Lacie1221

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1. L&d, post-partum, Nursery rotation

   Lacie1221 replied to Krichar4's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We rotate between L&D and mother/baby - we have a level 2 nursery but rarely have babies in there. When new nurses start, they are oriented to M/B first and work there for 6 months-1 year before they start labor orientation. Obviously those nur...

2. Base pay from suburban IL

   Lacie1221 replied to LMD3's topic in Illinois

   I can tell you that Centegra (about 30 min. north of Streamwood - very reasonable commute) pays new grads $28/hr starting. I have no clue how much/if that increases with experience, but I have heard that it's one of the better starting wages out her...

3. Email to Manager of Clinical Site - Help!

   Lacie1221 posted a topic in Career Support

   I am graduating from an ADN program in December. We are currently in our OB clinical rotation - I've had a great experience, and all I've ever wanted to be is an OB nurse. I need advice on what I should put in an email to the manager of the unit as...

4. 2013 NIU nursing students (prospective!)

   Lacie1221 replied to Meg1992's topic in Illinois

   I talked to Connie Uehlken in the department this afternoon - the reason I got turned down was because 12 years ago, I flunked out of Iowa because I was really depressed and not getting treatment. They forced me to turn in that transcript, which bro...

5. 2013 NIU nursing students (prospective!)

   Lacie1221 replied to Meg1992's topic in Illinois

   Rejection letters probably get there first.

6. 2013 NIU nursing students (prospective!)

   Lacie1221 replied to Meg1992's topic in Illinois

   The letter came in today's mail.

7. 2013 NIU nursing students (prospective!)

   Lacie1221 replied to Meg1992's topic in Illinois

   Letter.

8. 2013 NIU nursing students (prospective!)

   Lacie1221 replied to Meg1992's topic in Illinois

   I didn't get in. I don't understand how someone with a 4.0, a near perfect Accuplacer, and all prerequisites complete doesn't get accepted. I wish you all the best of luck.

9. 2013 NIU nursing students (prospective!)

   Lacie1221 replied to Meg1992's topic in Illinois

   I had orientation today. Found out some bad news - even though I sent in the transcripts they requested, and even though I verified before the deadline that I had submitted everything they needed, they needed another transcript showing the classes I...

10. 2013 NIU nursing students (prospective!)

    Lacie1221 replied to Meg1992's topic in Illinois

    One of the sections I wanted is full now. Poop. Orientation is Wednesday, I hope I know by then so I can register!

11. 2013 NIU nursing students (prospective!)

    Lacie1221 replied to Meg1992's topic in Illinois

    I hope this week is the week! Crossing my fingers! I have orientation on Wednesday, it'd be nice to know before that.

12. 2013 NIU nursing students (prospective!)

    Lacie1221 replied to Meg1992's topic in Illinois

    I'm going to have to start popping Klonopins if that damn letter doesn't come soon!

13. 2013 NIU nursing students (prospective!)

    Lacie1221 replied to Meg1992's topic in Illinois

    It's about an hour drive, I live in Crystal Lake. The main reason I was hoping to keep it to 2 days is that it would be one less day to have to find childcare! At least Thursday will be a half day instead of a full day, that will help keep costs do...

14. 2013 NIU nursing students (prospective!)

    Lacie1221 replied to Meg1992's topic in Illinois

    I built a schedule - looks like I'll be driving in 3 days a week. If I get the classes I want, I'll be on campus Monday noon-7:30pm, Tuesday 8am-4pm, Thursday 8am-11am. I wish I could get that Thursday class on either Monday or Tuesday but it's not...

15. 2013 NIU nursing students (prospective!)

    Lacie1221 replied to Meg1992's topic in Illinois

    I don't have that. I'm so confused. I did register for Orientation on the 17th, though. Kind of annoyed that I waited so long to register and had to do a Wednesday - I'm going to have to miss my Algebra class.