southeRNsally

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1. Nurse Corps loan repayment 2015

   southeRNsally replied to nickyszoe's topic in General Nursing

   Nevermind! figured out the answer to my own question! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Still very anxiously waiting! For all of you that are listing what tier your facility is classified as, wher...

2. Nurse Corps loan repayment 2015

   southeRNsally replied to nickyszoe's topic in General Nursing

   I applied this year and my account still says "under review". I'm an RN, BSN and my facility score is 19. Slightly discouraged though as most recipients seem to have advanced degrees, but really hope to hear something soon either way!

3. NICU nurse to PNP

   southeRNsally replied to RNurse2414's topic in NICU

   Hi! Just putting in my two cents. I am a level III NICU nurse of 3 years and I was just accepted to a PNP-DNP program. I have only worked with older kiddos when floated to other floors, but it was something I enjoyed- though that being said, the babe...

4. UIC DNP Interview

   southeRNsally replied to nicurn133's topic in School Programs

   I got an email too! Im accepted to the PCPNP program!!

5. UIC DNP Interview

   southeRNsally replied to nicurn133's topic in School Programs

   Still haven't heard anything. I've never checked my email so compulsively before. Have yall heard anything yet??

6. UIC DNP Interview

   southeRNsally replied to nicurn133's topic in School Programs

   I actually just interviewed and I interviewed alone/not in a group setting. It was a very casual, conversational interview. It focused on your past experiences and what led you to wanting to go back to school now, why you feel you will be successful ...

7. NICU PBDS

   southeRNsally replied to newgradRN001's topic in NICU

   I am not a new grad, I worked in a level 2 special care nursery for 1.5 years, but dealt mostly with well infants. When we had a premature/ill infant, we just stabilized them (resuscitation, and IV therapy). I am starting orientation for a level 3 NI...

8. Job Upgrade- level 2 to a level 4!

   southeRNsally posted a topic in NICU

   Hi everyone! I have been a nurse for 2.5 years and of that have worked in a Special Care Nursery level 2 for a year and a half. I love taking care of our critically ill infants and recently just accepted a job offer in a level FOUR NICU! My goal was ...

9. NICU Nurse Needs Advice

   southeRNsally posted a topic in Pediatric

   Hi all, I moved to IL 2 years ago and began my career as the charge nurse on a pediatric psychiatric unit. My only credential for a job: that I worked with children. But, I found myself missing the medical aspect of the profession. So, a year after I...

10. How do you check a pulse? Nope I'm not a student

    southeRNsally replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    I work with babies, so I always check it Apically :)

11. Shriner's Hospital Cincinnati Ohio

    southeRNsally replied to Chuckie's topic in Burn

    I actually did my precepting there in nursing school. I was there for 6 weeks and it was the MOST rewarding thing I have ever done. I was actually offered a job there, but ended up having to move out of state. The nurses are wonderful, the doctors ar...

12. Go for BSN right after ADN or get experience first?

    southeRNsally replied to shannarini71's topic in Career Support

    When I said go straight into BSN completion, I meant work while in school, but get into a school and start the BSN completion program right away. I am starting at Ohio University online and it's $157/credit hour for out of state students which is ver...

13. Go for BSN right after ADN or get experience first?

    southeRNsally replied to shannarini71's topic in Career Support

    I am a recent graduate(January 2011) from an ADN RN program and am starting my BSN completion in August 2011. The problem I am running into is that most hospitals only want BSN degree nurses; some won't even look at your application unless you have y...

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

    southeRNsally replied to KellyP78's topic in Illinois

    I'm having the same problem! I've just recently relocated to Chicago and have applied for over 50 positions here since March to every hospital and nursing home I can find, and no luck. So frustrating! Keep your chin up and good luck!