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  1. Bleeding normal at time of Mantoux test?

    Ihoplover replied to Ihoplover's topic in General Nursing

    Hey everybody - thanks a million for all the replies! I love this forum and the fact that people will take a minute to offer advice, a pat on the back etc. just to place someone's mind at ease or...

  2. Northwest Indiana hospitals hiring new grads?

    Ihoplover replied to Ihoplover's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Christina - CONGRATULATIONS! I am so happy for you! You have a wonderful attitude and yes it's a major blessing to have a job as a new grad. You will learn SO much in acute rehab and if you desire...

  3. Northwest Indiana hospitals hiring new grads?

    Ihoplover replied to Ihoplover's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hi Christina - Wow - no I wouldn't suggest a commute from Elkhart to NW Indiana for a new grad job - wages just wouldn't support the cost of gasoline and the time away from family especially! I'm...

  4. Nclex second time around. My take on it.

    Ihoplover replied to Pump Action Murse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Daliafairy- I'm wishing you all the luck in the world! At least the worst is over - like you said have fun with friends to pass the waiting time and just prepare yourself that if you didn't pass...

  5. Northwest Indiana hospitals hiring new grads?

    Ihoplover replied to Ihoplover's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hi Christina - I don't know where you live but wanted to let you know that St. Catherine's in East Chicago is hiring new grads. A couple of my classmates got hired there to work for the Regency...

  6. How to put job offer on hold while considering others?

    Ihoplover posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi everybody - not that I have a job offer yet in this economy but......I'm trying to be positive. I have filled out a few applications and know that it's possible to get an offer before having time...

  7. May 2009 Graduates!!! Do you have a job yet?

    Ihoplover replied to soon2bRN516's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Heartbroken - I understand your frustration and your depression - but remember "joy comes in the morning" and take comfort in one thing that perhaps God has something EVEN BETTER in mind for both you...

  8. New grad accepts cvimcu-need advice to prepare

    Ihoplover posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hi Everyone - I am a May RN Grad and I just accepted a CVIMCU position and am absolutely thrilled! Immediately I pulled my med surg book so I can re-read all the cardiac chapters, pulled drug book to...

  9. New grad accepts cvimcu-need advice to prepare

    Ihoplover replied to Ihoplover's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hey Joey thanks for the advice - that's awesome information! I will definitely get that book TODAY! Sounds like you're great at anticipating your "student's" needs and helpful in acclimating them to...

  10. May 2009 Graduates!!! Do you have a job yet?

    Ihoplover replied to soon2bRN516's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations!!!! I'm thrilled for you! I'm also glad you started this thread - it's frustrating to not be in the potential job market we certainly expected after graduation and hey who better to...

  11. New grad hiring in Indianapolis?

    Ihoplover replied to NurseToBeLMC's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hi! Any input as to the hospital that you work at that is hiring new grads would be GREATLY appreciated and any other hospitals in the area also. I know St. Vincent's is not taking new grads and...

  12. WOW!!! Oh, What a feeling.... 3rd NCLEX-RN &I Finally Passed!!!

    Ihoplover replied to MikeMRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks Mike - Happy Easter - He is Risen! I appreciate your encouragement. Three years ago I basically woke up and told my husband I'm going to nursing school so yes I do know God has a plan. He is...

  13. WOW!!! Oh, What a feeling.... 3rd NCLEX-RN &I Finally Passed!!!

    Ihoplover replied to MikeMRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I CAN ONLY IMAGINE HOW RELIEVED AND JOYFUL YOU ARE! IT'S WONDERFUL TO SEE ANOTHER PERSON SAY "PRAISE THE LORD". LEARNING PATIENCE IS DEFINITELY MY GREATEST CHALLENGE. I LIVE IN...

  14. Merrillville - Methodist Hospital-Opinions Please

    Ihoplover posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey anybody work at Methodist or have information on whether this is a good hospital for a new RN grad - pt to nurse ratios - good units vs. bad units, CNAs good to work with, new grad RN pay rate,...

  15. Putting Employers "ON HOLD" while considering other offers

    Ihoplover posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi - hope to be interviewing in near future for possible new grad RN positions. Any tips re: how to graciously tell an employer you need a week or so to consider the offer (so you can consider...

  16. Strange experience yesterday, feedback please...

    Ihoplover replied to LovingLearning's topic in General Students

    daytonite - If as a student I went to ANY of my charge nurses with this info they would JUMP up and go and assess the pt instead of having a student nurse handle the situation BUT if the charge nurse...

  17. Everest college in Merriville

    Ihoplover replied to cute-1's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hi -may I suggest asking hospital recruiters and any other employers that you may be interested in if they actually hire Everest college graduates? Their insight will help to guide you. I know for a...

  18. How's the job market there in Indiana?

    Ihoplover replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Indiana Nursing

    St. Anthony's is not hiring in Crown Point. Community Hospital is hiring in Munster new grads for their new oncology unit. St. Mary's in Hobart - never seems to be looking for new grads - people...

  19. Pursue the UNIT I Desire to work in or the FACILITY I Desire???

    Ihoplover posted a topic in General Nursing

    As a new grad I desire to work in OB. I do have experience as a summer extern in postpartum/nursery and I now work as a nurse tech in a med/surg unit while finishing up school. HOWEVER, in my area...

  20. Pursue the UNIT I Desire to work in or the FACILITY I Desire???

    Ihoplover replied to Ihoplover's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Christine - I love your cute little emblem! And yes I work with some newer nurses on the med surg floor who also wish they weren't there - how awful. I also loved your quote by Natasha...

  21. Pursue the UNIT I Desire to work in or the FACILITY I Desire???

    Ihoplover replied to Ihoplover's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks much L&DWannabe (I hope you are in L&D now!:wink2:). I just needed a bit of feedback from kinder and more experienced nurses! I hate to have to actually DOUBLE my drive time to work...

  22. New Grad RN Interview for Telemetry Position -- Advice, please?

    Ihoplover replied to Qtp2t RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey Cathy - Fantastic! 1.5 hrs after your interview you got a call with an offer - that's super! I'm sure you have a winning personality - afterall OR is like a family. I just want to encourage you...

  23. New Grad RN Interview for Telemetry Position -- Advice, please?

    Ihoplover replied to Qtp2t RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats Cathy on your good interview and the interview for tomorrow -hurray! Things are definitely "tough out there" economy wise. I graduate in May 2009 and am starting my search now and am...

  24. moving to noblesville area

    Ihoplover replied to jennifers's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Just a quick note to say for you to seriously consider all manner of research before going to Riverview hospital - I heard it's not so hot on patient care - St. Vincent's on the other hand is...

  25. Northwest Indiana Hospitals-pay for new RN grads

    Ihoplover posted a topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hi - I'm new to the forum and I really love reading about everyone's experiences and helpful advice!! Anyone who can reply to let me know what a new RN grad will make at the local hospitals (St....