Please help. I am so confused....

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Hello. How are you? I am a registered nurse in Houston, Texas. I will be moving to Chicago this summer. I need to find a job in Chicago. But I have no contacts. and still trying to figure out how to transfer my license. Please give some suggestions and advice. I have experience in oncology, education and long term care. I am so confused. Where should I start. Thank you so much for your help. I have been a nurse for 8 years in Texas.

Specializes in ICU.

Do u have any experience with any electronic charting? Use the name of the charting you use and see if any companies need help with this in chi town. Don't get discouraged, Hr works very slow so it might be a while before u hear back. It took a company30 days to call me in December.

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Specializes in Med Surg.

Ok I will keep on applying. Thank you for your help. I do have experience with electronic charting :)

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Specializes in Med Surg.
Some of the major magnet hospitals in Chicago are Rush, NMH, University of Chicago, Children's Memorial, RIC, and Advocate Illinois Masonic. There are a few more though. The hospitals in Chicago are looking for experience, certifications, BSN, leadership, and community service. Make sure to highlight these areas in your resume.

Transferring your license is a pain, but easy enough. You will need to go to this website:

http://www.idfpr.com/dpr/who/nurs.asp

Click on the appropriate "written application" link for your licensure. Then, choose the "endorsement" application. Print and follow the steps for the endorsement requirements. Make sure to send everything in a neat package, otherwise receiving your license may be delayed.

Hope that helps

Thank you for your help. I do have a BSN and eight years of nursing experience. I also have leadership experience. I would like to work at University of Chicago in the research department. If you have any tips I would really appreciate it.

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Specializes in Med Surg.
A few suggestions:

Check the web for Advocate Healthcare, Provena, Adventist, Edwards, in addition to whats above (some are in the burbs)

For LTC, try Manor Care

Lots of Chicago area listings on Monster.com

Chicago-Land is huge. Any specific areas you are focusing on?

Thank you for your help. I would like to work close to downtown Chicago. I am interested in working in a hospital as a CM, UR or Research nurse. Is it hard to get a job in the hospital setting. I am interested in University of Chicago. I would really appreciate any advice. :)

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