StyleNurse, BSN, RN

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  1. Disappointing Travel Pay

    StyleNurse, BSN, RN replied to StyleNurse, BSN, RN's topic in Travel

    Thanks for the responses! It turns out I just had to do a lot of research regarding travel nursing in general. I definitely had to research the lingo and some of the tricks of the trade regarding pay...

  2. Disappointing Travel Pay

    StyleNurse, BSN, RN posted a topic in Travel

    Hello all! I am an L&D nurse really wanting a first time travel job in San Diego and this is what I was offered. These numbers just seem so low especially from what I've heard about California pay...

  3. Week 11 of orientation... Lack of confidence :(

    StyleNurse, BSN, RN replied to KJRNBSN29's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi there! I am currently in the last week of a 12 week orientation of L&D also It is a lot to learn and overwhelming. If you have a couple more weeks of orientation I would say to ask your...

  4. I Don't Get the Anxiety Part of Nursing

    StyleNurse, BSN, RN replied to missmollie's topic in General Nursing

    To the poster, I am glad that you are a very organized person and have the ability to cope with the plenty of stressors that come with being a nurse. With that being said, it cannot be expected that...

  5. Transition from med-surg to labor and delivery

    StyleNurse, BSN, RN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi fellow RNs! For the last two years I have been applying everywhere to get to my dream job in L&D with no luck so far. I have been an RN for two years now with experience on a med-surg unit and...

  6. Transition from med-surg to labor and delivery

    StyleNurse, BSN, RN replied to StyleNurse, BSN, RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for responding. I had 3 interviews and now I'm just waiting for references/background. I'm very excited and nervous. Any other tips and experiences on starting in L&D are

  7. Transition from med-surg to labor and delivery

    StyleNurse, BSN, RN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi fellow RNs! For the last two years I have been applying everywhere to get to my dream job in L&D with no luck so far. I have been an RN for two years now with experience on a med-surg unit and...

  8. Weirdest/most difficult thing swallowed by a patient

    StyleNurse, BSN, RN replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    A patient swallowed two zipper tabs and a paper clip on purpose in order to come to the hospital instead of going to

  9. Applying for UIC College of Nursing BSN program 2011

    StyleNurse, BSN, RN posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    hi everyone:) i am planning on doing the early application for fall of 2011. i was hoping you guys could fill me in on some things. Does anyone know how essential it is to have experience...

  10. Applying for UIC College of Nursing BSN program 2011

    StyleNurse, BSN, RN replied to StyleNurse, BSN, RN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi there NikitaPatel I'm a UIC-CON alumni now. I transferred into UIC's nursing program from a community college and only had volunteer experience as well so it is possible. From my experience with...

  11. Clinicals

    StyleNurse, BSN, RN replied to kitty222's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Starting this week as well. I hope someone posts some useful info about what to expect in clinicals before Thursday. It would be greatly appreciated. Good luck to both of you in your

  12. Applying for UIC College of Nursing BSN program 2011

    StyleNurse, BSN, RN replied to StyleNurse, BSN, RN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Yeah I meant the summer package. I bought it at orientation because they made it seem mandatory. Oh well, I need a refresher anyways. :tku: as always for the helpful info I really appreciate

  13. Applying for UIC College of Nursing BSN program 2011

    StyleNurse, BSN, RN replied to StyleNurse, BSN, RN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Thanks bullielover and good luck in your senior year. It's very exciting as we get closer and closer to the first day of class. lol. A lot of preparing to do this summer until then. Did the...

  14. wearing makeup to work?

    StyleNurse, BSN, RN replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    So I am about to start nursing school and I am a girly-girl who likes wearing makeup. If any makeup is allowed this is what I would use and recommend: BareMinerals because it looks very natural and...

  15. Need scrub and shoe recommendations please!

    StyleNurse, BSN, RN replied to KGMM's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hi KGMM, So I'll have clinicals in the fall. From the research I've done on shoes I'm looking to try on Alegria, Asics, Dawgs, Nike Shox, Quark Pro Air II (all white), and Earth Shoes. Those are just...

  16. Applying for UIC College of Nursing BSN program 2011

    StyleNurse, BSN, RN replied to StyleNurse, BSN, RN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hey uicbsnprospect and bullielover! I am getting a little nervous about orientation too. It's coming up soon so I think we'll be gettin some info on what time to be there and other important info. I'm...

  17. UIC Fall 2010 BSN Admittance!!??!! Who has GOTTEN IN??????

    StyleNurse, BSN, RN replied to hosanna3's topic in Illinois Nursing

    To apply you do not have to have all of the prereqs finished but you do have to have those 3 science classes completed before applying for early/reg amissions. If you are accepted you have to finish...

  18. Applying for UIC College of Nursing BSN program 2011

    StyleNurse, BSN, RN replied to StyleNurse, BSN, RN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Congrats! Yeah, I also got accepted for early admission! I found out 2 days before Christmas and it was one of the best gifts ever. lol. I'm so excited and nervous. Well it'll be nice to meet you at...

  19. Chicago Nursing Schools BSN... Need Info Please...

    StyleNurse, BSN, RN replied to Student4Life82's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi there! UIC is very competitive and I was discouraged to apply but I did and I've been accepted for fall 2011 so it's not impossible. It never hurts to try! Truman is the best ADN program of the...

  20. Considering "Crossing that Line"

    StyleNurse, BSN, RN replied to Merc529's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Even though you have a BS in education you would end up doing about a year or two of prerequisites for any nursing program. I would recommend working slowly on all of your pre reqs and go for the BSN...

  21. Applying for UIC College of Nursing BSN program 2011

    StyleNurse, BSN, RN replied to StyleNurse, BSN, RN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi! There are 80 people admitted to UIC and 64 admitted to Urbana. Regarding UIC, they are taking 40 people for early admissions and 40 for regular admissions. There were around 800 applicants last...

  22. Calling all Truman College Nursing Students

    StyleNurse, BSN, RN replied to 4hana9's topic in Illinois Nursing

    So, what exactly is the minimum percentage required on the HESI exam to be able to sit for the NCLEX? And if it's not being done away with then why is there an amnesty for students who previously took...

  23. Wait List for UIC BSN program

    StyleNurse, BSN, RN replied to wildorchid's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks for the words of encouragement. I haven't really thought about NIU but I might look into it. I may just apply to Truman as well. I will keep hope alive for UIC though and I hope to see u next...

  24. Wait List for UIC BSN program

    StyleNurse, BSN, RN replied to wildorchid's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    hi! I am currently in the process of applying to UIC for fall 2011. I was wondering if u could please tell me what ur stats were? how much volunteer experience did u have, GPA? also how is truman's...

  25. UIC transferred Nursing students Please help!!

    StyleNurse, BSN, RN replied to wl1000jae's topic in Illinois Nursing

    thanks! you gave me some hope =) what do you think about applying with only two months of experience volunteering at a