icechick RN

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 & hope that my resume stands out.

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 something!!!

Thanks for all the great ideas! I appreciate the help.

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 learning about or what positive changes can be implemente...

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 grateful you found an externship, learn from this expe...

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 get a job? (the title should read: how much did work...

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 graduate next yr & will have a hard time finding ...

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 help??

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 of symptoms (fever, diarrhea, headache, altered m...

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 & registered on time and now I am almost done w...

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

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

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 school. I have had two med/surg rotations and a ment...

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 grades that is a given! What they look at more is your ...

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 put on the waiting list...don't give up hope! I w...

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 still in nursing school so there is hope (even wi...

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

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 forever grateful. I am so excited!!

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 let you guys know if I find out anything good.

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 we have a lot in common already! I completed my fi...

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 your application can be completed. It's not so ba...

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 while it may have been harder. I am just waiting for t...

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 because that worried me as well, but she said if...

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 any advice?

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 waiting.