cookielady,rn

cookielady,rn

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  1. scrubs in chicago

    cookielady,rn posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Where can I go without paying $50 a pair or have to worry about my car being stolen while I'm in the store?

  2. Swedish Covenant Hospital

    cookielady,rn replied to urban22's topic in Illinois Nursing

    they pay lower than other hospitals in the city. I got 25 for 2 years experience in 2007, went up by 50 cents in 08. Wuold have been great place except that they did not do anything about nurses who...

  3. Yikes! Relocating to Chicago Area/ New Grad

    cookielady,rn replied to whatshername's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I agree, it's been hard for all nurses. You might have better luck in the burbs than the

  4. New RN Grad's First Job - $23/hr. Is this a rip off?

    cookielady,rn replied to mfr69's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I agree it sounds about right. I had 2 years expereince when I moved to Chicago and made 25 at Swedish. I now get 28 base at another place with 3.5 years

  5. is this a form of medicaid abuse?

    cookielady,rn replied to sasha2lady's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    you can't have any kind of property or anything of value to get medicaid or food stamps- report her @$$ and get a picture of her driving the escalade if possible. I think some states only offer...

  6. Rush vs. DePaul masters entry program

    cookielady,rn replied to lilac time's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I can't speak for the msn program, but the NP programs at Rush are comprised of nearly all online classes. If you like having someone to give additional information or expand on text I would go...

  7. Banner Good Sam

    cookielady,rn replied to Atlas09's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I had almost a year of tele experience...lots of med passing and little chance to put things together to get a big picture. I went in enthusiastic and made it a point to bring in baked goodies. My...

  8. aesthetic workshops

    cookielady,rn replied to rn9west's topic in Aesthetics

    I'd love a referral for employement....but as you said it's not easy. I interviewed with NuU, and I'm glad I didn't get a second interview. I could never perform the lipodissolve with a clear...

  9. Banner Good Sam

    cookielady,rn replied to Atlas09's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'd like to know what you mean by being proactive. If I ask to switch preceptors, complain about people not giving me report, offer to switch some shifts to get more experience in swan insertions,...

  10. aesthetic workshops

    cookielady,rn replied to rn9west's topic in Aesthetics

    I will check out CL. Any laser IS an invasive procedure. They penetrate beneath the straum corneum, which is all estheticians are permitted to

  11. Rush MSN Program.

    cookielady,rn replied to Chicago13's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I am in the FNP program and it's very hard. There's little time for work or social life. Had to quit my job cause I wasn't doing well in one class and needed more time to study. NOt sure what...

  12. aesthetic workshops

    cookielady,rn replied to rn9west's topic in Aesthetics

    I don't know that there is any training specifically for nurses. I want to do cosmetic dermatology when I finish as an NP BUT here in IL they haven't cracked down on people who have gone through...

  13. ?'s about living and working in Chicago

    cookielady,rn replied to WhatNext????'s topic in Illinois Nursing

    Average starting pay for 2 yrs experience is 25.50-26.50/hr in the area. I go to grad school at Rush and would never be there after dark. You can park in a garage that has a walk way to the med...

  14. Rush MSN program

    cookielady,rn posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Does anyone know how hard it is to get in? UIC has posted the fall as being full, but will Rush? Do you have to reapply if spots are filled for the semester you list? Any thoughts about...

  15. Rush MSN program

    cookielady,rn replied to cookielady,rn's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Well, I got in and am moving the first full week of Sept. Anyone else in Rush's NP program? I'd love to be able to talk with other students and have someone to talk to in the city.

  16. Rush starting pay

    cookielady,rn replied to coopsc1's topic in Illinois Nursing

    wow! How do nurses survive on that low pay? I make more than that in CLEVELAND (the biggest poor city in the U.S.). Guess it's just as well I can't seem to get a job offer out

  17. Interviewing for research position

    cookielady,rn posted a topic in Research

    Hello! I am going to be interviewing for a position that deals with clinical trials. Back in school I did some work with collecting and analyzing data, but nothing on a high level. I did get to...

  18. Rush MSN program

    cookielady,rn replied to cookielady,rn's topic in Illinois Nursing

    This process is impossible. The person in charge of my file didn't respond to any of my emails- then now that the deadline is in a few days I get an email stating she doesn't have a recommendation...

  19. How long til IL BON approves application?

    cookielady,rn replied to nursetmj's topic in Illinois Nursing

    got my temporary permit in about 2 weeks, just waiting on fbi check for permanent

  20. employee rights

    cookielady,rn posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    Something recetly happened on the job that involved a patient putting everyone's health at risk. One person was indeed exposed to something that could be deadly. The entire hospital knows about the...

  21. Banner Good Sam

    cookielady,rn replied to Atlas09's topic in Arizona Nursing

    AMEN! I was hired for 11c/d and most people were so mean to me, then there was Julie who took over for the manager when her husband passed...wanted to write me up for looking to my preceptor when a...

  22. How long til IL BON approves application?

    cookielady,rn replied to nursetmj's topic in Illinois Nursing

    the IDPR told me today the temp permit takes about 5 1/2 weeks from time received for endorsement applicants. now all I need is a

  23. Rush MSN program

    cookielady,rn replied to cookielady,rn's topic in Illinois Nursing

    The person assigned to me, Ms. Green, hasn't replied to a single email. It's been the secretary who's helped me at all. I'm just incredibly frustated that the isupport people won't respond to a...

  24. How long til IL BON approves application?

    cookielady,rn replied to nursetmj's topic in Illinois Nursing

    any idea on how long it takes for the temporary permit if you're eligible by

  25. How to get an IL RN license with a current CA RN license

    cookielady,rn replied to Mirasol's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I didn't think the application was that long. I AM concerned over how long it will take once I submit everything since they ask you to send forms from the states where you have a license along with...