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  1. help me not suck :)

    i am a second career nurse with just over 2 years med surg under my belt. while i don't have icu experience, i have cared for step down patients, and am aware of my own limitations enough to grab a second nurse when things "just don't look right". i...
  2. How do you feel about this?

    Sorry to say, but my hospital has a similar program. Volunteers do the baking, and distribute the warm from the oven cookies after checking to see which pts can have them. I get the "warm fuzzy" aspect of it, but I would rather concentrate on bragg...
  3. How is the economy effecting your job?

    Minimal or no raises. Lost benefits. Higher patient ratios. Vacated positions left unfilled. Very poor morale. Dont complain says management "you're lucky to have a job" BTW- this a Magnet facility
  4. chest tube drainage

    Ummmm...... about taping it to the floor......that sounds like a great idea. Were you joking, or being serious?? thanks
  5. What To Expect At Job Fairs for Nurses

    Now that I am reading what NRSKarenRN wrote, I need to clarify. I guess I really didnt go to a job fair, more of a facility open house. So I was only dealing with one hospital. An actual job fair may offer many opportunities, where you might walk...
  6. What To Expect At Job Fairs for Nurses

    Hi, I went to a job fair last night. I went on a tour of the facility, and then met with the managers of the units that are hiring. After an interview, I scheduled with HR for more information. I was there almost 2 hours!!. Good luck.
  7. Passed The Nclex Rn Whts Nxt?

    I live in the Dupage county area, close to Metra if I wanted to take the train into the city. I have applied at all of the local hospitals (CDH, Good Sam, Edwards, Copley, Delnor, Mercy, St. Joes, Sandwich, Morris….maybe a few others LOL. Plus Rush...
  8. Passed The Nclex Rn Whts Nxt?

    Hi, conrats on passing!! I passed this month too. About a week after your test, continental testing will mail your results, and it will state that you can practice "license pending' for 90 days. You also will sign an enclosed paper, mail in $50 and...
  9. Waiting on ATT letter...

    Nope, we cant work as GNs, no part of an RN orientation either. The change was made over the summer, and we are the first graduating class to deal with it (from our school, I have no idea about anyone else) So while we HAD thought we would be making ...
  10. Waiting on ATT letter...

    Well, our final was the 10th of December, our pinning the 12th. I registered with Pearsonvue on the 14th. Where is my ATT?? Hmmm....I called Continental testing just to make sure things were headed in the right direction. Apparently there is ONE...
  11. Anyone take the train to work?

    Sorry about that..........Metra. thanks
  12. Bolingbrook, IL hospitals??

    Just yesterday I found out that Adventist Midwest Health is opening up a new hospital in Bolingbrook. Doors are set to open in December, and they are hiring and training now. There are many openings listed on their web page. Good luck
  13. Anyone take the train to work?

    I have been thinking about applying for jobs in and around Chicago (more opportunities for a new grad), but the thought of driving there and back from the 'burbs makes me hesitate. I have a park and ride that will get me to the train just 5 minutes f...
  14. Is the OR the place for me??

    Where to go...what to do. I am preparing to graduate in December. Nursing is my second career, after a decade in business, and raising my kids. I know there is information to be gained in med surg, but would prefer to go directly into another area...
  15. Is NICU the place for me??

    Where to go…what to do. I am preparing to graduate in December. Nursing is my second career, after a decade in business, and raising my kids. I know there is information to be gained in med surg, but would prefer to go directly into another area. F...