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  1. Help!!! Caught btw rock and hard place--Instructor sending students home early...

    joanie2341 replied to meatballgirl's topic in General Students

    I was in a similar situation my last semester of school. I went to the dean, the instructor was fired and I was placed in another clinical group where I learned so much more! You're better off being...

  2. Paranoid patient not certifiable?

    joanie2341 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I work in a busy ER with lots of mental health pts coming through. We don't have our own psych unit so we use a 24 hr psych triage nurse to help place the patient once the pt is medically cleared and...

  3. New grad In ED

    joanie2341 replied to nursejess12's topic in Emergency

    I'm a new grad in a smaller community ER. I worked there as a tech for about 9 months prior to taking nclex. I had 10 weeks orientation. My suggestions: Get a small notepad with tabs for each letter...

  4. JJC-Looking for another school in area

    joanie2341 replied to Soyini's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Don't let that advisor discourage you! I went to JJC (in my early 30's at the time) and there were 2 women in their 40's in my group alone. I think the average age of a JJC nursing student is 31 or...

  5. RN in hospital; NO BSN!

    joanie2341 replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Agreed!

  6. RN in hospital; NO BSN!

    joanie2341 replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I graduated in December from an ADN program. I was immediately hired into the ER as an RN in a small suburban Chicago hospital. Everyone from my clinical group has found a job in a hospital (the...

  7. Pts right to refuse treatment

    joanie2341 posted a topic in Emergency

    I'm a new grad working in a community hospital ER. I've been on orientation for 6 weeks now. There was a situation yesterday that would like some thoughts on. My preceptor and I had a 19yo female pt...

  8. Salaries at Northwestern, Rush, Children's Memorial?

    joanie2341 replied to UpliftingRN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Just a word of caution about some of these neighborhoods. I wouldn't walk from the "L" in Pilsen or Humboldt Park at night by myself. Take into consideration what shift you will be working....

  9. NCLEX

    joanie2341 replied to dankney's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't know of anyone for whom the PVT did not work. Congrats,

  10. Desperate 2011 New Grad

    joanie2341 replied to lisa0615's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Have you reached out to people you know that are in healthcare? Don't be afraid to ask friends/family members to ask their managers. What about asking your former classmates? Keep on trying! I know...

  11. Advice for 1st semester -Purdue calumet university?Starting in 01/12.

    joanie2341 replied to maximaxi's topic in Indiana Nursing

    How are the classes going so far? I just applied and still need to have my transcripts evaluated. But I'm hoping to start in the

  12. 5th time test taker and Good pop up :)

    joanie2341 replied to Zucreb's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!! Good for you for sticking with

  13. Will I be accepted to Joliet Junior College?

    joanie2341 replied to Reese2012's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I think it was a couple weeks after applying that I got the notice to sign up for the TEAS. Like Moribee said, only completed courses will count towards the requirements and what they look at. I had...

  14. Just tattoo DNR on my chest. . . it's been done!

    joanie2341 replied to TiffyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I just started in the ER and have heard of nurses talking about this but have yet to see it. And now that I see what is involved in resuscitating patients, it's not a bad

  15. Evening/Weekend Nursing Programs in Illinois/Chicago area?

    joanie2341 replied to LF1985's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Joliet Junior College has an evening associate's program. But you must live in district to be accepted. You will find that is the case with most community colleges. Good

  16. NCLEX

    joanie2341 replied to strawberryfields's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Also, send a money order with your application to the state. I've heard that speeds up the process too since they don't have to wait for a personal check to clear.

  17. Governors State University

    joanie2341 replied to inspired26's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Inspired26, how is the program? I am thinking about starting the RN to BSN there. Any thoughts are appreciated!

  18. Newly Accepted JJC Nursing Students

    joanie2341 replied to pants_19's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I would say that about 75% of the students work. Most of them part-time. The ones that did work full time worked evenings, nights or weekends. I thought 2nd semester was the hardest. There is an...

  19. Newly Accepted JJC Nursing Students

    joanie2341 replied to pants_19's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I am a 4th semester student, so here are some words of advice. Be prepared. For theory, try to read the topics before the lecture. It will enhance your learning. Show up prepared for clinical....

  20. Joliet Junior College Nursing Applicants

    joanie2341 replied to Emerald2's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Good luck to you all! But if you don't get in, email and ask what position you are on the waiting list. I know that at least 5 or 6 people in my semester got in off the waiting list. But keep your...

  21. BSN only hospitals?

    joanie2341 replied to jessicanne's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I had a friend just get hired at Rush. She has her ADN but a bachelor's in another field, plus 5 years ICU

  22. 3rd Semester at JJC

    joanie2341 replied to sweetpea9's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Third semester is set up much like second semester. There are 3 rotations - 2 med surg and 1 mental health. With my schedule I will have class 2 days per week and clinical one day. I will be...