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  1. Getting a job without connections

    icechick replied to tentay87's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I just graduated last week & was wondering the same thing. I have a few connections, but not in the places where I really want to work. I am just applying to jobs that I am interested in &...

  2. Illinois Masonic Medical Center RN Residency...anyone heard?

    icechick replied to LAXSam1234's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Have people already gotten notices for interviews? I applied, but haven't heard anything. Illinois Masonic is my number one choice. I am so anxious to hear

  3. Ideas for in service on general peds floor

    icechick posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am currently doing my leadership rotation at a pediatric hospital & need to plan an in service for the nurses on my floor. Trying to get some ideas on what peds nurses are interested in...

  4. Ideas for in service on general peds floor

    icechick replied to icechick's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks for all the great ideas! I appreciate the

  5. Need to vent about externship...

    icechick replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in General Students

    Yes it sucks that you missed a few days, but don't let it get you down. it was not your fault & you should not let it stop you from making the most of your externship. In today's economoy, be...

  6. How much did working while in school help you find a job licensure

    icechick replied to icechick's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for you reply. I know it definitely helps to already be working in a facility. I am wondering how many nurses did not have that experience on their resume & did you find it was harder to...

  7. How much did working while in school help you find a job licensure

    icechick posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi all, I just finished my first yr of nursing school (BSN) & really want to work in a hospital over the summer, but it just doesn't seem like that is going to happen. I am worried that I will...

  8. internship interview tips

    icechick posted a topic in General Students

    I got an interview for a student nurse summer internship & I am super excited, but so nervous. How should I prepare? What kinds of questions do they usually ask? What should I wear? Any

  9. Concept map for med/surg...help

    icechick posted a topic in General Students

    We need to do a concept map centered around our pt.'s main diagnosis & connect risk factors, symptoms, treatment, co-morbidities etc. My problem is my pt does not have a diagnosis. She has a bunch...

  10. Wait List for UIC BSN program

    icechick replied to wildorchid's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was waitlisted last yr as you can see from my previous posts and I did get accepted, but they did not call me until Aug.15 and classes started Aug 23. It was a crazy week, but they got me oriented...

  11. Illinois Masonic RN Residency Program 2010

    icechick replied to MItoChi's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Yes! I would love to know if they are offering an nurse extern program. Anyone

  12. In your opinion, what is the hardest class in nursing school?

    icechick replied to believeallispossible's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    pharm is a lot of information to digest so I spend a lot of time studying, but med surg clinicals are the

  13. Looking for summer job (IL)

    icechick posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi all, I am looking for a position as a care tech for the summer and would like some advice on how to market myself and make my resume look presentable. I am finishing up my first year of nursing...

  14. UIC Fall 2010 BSN Admittance!!??

    icechick replied to UICBSN2012's topic in Illinois Nursing

    To answer your question littytenny, I would have to say that most of the students in my class had very high GPA's so expect to be competitive in that area. Mine was a 3.8. You need to have good...

  15. UIC Fall 2010 BSN Admittance!!??

    icechick replied to UICBSN2012's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Good luck to all of you! I remember how I felt this time last yr waiting to hear from UIC. You should get an email before you get an actual letter & to those of you who are told that you are being...

  16. Chamberlain College of Nursing - Addison

    icechick replied to icechick's topic in Chamberlain College

    Hi all, I am sorry I will not be seeing you in October. I got off the waitlist at UIC the week before classes so I am there now. It was my first choice and I am so happy. It's been five weeks and I am...

  17. chamberlain college of nursing-addison-deadlines

    icechick posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Does anyone know when the deadline is for applying to the Fall '09 semester at Chamberlain College fo Nursing in Addison?

  18. Anyone accepted at UIC for BSN program, Fall 2009

    icechick replied to shahrukh's topic in General Students

    I just got accepted to UIC for the fall...this morning!! I got off the waitlist...and so did the person after me. Thank you to whoever cancelled on Friday in order for me to get my spot. I will be...

  19. Chamberlain College of Nursing - Addison

    icechick replied to icechick's topic in Chamberlain College

    Congrats to everyone who was accepted so far. I can't wait to meet you all in Oct. I am meeting with my advisor on Friday to start registering for classes and find out more about financial aid. I will...

  20. Chamberlain College of Nursing - Addison

    icechick replied to icechick's topic in Chamberlain College

    I got an email on Weds and a letter in the mail today. I have 20 credits so I hope it won't take me all 3 years to complete. Also, have 4 kids, hope you make it in and we can be friends. Sounds like...

  21. Chamberlain College of Nursing - Addison

    icechick replied to icechick's topic in Chamberlain College

    I'm in , I'm in!! Chamberlain College of Nursing here I come!!! Anyone else starting October '09?? Good luck to all who are still waiting. To answer the previous post, you need to take the Hesi before...

  22. Chamberlain College of Nursing - Addison

    icechick replied to icechick's topic in Chamberlain College

    I took the A2 this week and got a 96.89%. It was not bad at all mostly because I just completed 2 years of pre-reqs and had covered all the subjects on the exam. If I had been out of school for a...

  23. Chamberlain College of Nursing - Addison

    icechick replied to icechick's topic in Chamberlain College

    I'm taking the exam tomorrow morning. After reading all the posts I am not too nervous. I have been studying from the recommended study guide and the Kaplan guide. I asked my advisor about the physics...

  24. Chamberlain College of Nursing - Addison

    icechick replied to icechick's topic in Chamberlain College

    I am planning to take the HESI in about 2 weeks. I got the study guide that they recommended. If I just study that should I do well? I have heard mixed reviews regarding the study guide. Anyone have...

  25. Uic..... Help!

    icechick replied to toti21's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Anyone on the waiting list hear any news? I am actively in the application process at other schools, but I would drop everything in a heartbeat to go to UIC so I am still on pins and needles. I hate...