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  1. Our hospital just gutted educational benefits

    theatredork replied to simvee's topic in Nursing Career

    I know it's not optimal, but the other option is that you can take out student loans to help pay for your BSN. At least they'd be deferred until you

  2. A med-surg RN learning the ED way

    theatredork replied to APRNReneeJ's topic in Emergency

    I think it's now referred to as "moderate sedation". It's just enough sedation for the patient to comfortably tolerate the procedure without heading into anesthesia

  3. "On call", but calling it something else

    theatredork posted a topic in General Nursing

    A local hospital requires that employees offer availability hours, and you don't find out until that day if they are working or not. You're required to call in every four hours until the end of your...

  4. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    theatredork replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    I groan every time I see a patient in one of my rooms with "multiple

  5. stethoscope for bte hearing aids

    theatredork replied to cyntrim's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I'm so glad this thread discussion exists. It's old, but I found it helpful. It looks like the E-scope is the best option out there right now. I use Phonak hearing aids and have an iCom device as...

  6. New ER nurse...is there any hope for me?!?!

    theatredork replied to MereSanity's topic in Emergency

    I'm in the same situation as you if it makes you feel better! I recently switched from ICU to ER after 7 years, and I cannot tell you how many times I have left feeling like an idiot. It's...

  7. Starting RN wage in Chicago, IL

    theatredork replied to Mrs.DeondraClark's topic in Illinois Nursing

    The new graduates I worked with at a Chicago children's hospital started at $27/hr back in

  8. Graduated 1 year ago, still no job

    theatredork replied to MidLifeRN2012's topic in Illinois Nursing

    You can take ACLS & PALS with Chicago CPR Training | Chicago ACLS It's discounted if you buy both classes at the same time. Separately, they cost $150 each. Give Northshore a shot. They do...

  9. Nursing as Second Career in IL?

    theatredork replied to JTW1120's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I'm currently looking for a job with an ADN/ASN. It's difficult. Despite my 5+ years of solid ICU experience I'm being denied interview opportunities simply because I don't have a BSN. My...

  10. Nurse Agency Help/ Chicago Job Market

    theatredork replied to ashfost's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I'm currently working as a RN in a hospital that just shortened every traveler's contract. There isn't much here in the way of travel jobs at the

  11. Northwestern Memorial Hospital Interview Process

    theatredork replied to JaimeeRN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    As far as I can tell, your application gets an automatic "We regret...blah blah blah" when you fill out the online questionnaire at the of the application. If you click 'No' when it asks if you have...

  12. Possible to shorten a contract? American Mobile

    theatredork posted a topic in Travel

    I'm currently on a contract extension at a hospital. My initial contract was for 13 weeks, and was extended by the facility for an additional 13 weeks. I'm about two weeks into my extension and am...

  13. Online BSN programs - tedious endeavors

    theatredork posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I cannot wait to finsh my Drexel RN-to-BSN program. A lot of my BSN coursework seems to be a repeat of my associates degree coursework, but at a higher per-credit cost. Discussion board postings,...

  14. Nursing office always busy!

    theatredork posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    I'm applying from out of state. It seems like the phone number you're supposed to call to request a fingerprint card is always busy and disconnects the call because there are no open lines! I've...

  15. Nurses Talk To Nurses. Doctors Talk To Doctors

    theatredork replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    It's a lack of respect, and partly why I intend to leave the nursing profession. I see too many of my coworkers just put up with being a punching

  16. Sexual Orientation Question

    theatredork replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And heterosexual people that have anal sex are at risk as well. The receptive partner is always at higher

  17. Sexual Orientation Question

    theatredork replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In 2010, men who sleep with men (MSM) accounted for 63% of new infections and 78% of new infections among males. This is still a predominantly disease affecting gay men. Even scarier, this represented...

  18. For all the HOH nurses out there...

    theatredork replied to lvnlrn's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I wear Phonak hearing aid and have the iCom device. Where do I find this stethoscope you speak

  19. Why wont Drexel allow NY students to Participate online??

    theatredork replied to missmo1984's topic in School, College Programs

    I find this hard to believe. I enrolled in Drexel's online school back in 2010, when I only had my New York RN

  20. ADN or BSN

    theatredork replied to platinum_garb's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I'm job searching in Chicago now, and everything I've seen requires a BSN. Definitely get the BSN. I'm almost done with mine, but even that is not enough, it

  21. Endorsement timeframe for Chicago

    theatredork replied to littlenurse21's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Well, I submitted all of of my paperwork on November 27th, and then had to send additional paperwork on December 11th. I just checked online, and my license was issued as of December 17th. Maybe...

  22. Getting a job in a Level III NICU in NYC?

    theatredork replied to scb7620's topic in New York Nursing

    Phone numbers and emails for most departments in the children's hospital can be found here: Key Personnel - Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of NewYork

  23. Nursing office always busy!

    theatredork replied to theatredork's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I found a decent workaround. The application comes with a list of vendors where you can get fingerprinted if you live in-state. So I called a few until I found one willing to mail me the cards. I...

  24. Is it me...or is it impossible to get an interview and a job in NJ! :(

    theatredork replied to KittyinNj's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    The job market was awful back in 2007 when I was looking for my first nursing job. I eventually gave up and went to NYC to career fairs at some hospitals, and ended up with a job. It seems like it's...

  25. Getting a job in a Level III NICU in NYC?

    theatredork replied to scb7620's topic in New York Nursing

    The NICU at Columbia is looking to hire, even new grads. Message me if you'd like more