chicagonurse2b

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1. New Atlanta Contract

   chicagonurse2b replied to Bluebolt's topic in Travel

   Bluebolt, BSN, RN, I have used airbnb several times. You may be able to negotiate a decent deal. Start by choosing places with many good reviews. That has worked for me. They have been safe, clean and most times cheaper than a hotel stay; Rented a ro...

2. Ever lost a job offer because of your reference?

   chicagonurse2b replied to lily1289's topic in General Nursing

   My first job in social service checked my references after a great interview. The manager that wanted to hire me, told me that my main. Reference was a bad one. The phone contact boarder lined strange. (I mentioned the general oddness of the facilit...

3. Part-time employment

   chicagonurse2b replied to chicagonurse2b's topic in General Nursing

   that is crazy. so what's the point? i feel like i should cut my losses and move on to the next position that i find. but i know that nothing is guaranteed once i graduate. i guess i should just be happy to have a job right now. it's really maddening.

4. Finding part-time employment

   chicagonurse2b replied to chicagonurse2b's topic in General Students

   thanks. you are right. i have seen the almost arrogance and superficial feel at each interview.

5. Part-time employment

   chicagonurse2b posted a topic in General Nursing

   Semi-rant...I hope I am posting in the right place. I am a first year nursing student. I have a certification as a CNA and a BA in another field. I have been working for an "elite" organization for several years. But I simply can't get my foot in the...

6. Finding part-time employment

   chicagonurse2b posted a topic in General Students

   Semi-rant...I hope I am posting in the right place. I am a first year nursing student. I have a certification as a CNA and a BA in another field. I have been working for an "elite" organization for several years. But I simply can't get my foot in the...

7. Truman College Nursing Students starting Fall 2011!!

   chicagonurse2b replied to chicagonurse2b's topic in Illinois

   Hello, I hope folks are having a great first semester! I and a classmate are looking to switch to the day cohort. We are both currently in the evening cohort. Is anyone out there looking to switch, or knows someone looking to switch? If so please ema...

8. Average Salary for ADN vs BSN

   chicagonurse2b replied to ltf500's topic in ADN/BSN

   I'm sure you do, chi rn...However, we were discussing entry level positions and thoughts of there not being many "professional" jobs that allow only an Associates. If you go back and consult your family members, I'm sure they will tell you to move fo...

9. Average Salary for ADN vs BSN

   chicagonurse2b replied to ltf500's topic in ADN/BSN

   Chi rn, I'm the person who posted those career titles. And actually from knowing some folks in these professions a lot of them are Bachelors degree "preferred." Just as nursing has become. The other careers are good entry-level positions in which a ...

10. Average Salary for ADN vs BSN

    chicagonurse2b replied to ltf500's topic in ADN/BSN

    i never declared myself an expert. simply stating what i believe just as you have the right to do the same. this thread is mainly a comparison of the two degrees and i often feel on the board in general there are often double standards (i.e. one is b...

11. Average Salary for ADN vs BSN

    chicagonurse2b replied to ltf500's topic in ADN/BSN

    We all have to make our own choices regarding education. The ADN vs. BSN is basically BS. The preference for BSN right now has nothing to do with a so called better nursing foundation. I can understand more coursework in management etc., but when it ...

12. Bankruptcy and Jobs

    chicagonurse2b replied to ilovemicrobiology's topic in Job Hunt

    It depends on your state and the type of bankruptcy. A regular Chapter 7 usually takes a minimum of two years to qualify for mortgage.

13. Average Salary for ADN vs BSN

    chicagonurse2b replied to ltf500's topic in ADN/BSN

    Which hospitals are these? As an up and coming nurse, I would love to know!

14. Marketable Degree Combo: RN & MSW

    chicagonurse2b replied to MSW_Student's topic in Career Support

    i realize this is a pretty old thread. so hopefully you've found your answer by now. at any rate, this combo could be helpful, but not really necessary working in social service. due to "community based service rule 132" you would be able to petitio...

15. Community College? You must be stupid.

    chicagonurse2b replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in General Students

    i get some "looks" as to why i chose an adn program over a bsn. when i say the main reason is cost, i typically get an "ooooh, that's so smart..." i really could care less what others think of my choices. we are not required to justify anything to a...