ajnurse2b6

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1. New grad RN pay in big city?

   ajnurse2b6 replied to NurseM17's topic in New Nurse

   Hi, I don't know about the northeast but I live in Chicago. New grads here make at least $30/hour base rate. When I started 2 years ago, my starting salary was $32/hour with a night shift differential of 5/hour with free parking. I would guess the st...

2. Thoughts on ABSN program in Chicago

   ajnurse2b6 replied to nurseRN2023's topic in School Programs

   As a RN in Chicago I have worked with Resurrection students and many are smart and hard working. All nursing schools have their pros and cons. But it's a huge red flag that they have low NCLEX scores. What's the point of spending money for nursing sc...

3. NICU RN to Peds OR

   ajnurse2b6 replied to BookishNurse's topic in Operating Room

   I don't work in the OR but you should apply& learn more in the interview! It sounds like you have many qualities, including your NICU experience, that would make you a fantastic peds OR nurse. Good luck!

4. Chicago Unionized Hospitals

   ajnurse2b6 replied to femmeliz's topic in New Nurse

   Hi! UChicago, UI Health, and Cook County are the unionized hospitals in Chicago I know of.

5. Does University of Chicago have a nurse residency?

   ajnurse2b6 replied to lam1997's topic in Job Hunt

   Yes, UChicago has a nurse residency program. They do not have job postings that are specific to new grad nurses. If you are hired as a RN and you are a new grad, you will be automatically enrolled in the new grad residency program. I've worked there ...

6. What are some of the silly things that are expected in your handoff report?

   ajnurse2b6 replied to MyAimIsTrue's topic in General Nursing

   I like to know if the patient is on the call light often, if the family is challenging, and if they are a doctor/nurse.

7. What's the best route to becoming a NP?

   ajnurse2b6 replied to gonz.jpg's topic in NP Students

   Hi! It sounds like you are answering your own question here. You seem confident that you want to be a NP and want the most time efficient option. The best way to become a NP is to get your ABSN and work as a RN for a few years before going back to sc...

8. Chicago Nurse Residency programs

   ajnurse2b6 replied to clparr96's topic in General Students

   Hi, there are lots of great hospitals in the Chicago area. The vast majority of Chicago hospitals won't hire you until you have passed NCLEX. If you graduate in May you will take NCLEX in June or July. This means you will most likely be hired next Ju...

9. Made a mistake during orientation

   ajnurse2b6 replied to surfnurse90's topic in General Specialties

   I'm sorry you are going through this! It is a very tough situation. First, everything will be okay. Take a deep breath. You are a new nurse. You made a mistake. The reality is that mistakes happen. The patient is doing well now and even though you mi...

10. Any info/advice for moving to Chicago?

    ajnurse2b6 replied to bayarea123's topic in Illinois

    Hi! I think you will find many opportunities for RNs in Chicago and it's a great city to live in (I might be biased, I've lived here my whole life). As a new grad in Chicago, you can expect to make around $28-33 per hour before night shift and weeken...

11. Chances of getting into DE MSN program?

    ajnurse2b6 replied to Nickmcooper's topic in School Programs

    Hi! I am a RN in the Chicago area. I did not complete a direct entry MSN program but I know people who went to all 3 schools. It sounds to me like you are well-spoken, passionate about the field of nursing, and have a strong educational background. Y...

12. HELP! New grad residency options

    ajnurse2b6 replied to lmnshay's topic in Career Support

    Hi! It sounds like you've already made the decision! If you want to work days only choose job #1. If it's a non-negotiable, then it's non-negotiable. The extra money upfront won't be worth the struggle of working nights and at a hospital with a poor ...

13. Job Decisions as a New Grad Nurse

    ajnurse2b6 replied to NewGradNurse3's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, being a new graduate nurse is such an exciting and scary time. Especially right now in the time of covid, there is a lot of uncertainty. First things first, focus on studying and passing NCLEX. Next, whatever decision you make it will be a learni...

14. Nurse to work at a inpatient COVID Unit, what to expect and look out for.

    ajnurse2b6 replied to pauloh3516's topic in COVID

    Hi! I'm a RN on a medical/ tele unit in Chicago turned covid unit. Are you a new grad? $31 per hour plus $4 for night differential is expected pay for a new grad in Chicago. If you have experience it doesn't hurt to ask for more! It's very important ...

15. May 2020 Grad Job Search

    ajnurse2b6 replied to amcdono4's topic in Career Support

    Hi! Yes, it's a difficult time to apply for jobs as a RN but there is still a great need for nurses. Try to stay focused and stay positive through the process, even when it gets hard. Don't settle for a job if it's an unsafe or negative work environm...