arika2010

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1. Med pass in LTC

   arika2010 replied to Cat Truitt RN's topic in Geriatric

   I just started working at a nursing home and on most units it's 1 nurse to about 50 patients, which is crazy. Orienting with a nurse,we split the number of residents in half, 25 for her/him and 25 for me. I wanted to cry in the BR so bad. I felt usel...

2. Chicagoland jobs for new grads?

   arika2010 replied to jlavere's topic in Illinois

   try this agency- [color=#388222]delta-tgroup.com and they will contact you immediately norwood crossing nursing home- norwoodcrossing.org lexington healthcare and rehabilitation- lexingtonhealth.com (my hubbie works for them, not the best job, but th...

3. Chicagoland jobs for new grads?

   arika2010 replied to jlavere's topic in Illinois

   Thank you, I recently got hired at three facilities, you were right; hospitals won't even look at you if you have no experience. Thanks again and God bless you. Arika

4. Tele or Med-Surg for RN that is new to the floor...and more decisions?

   arika2010 replied to loving2's topic in General Nursing

   Good luck! Med-surg will help expand your skills, go with that job.

5. Chicagoland jobs for new grads?

   arika2010 replied to jlavere's topic in Illinois

   I just recently graduated and passed the NCLEX-PN, now I'm looking for jobs:). I'm still in school to finish my RN, but would like to start working to gain nursing experience. Anyone know who's hiring in Chicagoland and surrounding suburban areas. Th...