Mrs.Yost

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1. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

   Mrs.Yost replied to ashfost's topic in New Nurse

   I'm in Chicago (somewhat high cost of living, but not really higher paying). Day shift $22/hr. Afternoon differential 2.50 Nights differential 3.25 Weekend differential 2.00

2. pharm questions

   Mrs.Yost replied to Lahnurse's topic in NCLEX

   I took my NCLEX in November. I don't think I had any pharm questions. Several math calculation problems though.

3. Share you Deaconess Experiences!

   Mrs.Yost replied to kate930's topic in Online Learning

   I am a DCN online grad. This program was the ONLY option that I had in completing my degree (short of quitting my full time job and waiting through a 2 year wait list at a local school), so I obviously feel that this program is of great value(i know...

4. does IL recognize deaconess grads?

   Mrs.Yost replied to KSTNLPN's topic in Online Learning

   Yep, the Deaconess program has become very popular since I started the program. Unfortunately, I may be quicker to go through a traditional ASN program than to wait to get into Deaconess. It can also be EXTREMELY dificult to find a hospital willing...

5. Rotating Shifts

   Mrs.Yost replied to nptobee's topic in General Nursing

   yep, we rotate. 3 weeks on days and then 3 weeks on nights and so on and so on...... 12 hour shifts.

6. does IL recognize deaconess grads?

   Mrs.Yost replied to KSTNLPN's topic in Online Learning

   Back to the Original Poster's Question... Yes, IL does recognize Deaconess grads. I am a Deaconess grad and just passed my boards. Have been working in IL for 3 months as a nurse - license pending. Yes, Deaconess is very expensive, fortunately my h...

7. EC *is* accepted in all states EXCEPT California

   Mrs.Yost replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Online Learning

   From what I understand, the IL BON has an issue with the fact that the theory portion of the program and the clinical portion of the program do not run concurrently (the CPNE taken after theory coursework is completed). The IL Nurse Practice Act req...

8. EC *is* accepted in all states EXCEPT California

   Mrs.Yost replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Online Learning

   I agree, it's best to contact your state BON directly. Most of them should be familiar with the EC program and should be able to give you their state's requirements for EC grads.

9. EC *is* accepted in all states EXCEPT California

   Mrs.Yost replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Online Learning

   Illinois will NOT license an EC grad. They will consider it on a case by case basis, only after that EC grad has worked as a licensed RN for 2 years in another state (license reciprocity).

10. What to bring first day on job?

    Mrs.Yost posted a topic in New Nurse

    I am starting my new graduate nursing position in a few weeks in a large Trauma ICU. I want to be as prepared as possible so I was hoping you guys could give me an idea of what items I should bring with me...I know my stethoscope and pens, but what o...

11. What to bring first days on the job???

    Mrs.Yost posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am starting my new graduate nursing position in a few weeks in a large Trauma ICU. I want to be as prepared as possible so I was hoping you guys could give me an idea of what items I should bring with me...I know my stethoscope and pens, but what ...

12. Where is everyone working?

    Mrs.Yost replied to pokey sn's topic in New Nurse

    I will be starting in September as a GN in the Trauma ICU at a large teaching hospital in Chicago!

13. Any Summer Graduates??

    Mrs.Yost replied to AppyHorseFan's topic in General Students

    Yep, another summer grad here! One more final to go tomorrow and I am officially done! Passed my exit exam last week! Unfortunately, my school only has a graduation ceremony in May and December, so hopefully I will have already passed my boards by...

14. "Acceptance letter for DCN"

    Mrs.Yost replied to cnursewoods's topic in Online Learning

    I have one this weekend that is three days (12 + hours each day).

15. Question about Rebound Tenderness

    Mrs.Yost replied to colleen10's topic in General Students

    I think that you are correct about assessing for rebound tenderness in the left lower quandrant. I think that there is a possibility of rupturing the appendix (if there is in fact appendicitis present) if you palpate the right lower quadrant. The a...