winnieander replied to XEnfoldYouX's topic in Criminal
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...
winnieander replied to linRdsNay's topic in California
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.
winnieander replied to jaznia15's topic in Criminal
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 th...
winnieander replied to chutley76's topic in Criminal
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 obtain...
winnieander replied to XEnfoldYouX's topic in Criminal
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 nc...
winnieander replied to EllieBean13's topic in California
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 wo...
winnieander replied to nicrn7's topic in California
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 i...
winnieander replied to Ihoplover's topic in Indiana
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?
winnieander replied to Waitingformyresults's topic in Illinois
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.
winnieander replied to jrowmom's topic in California
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...
winnieander replied to EllieBean13's topic in California
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 disad...
winnieander replied to Waitingformyresults's topic in Illinois
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!!
winnieander replied to Catch-22 RN's topic in Illinois
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 s...
winnieander replied to Taurus12788's topic in Indiana
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 ...
winnieander replied to careerswap's topic in Indiana
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...
winnieander replied to careerswap's topic in Indiana
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 com...
winnieander replied to careerswap's topic in Indiana
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
winnieander replied to careerswap's topic in Indiana
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 thi...
winnieander replied to nikicole's topic in Indiana
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.
winnieander replied to CC_ER 73's topic in Indiana
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.