chicagonurse2b

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1. New Atlanta Contract

   chicagonurse2b replied to Bluebolt's topic in Travel

   Bluebolt, BSN, RN, I have used airbnb several times. You may be able to negotiate a decent deal. Start by choosing places with many good reviews. That has worked for me. They have been safe, clean and...

2. Ever lost a job offer because of your reference?

   chicagonurse2b replied to lily1289's topic in General Nursing

   My first job in social service checked my references after a great interview. The manager that wanted to hire me, told me that my main. Reference was a bad one. The phone contact boarder lined...

3. Part-time employment

   chicagonurse2b replied to chicagonurse2b's topic in General Nursing

   that is crazy. so what's the point? i feel like i should cut my losses and move on to the next position that i find. but i know that nothing is guaranteed once i graduate. i guess i should just be...

4. Finding part-time employment

   chicagonurse2b replied to chicagonurse2b's topic in General Students

   thanks. you are right. i have seen the almost arrogance and superficial feel at each

5. Part-time employment

   chicagonurse2b posted a topic in General Nursing

   Semi-rant...I hope I am posting in the right place. I am a first year nursing student. I have a certification as a CNA and a BA in another field. I have been working for an "elite" organization for...

6. Finding part-time employment

   chicagonurse2b posted a topic in General Students

   Semi-rant...I hope I am posting in the right place. I am a first year nursing student. I have a certification as a CNA and a BA in another field. I have been working for an "elite" organization for...

7. Truman College Nursing Students starting Fall 2011!!

   chicagonurse2b replied to chicagonurse2b's topic in Illinois Nursing

   Hello, I hope folks are having a great first semester! I and a classmate are looking to switch to the day cohort. We are both currently in the evening cohort. Is anyone out there looking to switch, or...

8. Average Salary for ADN vs BSN

   chicagonurse2b replied to ltf500's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   I'm sure you do, chi rn...However, we were discussing entry level positions and thoughts of there not being many "professional" jobs that allow only an Associates. If you go back and consult your...

9. Average Salary for ADN vs BSN

   chicagonurse2b replied to ltf500's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   Chi rn, I'm the person who posted those career titles. And actually from knowing some folks in these professions a lot of them are Bachelors degree "preferred." Just as nursing has become. The other...

10. Average Salary for ADN vs BSN

    chicagonurse2b replied to ltf500's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    i never declared myself an expert. simply stating what i believe just as you have the right to do the same. this thread is mainly a comparison of the two degrees and i often feel on the board in...

11. Average Salary for ADN vs BSN

    chicagonurse2b replied to ltf500's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    We all have to make our own choices regarding education. The ADN vs. BSN is basically BS. The preference for BSN right now has nothing to do with a so called better nursing foundation. I can...

12. Bankruptcy and Jobs

    chicagonurse2b replied to ilovemicrobiology's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It depends on your state and the type of bankruptcy. A regular Chapter 7 usually takes a minimum of two years to qualify for

13. Average Salary for ADN vs BSN

    chicagonurse2b replied to ltf500's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Which hospitals are these? As an up and coming nurse, I would love to

14. Marketable Degree Combo: RN & MSW

    chicagonurse2b replied to MSW_Student's topic in Nursing Career

    i realize this is a pretty old thread. so hopefully you've found your answer by now. at any rate, this combo could be helpful, but not really necessary working in social service. due to "community...

15. Community College? You must be stupid.

    chicagonurse2b replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in General Students

    i get some "looks" as to why i chose an adn program over a bsn. when i say the main reason is cost, i typically get an "ooooh, that's so smart..." i really could care less what others think of my...