rjosborn

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1. Collecting info for potential book

   rjosborn replied to SarahM1981's topic in General Nursing

   I'm Rebecca from Chicago, IL. I worked day shift Med/surg until recently. Topics: How do you stay in shape/healthy? Running around on the unit. No need for a gym membership, just pick up an extra shift! Also, I always pack my lunch so I can plan for...

2. Best part of Chicago -moving from NY

   rjosborn replied to purpledrop's topic in Illinois

   North east part of the city is the best. If you are ok with being an hour away from the city, Naperville is nice. The coast of apartments vary GREATLY on location. Check out http://www.domu.com as they will provide you with descriptions of neighborho...

3. NEW GRAD

   rjosborn replied to shawnda2211's topic in Illinois

   Yeah, take the NCLEX, but then be prepared to wait. Most new grads have to wait approx 6-12 months for a job.

4. RN's with experience in Drug rehab?

   rjosborn replied to lisa0615's topic in Illinois

   I've floated a little in a detox floor in a hospital. They get paid the same as other nurses in the hospital. And it's not too bad, but I could see how it gets discouraging after a while.

5. CEU questions

   rjosborn replied to slr921's topic in Illinois

   I use http://www.nurse.com to get CEUs. They have a lot of free ones also.

6. Cleveland Clinic

   rjosborn replied to tatarn2b2007's topic in Ohio

   I thought they weren't hiring LPNs there anymore?

7. BSN only hospitals?

   rjosborn replied to jessicanne's topic in Illinois

   Thorek Memorial in Chicago accepts associates degrees

8. RN hourly salary in Illinois

   rjosborn replied to Waitingformyresults's topic in Illinois

   It really depends on your experience and the amount you ask for. At my hospital, starting nurses usually make $26/hr after their 90-day probation period. I started at $28/hr because I came in with experience.

9. Chi town still in hiring freeze?

   rjosborn replied to UpliftingRN's topic in Illinois

   You should be ok, just start applying early.

10. How do I get an Illinois nursing license ?

    rjosborn replied to qtpnai03's topic in Illinois

    To jpolramos: try http://www.nurse.com . They have a lot of CEUs you can complete online. Many are free.

11. How long does it take to get a job in chicago:(

    rjosborn replied to lifein08's topic in Illinois

    I've been talking with nurses from several different hospitals in the Chicago area, and it seems like the average time is around 6-12 months. Many of the recent grads I work with needed to get a job in hospice or a nursing home while they were waitin...