ArtisticNurse

ArtisticNurse

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ArtisticNurse has 1 years experience.


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  1. Frustrated New Grad

    They should or you could request to orient a few weeks in day shift to get the feel of the unit and build your routine. Usually, night shift would require a little more independence since not all your resources are present/available.
  2. Funny things patients say

    I was in orientation with my preceptor and it was the start of shift, so we went in the room of one of our patients who is an elderly white male with a history of confusion. After our introductions, he asked us, "What country are we in?" Apparently,...
  3. HELP: Career Direction

    I'm in a point where I dread going to work everyday. I work FT 80 hrs/pay period in the Progressive Care Unit. While I enjoy doing paperwork & patient education, there are just moments that you feel not respected because "you're just a nurse" and...
  4. A Step by Step Guide for Foreign RNs desiring Illinois license

    You can always start studying now. I know the permit is valid for 90 days. So, you'd be tight on schedule if you study later. Wait for the CGFNS to be done. There might be problems. Assemble your requirements/packet for CTS while waiting. So you can...
  5. A Step by Step Guide for Foreign RNs desiring Illinois license

    Then follow Illinois' instructions in licensure via endorsement. Heard it takes a while so start soon.
  6. A Step by Step Guide for Foreign RNs desiring Illinois license

    Please refer to page 4 of the application packet. Yes, you need to be licensed in the country where you studied.
  7. New LPN/RN Pay Rate

  8. New LPN/RN Pay Rate

    AREA: Northern IN FIELD: Progressive Care NATURE OF JOB: FT - RN BASE RATE: $26/hr SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL: $2.00
  9. possible transition from bed side nursing to informatics?

    Do you need to move to Wisconsin? How is it?
  10. A Step by Step Guide for Foreign RNs desiring Illinois license

    I would recommend the livescan vendor because they do have guides/steps in their website. They will be uploading it to FBI and ISP's database.
  11. A Step by Step Guide for Foreign RNs desiring Illinois license

    Depends if you graduated in the US. ED-NUR is only filled out by US graduates.
  12. FILIPINO Nurses in Indiana, i need an experience

    2008, BSN. Nope. Didn't receive any letter regarding it either. Just got my license about 5 months ago.
  13. New to Chicago for Grad School, can I afford it?!

  14. FILIPINO Nurses in Indiana, i need an experience

    Welcome! I've taken mine with Illinois and endorsed here in Indiana. Illinois doesn't require the CGFNS exam unlike Indiana.
  15. A Step by Step Guide for Foreign RNs desiring Illinois license

    Awesome Leslie! :)