winnieander

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1. Licensure with a Criminal History

   winnieander replied to XEnfoldYouX's topic in Criminal

   I see... Thanks. I'm probably gonna be required to go to the board meeting, which will be a pain since I live about 3 hrs away from Indianapolis. UGHH...

2. Pay Differences Across California

   winnieander replied to linRdsNay's topic in California

   hey mrex, was it hard for you to get into Kaiser as a new grad? I used to work there as an admin assistant but took a few years off for nursing school... hoping to find my way back in there again. Thanks, any advice would be greatly appreciated.

3. success although bittersweet

   winnieander replied to jaznia15's topic in Criminal

   Hey Tiger, I'm in Indiana. I have a petty theft charge from 7 years ago. So I can't register for the Nclex until the BON approves my application? I know they recently changed their policy and now require fingerprinting as well.... Have you taken th...

4. Passed NCLEX - IL Prof Reg Red Flagged Me

   winnieander replied to chutley76's topic in Criminal

   Congrats chutley! I'm looking to apply for RN licensure in IL right now.. but have petty theft on my record from 7 years ago. How long did it take for the Board to sort this out? So it sounds like 1 misdemeanor will not prevent people from obtain...

5. has any one taking the nclex with a past criminal record in the state of Louisiana.

   winnieander replied to yellowbelle's topic in Criminal

   I'm in the same situation, but in Indiana... currently waiting for my expugement for petty theft in California from 7 years ago. Best of luck.

6. Licensure with a Criminal History

   winnieander replied to XEnfoldYouX's topic in Criminal

   i thought juvenile charges usually don't show up in background checks? you were under age of 18 right? anyway.. congrats. i was charged with petty theft when i was 18... and i'm almost done with school, 1 week remaining. super worried about the nc...

7. Job market for recent grads?

   winnieander replied to EllieBean13's topic in California

   I see. Good luck, I hope you find a job soon!

8. Job market for recent grads?

   winnieander replied to EllieBean13's topic in California

   Thanks for your advice aquarius30. When did you graduate? and did you eventually find a job, if so, how long did it take? Lastly, do you know what states some of your classmates moved to for RN jobs? I'm currently in the midwest for school and wo...

9. Bay Area New Grad Programs in 2011

   winnieander replied to nicrn7's topic in California

   Hi there, I'm graduating from an out of state BSN program in 2 months and was hoping to move back home to the bay area after graduating. However, after reading the numerous posts from the California forum, it seems to me that the CA nursing market i...

10. Northwest Indiana hospitals hiring new grads?

    winnieander replied to Ihoplover's topic in Indiana

    Thanks for your response Chocolateskye. Sorry to hear about your experience at Methodist. I've heard mixed reviews about the hospitals.... *sigh* Are you now working at a different hospitals here in NWI?

11. RN hourly salary in Illinois

    winnieander replied to Waitingformyresults's topic in Illinois

    Thanks for the update romie. I thought the new grad hourly rate would be a lot higher in Chicago considering the higher living expenses. Perhaps I'll hold off on moving there after graduation.... ugh.

12. How long did it take you all to find RN job in Oakland/SF area

    winnieander replied to jrowmom's topic in California

    Hi StillSeeking, Did you find a job yet? I'm graduating in 2 months and have heard that the job market is horrible for new grads... I'm currently out of state and may stay in the midwest for some work experience before moving back if the job market...

13. Job market for recent grads?

    winnieander replied to EllieBean13's topic in California

    hi ICUskeenRN, I'm graduating from an out of state nursing school in two months and am wondering what's the current job market is like right now? As someone who did not do clinical in the bay area hospitals, I feel like that would put me at an disad...

14. Valparaiso, Hobart, Merillville Hospitals

    winnieander replied to Princess72's topic in Indiana

    Hi there, Can someone tell me what's the starting salary for new grad RNs in the area? Thanks!!

15. RN hourly salary in Illinois

    winnieander replied to Waitingformyresults's topic in Illinois

    Hi everyone Can someone give me an update on the salary for new grads in Chicago? Based on what I've read so far, I'm guessing it ranges from $26-$28? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!