Nurse580 MSN, RN

Nurse580 has 8 years experience as a MSN, RN and specializes in Ortho/Neuro, General Medicine, Critical Care.

Latest Activity

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   New Grad Interested in Leaving Bedside

   Nurse580 replied to AZNewRN's topic in New Nurse

   AZNewRN, I am currently in a similar position- actually applied for a job in your- waiting for the offer to be finalized. But I feel similarly when you talk about mental health impact- I am making a transition for myself before I feel the need to qui...
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   Uworld, Mary Ann Hogan or Saunders?

   Nurse580 replied to lms-7's topic in NCLEX

   I took the NCLEX a week and a half ago and I passed in 75 questions. I only used UWorld to prepare. I found their questions and rationales to be through and very comprehensive. I finally was able to figure out the true "rules" about delegation and pr...
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   Licensing Issues-Dealing with " Missing Fingerprints"

   Nurse580 posted a topic in Illinois

   Hello! I am hoping others who have gone through the new applicant RN licensing process in Illinois can help me with this. I passed the NCLEX on 9/20, my pass results were posted on the CTS site on Monday 9/23. A classmate of mine let us know that ...
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   Crazy to leave this job?

   Nurse580 replied to snickers17's topic in Technicians

   Hello snickers17! I am in a similar place right now actually. I have been working as a PCT on a busy ortho/neuro unit 20 minutes from my home but I start nursing school in September that is in downtown Chicago. I live in the far west suburbs. It wou...
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   Experience Jobs Before Nursing School?

   Nurse580 replied to RutgersNurse's topic in General Students

   Hello! I think getting your CNA certification is an excellent idea! Most of my co-workers (PCTs) are currently in Nursing School and are able to work full/part time and attend school! Many of the RNs on my floor also worked as Techs while in school....
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   Rush University GEM Spring 2018

   Nurse580 replied to aga_futureRN's topic in School Programs

   Hello! I am starting this Fall as apart of Cohort 22! Not everyone is invited to interview. At the First Look of interview week, they detailed that 50% of applicants were screened out. The remaining were invited to interview (approx. 150) for 72 spo...
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   PCT job hours?

   Nurse580 replied to brianna98's topic in Technicians

   I work Part Time Days (0.6) which equates to 3-8 hour shifts (0700-1500). Most PCT positions at my hospital are 12 hours (0700-1900). The 8 hour shifts would be, (0700-1500, 1500-2300, and 2300-0700). RN's have the same shifts and again, most work 12...
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   How do I get an entry level PCT job?

   Nurse580 replied to harps45's topic in Technicians

   Hello! When I graduated with a Basic Nurse Assistant Specialist Certificate from a local community college in August 2016 I wanted to work in a hospital right away but was told by my clinical instructor that I would have to work at a LTC or Rehab Fa...
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   Rush University GEM Fall 2017

   Nurse580 replied to Nurse580's topic in School Programs

   The confirmation was 350 and the coat was sent by Rush as a gift! And thank you!
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    Rush University GEM Fall 2017

    Nurse580 replied to Nurse580's topic in School Programs

    Hello! I got my CNA in the Summer of 2016 and I have been working since August, first as a CNA for home health and then as a PCT in a hospital since December. My gpa according to nursingCAS: Overall: 3.52 I have a degree on Biology and I graduate...
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    Rush University GEM Fall 2017

    Nurse580 replied to Nurse580's topic in School Programs

    Got my acceptance yesterday and I just submitted my confirmation payment! Also got my white coat from them! Who all is definitely going to Rush? So excited!
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    Marquette University Direct MSN (Hybrid-Pleasant Prairie) for Fall 2017

    Nurse580 replied to alaskanmommyof3's topic in School Programs

    Hello! I am still completing a Nutrition course online and taking a stats class as my local community college( the last time I took stats was in high school for AP credit) so once I have completed the nutrition course I can submit my application! Do...
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    How much do you make as a tech?

    Nurse580 replied to RCBR's topic in Technicians

    Starting 11.82/hr as a PCT in a hospital CNA working home health was 11/hr, I did that for three months -Suburb of Chicago
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    Rush University GEM Fall 2017

    Nurse580 replied to Nurse580's topic in School Programs

    It took about two weeks for my application to be verified!
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    Rush University GEM Fall 2016

    Nurse580 replied to KO.SRNA's topic in School Programs

    Hello All! I am applying to the Rush University GEM Fall 2017 Cohort. I just got my invitation for an interview today, less than 30 minutes after my app was verified by NursingCAS! I was wondering if any of you all could shed some light on interview...