KMC-RN-BSN-710

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  1. Is it wrong to discuss career moves with HR

    KMC-RN-BSN-710 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok so I am going to graduate with my MSN in nursing education in a few months and I plan on going back to get my FNP as well. So I am currently working on MS unit, I have been trying to transition in...

  2. Advice

    KMC-RN-BSN-710 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Yesterday I had an interview scheduled at a hospital that I have wanted to work at for a long time. To make a long story short I worked 7pm-730 am the night before. When they asked me what days were...

  3. Advice

    KMC-RN-BSN-710 replied to KMC-RN-BSN-710's topic in General Nursing

    I guess my problem is on my Medical surgical floor I am getting exposed to the same things over and over again and I feel like it becomes monotonous. I figure an ER may provide me with more things. I...

  4. Advice

    KMC-RN-BSN-710 replied to KMC-RN-BSN-710's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your replies. I guess since it was a well known hospital I felt I had to go to the interview when the job was offered. At my current job I have been to two internal interviews and I was...

  5. What state are you in and how much do new grads make/start at there?

    KMC-RN-BSN-710 replied to BettyBoop01's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work in the Chicagoland area and we are making around $26 to

  6. Horrific Write Ups? Has it ever happened to you?

    KMC-RN-BSN-710 replied to NonieJuice's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry to hear that that happened to you. I lost a job when I was younger as a CNA because a Psych patient told the nurse that I was rude to her. I always helped out other staff and made efforts...

  7. The first time your pt crashed

    KMC-RN-BSN-710 replied to tech1000's topic in Emergency

    I am so glad that someone posted on here. I work on a general medical floor as well. I took ACLS hoping to become a critical care nurse, but working on the general medicine floor has made me forget...

  8. Need some encouragement:Stretched thin

    KMC-RN-BSN-710 replied to KMC-RN-BSN-710's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone for your responses. It is nice to know I have allies all over the place that understand what it is like in nursing. My husband is a teacher and he understands how busy teaching is, but...

  9. Need some encouragement:Stretched thin

    KMC-RN-BSN-710 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a newer nurse and have been employed since August last year. I was hired on as a RN on a 64 bed unit med-surge unit. Med surge is not the field I wanted to go into, but because of the economy I...

  10. Frustrated by job search.

    KMC-RN-BSN-710 replied to NJFek's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I feel your pain too!! I had a rough journey to get through nursing and I feel I am at a stand still. I have had a few interviews for new residency programs and despite my experience and my...

  11. Frustrated by job search.

    KMC-RN-BSN-710 replied to NJFek's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hear you loud and clear!! I have 7 years of health care experience and have gone on some interviews, but sadly I have not been chosen either. All I can say is revamp your resume and cover letter and...

  12. Places hiring new grad nurses in Illinois

    KMC-RN-BSN-710 posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi I am a soon to be BSN graduate. I have 7 years of experience in health care working in hospitals/nursing homes as a certified nursing assistant and phlebotomist. I have been applying with no luck....

  13. Illinois Masonic Medical Center RN Residency...anyone heard?

    KMC-RN-BSN-710 replied to LAXSam1234's topic in Illinois Nursing

    A lot of hospitals have residency programs that are specifically for new graduate nurses. It is like an orientation to the hospital, nursing, floor, etc. The time ranges from 12 weeks to 1 year I have...

  14. Illinois Masonic Medical Center RN Residency...anyone heard?

    KMC-RN-BSN-710 replied to LAXSam1234's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I haven't heard anything yet either. I received a letter of rejection from a different position that I applied to at advocate, it was for a nurse clinician 1, but the job I interviewed for was...

  15. Places hiring new grad nurses in Illinois

    KMC-RN-BSN-710 replied to KMC-RN-BSN-710's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Nothing much yet, a few places have placed my applications on hold and called me saying that they were waiting for me to be closer to graduation and passing boards. I am glad you are doing good and...

  16. Places hiring new grad nurses in Illinois

    KMC-RN-BSN-710 replied to KMC-RN-BSN-710's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I have done all of the above except send the reference letters with the application. Some places have an option to send these sorts documents and others don't . Usually I send and updated resume that...

  17. Places hiring new grad nurses in Illinois

    KMC-RN-BSN-710 replied to KMC-RN-BSN-710's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Yeah MacNeal is one of the places I applied at. I called today to see why they turned down my application and the recruiter never called me back. I applied on the 5th and was rejected on the 7th. I...

  18. Cliques in Nursing School

    KMC-RN-BSN-710 posted a topic in General Students

    I am an advanced placement student set to graduate in May of next year. I am always a very friendly person and have extended myself to try to talk to individuals in my school. It is my senior year now...

  19. Cliques in Nursing School

    KMC-RN-BSN-710 replied to KMC-RN-BSN-710's topic in General Students

    Thank you so much from everyone for your support. I am here to become a nurse, but it would just be nice to have people who can be resources and be supportive. Thanks a bunch.

  20. Nursing Student Networking

    KMC-RN-BSN-710 posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi I am a senior nursing student set to graduate in May 2010. I keep hearing about the hiring freeze and it makes me wonder if I waited to late to come back to school. I have 7 years of experience in...