PrayToTheUnicorn

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  1. how do you think my interview went?

    PrayToTheUnicorn replied to Sh0rtyking's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Did you follow up with a thank you email or notecard? That also gives you the opportunity to reiterate your interest in the

  2. HIPAA violation or just a bad decision?

    PrayToTheUnicorn replied to concerned2012's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    If you receive this kind of picture, and don't report it, then you are almost as disgusting as the sender. It would look very bad if it is reported by someone else and it comes out later on that you...

  3. UIC BSN applicants for fall 2012

    PrayToTheUnicorn replied to futureglobalnurse21's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Not all schools lie, but many do. The facts are all available to those who want to research, but with this as with much of life in general, people just glide through taking whatever is given to them,...

  4. For Those Who Are Accepted...

    PrayToTheUnicorn replied to KareBear0609's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I wanted a hospital-based BSN program so Resurrection is my

  5. UIC BSN applicants for fall 2012

    PrayToTheUnicorn replied to futureglobalnurse21's topic in Illinois Nursing

    According to the state stats, the UIC nclex passing rate for BSN is less than 90%. There is another thread on this topic here:

  6. I will be a brand new RN in May, and I already HAVE a job.....

    PrayToTheUnicorn replied to jcbhappy's topic in General Nursing

    Wow I love your story of inspiration and perseverance! I am going for my BSN and manage to worry when I know that I'm up against nothing compared to what you were. What a reality check for me,...

  7. Should I let it go or hanging on to it?

    PrayToTheUnicorn replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in General Nursing

    Why don't you wait to see how orientation and the new job is before making any decisions. Worst case scenario, you don't like the new job either, so then what? Better to have two options you hate but...

  8. For Those Who Are Accepted...

    PrayToTheUnicorn replied to KareBear0609's topic in Illinois Nursing

    How can I think about celebrating when I can't stop thinking about getting accepted??? I am agonizing. Each day feels like I'm in my own personal

  9. My experience with the TEAS V

    PrayToTheUnicorn replied to Mama_Cashew's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    The questions about force are more in the realm of physics, but if not covered in the TEAS V study guide they are definitely covered in the McGraw Hill Nursing Entrance Exams book. I used both and...

  10. How do you study with the study guide?

    PrayToTheUnicorn replied to ChooSoul's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I used the TEAS V study guide for reviewing and practice testing, the McGraw Hill TEAS Practice Tests book, and the MH Nursing Entrance Exams book for reviewing. Basically I tested myself a few times...

  11. Pre reqs for RN program

    PrayToTheUnicorn replied to GivingLove's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Some teachers really teach the material and you come away having really learned something, and their testing reflects this kind of teaching. Others may want you to use rote memorization to regurgitate...

  12. For Those Who Are Accepted...

    PrayToTheUnicorn replied to KareBear0609's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I will figure out when my last day of work will be, although I'm already secretly counting down! I'll probably go out for dinner too. Once accepted, I feel like the to-do list will be a mile

  13. Resurrection University Fall 2012 Applicants

    PrayToTheUnicorn replied to RickyLatino87's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Nope.

  14. Pre reqs for RN program

    PrayToTheUnicorn replied to GivingLove's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    All schools have tutoring services. Go there

  15. 2011 NCLEX Pass Rates for Illinois are Out

    PrayToTheUnicorn replied to sgthanzo's topic in Illinois Nursing

    If you look at the chart, it is broken down into masters, BSN, ADN, etc., so the 81% for Loyola is in the BSN section. No way to spin it a different way really, and here's why: Consider for a moment...

  16. 2011 NCLEX Pass Rates for Illinois are Out

    PrayToTheUnicorn replied to sgthanzo's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I find this VERY interesting as highly regarded institutions and programs such as Loyola (81%) and UIC (85%) scored very low indeed. My choice of program (Resurrection) had 113 out of 118 candidates...

  17. What kind of pre-employment drug screen do most employers do?

    PrayToTheUnicorn replied to northw3's topic in Nursing Career

    First of all, Klonopin is a legal drug available via prescription. Drug screens are looking for illegal drug use and also drug abuse. One Klonopin does not fall into the drug "abuse" category. The...

  18. Success!

    PrayToTheUnicorn replied to Damask's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congrats! This is very

  19. Resurrection University Fall 2012 Applicants

    PrayToTheUnicorn replied to RickyLatino87's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Ok I PM'd it to

  20. Potential nursing students who dont want to hear the truth

    PrayToTheUnicorn replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Yep exactly. I wonder if a large percentage of the "I can't find a job" nurses are ADN or LPN rather than BSN. I am not ashamed to say that I am going to work every angle in school this year, kiss...

  21. Potential nursing students who dont want to hear the truth

    PrayToTheUnicorn replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    When I graduated years ago with my first bachelor's, there were some jobs available, but you still had to move away from our home state to get one. You couldn't just stay near your hometown AND land...

  22. Salaries at Northwestern, Rush, Children's Memorial?

    PrayToTheUnicorn replied to UpliftingRN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Ultimately, the options are endless and only you can visit and determine. My short-list suggestions are Logan Square (blue line), Ukrainian Village, Wicker Park (blue line), Lincoln Square (brown...

  23. Evening/Weekend Nursing Programs in Illinois/Chicago area?

    PrayToTheUnicorn replied to LF1985's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Resurrection University has an evening/weekend BSN that is completed in 5 semesters. Right now they are in Oak Park but will be moving to Chicago in January 2013. Their URL is

  24. Resurrection University Fall 2012 Applicants

    PrayToTheUnicorn replied to RickyLatino87's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Also, I have one unused access code for an online practice test on the ATI website. If someone wants it, let me

  25. Resurrection University Fall 2012 Applicants

    PrayToTheUnicorn replied to RickyLatino87's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I got a 90% on the TEAS and am pretty happy about it. If anyone cares, I used the ATI Version V study guide, as well as McGraw Hill Nursing Entrance exams book and the Mcgraw Hill TEAS Practice Tests...