chellebelle

chellebelle specializes in Cardiac Stepdown, Informatics, Quality.

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1. Left NP program to get into Informatics

   chellebelle replied to ReeseW's topic in Nursing Informatics

   ReeseW, 1. Check out the HIMSS Nursing Informatics Workforce Survey: What is Nursing Informatics? | HIMSS.org. Outlook is high growth- there is a serious shortage of 'qualified' talent, but a lot of...

2. Software that can streamline and document follow up calls post discharge

   chellebelle replied to Mary100's topic in Nursing Informatics

   Agree with EMR*LPN, the Epic "Telephone Encounter" is awesome, because you can structure the follow-up call template and pull in information from the inpatient information, and even update the...

3. Tuition Reimbursement

   chellebelle replied to noviciate's topic in Illinois Nursing

   We work 12s! It's not hard to work 3 12s and go to school, full or part time, depending on your lifestyle. Also, the environment is really supportive of education-textbooks litter the breakroom and we...

4. Experienced Nurses please help New Grad!!! HOW DO I DECIDE???

   chellebelle replied to JohnnyTrauma's topic in Illinois Nursing

   I agree with the above post, consider ICU. As a new grad 2 years ago I was convinced I wanted to go CRNA, as well. I pre-interviewed at Rush for the CRNA as an undergrad, and they definitely required...

5. Tuition Reimbursement

   chellebelle replied to noviciate's topic in Illinois Nursing

   I'm a nurse at UofC, and swear that 80% of the people I work with are getting reimbursement for nursing degrees, right down to the secretaries. Full time employees in the patient care area (NSAs, lab...

6. RN new grad programs???

   chellebelle replied to galenanurse2b's topic in Illinois Nursing

   UofC has a new grad residency program. Two years ago I started with 32 new grads from all different departments. It's 3 weeks classroom, plus 8-12 weeks precepted floor orientation (depending on...

7. Living in Chicago on an RN salary

   chellebelle replied to Catch-22 RN's topic in Illinois Nursing

   I lived in the South Loop my first year, and while affordable and close to everything, didn't feel safe out at night. I moved to Lakeview and would recommend it to anyone. Buses to downtown are at my...

8. Sign On Bonus in Chicago for New Grads?

   chellebelle replied to lookin4ER's topic in Illinois Nursing

   UofC has a $7500 sign on bonus for oncology telemetry, but I've heard they would prefer not to take new

9. Move me to Chicago!

   chellebelle replied to allit4480's topic in Illinois Nursing

   I moved to Chicago two years ago from the city suburbs and interviewed at our "big three:" Northwestern Memorial, Rush, and University of Chicago. I also interviewed at Loyola in Maywood, which from...

10. Looking for free CNA training in Chicago

    chellebelle replied to wildorchid's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hey, I am an RN at the University of Chicago. We have many employees who join us for our tuition reimbursement for CNA, RN, and MSN programs. I am currently enrolled an MSN program and will graduate...

11. Are there any Illinois hospitals I should avoid?

    chellebelle replied to raindrop's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hey JRA- I'm starting at U of C this summer, too! I'm going to cardiac telemetry. I chose UofC over Rush and Loyola because of the full tuition reimbursement and the request days off. When are you...

12. Rush University Medical Center

    chellebelle replied to ClassOf2004's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Thanks for the information! I am also looking for ICU and have a feeling the pickings are slim at Rush. I'm trying at U of C as a back-up. Congratulations on your position at

13. Rush University Medical Center

    chellebelle replied to ClassOf2004's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Turns out I'll be popping into the job fair in March, too. I was scheduled to interview with a new recruiter. She called me to cancel until a later date because she thought I'd been applying for Jan...

14. Pinching Pennies on a New Grad Salary-Will it work?

    chellebelle replied to chellebelle's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Another question, while I'm full of them: I've been researching hospitals through their websites. Rush has a spreadsheet of shift options for RNs on their career page, at...

15. Pinching Pennies on a New Grad Salary-Will it work?

    chellebelle posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    I'd appreciate any advice I can get on this topic. I am a senior nursing student and will be graduating with my BSN in May '06. My intention is to live and work in Chicago. In addition to graduation...