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  1. Running out of gas

    woody436 replied to PEBBLES1's topic in General Students

    Hang in there! The last semester is always the toughest, but you can do it. You've come this far. Just remember, you're being taught to pass the NCLEX, not necessarily to practice as a nurse on the...

  2. About Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.

    woody436 replied to orlycst's topic in General Nursing

    I had a similar situation. I was dead set on going for Adult NP or Acute NP. After looking at several schools, and getting some advice from several APNs, I think the best bet is to go for Family NP,...

  3. Sign On Bonus in Chicago for New Grads?

    woody436 replied to lookin4ER's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Mt. Sinai Hospital has a bunch of sign-on and continuity bonuses. Size of bonus depends on unit. I think the lowest is $3,000 (that's for a new grad). http://www.sinai.org Look up a position under...

  4. Need help with HESI

    woody436 replied to la student nurse's topic in General Students

    Can't emphasize this enough...get/use the HESI CD...it's

  5. Any Moraine Valley People Out There?

    woody436 replied to lpn4themoment's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hence the main problem with ADN

  6. So I'm having a hard time finding a job

    woody436 replied to Maudy's topic in General Nursing

    In Illinois as of January 1st new grad nurses CAN'T work as RN-LP (RN-License Pending) any longer. The State BON wants graduates to prepare and pass the NCLEX as opposed to looking for and orienting...

  7. Gay male nurse stereotype?

    woody436 replied to greygooseuria's topic in Male Nursing Students

    We have many gay nurses where I work (Chicago has a large gay/lesbian community). I've been called doctor by mistake because I'm male, so the assumption is that I must be a doctor; I proudly tell them...

  8. Chamberlain College Advice

    woody436 replied to kayaresone's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Is Chamberlain approved by the state? I don't see it listed on the Illinois Dept. of Prof. Regulation site: http://www.idfpr.com/dpr/WHO/schools/NurseSchools.pdf I looked under DeVry as well since...

  9. New grad pay- Southern Illinois

    woody436 replied to grapejuice01's topic in Illinois Nursing

    There are some registry positions in that range here in Chicago, but not staff. Staff for new grads in the city hover around 25-29/hr. I have a friend who started at Univ of Chicago in the high 20's...

  10. Any Moraine Valley People Out There?

    woody436 replied to lpn4themoment's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Ahh yes...good ol'e Moron Valley aka UCLA (University Closest to La grange Avenue) :) Just kidding really! Actually MVCC is considered among the top ADN programs in the area if not the state. 600...

  11. Why is it sooo ridiculous???

    woody436 replied to natkoz1982's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Remember, nursing programs are accredited INDIVIDUALLY. The NLN doesn't not come and offer a blanket approval for all the programs in a given area. With that, you must understand that for a program to...

  12. Rush University.....no more??

    woody436 replied to ICUclerk12's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I've noticed that the AACN has denounced the CNL in favor of the CNS. The CNL does nothing to advance the practice of nursing in anyway, and I agree with their position. All the CNL does is cloud the...

  13. Evening, Part time nursing programs?

    woody436 replied to latinadream's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Like livingthedream said, there aren't any part-time programs in the Chicago area. Only at the graduate level can one expect to undertake part-time coursework. At the associate and bachelor's level...

  14. Nursing Schools in Chicago?

    woody436 replied to pumpkin1984's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hello Pumpkin, There are several LPN (aka LVN) programs in the Chicago area. Not too long ago there were very few as the demand for LPN's cooled because the need for RN's was dramatic. Most hospitals...

  15. 250,000 allnurses.com members - Thank you!

    woody436 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely brilliant! Thanks so

  16. Sign on bonuses

    woody436 replied to clcstudent22307's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Mt. Sinai is offering a variety of sign-on bonuses. The amount depends on position and department. There's even a $3000 bonus for new grads if I

  17. DNR bracelet with DNR written on it. HIPAA???

    woody436 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Isn't the same thing done with allergy bands? What's the

  18. How to change the Nursing's Image ?

    woody436 replied to Adham Ahmed's topic in General Nursing

    let's start with ceasing to portray nursing as something other than the intellectually-challenging, scientifically-based, evidenced-based, research focused, form of health care delivery that it really...

  19. New Illinois Nursing Practice Act???

    woody436 replied to zuku26's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Actually it takes effect January 1st. No more RN-LP. Have to have proof of passing NCLEX in order to practice. They want new-grads to concentrate on passing NCLEX, not looking/interviewing for jobs so...

  20. Mount Sinai nurses vote against joining national union

    woody436 replied to bigreddog1934's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hiya Bigreddog, 2 things: 1) Why is it a bummer? 2) How do you deduce that it's "perfectly clear the business community of Chicago is happy"? I don't see anywhere in the article relating to

  21. Triton Nursing program

    woody436 replied to pmh27's topic in Illinois Nursing

    If I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times: TAKE MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY especially if you don't have any exposure to the medical field. It will be invaluable in all nursing courses. We still...

  22. Nursing as a second career at 30

    woody436 replied to 5418ujyyhbewbttberbr's topic in General Nursing

    Since you already possess a bachelor's degree, you can take advantage of an accelerated MSN program. In about 18 months you can earn a generic Master's Degree in nursing as well as sit for the NCLEX...

  23. A doctor made me cry!

    woody436 replied to shortstuff31117's topic in General Nursing

    Okay...perhaps I was a bit "aggressive" there...I'm just passionate about this issue. I've just never seen the abuses like this in other workplace settings. It seems nurses, especially female nurses,...

  24. A doctor made me cry!

    woody436 replied to shortstuff31117's topic in General Nursing

    OMG! You all sound like a bunch of abused women in group therapy! STOP TAKING ABUSE FROM DOCTORS!! Why are you making excuses for this doctor and her behavior?!?!? "woke up on the wrong side of the...

  25. As/aas

    woody436 replied to Cobweb's topic in General Nursing

    The defining characteristic between an AS and an AAS has always been the fact that the AAS degree prepares one for immediate employment, whereas the AS degree is for transfer to a 4-year...