NurseNg88

1. When did you graduate? May 2010 2. Do you have a BSN or ADN? BSN 3. Are you still looking for work? No 4. If not, how long did it take you to find a job? Not long, I had to wait a month and a half for RN orientation. Worked as a CNA at the hospital for last 2 years and got hired as RN on the same unit. 5. If you don't mind my asking, those who are working, what type of job or floor do you work on. Acute Rehab hospital - Brain injury unit...so it is interesting

I graduated from NIU. Worked as a CNA for 2 years in an acute rehab hospital..I ended up getting a job at there. I interviewed at a different facility and was offered a position, but I turned it down. They then offered more money (because I have brain injury experience). I felt that I would have more growth at the rehab hospital, which is why I turned it down again. I applied to tons of places and no other interviews. It really helps if you have CNA experience so you have your foot in the door somewhere. I also have heard from some HR reps that they won't look at a new grad's resume if they don't have CNA experience.

I graduated from NIU. I was accepted in the university and the School of Nursing right out of high school. (My GPA was 4.9/5). My roommate was not accepted till the semester after me. I also had a couple friends who couldn't get into the program. Clinical sites are pretty far if you do decide to live on campus. There is only 1 clinical site actually in Dekalb. I thought the program was pretty good....but its the only one I have experience with.

I just received my RN license, but so far, with my CNA license, I will be buying myself a MINI Cooper S (made by BMW) and take a trip out of the country every year and a couple mini trips in the US(this year France and Netherlands and so far Florida, thinking about going to Shanghai too this year to attend the World Expo). I assume that with a real RN pay and then a couple years of experience I can probably do a lot more. But... I have no kids. I rent and have roommates. I can be pretty cheap sometimes. My main goal in life is to travel so I cut corners where I can in other aspects of my life..."The world is a book,and those who do not travel, read only a page"