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  1. Need Advice on Accelerated Programs Chicago Area

    livingthedream replied to MovingBacktoIL's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Its all about where you want to be in the long -term. With a ADN you may not be able to move into administrative role if you want - i.e. greater pay, etc. For most of the director, assistant...

  2. Harper people, what should I do?

    livingthedream replied to AndiePi's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Harper is in Palentine IL - the

  3. Hesi exit exam ruining lives and careers in chicago

    livingthedream replied to AmparoG-Mckinley's topic in Illinois Nursing

    DePaul does not require

  4. New Graduates

    livingthedream replied to NEWRNDE's topic in Illinois Nursing

    in the city itself.... no jobs right

  5. Rush- GEM Program

    livingthedream replied to franate's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Best thing to do is to call the school. That way they can tell you what you need and don't need..... Good

  6. GEP programs (questions)

    livingthedream replied to veggiemom's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I am in the shorter version of the Cohort... I did it this way since it is shorter - ie. less tuition, and more potential $$.. on the other hand, graduating off season in Dec. may make jobs easier to...

  7. GEP programs (questions)

    livingthedream replied to veggiemom's topic in Illinois Nursing

    DePaul's program is full time and you have a masters in nursing at the end. You do NOT have an APN. UIC's not sure about.... same with Rush. And DePaul is full time - so think of it like a full...

  8. Did anyone go to DePaul University or Loyola University of Chicago?

    livingthedream replied to FoxyRoxy21's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I am in the program now, graduate in June. I understand that it is harder to get into now than it was when I applied. I did not have all A's in my pre-reqs and also have a previous BS in Business....

  9. DePaul MENP

    livingthedream replied to francesB's topic in Illinois Nursing

    sorry... i guess i thought you were someone

  10. DePaul MENP

    livingthedream replied to francesB's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I am in the same cohort as the Squire. We graduate in June. There are a lot of us out here - so any questions you have..... we are all happy to answer. I would tell you to copy everything you...

  11. Hiring freezes in hospitals?

    livingthedream replied to RB_RN_MSN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    There have been a few open houses that I have gone to the last couple weeks where there are over 100 applicants for about 28 jobs. No telling what will be available in the summer when I

  12. Second degree RN program

    livingthedream replied to leslie910's topic in Illinois Nursing

    There are many programs in Chicago that allow you to get an accelerated degree after a BS in another concentration. I am at DePaul which allows you a Masters, Loyola that does a BSN, Rush offers a...

  13. Rush- GEM Program

    livingthedream replied to franate's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Depaul has a MS in Nursing program too... same price, 2 years - then you are an RN... need about 1 year more for

  14. Any chicago nurses who know the city well?

    livingthedream replied to iLovemyJackRT's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I like Chicago Chop House.... not a chain, real Chicago...... not to far from where you are staying too.... Between me and my hubby with wine, sides and desert, about

  15. Working with foreign born nurses

    livingthedream replied to dotherightthing's topic in Illinois Nursing

    if it is impacting the care of the patient, then you should say something. I have had a similar situation, and I just say "its really hard for me to understand what's going on when I don't understand...

  16. Can you find a RN job in Chicago?

    livingthedream replied to mzjones6's topic in Illinois Nursing

    The IL BON requires that you have your license before you can work. Meaning if you are a new grad, you can apply - but they cannot let you work until you actually pass the NCLEX. For some hospitals...

  17. Illinois Nurses for Obama???

    livingthedream replied to Pretty in Ink's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Senate is a federal position, but he is an IL STATE SENATOR... meaning that he is working for the state of IL and its people when looking at federal policies and government actions. There are many...

  18. DePaul University - Info

    livingthedream replied to Student4Life82's topic in Illinois Nursing

    google RTA trip planner and it lets you put in a starting address and and ending address (use 990 W Fullerton as your end) and it will tell you the best way to get

  19. DePaul University - Info

    livingthedream replied to Student4Life82's topic in Illinois Nursing

    there are a few ways to get there from NW suburbs... if you are on the metra from Harvard - the northwest line - you can get off at clyborne and then take a bus or walk directly there. It is only...

  20. Rush vs. DePaul masters entry program

    livingthedream replied to lilac time's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I am at DePaul, cannot comment on Rush... if you have DePaul questions, let me

  21. DePaul University - Info

    livingthedream replied to Student4Life82's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I am 1/2 way through the program. I live here, so not sure how to find roommates and places to live. I will tell you that the area around the school is pricy - so you may want to check craigs list...

  22. Illinois Nurses for Obama???

    livingthedream replied to Pretty in Ink's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I too am not for Obama. There has been nothing done for nurses from what I can see, and universal health care will just make it worse. I am not saying that I don't want everyone to have care - but...

  23. Extern or Intern Job Anywhere in IL??

    livingthedream replied to Student179's topic in Illinois Nursing

    There are many places with extern options in the city of chicago. Right now I am at UIC - their app was due the first week of April. Then there is Northwestern, Rush, IL Masonic, Children's and a...

  24. Grading scale for Nusing school???

    livingthedream replied to COLPN's topic in General Students

    mine is like Lemonaidangel - 96 is an

  25. Weighed for Job?

    livingthedream replied to TangoLima's topic in First Year After Licensure

    For my summer job they did not put me on a scale, but they did take my BP, pulse, have me move my arms and such to see if I had full mobility. They took blood tests to check titers and TB and a drug...