Mirasol

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1. New grad pay- Southern Illinois

   Mirasol replied to grapejuice01's topic in Illinois

   Wish $44.00/hr. were true, but Schroeder and Trauma are right on target. I am a new grad in southern IL. and that is the range at which new grads start at. Wonder where the $44.00/hr. came from? I'm origianlly from southern CA and even they don't pay...

2. [help] Confusion about fundal massage

   Mirasol replied to azzurra29's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Well I am majorly new to PP, but here is what i have learned so far.... it takes very little circular motion to make a fundus firm (as a rule anyway) yes you do have to push down to check the fundus for firmness and if they are real boggy blood can g...

3. LVN or RN?

   Mirasol replied to sarahlm's topic in California

   Well here is my two cents. Get the RN, not that I don't know of some great LVN's, but from what I know the LVN schools are quite pricey!! Like $20,000 or so because they are private schools. The community colleges are much more economical to get an R...

4. nclex exam

   Mirasol replied to danilo2535's topic in California

   i will never understand how one person can get results in 3 days and another person has to wait a long torturous month!! mind boggling!!! anyway congrats again danilo.

5. salaries in "southern IL" like Marion, IL

   Mirasol replied to Mirasol's topic in Illinois

   Okay it is time for an update. First I so appreciate all the post I have received. It has all been helpful. And now for the news- we are officially moving to Southern Illinois this summer. My husband was just offered a job near Benton. So now we jus...

6. nclex exam

   Mirasol replied to danilo2535's topic in California

   Major Congrats!! I am so glad that things worked out for you!! Welcome to the nursing world!!

7. nclex exam

   Mirasol replied to danilo2535's topic in California

   I've got my fingers crossed for you also!! I agree waiting is tortorous. Hope you hear soon.

8. nclex exam

   Mirasol replied to danilo2535's topic in California

   So sorry to hear your name is not on the website. I have a good friend who did not pass too. It is heartbreaking. I wish there was more that i could say. One idea is have you gone to a NCLEX review before?? Sometimes its not just knowledge, but also...

9. How to get an IL RN license with a current CA RN license

   Mirasol replied to Mirasol's topic in Illinois

   Thanks for the website. And now I have a headache for sure !! I can't believe all the paperwork I have to do!! It is so overwhelming. I hope I can get the tempory permit quickly. Thanks again Mirasol.

10. Need some info on Carterville, Herrin and other small towns in Southern IL

    Mirasol replied to Mirasol's topic in Illinois

    Thanks again for all your help. I will look into vieena and goreville, sounds pretty good!!

11. How to get an IL RN license with a current CA RN license

    Mirasol replied to Mirasol's topic in Illinois

    That doesn't sound good. I will apply at once!! Thanks for the tip.

12. Need some info on Carterville, Herrin and other small towns in Southern IL

    Mirasol replied to Mirasol's topic in Illinois

    To those of you have read my other post about our possible move, I did get a job offer at Carbondale, as you probably have read above. Why is the pay so low?? Any Carbondale nurses out there? Are there any pay scale raises in the future??? We are loo...

13. How to get an IL RN license with a current CA RN license

    Mirasol posted a topic in Illinois

    I'm confused and need help. I have a RN license from CA and want to get an IL license. Do I go through IL to get it and how? I looked up the IL licensor board but couldn't figure it out,where to find the right form or what??!! How long does it take? ...

14. Need some info on Carterville, Herrin and other small towns in Southern IL

    Mirasol replied to Mirasol's topic in Illinois

    Oops, I forgot, i would love more info on Vienna. What kind of town is it?? Size?? How big is the High School. Real Estate?? Any info would be great. Thanks Again!!

15. Need some info on Carterville, Herrin and other small towns in Southern IL

    Mirasol replied to Mirasol's topic in Illinois

    I read your reply on the other post as well, thanks for the info. We actually drove thru goreville and talked to the principal or superintendent of the school and a real estate agent there. It is a really pretty area. I was offered a job at the Carbo...