! I am also looking for ICU and have a feeling the pickings are slim at Rush. I'm trying at U of C as a back-up. Congratulations on your position at Loyola!

14. Rush University Medical Center

    chellebelle replied to ClassOf2004's topic in Illinois

    Turns out I'll be popping into the job fair in March, too. I was scheduled to interview with a new recruiter. She called me to cancel until a later date because she thought I'd been applying for Jan 2006. I also am looking for 36 hrs full time cardia...

15. Pinching Pennies on a New Grad Salary-Will it work?

    chellebelle replied to chellebelle's topic in Illinois

    Another question, while I'm full of them: I've been researching hospitals through their websites. Rush has a spreadsheet of shift options for RNs on their career page, at http://www.jobsatrush.com/searchjobs.asp?pageId=&subId= This spreadshet sho...