Mrs.Yost

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1. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

   Mrs.Yost replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I'm in Chicago (somewhat high cost of living, but not really higher paying). Day shift $22/hr. Afternoon differential 2.50 Nights differential 3.25 Weekend differential

2. pharm questions

   Mrs.Yost replied to Lahnurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I took my NCLEX in November. I don't think I had any pharm questions. Several math calculation problems

3. Share you Deaconess Experiences!

   Mrs.Yost replied to kate930's topic in Online Distance Learning

   I am a DCN online grad. This program was the ONLY option that I had in completing my degree (short of quitting my full time job and waiting through a 2 year wait list at a local school), so I...

4. does IL recognize deaconess grads?

   Mrs.Yost replied to KSTNLPN's topic in Online Distance Learning

   Yep, the Deaconess program has become very popular since I started the program. Unfortunately, I may be quicker to go through a traditional ASN program than to wait to get into Deaconess. It can...

5. Rotating Shifts

   Mrs.Yost replied to nptobee's topic in General Nursing

   yep, we rotate. 3 weeks on days and then 3 weeks on nights and so on and so on...... 12 hour

6. does IL recognize deaconess grads?

   Mrs.Yost replied to KSTNLPN's topic in Online Distance Learning

   Back to the Original Poster's Question... Yes, IL does recognize Deaconess grads. I am a Deaconess grad and just passed my boards. Have been working in IL for 3 months as a nurse - license pending....

7. EC *is* accepted in all states EXCEPT California

   Mrs.Yost replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Online Distance Learning

   From what I understand, the IL BON has an issue with the fact that the theory portion of the program and the clinical portion of the program do not run concurrently (the CPNE taken after theory...

8. EC *is* accepted in all states EXCEPT California

   Mrs.Yost replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Online Distance Learning

   I agree, it's best to contact your state BON directly. Most of them should be familiar with the EC program and should be able to give you their state's requirements for EC

9. EC *is* accepted in all states EXCEPT California

   Mrs.Yost replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Online Distance Learning

   Illinois will NOT license an EC grad. They will consider it on a case by case basis, only after that EC grad has worked as a licensed RN for 2 years in another state (license

10. What to bring first day on job?

    Mrs.Yost posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am starting my new graduate nursing position in a few weeks in a large Trauma ICU. I want to be as prepared as possible so I was hoping you guys could give me an idea of what items I should bring...

11. What to bring first days on the job???

    Mrs.Yost posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am starting my new graduate nursing position in a few weeks in a large Trauma ICU. I want to be as prepared as possible so I was hoping you guys could give me an idea of what items I should bring...

12. Where is everyone working?

    Mrs.Yost replied to pokey sn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I will be starting in September as a GN in the Trauma ICU at a large teaching hospital in

13. "Acceptance letter for DCN"

    Mrs.Yost replied to cnursewoods's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have one this weekend that is three days (12 + hours each

14. Question about Rebound Tenderness

    Mrs.Yost replied to colleen10's topic in General Students

    I think that you are correct about assessing for rebound tenderness in the left lower quandrant. I think that there is a possibility of rupturing the appendix (if there is in fact appendicitis...

15. What are the Typical Shifts in Your Part of the Country?

    Mrs.Yost replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen quite a few ads for 5A-5P shifts and 5P-5a