pipermommyRN

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1. City Colleges of Chicago and HESI exit exam

   pipermommyRN replied to 2btmanrn's topic in Illinois

   My school required us to take the HESI exit exam as well...I did manage to pass it and graduate, but I honestly do not think it represents the NCLEX-Rn very well. HESI was a lot harder...a lot of fact based questions compared to the NCLEX which had a...

2. Starting pay for new BSN grad

   pipermommyRN replied to ohsnapples's topic in Illinois

   a few of the job descriptions at both uic and rush are level I, BSN preferred and will consider new grads...not many jobs out there right now for new nurses so the competition is going to be pretty tough

3. Starting pay for new BSN grad

   pipermommyRN replied to ohsnapples's topic in Illinois

   Actually, they are currently interviewing and hiring...they just posted a few new positions this week!

4. Starting pay for new BSN grad

   pipermommyRN replied to ohsnapples's topic in Illinois

   I know at UIC, the starting pay for new grads is $27.48 for day shift ($57,141/year). There is a $4/hour differential for nights and an additional $5 differential for weekends. I was told that they love new grads...unlike many suburban hospitals who ...