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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. UGHH...

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. Thanks, any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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 require fingerprinting as well.... Have you taken the NCLEX or what's your situation like? Thanks.

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 1 misdemeanor will not prevent people from obtaining their RN license? If I understand your last post correctly? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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 luck.

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 school, 1 week remaining. super worried about the nclex registration process. wish me luck!

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

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 jobs? I'm currently in the midwest for school and would really like to move back to the west coast... if not California, either Oregon or Washington... I just want to get an idea of where people are moving to for jobs. Thank you.

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 forum, it seems to me that the CA nursing market is still pretty horrible from what it was a few years ago? I've read that there are some people who are still looking for jobs 1 year post graduation??? that sounds extremely discouraging...... I'd greatly appreciate any input from anyone who can give me some personal experience they've had post-graduation... those of us who have no connections to any hospitals seem to have a really tough time getting in to a good place to work. Those who found jobs after graduation, how long did it take for you to get hired? Thanks, any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

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 in NWI?

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.... ugh.

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 work experience before moving back if the job market is still the same for new grads. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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 hospitals, I feel like that would put me at an disadvantage. I'm hoping to go back home to San Jose after graduation, but am contemplating staying around the Midwest to gain some work experience since I've heard that it's tough for new grads to find jobs. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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

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 appreciated!!

Hi everyone I'm a nursing student who will be graduating in August and am wondering if anyone can tell me what is the average starting salary for new grads in Chicago. Based on Juwon's post above, I'm guessing $25-$28? I'd greatly appreciate it if someone can give me an update. Contemplating whether to try to find a job in the city or just stay in NW Indiana... Thanks!!

Hi everyone, I see that this thread is from 2009 and am wondering if anyone knows what's the starting salary for RN at Methodist? Thank you.

I'm currently at Valpo for the ABSN program. I would not recommend coming here if you have other choices available. Tuition is way too high for the quality of education. The nursing dept does not tell you how much the 15 month program cost, I had to do my own calculation to estimate how much the 15 months will actually cost.. and they raise their tuition 5% EACH YEAR. Student accounts and Financial aid are both useless. I'm halfway done w/ the program so it's too late for me to go somewhere else... but for anyone else who's thinking about coming to Valpo for ABSN program... Think twice before coming here.

Hi Smuffins!! I'm from San Jose too. Have you decided whether you're going to Valpo this month? I haven't checked allnurses forum for a while and I'm surprised to see some new people inquiring about Valpo. I actually visited the school a few weeks ago.. the school's not bad. It's very different from CA, but I'm thinking of it as only going there for 15 months; can't be that bad... right? I believe the tuition with fees and whatnot will end up being around $50,000 for the ABSN program.

Hi Chasemelony Do you know what's the percentage of ABSN students finding work around the area after they complete the program and if the clinical sites are reputable? (since many graduates often end up working for one of the clinical sites after completing the program?) Thanks a bunch!

Hi Tiny.dancer I recommend you to email the dean of nursing at valpo. she's really good at responding to emails. see http://www.valpo.edu/nursing/programs/accelerated.php

Thanks for everyone's response. I had trouble finding threads about Valpo as well and it's really hard to make a decision based on the school's dept of nursing website. I was hoping to read people's opinion about the program (so far 2 positive on this thread....) it's a big decision to pick the school to go to because it's a lot of money and time that we're putting in for this. I want to be sure that my education will get me somewhere when I graduate : / I agree w/ 06California, it's really important for future ABSN students to know how many students are recruited for jobs leading up until graduation, as well as the passage rate for the NCLEX. If anyone else have any info on Valpo, please let us know!

Hi nikicole I realize this thread is from 2008.. but in case if anyone is reading. How is the ABSN program at Valpo? I'm about to start in May and wondering how fast the pace is and what I should expect.

Hi CC ER 73 Did u end up going to Valpo or Purdue? I am attending the ABSN program in May and would like to know how the instructors are like, classes.. etc if anyone has any helpful input.

Has anyone here graduated from Valparaiso's ABSN program? If so, can you give me some feedback on the program? Thanks!