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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. Truman College Nursing Students starting Fall 2011!!

    chicagonurse2b posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    if you are here, you were accepted to truman college's nursing progam!!!:yelclap: :cheers::w00t::clpty::smiley_aa*wine:dncgbby::rckn::hpygrp: [color=#483d8b]class of 2013...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  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. 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

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  12. 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...

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. PCTs, Can I see your resume?

    chicagonurse2b replied to oceanmama's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    This is true. However, I think it also has a lot to do with the ecomomy and the plethora of job applicants who probably have more experience. I searched for a few months for a PCT position within the...

  18. Truman College Nursing Students starting Fall 2011!!

    chicagonurse2b replied to chicagonurse2b's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi ezzie18, no problem. I decided not to take the pharm 104. I may pick it up later though. I have already taking the medication dosage portion, but that was not with CCC. Hope you are able to take...

  19. Truman College Nursing Students starting Fall 2011!!

    chicagonurse2b replied to chicagonurse2b's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Thinktank451, could you please mention when this email was sent out. I've taken a pharm class already, but I'm still curious. Thanks in

  20. Truman College Nursing Students starting Fall 2011!!

    chicagonurse2b replied to chicagonurse2b's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Thanks, katybeto. You are right. I emailed Ms. Ousley and she responded right away. She confirmed clinicals are once per week, first year. Due to my work schedule I wanted to be certain nothing had...

  21. Truman College Nursing Students starting Fall 2011!!

    chicagonurse2b replied to chicagonurse2b's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I received the same email. I know this may be too early to tell, but are clinicals once a week, first year or

  22. Male RN seeks open-minded CNM for career choice info

    chicagonurse2b replied to drgrn83's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Go for it, David.

  23. Truman College Nursing Students starting Fall 2011!!

    chicagonurse2b replied to chicagonurse2b's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I understand on both the "honest" and busy parts. I'm super busy as well. Thanks for taking a minute to clarify. It's easy to read too much or too little into these post at times. So, my apologies,...

  24. Will hospitals pay for graduate education?

    chicagonurse2b replied to jam752's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital I work for will pay 100% of nursing school education (regardless of level) but up to a certain capped amount per year. I think with certain organizations, we just lucked out! Tuition...

  25. Truman College Nursing Students starting Fall 2011!!

    chicagonurse2b replied to chicagonurse2b's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Is it just me or does zbb13's comment sound a bit pretentious? What does honesty have to do with anything? Either we will be beneficial to one another or we won't. handwiting was on the same stuff...