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 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...

  11. 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...

  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. Soon to be new grad looking for hospital info

    Mrs.Yost posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi guys, I will be graduating this July (had one last stupid class to finish so May was out for me). Anyways, I am in the south suburbs (Joliet area) and I am looking for any information you guys can...

  16. 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

  17. New to Board and Deaconess

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

    The school is not for sale. While the school is in the same location as Forest Park Hospital, the school is not a part of Forest Park

  18. Deaconess Scholarships

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

    I've gotten student loans through the DCN financial aid office but a large portion of the schooling has had to be paid out of pocket. As far as student loans go, it will depend on your family's...

  19. Deaconess Question? How many Sessions?

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

    Congratulations Amy on the run of good luck! "See" you in class on Monday. Heatherbless, I did get some student loans, but have had to pay for quite a bit out of pocket. It will all depend on your...

  20. Deaconess Question? How many Sessions?

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

    I would have preferred to take the Weber course, but I have procrastinated so long that it would delay my finishing my program. My last day of class at DCN is July 30 and the Weber summer courses...

  21. Deaconess Question? How many Sessions?

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

    Thanks for the info Amy. I just changed my chemistry course to the 101 rather than the 111. Hoping it will be easier. I'm starting on Monday. Did you enroll for this

  22. Deaconess Question? How many Sessions?

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

    Amy P, I'm looking at taking the CHM 111. You might want to double check that 101 is acceptable. Are you going to enroll for March

  23. I think it is possible to save $ with DCN's tuition.

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

    I use a laptop for DCN, as well as a desktop but I've had mine for awhile so I can't really recommend a good place to get one. Might want to try dell.com, they sometimes have some deals going on....

  24. I was accEPTED TO DCN for MAY! Happy dance, happy dance!

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

    Congratulations! I didn't do anything special to get in either, but that was 4 semesters ago (not as many applicants) and I also have a bachelors

  25. Deaconess Question? How many Sessions?

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

    That's great that they have dropped the general education residency requirement. I hope that is the same for those of us in the program for awhile. I will be done this summer and besides Life Span...