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  1. Northwestern Application

    kujomonster posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    I recently applied to NMH. I noticed when I applied, the only attachment included was my resume. For some reason it did not attach my cover letter and reference letters that I have attached in my...

  2. ACLS

    kujomonster posted a topic in General Nursing

    Im interested in learning more about ACLS certification. Who can take this class, how long is it, how much, etc. Can student nurses or new graduate nurses take this

  3. need some advice...fresenius dialysis, or wait for an acute care job?

    kujomonster posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hello everyone, Here is my dilemma. I graduated in May with a BSN, passed NCLEX, still looking to land my first job as many other new grads are. My goal is to work in acute care, preferably on a...

  4. Registry RN position - New Grad Float pool

    kujomonster posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I have an interview coming up for a "New Grad Float Pool" position. Its a registry position, no benefits, 24.50/hr which is 3$ lower than what I was offered at a different interview for a non-registry...

  5. Forgot to chart a medication

    kujomonster posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello, Im almost certain I forgot to chart an antibiotic that I gave IVPB last night. My question is, when I go to work tomorrow AM, can I chart it then, or how do I go about

  6. Forgot to chart a medication

    kujomonster replied to kujomonster's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for your responses! I literally woke up in the middle of the night and thought Oh Crap! Now I can't stop thinking about it on my day off! I will check the chart first thing tomorrow, assuming...

  7. New Grad with Part time hospital job, When can I ask to be FT?

    kujomonster posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was currently hired at a great medical center with a new grad residency program. However I was hired part time (32 hours/week). I would really like to be full time. When is it Ok to ask my manager...

  8. Interview done....How long until a possible offer letter?

    kujomonster replied to JohannaR's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Every place is different. Generally a phone call is good news, a letter or email is bad news. At my job I got a call 3 days after interview which is very fast. I got another offer one week after...

  9. new grad RN to graduate this May....should I be applying now?

    kujomonster replied to SNB1014's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would start applying now. Some new grad programs have deadlines for applications that may end before you graduate. I waited too long and ended up missing deadlines for some great residency programs....

  10. Registry RN position - New Grad Float pool

    kujomonster replied to kujomonster's topic in Nursing Career

    There are no benefits, and the pay is 3$ less than what I was offered at a different hospital I interviewed for (I didnt get the job). From my understanding, I thought registry nurses made more. Im...

  11. New grad Dialysis RN, or keep applying for acute care/subacute care jobs?

    kujomonster posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hello everyone, Here is my dilemma. I graduated in May with a BSN, passed NCLEX, still looking to land my first job as many other new grads are. My goal is to work in acute care in a hospital,...

  12. Suggestions for a new grad?

    kujomonster posted a topic in Nursing Career

    SO typical new grad here. Graduated in May, Licensed in Aug. Still no job.... My question is what else can I do to make myself more marketable? I have gotten ACLS certification, taken an ECG course (I...

  13. New grad Dialysis RN, or keep applying for acute care/subacute care jobs?

    kujomonster replied to kujomonster's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thanks for all your input. Dialysis nursing is definitely not where I saw myself, however I will go to the interview with an open mind and see how it is. I was hoping this would be a job where I could...

  14. New Grad Dialysis or hold out for acute care job?

    kujomonster posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello everyone, Here is my dilemma. I graduated in May with a BSN, passed NCLEX, still looking to land my first job as many other new grads are. My goal is to work in acute care, preferably on a...

  15. feeling so discouraged.

    kujomonster posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I recently had an interview this past Friday for a position I had previously interviewed for a few months ago. Again I did not get the job. I feel so down and discouraged. Back to square one and I...

  16. NCLEX-RN in Nov-Freaking out!

    kujomonster replied to shannalim's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree. You should stick to one study tool and be consistent. I used Kaplan and found that to be very similar to NCLEX, the practice tests even look the same. I did practice questions everyday, and...

  17. New Grad, No Job experience, How to find a job.

    kujomonster replied to maxienurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been looking into volunteering at different places. The health department has volunteer opportunities specifically for RNs - doing RN tasks, so it is hands on RN experience. I have also applied...

  18. RECRUITERS!! Please critique my resume/cover letter!

    kujomonster posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Any advice would be greatly appreciated. My goal is to work in the NICU, however for now my goal is to obtain a med-surg position since that is where the majority of my clinical experience is. Im not...

  19. New Grad, No Job experience, How to find a job.

    kujomonster replied to maxienurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am having the same dilemma. Despite graduating from the best nursing school in my state with a great GPA, I still have no prior hospital experience beside clinical rotations in school. I have...

  20. NCLEX pass letter

    kujomonster posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hello, I was wondering how long it generally takes to receive your official pass letter from the BON after passing NCLEX. I took NCLEX on July 8th, found out I passed via quick results on the 10th....

  21. My first job rejection!

    kujomonster posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I got the dreaded "we have decided to pursue candidates whose skills and abilities more closely align with our current needs" email. This was my dream job!! I know there are many factors that play...

  22. Shadow Interview

    kujomonster posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I made it past the phone interview, interview with the nurse manager and charge nurse, and was offered an opportunity to shadow sometime next week. The manager told me I would not be performing any...

  23. Shadow Interview

    kujomonster replied to kujomonster's topic in Nursing Career

    I was told to wear scrubs... the only scrubs I own are my nursing school scrubs that say my schools name on them, would these be appropriate scrubs to

  24. Thank you card after interview?

    kujomonster replied to TrinCell's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had a phone interview last week, an in person interview this past Friday, and I am scheduled to have a shadow interview this week. When should I send a thank you card? Should I send a thank you to...

  25. Kaplan? Hurst?

    kujomonster replied to joannamdv's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes. Kaplan does not cover much of any content. They do give you a course book that breaks down everything you need to know, however content is up to you to review. It probably does depend on the...