I look forward to working in this field. I am a nursing student beginning this fall (2011). Woohoo! =) Feeling blessed to be at this point on my journey. I would like to specialize in community health and education.
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 most times cheaper than a hotel stay; Rented a ro...
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 strange. (I mentioned the general oddness of the facilit...
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 happy to have a job right now. it's really maddening.
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 several years. But I simply can't get my foot in the...
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 several years. But I simply can't get my foot in the...
chicagonurse2b replied to chicagonurse2b's topic in Illinois
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 knows someone looking to switch? If so please ema...
chicagonurse2b replied to ltf500's topic in 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 family members, I'm sure they will tell you to move fo...
chicagonurse2b replied to ltf500's topic in 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 careers are good entry-level positions in which a ...
chicagonurse2b replied to ltf500's topic in 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 general there are often double standards (i.e. one is b...
chicagonurse2b replied to ltf500's topic in 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 understand more coursework in management etc., but when it ...
chicagonurse2b replied to MSW_Student's topic in Career Support
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 based service rule 132" you would be able to petitio...
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 choices. we are not required to justify anything to a...