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  1. Things to do while awaiting NCLEX results

    kahumai replied to prmenrs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I like the idea of going out of town for the weekend. Vegas, baby, Vegas!!! :cheers: :biere:

  2. Things to do while awaiting NCLEX (or any other) test results

    kahumai replied to prmenrs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I like the idea of going out of town for the weekend. Vegas, baby, Vegas!!! :cheers: :biere:

  3. Things to do while awaiting NCLEX (or any other) test results

    kahumai replied to prmenrs's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I like the idea of going out of town for the weekend. Vegas, baby, Vegas!!! :cheers: :biere:

  4. Drumroll please!

    kahumai replied to ECUstressing's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Awesome Job!!! I'm in my last weeek of a Kaplan reveiw course and will (hopefully!) be right behind you within the next couple of weeks or so. Go celebrate; you deserve it!!!!! :balloons: :balloons:...

  5. Got in... now how to tell my work?

    kahumai replied to jeepgirl's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I agree. If you don't tell her now and a problem arises later on, she may be even more upset with you. And why is she getting so bent out of shape because you want to go back to school? I thought all...

  6. Katrina

    kahumai replied to SoulShine75's topic in General Nursing

    It's nice to hear stories like that. They are actually transporting 150 evacuees to the Tinley Park Mental Health Center (part of which is shut down and vacant) sometime this week and they are looking...

  7. Katrina

    kahumai replied to SoulShine75's topic in General Nursing

    I can't help but wonder how that's even possible! No offense, but they're being redeployed to where, some *other* crisis?!? THE VICTIMS STILL NEED HELP! Why can't they understand that? Do they think...

  8. Katrina

    kahumai replied to SoulShine75's topic in General Nursing

    Christain, My heart is breaking reading your story because I have no frame of reference to know even remotely how you must be feeling. I hope that things look better for you soon. You're right to try...

  9. Katrina

    kahumai replied to SoulShine75's topic in General Nursing

    We can all see the devastation on TV, but lets also not forget about the workers and volunteers, many of whom also lost family members, friends, and their homes, who have stepped up to the plate to...

  10. I really truly think I chose the wrong department

    kahumai replied to JentheRN05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    One door closes and another has opened..... Good luck to you at your new job. Hopefully it'll be a better fit for you than your last one. I'm glad that you were able to see that you needed to stand up...

  11. Eternal Pessimist!!!!!

    kahumai replied to xokelly2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    YEEEEAAAAA, KELLY!!!!! See, you weren't "bound to fail"...you were bound to PASS! I'm so happy for you. So where did you get a job at? I'm looking at Northwestern, but I live in the southern suburbs...

  12. Delegation question

    kahumai replied to Purlple's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    UAP = unlicensed assistive personel (like a PCT or

  13. Chicago RN wannabe "Where do I start?"

    kahumai replied to audionaut's topic in Illinois Nursing

    You can also take a certified nursing assistant course (CNA) at a local hospital or community college. Classes are usually one semester long and would allow you to go directly to work. You'll learn...

  14. Museum of Science and Industry

    kahumai replied to Someday-C.R.N.A.'s topic in Illinois Nursing

    GO SEE IT!!!! My boyfriend and I went and they have absolutely EVERYTHING you can think of and even things you haven't. It's called "Body Worlds" and is only here until Labor Day weekend, last I heard...

  15. Best Hospitals in Chicoland Area to Work At

    kahumai replied to Soozen's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Go

  16. Just got back.......

    kahumai replied to xokelly2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :balloons: Congratulations, Shawnette!!!!! :balloons: You're finally a NURSE!!!!!!! Yea!!! :cheers: :smiley_aa

  17. How do I study for the NCLEX??

    kahumai posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I graduate in December of this year. As of right now, I'm planning on taking the test in January or early-February (to allow time to study). This summer, I have to do 400 NCLEX questions with an 80%...

  18. Just got back.......

    kahumai replied to xokelly2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Kelly, You prepped for it & did as well as you could do. Now, as difficult as it may be, try to relax until you get the results! Get a massage or something. Treat yourself for all of your hard...

  19. How do I study for the NCLEX??

    kahumai replied to kahumai's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good point....focus on school while I'm still in school. Do you think that most people take the NCLEX about 2 months after graduation? I graduate on December 18th, but figured with the holidays around...

  20. Best Hospitals in Chicoland Area to Work At

    kahumai replied to Soozen's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Also keep in mind that some of the hospitals mentioned here are Magnet recipients.....Rush, Christ Hospital, Delnor, Children's Memorial....I know I'm missing a few. I currently work at Silver Cross...

  21. Illinois hospitals that pay for graduate school?

    kahumai replied to RN05's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I've talked to reps from Loyola about that same question, and although I can't remember the numbers off the top of my head, they do pay a portion of your graduate tuition if you work there. It's not...

  22. took nclex 7/18- feeling nauseated

    kahumai replied to cajam6's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    OMG! You guys are all scaring me!!!!! I feel so nervous for ALL of you! Either way, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you all passed and that you're only worried because you haven't heard the...

  23. I did it!!

    kahumai replied to shyne's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :balloons: Awesome Job!!!! Best of luck to you as you begin your career!

  24. a lot of students were talking negatively about me behind my back

    kahumai replied to student06's topic in General Students

    I used to be one of those people who cared about what others thought. I was under the impression that when I started nursing school that I was going to make friends with everyone and we were all gonna...

  25. Best Hospitals in Chicoland Area to Work At

    kahumai replied to Soozen's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I actually grew up in Oak Lawn (where Advocate Christ Hospital is located). They have a very good reputation and a skilled trauma center, should that be something you may switch to sometime. Oak Lawn...