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  1. Bridge program for older nurse

    happyinillinois replied to alschmi's topic in General Nursing

    Can't comment on a bridge program, but this 44 year old New Grad just got hired into the ER. I have 1 year expereince as an LPN during nursing school. I think I was hired because of my maturity, not...

  2. $20 per hr New Grad LVN-SoCal

    happyinillinois replied to MsHelloKitty,LVN's topic in General Nursing

    I started @ $22.00/hour as a new grad LPN in Chicago,

  3. How long is your commute?

    happyinillinois replied to OnaTrek's topic in General Nursing

    30 miles each way 45-90 minutes each way, depends on

  4. Work Experience for getting RN job

    happyinillinois replied to NSGstudent12's topic in General Nursing

    Any chance of being a pharm tech at the hospital where you want to work? I agree with the other posters it helps you network with the right people. I think it is still a huge advantage, as your...

  5. How do VA and state nursing homes differ from "for profit" nursing homes?

    happyinillinois replied to Let's help out's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Never clock out and work for free! It is not volunteer work, so you should be paid. What if something happens to someone and you have to respond? Being "off the clock" you might not be covered!...

  6. ADN to MSN

    happyinillinois replied to gohogs's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    What school is

  7. Help to a New Grad trying to choose a job!

    happyinillinois replied to KateM345's topic in General Nursing

    If ER is where your heart is, then take the ER. Rather than do 2 years in Med/Surg and then attempt to transfer to ER, do 2 years in the little ER and then transfer to the big ER with the better...

  8. ASN to BSN with another BS degree?

    happyinillinois replied to cheesewhiz's topic in General Nursing

    Bluegrass RN is mistaken. At University of St. Francis (Joliet, IL) you would need to take 4 bridge classes to get into the MSN program. You would not receive a BSN, yet also you'd be saving...

  9. CPR/AED recertification~Where do you go?

    happyinillinois replied to CMVLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Try your local Fire Department. I just recertified for $30.00. It is the new program

  10. RN with ADN-Certifications to increase chances for a job

    happyinillinois replied to KellyLynnRN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Congrats KellyLynn! Where did you get

  11. Not-for-profit vs for-profit colleges...did this make a difference?

    happyinillinois replied to BabyLady's topic in General Students

    Thank you everyone for this information! I never knew what regional accrediation was, or why it is so important. I think it is up to everyone to decided for themselves what is important to them....

  12. Another job hunting question! help

    happyinillinois replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    Worked for me! I dressed professionally, brought along resumes and just walked in and asked to fill out an application. The DON came out and briefly introduced herself, and left. Called me a week...

  13. Not-for-profit vs for-profit colleges...did this make a difference?

    happyinillinois replied to BabyLady's topic in General Students

    Why is regional accrediation important?

  14. BSN completion or drop and go onto MSN?

    happyinillinois replied to bluetiger's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Life happens. Finish the BSN. You never know something could stop you from finishing the MSN and at least you would have the

  15. ADN or BSN...how much does it really matter?

    happyinillinois replied to mom23boyz's topic in General Nursing

    My advice is to go straight for the BSN, not the ADN. This is coming from someone who just graduated with an ADN and already has a Bachelor's in a different subject. The Chicgoland area is flooded...

  16. cheapest online RN to BSN?

    happyinillinois replied to lalalalexi's topic in Online Distance Learning

    What school are you talking

  17. NCLEX-RN Exam on April 2011, need motivation?

    happyinillinois replied to Awww_ItsMyNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Please can you send me the La Charity practice questions? Thanks!

  18. New Grad In Need of Good Advice

    happyinillinois replied to jesuslovesme's topic in General Nursing

    Take 7-3. 3-11 shift you have families calling/visiting with lots of questions, unable to get ahold of physicians, supervisiors etc., no/little activites for residents so they get really anxious,...

  19. What to do by constantly asked to cover other shifts?

    happyinillinois posted a topic in General Nursing

    The nursing home where I work calls me at least 2-3 times a week and asks me to take on more hours. I am at the point that I am afraid to answer my phone. I have helped out, but enough is enough! I...

  20. Previous Bachelors degree going into nursing - do I need a BSN or just an ADN?

    happyinillinois replied to k.ronning's topic in General Nursing

    The difference in pay @ UIC is $1.05/hour more for BSN vs. ADN. Not worth it. Your Spanish will be a MAJOR asset, your Pysch not so

  21. Surgical Tech Or Rn?? Help!

    happyinillinois replied to CRNBSN18's topic in General Nursing

    I too was really interested in becoming a scub tech until I found out the pay starts at $15.00 /hour. Nordstrom's starts at $10.00/hour for comparison. First assistant jobs are extremely hard to...

  22. What pay are nurses making these days?

    happyinillinois replied to BeOne77's topic in General Nursing

    LPN $22.00/hour in Illinois for assisted living. RN/LPN make the same

  23. 2010 LPN/LVN hourly wage

    happyinillinois replied to anonymous1919's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    $22.00/hour. 3-1130pm No extra $$ for weekends. Assisted

  24. Interview help for ER new grad position

    happyinillinois replied to Nancy06's topic in Emergency

    Give yourself credit!! Without knowing any of your clinical skills, you are bringing maturity, commitment, prioritzation and the ability to handle many things at the same time (school and work)....

  25. Diplomas and Degrees and Certificates, Oh My!

    happyinillinois replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

    LPN's are primarily employed in LTC, RN's in hospitals. RN's have way more job opportunites. Go to your community college. Don't waste your money on a school that will charge you $15k for the...