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  1. how much Indiana nurses make

    Oncnurse86 replied to nurseluv9's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I live in northwest indiana. Pretty much every hospital pays from $20/hr-23.50/hr. I worked as a graduate nurse for $22.50/hr (VERY recently, i just graduated in december). The RN pay for that...

  2. Having a boyfriend while in nursing school....

    Oncnurse86 replied to sheridan3456's topic in General Students

    As a recent grad I can understand your concern!! I found that I definitely did NOT have time for a serious relationship (although I worked a lot as well as attending school full time.). However on...

  3. RN vs. BSN

    Oncnurse86 replied to mmarqua4's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You're an RN regardless of whether you pursue the ADN or the BSN first (as long as you pass the nclex). In most places you start at the same base pay too. The BSN will prepare you for management or...

  4. Just took the Nclex-RN.....

    Oncnurse86 replied to Liberty2007's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Relax and remember to BREATHE!! More than likely you probaby passed!! I took the NCLEX rn this past January and passed in 75 questions...i was 100% SURE I failed miserably, but i passed!! If you had...

  5. The Night Shift

    Oncnurse86 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone! For those of you who are working or have worked the night shift full time I have a question: Do most hospitals schedule full time night shift RN's in 12 hr shifts?? I have an interview...

  6. Codes against doing cardiac drips on a medical floor?

    Oncnurse86 replied to J.R. RN's topic in Cardiac

    It probably depends on the policies & procedures of your hospital. The floor i used to work on, we could so SOME drips. I've infused quite a bit of dopamine, but we had to transfer pts who needed...

  7. The Night Shift

    Oncnurse86 replied to Oncnurse86's topic in General Nursing

    I agree w/ you about ending up on the psych ward!! At the hospital I used to work the night shift nurses only worked in 8's but they were all part time so they didn't have to work 5 nights a week! I'm...

  8. The Night Shift

    Oncnurse86 replied to Oncnurse86's topic in General Nursing

    Right thats what i want haha! But do you know of any hospitals that schedule the FT nights RN's on five 8 hr shifts a week? Thats my

  9. Transferring Indiana RN license to Illinois

    Oncnurse86 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a quick question and was hoping someone could help me out here! I just graduated with my ADN in December 06' and received my Indiana RN license a few weeks ago. I've been working at the same...

  10. Transferring Indiana RN license to Illinois

    Oncnurse86 replied to Oncnurse86's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone! Only one more question:chair:....I was working on all the paperwork and there is one thing im not sure about. There is a form called CT-NUR (Verification By Licensing Agency/Board...

  11. Transferring Indiana RN license to Illinois

    Oncnurse86 replied to Oncnurse86's topic in General Nursing

    Never mind, found the forms,

  12. Transferring Indiana RN license to Illinois

    Oncnurse86 replied to Oncnurse86's topic in General Nursing

    oMerMero- Are you sure that www.idpfr.com is the correct site?? I can't seem to find anything about licensure by endorsement. You would think the illinois state board of nursing would be helpful...

  13. Transferring Indiana RN license to Illinois

    Oncnurse86 replied to Oncnurse86's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Jolie. That's what I was thinking but can I hold both an Indiana and an Illinois license at the same time? I thought that once I transfer the license to Illinois then I would no longer be...

  14. Transferring Indiana RN license to Illinois

    Oncnurse86 replied to Oncnurse86's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, thank you SO much, I appreciate the

  15. how much Indiana nurses make

    Oncnurse86 replied to nurseluv9's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I work in Northern Indiana and as a newly licensed RN right out of school i make $23.50/hr (on days). On eves there is a 10% differential and a 15% differential on

  16. For Those Who Have Completed the NCLEX...

    Oncnurse86 replied to Cherybaby's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I

  17. Pretty Sure i failed today :(

    Oncnurse86 replied to 2007BSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just wanted to thank everyone here so much for their moral support while waiting for the results!!! And by the way...it only took 24 hrs!!!!! I PASSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow..I'm an...

  18. For Those Who Have Completed the NCLEX...

    Oncnurse86 replied to Cherybaby's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Cherybaby, I just took my NCLEX-RN yesterday (have to wait until Monday for results..Ah!!) and had no math and a total of 75 questions. Good

  19. Results....

    Oncnurse86 replied to ShanNJ's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations Luv to shop!! I just took mine yesterday and have to wait until Monday for the results...i'm a nervous wreck!!!! I was confident going into the exam but i felt like my brain was...

  20. Pretty Sure i failed today :(

    Oncnurse86 replied to 2007BSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I feel your pain! I just took mine yesterday and like you I got a ton of meds I'd never heard of, a TON of select all that apply that, and not enough that i was sure of to make me feel like i passed....

  21. 75 Questions on the NCLEX

    Oncnurse86 replied to TheDude,RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Purdue Nurse!!! I'll keep you updated!! This is going to be one LONG weekend haha!! Did you go to Purdue Lafayette? I'm from Indiana

  22. 75 Questions on the NCLEX

    Oncnurse86 replied to TheDude,RN's topic in General Nursing

    I just took my NCLEX-RN today and only got 75 questions! I got through nursing school with mostly A's but i feel like I guessed on most of the questions! I left crying and feeling my life is over. I...