galenanurse2b

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1. Can someone offer advice in Chicago?

   galenanurse2b replied to zoggie83's topic in Illinois

   I got this from Central Dupage Hospital CDH Offers Flexible Schedules and Competitive Salaries Full-time and part-time starting rates: $26 to $36.40 based on experience In-house Registry: $34 to $39 based on commitment hours Resource Per Diem Pool: $...

2. Rush starting pay

   galenanurse2b replied to coopsc1's topic in Illinois

   Seems like suburban nurses are making more! You can make $44 dollors an hour at some!

3. Can someone offer advice in Chicago?

   galenanurse2b replied to zoggie83's topic in Illinois

   Chicago is a GREAT city! The beauty of it is that there are SO many suburbs around the city as well. Some just like the city on a smaller scale, and some more rural. I think we have something for everyone. Before nursing I worked in real estate inves...

4. Does GPA matter in terms of getting a job?

   galenanurse2b replied to firstyearRN's topic in General Nursing

   At our school a 78% is just passing! And a 93% is a B! it's crazy. They test us exactly the same way NCLEX does, to prepar us to pass boards. Us students came up with a "you know your a nursing student", tee-****, and #1 says "78 becomes your favorit...

5. Working as an LPN while finishing RN???

   galenanurse2b posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am wondering what everyones thoughts are. I recent graduated with my LPN, and I am wondering if working a year as an LPN during my last year would be benificial, or be useful to my resume working as a nurse for a year? I dont want to compromise m...

6. San Antonio

   galenanurse2b replied to galenanurse2b's topic in Texas

   That sounds great! My e-mail is [email protected]

7. Dating at work

   galenanurse2b posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi everyone, I know this might be a crazy question, but I was wondering..... How many of you met your boyfriends or husbands at work? After I graduate I will be relocating to another part of the country, so I wont know anyone. Hoping to meet friends ...

8. San Antonio

   galenanurse2b posted a topic in Texas

   Hi Everyone! I will be moving to San Antonio next May. I am wondering if anyone has any info about the area, and the hospitals. Is there a nursing shortage? Any nursin intership/residency programs??? Friendly area? Thanks!!!! jen

9. weather, people, and bugs

   galenanurse2b posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello nurses (and nurses to be), I will be finishing up my nursing degree in May, and REALLY want a fresh start. I am a divorced mom of two children, and proudly a cancer survivor! I am from Chicago, but really want to move! Though I love Chicago I a...

10. Best state/hospital for new grads???

    galenanurse2b posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone, I was wondering what states or even specific hospital offers a good start for new grads? I live a few hours west of Chicago, but want to move after graduation. I am really looking for an area with tempid weather, good area for kids, and...

11. How do you balance work\family\school?

    galenanurse2b replied to denise0815's topic in General Nursing

    I can really relate to your situation! While in my first year of nursing clinicals I went through a divorce, got cancer and had to start chemo and radiation immediatley! I missed two semisters of school but graduated with my LPN this May. I am now in...

12. Iv education

    galenanurse2b replied to galenanurse2b's topic in Infusion

    Good luck to you! If you have ANY questions about treatment, please ask away! Jen

13. Elgin Community College

    galenanurse2b replied to cmm890's topic in Illinois

    Oooh good!!! In that case I hear it's a pretty good program. Good luck to you! Jen

14. Elgin Community College

    galenanurse2b replied to cmm890's topic in Illinois

    Hi, My aunt went to this school. One of the things she did'nt like was that after recieving your LPN you have to go back on the waiting list to finish your RN. I guess they give priority to LPN's in the community??? So if you are going for your RN yo...

15. RN new grad programs???

    galenanurse2b posted a topic in Illinois

    Hi Everyone! Does anyone know of any Chicago area hospitals that have new grad residency programs ,or how to find them? I want to specialize in oncology. Thank you! Jen