PrayToTheUnicorn replied to UpliftingRN's topic in Illinois Nursing
My advice hinges on the assumption that a person who chooses to live in Spanish Harlem likely has a moderate to high level of street smarts and could probably handle living in Humboldt or Pilsen....
PrayToTheUnicorn replied to lisa0615's topic in Illinois Nursing
What about Sinai? They need people as it's located in a more underserved community. I think in order to know what you're doing "wrong" you should go to your school and talk with the career...
PrayToTheUnicorn replied to njrodrig's topic in Illinois Nursing
You have to understand that gone are the days of getting a good job out of school. The economy sucks, jobs are not as plentiful, no matter the field. A "decent bookkeeping job" sounds pretty nice for...
PrayToTheUnicorn replied to UpliftingRN's topic in Illinois Nursing
In NYC I lived in Greenpoint but this was before the great migration east and definitely before the era of new construction and renovation. Ah, those were the days (2000-ish). Based on your current...
PrayToTheUnicorn replied to UpliftingRN's topic in Illinois Nursing
I am not an RN but a pre-nursing student. However, I can tell you that the cost of living CAN be a lot less in Chicago vs. NYC depending on where you live. In the city, there are several affordable,...
I believe neither is beneficial. First, being a CNA is completely different than being an RN in terms of critical thinking and decision making. It's good you have had that experience in your past, but...
PrayToTheUnicorn replied to RickyLatino87's topic in Illinois Nursing
Another Fall'12er here! I have all application materials submitted and all courses already finished. I am taking the TEAS this Friday. I've used the Version V study guide and am mostly concentrating...
PrayToTheUnicorn replied to PrayToTheUnicorn's topic in Nursing Career
Please post as to how Dermablend turns out! I'm not yet in nursing school, but I want to be ready when the time comes (2012) to cover them in clinicals. I have a half sleeve plus forearm tattoos on...