Freespirit2020

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1. Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place

   Freespirit2020 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   This was so helpful as I am in the same boat. Thank you!

2. Discouraged

   Freespirit2020 replied to Freespirit2020's topic in General Nursing

   **June 1 Update**: so I received my IL license on 5/26 and applied for all types of units including Mother/Baby. The farthest I've gotten with applications is being in review, with no offers of an interview ? I don't know what else I can do to my res...

3. Discouraged

   Freespirit2020 replied to Freespirit2020's topic in General Nursing

   That could be the case. Actually managed to get in touch with HR from one of the places I applied and said not being licensed in IL isn't preferable as a candidate, which I understand. I think there might be more wiggle room if you're a new grad who ...

4. Discouraged

   Freespirit2020 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm trying to return to work after taking 7 months off for my mental health. I've submitted my application for licensure by endorsement in Illinois and been applying for the past month (in the middle of finalizing moving plans). But have yet to be of...

5. OB clinic nursing?

   Freespirit2020 replied to Freespirit2020's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi Nunya, Thanks for your honest feedback! Yes, the main reason things didn't work on the old unit was the gyn/onc side. I'll definitely make sure to ask clinics the skills nurses do. It sounds that if I do work at a clinic, the chances of makin...

6. OB clinic nursing?

   Freespirit2020 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hello nurses! I graduated nursing school with my BSN in December 2019, and starting working at my university's hospital in March 2020. I've known for years I'm interested in OB nursing, and applied to the Mother/Baby unit I interned on. Unfortun...