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i am a second career nurse with just over 2 years med surg under my belt. while i don't have icu experience, i have cared for step down patients, and am aware of my own limitations enough to grab a second nurse when things "just don't look right". i...

Sorry to say, but my hospital has a similar program. Volunteers do the baking, and distribute the warm from the oven cookies after checking to see which pts can have them. I get the "warm fuzzy" aspect of it, but I would rather concentrate on bragg...

Minimal or no raises. Lost benefits. Higher patient ratios. Vacated positions left unfilled. Very poor morale. Dont complain says management "you're lucky to have a job" BTW- this a Magnet facility

Ummmm...... about taping it to the floor......that sounds like a great idea. Were you joking, or being serious?? thanks

Now that I am reading what NRSKarenRN wrote, I need to clarify. I guess I really didnt go to a job fair, more of a facility open house. So I was only dealing with one hospital. An actual job fair may offer many opportunities, where you might walk...

Hi, I went to a job fair last night. I went on a tour of the facility, and then met with the managers of the units that are hiring. After an interview, I scheduled with HR for more information. I was there almost 2 hours!!. Good luck.

I live in the Dupage county area, close to Metra if I wanted to take the train into the city. I have applied at all of the local hospitals (CDH, Good Sam, Edwards, Copley, Delnor, Mercy, St. Joes, Sandwich, Morris….maybe a few others LOL. Plus Rush...

Hi, conrats on passing!! I passed this month too. About a week after your test, continental testing will mail your results, and it will state that you can practice "license pending' for 90 days. You also will sign an enclosed paper, mail in $50 and...

Nope, we cant work as GNs, no part of an RN orientation either. The change was made over the summer, and we are the first graduating class to deal with it (from our school, I have no idea about anyone else) So while we HAD thought we would be making ...

Well, our final was the 10th of December, our pinning the 12th. I registered with Pearsonvue on the 14th. Where is my ATT?? Hmmm....I called Continental testing just to make sure things were headed in the right direction. Apparently there is ONE...

Where to go...what to do. I am preparing to graduate in December. Nursing is my second career, after a decade in business, and raising my kids. I know there is information to be gained in med surg, but would prefer to go directly into another area...

I have been thinking about applying for jobs in and around Chicago (more opportunities for a new grad), but the thought of driving there and back from the 'burbs makes me hesitate. I have a park and ride that will get me to the train just 5 minutes f...

Sorry about that..........Metra. thanks

Where to go…what to do. I am preparing to graduate in December. Nursing is my second career, after a decade in business, and raising my kids. I know there is information to be gained in med surg, but would prefer to go directly into another area. F...

Just yesterday I found out that Adventist Midwest Health is opening up a new hospital in Bolingbrook. Doors are set to open in December, and they are hiring and training now. There are many openings listed on their web page. Good luck

#7 You DO NOT have to be the FIRST person signed off on every skill. We change clinical sites, and add new skills every 8 weeks. I wait until the first week is over before getting signed off (in the skills lab) on a new skill. That way, when i am ...

I am currently participating in an evening clinical, on a med/surg floor. This is my second quarter; my previous clinical was in a LTC. I am really excited (and nervous) to be in school, as this is a career change for me. I always have made sure to t...

I am quite appreciative of all of the responses I received to my inquiry…..except for this. I do not have a problem with advice that guides me to become a better student. I am glad to know that interruptions during report are unacceptable. I will...

I appreciate all of the replies, but want to clear something up. I have absolutely no problem with the charge nurse saying what she did (who am I to judge?). I simply wish she would have complained TO me, instead of ABOUT me to my instructor. My i...