winnieander

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1. Licensure with a Criminal History

   winnieander replied to XEnfoldYouX's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   I see... Thanks. I'm probably gonna be required to go to the board meeting, which will be a pain since I live about 3 hrs away from Indianapolis.

2. Pay Differences Across California

   winnieander replied to linRdsNay's topic in California Nursing

   hey mrex, was it hard for you to get into Kaiser as a new grad? I used to work there as an admin assistant but took a few years off for nursing school... hoping to find my way back in there again....

3. success although bittersweet

   winnieander replied to jaznia15's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   Hey Tiger, I'm in Indiana. I have a petty theft charge from 7 years ago. So I can't register for the Nclex until the BON approves my application? I know they recently changed their policy and now...

4. Passed NCLEX - IL Prof Reg Red Flagged Me

   winnieander replied to chutley76's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   Congrats chutley! I'm looking to apply for RN licensure in IL right now.. but have petty theft on my record from 7 years ago. How long did it take for the Board to sort this out? So it sounds like...

5. has any one taking the nclex with a past criminal record in the state of Louisiana.

   winnieander replied to yellowbelle's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   I'm in the same situation, but in Indiana... currently waiting for my expugement for petty theft in California from 7 years ago. Best of

6. Licensure with a Criminal History

   winnieander replied to XEnfoldYouX's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   i thought juvenile charges usually don't show up in background checks? you were under age of 18 right? anyway.. congrats. i was charged with petty theft when i was 18... and i'm almost done with...

7. Job market for recent grads?

   winnieander replied to EllieBean13's topic in California Nursing

   I see. Good luck, I hope you find a job

8. Job market for recent grads?

   winnieander replied to EllieBean13's topic in California Nursing

   Thanks for your advice aquarius30. When did you graduate? and did you eventually find a job, if so, how long did it take? Lastly, do you know what states some of your classmates moved to for RN...

9. Bay Area New Grad Programs in 2011

   winnieander replied to nicrn7's topic in California Nursing

   Hi there, I'm graduating from an out of state BSN program in 2 months and was hoping to move back home to the bay area after graduating. However, after reading the numerous posts from the California...

10. Northwest Indiana hospitals hiring new grads?

    winnieander replied to Ihoplover's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Thanks for your response Chocolateskye. Sorry to hear about your experience at Methodist. I've heard mixed reviews about the hospitals.... *sigh* Are you now working at a different hospitals here...

11. RN hourly salary in Illinois

    winnieander replied to Waitingformyresults's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Thanks for the update romie. I thought the new grad hourly rate would be a lot higher in Chicago considering the higher living expenses. Perhaps I'll hold off on moving there after graduation.......

12. How long did it take you all to find RN job in Oakland/SF area

    winnieander replied to jrowmom's topic in California Nursing

    Hi StillSeeking, Did you find a job yet? I'm graduating in 2 months and have heard that the job market is horrible for new grads... I'm currently out of state and may stay in the midwest for some...

13. Job market for recent grads?

    winnieander replied to EllieBean13's topic in California Nursing

    hi ICUskeenRN, I'm graduating from an out of state nursing school in two months and am wondering what's the current job market is like right now? As someone who did not do clinical in the bay area...

14. Valparaiso, Hobart, Merillville Hospitals

    winnieander replied to Princess72's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hi there, Can someone tell me what's the starting salary for new grad RNs in the area?

15. RN hourly salary in Illinois

    winnieander replied to Waitingformyresults's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi everyone Can someone give me an update on the salary for new grads in Chicago? Based on what I've read so far, I'm guessing it ranges from $26-$28? Any advice would be greatly