KellyLynnRN

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1. St. James

   KellyLynnRN replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in Illinois

   I'm a new grad-so no experience besides school. The interview wasn't too bad (one with HR and one with the unit manager). I took a math and EKG test before my first interview. They started me at 26/hour (which is pretty standard as I have no real exp...

2. New RN Grad's First Job - $23/hr. Is this a rip off?

   KellyLynnRN replied to mfr69's topic in Illinois

   The pay is very low, but unfortunately this is what new grads have to do to get the experience the hospitals want.

3. should i chose nursing???

   KellyLynnRN replied to ggabby's topic in Illinois

   Poop goes along with the job. You have to make the decision for yourself, but I can tell you since I graduated from MVCC's nursing program (or any nursing program in general) that if your heart isn't in it, you will probably drop the program.

4. St. James

   KellyLynnRN replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in Illinois

   I know this was an older post, but I'm actually starting going to be working at St James. What did you want to know about the hospital?

5. Best Chicago area RN programs @ community colleges

   KellyLynnRN replied to amusedgirl's topic in Illinois

   Graduated from Moraine Valley in Palos and was very happy with the program. I know they have changed the prereqs and program length, but they have an excellent reputation in the community of putting out quality nurses.

6. New Grad Job Opportunities Chicago/Suburbs

   KellyLynnRN replied to jesuslovesme's topic in Illinois

   Hey, just wondering if you have found a job yet?

7. Where are all of the jobs for New RN's at?

   KellyLynnRN replied to KellyP78's topic in Illinois

   I know a lot of the jobs say they are looking for experience, but try applying anyways. Stay persistent and get any experience/certifications you can that can set your resume apart from others.

8. RN with ADN-Certifications to increase chances for a job

   KellyLynnRN replied to KellyLynnRN's topic in Illinois

   Just got hired at a hospital in the suburbs of Chicago-PM me if you want the specific name of the hospital

9. RN hourly salary in Illinois

   KellyLynnRN replied to Waitingformyresults's topic in Illinois

   Wow-I never worked as a CNA, but I know many of friends who did and made almost 14/hour doing that. I know for sure you would be making much more closer to Chicago, but then again, the cost of living is much higher here also. Something to consider th...

10. RN with ADN-Certifications to increase chances for a job

    KellyLynnRN replied to KellyLynnRN's topic in Illinois

    Not sure if anyone is interested, but just got hired as an RN!! Keep applying and stay open for all opportunities!

11. RN hourly salary in Illinois

    KellyLynnRN replied to Waitingformyresults's topic in Illinois

    Just got hired as an RN in the suburbs of Chicago at 26/hour+benefits. Hope this helps!

12. RN with ADN-Certifications to increase chances for a job

    KellyLynnRN posted a topic in Illinois

    Hi guys! I'm a new grad (Dec 2010) from an ADN program and wasn't working for a hospital when I graduated. I passed my boards and have put out about 80 applications, but still haven't gotten any responses/interviews, which is kind of disheartening. ...