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  1. Where do I go from here? MSN, MPH, MHA even??

    mzjones6 posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I've been a pediatric nurse for 4 years now, with a small stint in adult outpatient. I have my ADN and a bachelors in health science. I'm not sure where to go at this point in my career. I'd like...

  2. "Nurses do doctor's dictations all the time"

    mzjones6 posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I'm exactly sure what I should do about this situation. I wanted to hear from other nurses who've worked in the small office setting before and get some feedback on if I'm wrong, or if I"m just not...

  3. I am a new agency nurse

    mzjones6 replied to al7139's topic in Agency Nurses

    I'm getting ready to start agency nursing because I just relocated and want to get a feel for the facilities in the area. As well as the no weekends and scheduling. I appreciate all of your thoughts...

  4. Hospitals no longer hiring nurses with their ADN?

    mzjones6 replied to Sandrizzle86's topic in Texas Nursing

    So I plan on moving to Houston next spring and will start looking for job at the beginning of the year. I have an ADN, with 2 yrs experience, but I also have a Bachelor's of Science in Health...

  5. Lady of the Lake Accelerated ASN

    mzjones6 replied to lagrl1974's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I graduated from the first BR accelerated program in Aug '08 and I 100% agree with the above posters. You have to accept the fact that you will do nothing but basically eat and breathe nursing for 10...

  6. CHICAGO VS. TEXAS

    mzjones6 replied to LJUN71's topic in Texas Nursing

    HouTx, Can you tell me how the job market is is Houston right now? I also live here in Chicago, living here for a year and my boyfriend is ready to leave. We've settled on Houston because I'm...

  7. Advice please!!!!

    mzjones6 posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is a rather long so bear with me on this. I'm not sure what the do at this point, if I should file a grieveance or just suck it up, keep on moving and improve on my performance. I've been...

  8. Advice please!!!!

    mzjones6 replied to mzjones6's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone for the advice, it was all good and constructive and I'm going to take everything you guys said to heart. I decided to file a grievance with HR about the write-up because I feel the...

  9. Childrens Memorial Hospital

    mzjones6 replied to 1john4:10's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Psumarval, When you go for the interview just be open and honest. I actually applied for the PICU and they decided they wanted me on another inpatient unit, so be open to perhaps going to another...

  10. Childrens Memorial Hospital

    mzjones6 replied to 1john4:10's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I've been working at childrens for 8 months and was hired in March as a new nurse. My floor just hired 7 new nurses, 4 that are new grads. They only hire during certain times of the year, in groups,...

  11. PICU Internship Interview

    mzjones6 posted a topic in Pediatric

    Hey all, I have a PICU internship interview coming up in a week and I'm excited and nervous all at the same time. I've gotten my 4 recommendations from clinical instructors, my resume, and transcript...

  12. Do Chicago Hospitals only hire BSN RNs?

    mzjones6 replied to qtpnai03's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I just got a job at Children's Memorial in Lincoln Park and I have an

  13. PICU Internship Interview

    mzjones6 replied to mzjones6's topic in Pediatric

    I'll keep you posted on that...I start on March 23rd in the Neuro/Endocrine unit....excitement!!! I should point out that the HR person that I would be a better fit for an inpatient unit and then move...

  14. PICU Internship Interview

    mzjones6 replied to mzjones6's topic in Pediatric

    Those are actually the same questions that I got asked at the interview in fact. I was offered the job a few weeks later and I accepted, so I'm excited. Thanks for your help

  15. Night Shift Sleeping Woes

    mzjones6 replied to JessiekRN's topic in General Nursing

    These are some really good tips for working the night shift. I'm a new grad that just accepted a night shift position and the main thing I'm concerned about is that life is going to pass me by while...

  16. Jobs for new grads in Chicago?

    mzjones6 replied to dinah77's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Its not good at all. I had been looking for a job since October of 2008 as well and never got a bite. Then Children's Memorial called me for an interview. They offered me the job and I've accepted....

  17. Temporary Nursing Permit says Null and Void

    mzjones6 replied to dorselm's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I guess it depends on how long it takes your state board to post the license. I took my boards on Thursday, found out I passed on Saturday and didn't see the posting on the board's website until late...

  18. Questions about Children's Memorial

    mzjones6 replied to greygooseuria's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Base pay for CMH is 24.50/hr per the job offer I received. The shift differential does make up for it though. I've offered a night shift position in Neuro, so it comes out to around 28/hr. My...

  19. How to can I check if IL BON received my endorsement application?

    mzjones6 replied to charyne's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I believe they keep in on file for while. Maybe 6 months to year maybe? I don't know I'm guessing really, don't get me to lying to

  20. New Grad looking for a job!!

    mzjones6 replied to RebJHaskin's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I'm right there with you on the job search. I've been looking since October and I have had one interview. I interviewed very early apparently, before the Dec. grads, so they won't be getting back to...

  21. How to can I check if IL BON received my endorsement application?

    mzjones6 replied to charyne's topic in Illinois Nursing

    If you put an email address down, then they should send you an email saying they received your packet. They'll say how they are working as quickly as possible to get all your info in the system and...

  22. Questions about Children's Memorial

    mzjones6 replied to greygooseuria's topic in Illinois Nursing

    so this freeze includes new grads that interviewed for their internship program? i know someone who interviewed around the beginning of

  23. Beginning RN Salary in Louisiana

    mzjones6 replied to LouisianaNurse2006's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I just got a job in Alexandria and the base pay is $18.50. But since I'll be working nights, with the differential I get about

  24. New grad hoping to move to Chicago

    mzjones6 replied to AveryJane's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I would gladly like to help you out. I finished an accelerated program in Baton Rouge in July and didn't take my NCLEX until October. I tried to arrange to take the NCLEX in IL but it didn't work...

  25. New grad hoping to move to Chicago

    mzjones6 replied to AveryJane's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Well wouldn't you know it but I got a call back from Children's Memorial wanting me to come in and interview for their new grad internship in the PICU which starts in March. I have an interview...