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  1. is being an NP in IL really that bad?

    crazylilkelly posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    I hear the AMA is in chicago so IL is really behind when it comes to promoting the profession of NPs. Does it seem like in the future (next 10 yrs say) that it will become more progressive at all? I...

  2. is being an NP in IL really that bad?

    crazylilkelly replied to crazylilkelly's topic in Illinois Nursing

    thanks! I'm actually not really sure what I will ultimately end up pursuing. I just started my bsn nursc classes last wk, so I still have 2 yrs til I become an RN. And I know I want to work a few yrs...

  3. is being an NP in IL really that bad?

    crazylilkelly replied to crazylilkelly's topic in Illinois Nursing

    About how far of a drive from the city??? Are we talking right south of I-80 or closer to kankakee???? Don't worry about answering if you think that's too much

  4. is being an NP in IL really that bad?

    crazylilkelly replied to crazylilkelly's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I wouldn't want my job to be threatened but w/ the nursing shortage I would definitely be in favor of CNAs & LPNs doing jobs they are trained for. Isn't that what CNAs do? They do some of the...

  5. age of fetus

    crazylilkelly posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi, I was wondering how accurate an ultrasound & a doc's assessment of a fetus's age is w/o knowing when the parents conceived? I mean is there a w/in 2 wk accuracy or something?

  6. Does Castrol Oil Work

    crazylilkelly posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi, I just wondering if the myth of drinking castrol oil to induce labor really works? Also, are there any other natural inducing methods? Again, my sister wanted to know! For anybody who read my...

  7. age of fetus

    crazylilkelly replied to crazylilkelly's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks! I was just wondering b/c my sister is due on 9/22 but the doc thinks they'll have to induce her w/in the next 2 wks. Apparently the baby, Hailey :), is too big. My sister & her husband...

  8. Age when you had your first child?

    crazylilkelly replied to sugabuga's topic in Ob/Gyn

    So anybody out there that had their first baby @ 30-32 yo & now have them out of the house, do you still feel young in your 50s? I look @ my husband & my parents in their 40s & they aren't...

  9. Sleep & CRNA school

    crazylilkelly posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey All, I'm one of those people that require about 9 hrs of sleep to not be a walking zombie all day long. The thing that would scare me most about CRNA school is not so much the intensity but the...

  10. Best watch for clinicals?

    crazylilkelly replied to moonischasingme1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    i'm going to buy one of those watches that is on a lanyard. Then, I can just wear it around my neck & pull it out whenever I need it. Then, I don't have to worry about taking off a watch to wash...

  11. Ultrasound technician in IL. Where to study?

    crazylilkelly replied to Zlata's topic in Illinois Nursing

    moraine valley community college might have one. i know they have a rad tech program. good

  12. Sleep & CRNA school

    crazylilkelly replied to crazylilkelly's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    when i was in boot camp i fell asleep all the time standing up! it can be done. it was too funny when people would fall asleep while marching & then we'd halt & they'd go flying into the...

  13. Getting my MBA

    crazylilkelly replied to crazylilkelly's topic in Nurse Management

    thanks everyone! i didn't know there were online msn programs. i'll have to look into that for the "possible"

  14. Getting my MBA

    crazylilkelly replied to crazylilkelly's topic in Nurse Management

    thanks for your advice! i guess i figured it couldn't hurt. the program is set up so i only have to take one online class @ a time so i wouldn't be a full time student. i figured that'd be manageable....

  15. question about northern france

    crazylilkelly replied to crazylilkelly's topic in International Nursing

    you guys rock! thanks for the help!!! I saw that on a show & was like "there goes another place that I DEFINITELY have to travel to before I die!!!" I'll check out those

  16. question about northern france

    crazylilkelly posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi, I know this is a forum for the UK but there doesn't seem to be one for france. I was wondering if any of you knew of the name of the place in northern france were @ low tide & only during...

  17. Post here if you got into UIC's nursing program!!!

    crazylilkelly posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hey all, Just want to see how many UIC nursing students to be there are. Let us know what campus you'll be attending. And congrats to all of you for getting into one of the best nursing schools in...

  18. What path shall I choose?

    crazylilkelly replied to JD_USD's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    you might want to post your question under the np forum. i'm sure you'll get more solid advice

  19. CNA student need suggestions...

    crazylilkelly replied to Marie1205's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    there are lots of jobs @ hospitals that CNAs can work as. Thing is, they're not always listed as cna. For example, you could be a patient tech, ER tech etc.... i would go talk to your local hospital's...

  20. This might sound bad but...do I have to disclose my college grades?

    crazylilkelly replied to wannabe123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    are you applying to a community college nursing program? if so, you might want to find out if they have the 15 credit hr rule. They have it @ the colleges around where I live. All it means is that...

  21. Working 36 hrs/wk

    crazylilkelly posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi, I was wondering, if you work 36hrs/wk as an RN to you get paid for 40 generally? I think I read that somewhere but was just curious if this was true.

  22. Working 36 hrs/wk

    crazylilkelly replied to crazylilkelly's topic in Illinois Nursing

    thanks. somebody posted that somewhere & i got really excited about it. i think they were applying to places though & didn't work there. that would've been awesome if they did do

  23. Working 36 hrs/wk

    crazylilkelly replied to crazylilkelly's topic in Illinois Nursing

    i read on some thread (i think in one of IL's forums) that the university of chicago hospitals does pay you for 40 hrs if you work 3 12s. Definitely something i want to look

  24. On Call

    crazylilkelly replied to crazylilkelly's topic in General Nursing

    thanks guys! i'm actually just about to start nursing school but was just curious about the topic. we already know that i'm going to have to stay w/ a friend by the city when i work & drive all...

  25. On Call

    crazylilkelly posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I was just wondering how does the on call system generally work for RNs @ hospitals. Are RNs usually on call for like 2 days/wk or something like that??? Thing is when I graduate I want to work...