PatiencePlease replied to Ambreree's topic in General Nursing
So, in general... the original post and some of the responses demonstrate the out dated mentality of nurses VS doctors... Everything circles around. They can't do it without us, we can't do it without...
I have been in the ER now 14 months. NOT long at all. I'm the type of person who really doesn't care nor want to know gossip. If I hear about it, and I question it, I go to the source... unless it's...
I think this young girls' situation was a horrible incident, I don't know if it was an accident, because who really knows what happened besides her doctors and her family. There is inherent risk in...
PatiencePlease replied to so_good124's topic in Illinois Nursing
Well, first off, good luck in school!!! And I'm really sorry about your other degree. Second, *sigh* I see you are in the Chicago area. Good Luck. I graduated in 2009 with an ADN from Kishwaukee...
So, I've always dreamed of being an ED nurse. From the time I was doing pre-requisites, to clinicals, to shadowing nurses for interviews, etc. However as the title suggests... I'm kind of a hot mess....
Hey everyone, This is a combination vent and a cry for advice. I graduated with my ADN 12/2009. I worked from May 2010 until May 2013. I just finished my BSN 08/2013. Now, my entire nursing career I...
PatiencePlease replied to illinoisstudentnurse's topic in Illinois Nursing
If you graduate in December, there is a Spring cohort I believe that it might be too late to apply for, and a Fall, the webpage for Masonic has more details. Google, Illinois Masonic RN Residency...
PatiencePlease replied to illinoisstudentnurse's topic in Illinois Nursing
That program is EXTREMELY difficult to get into. They get 400 + apps for only a dozen or so spots per department needs. You have to be top in ur class with GLOWING recs. good
PatiencePlease replied to DemonWings's topic in Nursing Humor
Gotta share this one from nursing school. So I was with the doc while he was doin his assessment. He was a great doc, explained everything, was so patient with questions; In short a students dream....
PatiencePlease replied to mz-purposedriven_rn's topic in Illinois Nursing
First of all: CONGRATS!!!!! Now reality, the job market stinks. It will be beneficial to have a previous health related bac. Degree. 3.0 is great! I'm not saying anything against that. However , a lot...
I feel your pain. All the crap that was shoved down my throat as a nursing student is just that... Crap. For example: need nurses everywhere! Or how bout the whole: you can go anywhere with your...
Hey everyone! Graduated last year STILL looking for a job like most RN's all over. I have a few things against me, I'm only an ADN (Chicago only wants BSN and can you blame them when they have the...
Hey everyone! This is kind of a rant with a plea for help. I've graduated with only an ADN in December, and I've been applying for jobs since October. I have full plans to get my BSN, but my credit is...
Hey everyone The graduation day is looming! AND I CAN'T WAIT!! December 17th is pinning. I'm only an ADN but have full intentions of continuing my education. However, I have been putting out...
Hey everyone! I'm finishing up nursing school in Decemver..... (Woo HOO!!!!!!!!) and I thought about nursing for the Navy. Anyone have any experience? What's it like? How's PT, deployment, pay? I'm...