Kathyz

Kathyz

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  1. My NCLEX Experience

    Kathyz posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, all! I just graduated from an ADN program in December. I work part-time (3 days a week) as a CNA at a hospital. I love this floor (Med-surg and Hospice) and last fall my boss offered me a...

  2. ASN vs BSN - help!

    Kathyz replied to nhstudent0406's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I had a Master's in another field when I decided to get my nursing degree. There are so many entry points for becoming an RN. I finally chose an ADN program. It's so cheap and most hospitals, like...

  3. Sign On Bonus in Chicago for New Grads?

    Kathyz replied to lookin4ER's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I started working at Glenbrook during my last semester of nursing school as a PCT. My manager knew I wanted to be hired on her floor as an RN. Therefore I was very lucky to get my job. However, I'm...

  4. Sign On Bonus in Chicago for New Grads?

    Kathyz replied to lookin4ER's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I am a new grad and just completed orientation for NorthShore Healthcare (Evanston, Glenbrook, Highland Park and Skokie Hospitals). They offer $7,500 sign on bonus with a two year commitment to the...

  5. How far do you work from home?

    Kathyz replied to DAMomma's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work 7 miles from my job. There's a hospital right in my town, about 1 mile away. However, I love the health system I'm

  6. Continuing Education credits

    Kathyz replied to slr921's topic in Illinois Nursing

    You can get CEU's through in-services at your work, magazines and seminars. However, Illinois has not yet designed a date when RN's will need to earn

  7. Scared of the Pyxis

    Kathyz replied to mzjennx's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I love the Pyxis too! My only problem is that it takes a while for it to recognize my fingerprint and sometimes not at all so I go to the other Pyxis. It is possible to override meds for a patient...

  8. New Grad Shifts Cancelled While in Orientation

    Kathyz replied to strengthcouragewisdm's topic in First Year After Licensure

    They don't call off new grad orientees or their preceptors during orientation. Now that it's over I want to be put on the "call off" list but my manager told me to wait a little while

  9. I'm stressed out and nervous.

    Kathyz replied to yng65's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know how you feel!! I have been off orientation for a week now. I thought things were going well into last night.... I took verbal orders over the phone from an MD (tons of meds, she was rattling...

  10. Second Day off New Grad Orientation

    Kathyz posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    :yeah:Hi, everyone! I work on a Med-Surg, Hospice and Oncology unit. I was a PCT for 8 months on the same floor while finishing my ADN degree. I've been on new grad orientation for the past 12...

  11. Second Day off New Grad Orientation

    Kathyz replied to Kathyz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks

  12. Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

    Kathyz replied to krb09's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I don't know much about Illinois Masonic. Actually Advocate Luthern General is right on the Des Plaines border which is a lot closer to where you're going to live. However, I heard they having a...

  13. Exit Hesi Takers - Come in Here Please

    Kathyz replied to Lil_Mama4sho1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did really well on my school's exit HESI. I used the HESI book along with their CD. I didn't feel the test was very hard and like the OP said, it does not help with critical thinking at all. I...

  14. NCLEX today

    Kathyz replied to Jvm413's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Fingers

  15. Just had my NCLEX exam and stopped at 76!

    Kathyz replied to red_roxy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck!! Mine stopped at 75 last week and I passed. Hang in there and keep us posted!

  16. AGGHHH!!! Fingerprints!!!

    Kathyz replied to DAMomma's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm sorry you have this delay. At my school they told us up front we needed to have fingerprints done along with all the other expenses. Don't let this throw you for a loop. Keep studying. Good...

  17. question trainers

    Kathyz replied to tolerantgirl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    These are really good! Do question trainer #6 and #7. They keep getting progressively harder! Keep studying and doing the Q-bank and you'll

  18. My NCLEX Story

    Kathyz replied to JaxiaKiley's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations, new

  19. kaplans diagnostic test

    Kathyz replied to tolerantgirl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took Kaplan too and just passed the NCLEX-RN last week with 75 questions. I think the Qbank questions were the best!! You really learn a lot. Your diagnostic score was really high. That's great....

  20. Any body working for Res System?

    Kathyz replied to sayalittleprayer's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I just started my orientation this week for Res. I'm going to be working at RMC as a nurse extern/PCT. They were really quick with me. Just give them a call or e-mail to follow up. Also, don't you...

  21. Hospitals-Chicago suburbs

    Kathyz replied to akorona1's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I did my first med-surg rotation at Alexian out in Elk Grove. Very friendly people. However, I still think they're mostly paper charting but trying to get away from that. I would choose that...

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

    Kathyz replied to JohnnyTrauma's topic in Illinois Nursing

    My husband knows the owner of Trace, Pat. Small world.........He uses their services at his nursing home!! I did my clinicals at Glenbrook. It's a great hospital but extremely, extremely small. Not...

  23. Is anyone in the Loyola ABSN Program?

    Kathyz posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    I applied for the May 2006 start and am wondering what to expect.

  24. Loyola ABSN

    Kathyz replied to coopsc1's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I was upset LUC didn't accept me at first. Really upset. But I had to deal with it. I'm done with my first year at community college. I'll be an RN like everyone else and then do the RN-BSN and...

  25. Loyola ABSN

    Kathyz replied to coopsc1's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Wow!! I have a master's at Loyola in Psych and applied to their ABSN program and was very disappointed I didn't get in. My friend got in and after a few weeks she was already going crazy!! I guess...