jjchko

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1. Can I make a living with my salary?

   jjchko posted a topic in General Nursing

   Now I got the job and I'm trying to figure out how to make a living in Chicago. I'm single and have no debt. I rented a studio for $700 with utilities included in downtown. I don't have a car and will walk to work. I get paid $23.50/hr, which is a ...

2. Should I call to find out about a hiring decison?

   jjchko replied to jjchko's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you everyone. I called the manager and HR. I got the job. Thank you for all your advice. It works!

3. Should I call to find out about a hiring decison?

   jjchko posted a topic in General Nursing

   I had an interview with the prospective employer and also gave the references to the HR. I haven't heard from them and want to call the manager to find out if he made a decision. He gave me a descion time period but no phone calls almost two weeks. ...

4. I've got a career dilemma. Please help.

   jjchko replied to jjchko's topic in Emergency

   Thank you for all your replies. I applied for a tech job already but it sounds like the chances are slim. Oh well. I really want to work as a circulator but no one would contact me for an interview. I'm trying to find an internship program to see if ...

5. I've got a career dilemma. Please help.

   jjchko posted a topic in Emergency

   Hi, I'm not an ER nurse but an OR RN. I've been trying to get a job as a circulator to relocate to a big city but no luck so far. I'm convinced it is due to my limited professional experience (a little over a year) in the OR. I've got BA, nursing deg...

6. How to get a job with my limited experience?

   jjchko posted a topic in Operating Room

   Hi, I'm an OR RN with a little over an year experience as a circulator. I resigned my current job recently to relocate to a big city. I worked at a small community hospital with 5 ORs and have circulated through all surgical services. I can circulate...

7. Applying a job on the internet

   jjchko posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm wondering how long does it typically take to hear from an employer when you apply for a job on the internet? Also, how long does it take to get an interview from them? Thank you for your help.

8. Museum of Science and Industry

   jjchko replied to Someday-C.R.N.A.'s topic in Illinois

   I went to see Body Worlds when I was visiting Chicago from Hawaii. I'm an OR RN and enjoyed looking at all the specimens from a diffrent perspective. I can't wait to move to Chicago. I love the city!

9. Job interview questions

   jjchko posted a topic in Operating Room

   I'm an OR RN with a little over a year experience. I'm trying to submit a resume and see if I can get an interview. The job requirement says 2 year experience but it also says the new grads are welcome to apply. The recruiter asked me to submit a res...

10. Please advice on relocating to Chicago

    jjchko posted a topic in Illinois

    Hi, I'm an OR nurse with a 1 year experience. I'm trying to move to chicago in a few months. Is it possible to work as an OR nurse without a car? I don't want to own a car because I want to live in downtown. Would it be easy for me to find an OR n...