Chicago

Chicago BSN, RN

Trauma ICU, Informatics

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Chicago is a BSN, RN and specializes in Trauma ICU, Informatics.


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  1. Failing nclex 6 times

    I read pretty much all the comments and here's my take on what I think...you can take my advice or leave it, but at least think long and hard on what I have to say. Now we all have various reasons for becoming a nurse, so if you want to really be suc...
  2. How I Got My Dream Job!

    TokyoRose!!!! Say what?!?!?!?! LOL! That is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!!! :yeah:I must also say that I was totally emotional when I read your post initially. For you to say that my post changed your life is MORE THAN WORDS CAN SAY. The entire process of being t...
  3. sometimes i feel the system sets us up for failure with all the constant documentation. my facility has had some recent close call lawsuits for whatever reason that all turned up frivolous. b/c of it, administration has beefed up on the documentation...
  4. That is a very tough decision. I had a friend in an ENTIRELY different field do that and was VERY UNSUCCESSFUL. When I was looking for work...back 2010/2011, I seriously considered relocating without a job. I figured the hope of finding something AFT...
  5. Location change

    I have no clue about the job market in Denver. However, I feel that it should be much more urbanized than the town you are from in WY. But as far as experience is concerned, you have 1.5yrs RN experience. That's more than enough to get a position on ...
  6. Facebook almost cost me my job

    Sooooooooooooo.....what you're indicating to me, is that HR was on Facebook on company time:confused:????
  7. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    Not from FL, but I did the trick and it seems to be true. Also, a group of classmates (4), all took it the same day. They did the trick. 3 got the records response, and 1 asked for her credit card info to pay again. When they reviewed their results, ...
  8. When to apply for jobs?

    1 - NOW!!!!!!!!!!! 1.1 - YES!!!!!!!!!!! 1.2 - BUT, OF COURSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2 - APPLY FOR ANYTHING AND ANYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But in your efforts in finding a job straight outta school, don't forget to do what it takes to g...
  9. New grad program that requires CURRENT LICENSE

    Definitely apply! Even though programs require it; as long as its furnished to them before it starts, you're in the clear. If they ask for it beforehand, you can state that you are NCLEX-eligible, so that they won't TOTALLY disqualify you. HOWEVER, d...
  10. But of course!
  11. You know, that is not the 1st time I have heard them commend us. They are really good about that. Now, I wanna know...what does Dr. Oz think???? Lol!
  12. would you work for free

    I think it's safe to say we are all in agreement here. These co-workers that looked sso shocked could just be saving face. See if one of them doesn't stay on the clock to finish their work. My manager would never expect you to clock out and return to...
  13. Old Women Hit by Car...What Would You Do?

    I would have acted or thought to act in the same way as you. When you come along a patient, and you DID NOT see them hit, but see they have been. YOU DO NOT MOVE THE PERSON. Nursing knowlege is not even required. Seems to be pure common sense. And as...
  14. Recent grads, hang in there...

    :yeah:LOVE IT!!!! In a way, I'd root for living on the beach lol. Fabulous plan either way it went. But since plan A worked out in the end....CONGRATULATIONS!!!
  15. PA speaks poorly of RN's

    As soon as she had finished blowing hot air, I would've responded so cooly: "Girl, I hear ya! Not all of us can get into nursing school or medical school. I guess for you it was both. But hey, look on the bright side. At least, you got in somewhere. ...