Lizzyb3185

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1. New grad relocating to Chicago

   Lizzyb3185 replied to Lizzyb3185's topic in Illinois

   Hi! No unfortunately I am in the process of transferring my Ohio license to Illinois, I took the NCLEX on sept. 1 and had my Ohio licnese number by the 2nd. I mailed my paperwork for licensure by endorsement to the Illinois board of nursing on the 5t...

2. New grad relocating to Chicago

   Lizzyb3185 replied to Lizzyb3185's topic in Illinois

   Thank you so so much for posting this! That was so nice of ou and I'm definitely going to apply!!!! I appreciate you're looking for me :)

3. New grad starting salary

   Lizzyb3185 replied to Lizzyb3185's topic in Illinois

   Thank you so much for your reply! We actually found somethin affordable in lakeview. My husband will have to travel downtown so we wanted to stay close to the city :) I appreciate you letting me know what to expect with rent and hourly rate! It's bee...

4. New grad starting salary

   Lizzyb3185 replied to Lizzyb3185's topic in Illinois

   Thanks. I don't think the sarcasm was necessary, I realize that nurses get paid hourly. I just wanted a general range for yearly, which you gave me once you added up all your hourly wages. Thank you or the reference range.

5. New grad starting salary

   Lizzyb3185 posted a topic in Illinois

   Hello, I will be moving to the city August 1,2011 what wage should a new nurse ( entry into practice masters degree with a bachelors in psych) expect in the city? I'm trying to figure out what is affordable rent wise and it's difficult without knowi...

6. New grad relocating to Chicago

   Lizzyb3185 replied to Lizzyb3185's topic in Illinois

   I know most have said the market isn't great but can you point me toward any specific hospitals that are more likely to hire a new grad than others? I would like to be able to narrow down my focus if possible and really concentrate on the hospitals w...

7. New grad relocating to Chicago

   Lizzyb3185 replied to Lizzyb3185's topic in Illinois

   Yes it's actually a MN but they describe the program as a BSN + masters level classes making it an MN. Thank you so much for the response! I appreciate you saying something positive and giving a little hope that I will be able to find something :)

8. New grad relocating to Chicago

   Lizzyb3185 replied to Lizzyb3185's topic in Illinois

   Thank you all for your responses I appreciate the responses and the optimism when offered. I really would rather not work in a nursing home but I will if I have to. :) just one more question... Does level of education make a difference in the job mar...

9. New grad relocating to Chicago

   Lizzyb3185 posted a topic in Illinois

   Hi All, I am currently in school in Ohio and will be graduating early to mid August, my husband has been accepted to school in Chicago and we will be relocating soon after I graduate. How are the jobs looking for new graduates? Where should I look a...