Chicago BSN, RN

Chicago is a BSN, RN and specializes in Trauma ICU, Informatics.

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1. Failing nclex 6 times

   Chicago replied to F8112014's topic in NCLEX

   I read pretty much all the comments and here's my take on what I think...you can take my advice or leave it, but at least think long and hard on what I have to say. Now we all have various reasons for becoming a nurse, so if you want to really be suc...

2. I got a job!!!! BOO-YOW!

   Chicago replied to Chicago's topic in Job Hunt

   Hi Cat....if you are SUPER interested then you do just that....ALL OF THE ABOVE with a bit of a twist. First off, "shift supervisor" is not exactly "upper management." So emailing them would really be on the "bad side" of stalking, if that makes any ...

3. How I Got My Dream Job!

   Chicago replied to tokyoROSE's topic in Job Hunt

   TokyoRose!!!! Say what?!?!?!?! LOL! That is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!!! :yeah:I must also say that I was totally emotional when I read your post initially. For you to say that my post changed your life is MORE THAN WORDS CAN SAY. The entire process of being t...

4. I got a job!!!! BOO-YOW!

   Chicago replied to Chicago's topic in Job Hunt

   omg!!!! sorry it has taken me this long to respond. sushirn- doing the happy dance right along with you! congrats! sooo happy for you. kellp374- quit your stinking thinking!!! your luck is not up. first off, get a hardship deferment or forbearance a...

5. Don't forget to document.....again.....and.....again

   Chicago posted a topic in General Nursing

   sometimes i feel the system sets us up for failure with all the constant documentation. my facility has had some recent close call lawsuits for whatever reason that all turned up frivolous. b/c of it, administration has beefed up on the documentation...

6. Anyone relocate without a job and was successful landing one soon after?

   Chicago replied to 2blessings's topic in General Nursing

   That is a very tough decision. I had a friend in an ENTIRELY different field do that and was VERY UNSUCCESSFUL. When I was looking for work...back 2010/2011, I seriously considered relocating without a job. I figured the hope of finding something AFT...

7. I got a job!!!! BOO-YOW!

   Chicago replied to Chicago's topic in Job Hunt

   Glad I could be of service to everyone thus far. AndyJune: Great work gumshoe (LOL!). Super congratulations and thanks for your addition as well. I'll see if I can edit my post to add your latest spy techniques.

8. Location change

   Chicago replied to amandakbrown09's topic in General Nursing

   I have no clue about the job market in Denver. However, I feel that it should be much more urbanized than the town you are from in WY. But as far as experience is concerned, you have 1.5yrs RN experience. That's more than enough to get a position on ...

9. I got a job!!!! BOO-YOW!

   Chicago replied to Chicago's topic in Job Hunt

   Sorry about the delay in response. Life has been kinda hectic. But I am soooooo happy for you. That is AWESOME news!!! I hope you have enjoyed your experience in the ICU so far. I'm sure you have seen how much you have grown and yet still learning a ...

10. Facebook almost cost me my job

    Chicago replied to ReginaPhalange's topic in Relations

    Sooooooooooooo.....what you're indicating to me, is that HR was on Facebook on company time:confused:????

11. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    Chicago replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX

    Not from FL, but I did the trick and it seems to be true. Also, a group of classmates (4), all took it the same day. They did the trick. 3 got the records response, and 1 asked for her credit card info to pay again. When they reviewed their results, ...

12. When to apply for jobs?

    Chicago replied to nursing.mypassion's topic in General Nursing

    1 - NOW!!!!!!!!!!! 1.1 - YES!!!!!!!!!!! 1.2 - BUT, OF COURSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2 - APPLY FOR ANYTHING AND ANYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But in your efforts in finding a job straight outta school, don't forget to do what it takes to g...

13. New grad program that requires CURRENT LICENSE

    Chicago replied to nursing.mypassion's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely apply! Even though programs require it; as long as its furnished to them before it starts, you're in the clear. If they ask for it beforehand, you can state that you are NCLEX-eligible, so that they won't TOTALLY disqualify you. HOWEVER, d...

14. Anyone see "The Drs" where they talked about nurses?

    Chicago replied to mama_d's topic in General Nursing

    But of course!

15. Anyone see "The Drs" where they talked about nurses?

    Chicago replied to mama_d's topic in General Nursing

    You know, that is not the 1st time I have heard them commend us. They are really good about that. Now, I wanna know...what does Dr. Oz think???? Lol!