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  1. Question about weekend schedules

    melc0305 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Don't get me wrong - I expected weekend and holiday work when I became a nurse. At my current job, I work every other weekend, Fri/Sat/Sun. The 3 shifts in a row are hard enough, let alone them...

  2. Question about weekend schedules

    melc0305 replied to melc0305's topic in General Nursing

    Edited because I meant to post this as a reply to the comment asking why 3 in a row was so hard if I got the rest of the week off... The Fri and Sat count as one pay period, the Sunday goes on the...

  3. Help with interview at residential treatment

    melc0305 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I am a new grad (as of next week) and I have an interview next week at a residential treatment facility for women. The facility treats anorexia, bulemia, addictions, ptsd, etc. for women age 12 +....

  4. Help with interview at residential treatment

    melc0305 replied to melc0305's topic in Psychiatric

    Just an update - I got offered the job! The group interview was weird. There were 5 applicants and 2 interviewers. Both interviewers were nurses, not HR. I felt like with that format, I didn't...

  5. New grad in underserved, urban ER?

    melc0305 posted a topic in Emergency

    I know that no one can make employment decisions for me but I value everyone's advice here. I am graduating next month and was offered a position in the south side of Chicago at a small hospital....

  6. New grad in underserved, urban ER?

    melc0305 replied to melc0305's topic in Emergency

    Thank you for the input! Major life decisions freak me out... I'm going to find out more info about the ER

  7. compensation in your state

    melc0305 replied to bjy26's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I live in the suburbs of Chicago. I graduate in May. From what I am finding out, new grads are getting hired between 26-27 per hour in the hospitals. I'm not sure about LTC facility pay. Chicago...

  8. Accelerated vs. Traditional Program

    melc0305 replied to theivleague's topic in General Students

    I can only speak for myself, but I chose an accelerated program for the following reasons. First, I am a non-traditional student being older and going into nursing as a second career. I don't have...

  9. Last semester! Advice needed, please!

    melc0305 replied to jarielle22's topic in General Students

    It sounds like you've done well so far so keep doing what you've been doing. I'm about to start my last semester too, graduating in May. I have Critical Care with clinical and Professional...

  10. New ABSN student overwhelmed by reading assignments

    melc0305 replied to guest99$3's topic in General Students

    I am also in an ABSN program. I skim the chapters, but I will read in detail any concepts from the powerpoints that are difficult to grasp. I also do the online quizzes that are associated with each...

  11. Just took my KAT test...whew!

    melc0305 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This morning I took my Kaplan Admission Test, which the is the admission test required at the school I am applying to. It is such a relief that it is over! This school only gives you one attempt to...

  12. Worth complaining about or just whiny?

    melc0305 posted a topic in General Students

    Not sure how every school is organized, but in our program our cohort has the theory portion of the class together, then is split up into several groups with different clinical instructors. It is all...

  13. Worth complaining about or just whiny?

    melc0305 replied to melc0305's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the input. Most things I do just suck up. I'm an adult. I know life's not fair (although I always say it should be!). This one just really ticked me off because this semester is really...

  14. KAT Testing at Lewis University

    melc0305 replied to notnursezelda's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Sent you a pm

  15. KAT Testing at Lewis University

    melc0305 replied to notnursezelda's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Sorry this is a bit late, but hopefully it can still help you. I attend Lewis U's accelerated nursing program. The Kaplan test is 4 sections - math, reading, science, and reading/writing...

  16. Problems with PPE

    melc0305 posted a topic in Operating Room

    I am a student but I thought this would be the best forum for my question. Recently I was able to have my first surgical observation experience. I loved it! I found the experience fascinating and a...

  17. Trying to decide if it's worth it

    melc0305 posted a topic in General Students

    I need help figuring out if nursing as a second career will be worth it. I have a BA in Communications and before leaving the corporate world 6 years ago, I was making 53k/year. I have been...

  18. SCARED TO DEATH to start accelerated BSN - questions please help me

    melc0305 replied to SDMFamily's topic in General Students

    I left a full time corporate job to enter an ABSN program. It can be done, but you need to plan. First, since you are not positive this is the career for you, see if any local hospitals offer a...

  19. Oldest in cohort...feeling out of place

    melc0305 posted a topic in General Students

    I know there are a lot of threads on allnurses regarding age and "it's never too late" etc. I think that is why I assumed it would be no big deal going back to school at age 40, into an ABSN program...

  20. Oldest in cohort...feeling out of place

    melc0305 replied to melc0305's topic in General Students

    Good point Chicagoboy...I'm sure in a few weeks, I'll have much bigger things to stress about! Thanks for the replies - this site always

  21. simchart Anyone used it yet?

    melc0305 replied to truckinusa's topic in General Students

    My school uses it too. I start the class that uses it on Thursday. Doesn't sound too

  22. Financial stress!!! GRRR

    melc0305 replied to its_meee's topic in General Students

    Sorry...I hate that! I am just starting my program and class starts next week. We were given a list of things we needed (scrubs, bp cuff). When I got my syllabus for one of the classes, I found out...

  23. Lewis University in Illinois

    melc0305 replied to stephanne's topic in Illinois Nursing

    When I took it, they only looked at the math and reading section scores. So unless they've changed that in the past year, you should be good! Trust me, I got a 25% on the science section as I had...

  24. Who else doesn't have or need nutrition class as their pre req?

    melc0305 replied to Studyhardpls's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in a BSN program and it is not

  25. Last week of pre-reqs!

    melc0305 replied to ~Melissa~'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have my Chemistry final tonight and my AP 2 lecture and lab finals on Saturday. Then I'm DONE with pre-reqs! I start my program this