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  1. How do you write your credentials after graduating but waiting to take the boards?

    night_owl_rn posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi all, Weird question but when you graduate with your MSN-FNP and while waiting to take and pass the FNP boards....how do you write your name? I'm assuming since you got your MS degree conferred...

  2. How to find out NCLEX results in 24hours in IL without paying $8 to Pearson Vue

    night_owl_rn posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    I have not read anything much about this process, and I just discovered it accidentally. I know in some states, their names just appear on BON websites the next day, but here in Illinois, all we can...

  3. How do you write your credentials after graduating but waiting to take the boards?

    night_owl_rn replied to night_owl_rn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi Cersei! You are right. I do identify myself now as an RN MSN. License come first before degree. Then when we get board certified then MSN, FNP-C or

  4. Observation Unit

    night_owl_rn replied to 2018RNat44's topic in General Nursing

    It is heavily based on protocols, fast-paced as you need to discharge or transfer patients within 24-48 hours. Kinda like Med-Surg / Clinical Decision

  5. How do you write your credentials after graduating but waiting to take the boards?

    night_owl_rn replied to night_owl_rn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    That's exactly what I was thinking, if I could get credited for making it through the MSN program pending passing the

  6. Med/Surg or ED?

    night_owl_rn replied to night_owl_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. We'll see what offer I'd get from these two places. I should know in the next two

  7. Med/Surg or ED?

    night_owl_rn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone, I have been out of work for 2 years now due to an illness that has since been resolved. Most of my experience have been in the ED (4 years) and Telemetry (2 years + Charge). I currently...

  8. Med/Surg or ED?

    night_owl_rn replied to night_owl_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the input. The M/S is more like an observation unit with 3-4 patients. But both facilities are magnet status and have good nurse to patient ratios. M/S is straight night shift with...

  9. Med/Surg or ED?

    night_owl_rn replied to night_owl_rn's topic in General Nursing

    I just feel that once you've specialized in the ED, it is hard to go back to floor nursing. But I did love my time in Tele. I think it made me a well-rounded newbie RN. I guess it boils down to...

  10. Med/Surg or ED?

    night_owl_rn replied to night_owl_rn's topic in General Nursing

    That previous experience was from a Level 2 Trauma Center. It's just that I've been out of work for almost two years and I am considering the M/S position because of the slower pace/charge nurse role...

  11. Graduation Vacation?!

    night_owl_rn replied to rehric00's topic in Advanced Practice

    My goal is to trek to Everest Base Camp after graduation or passing the boards! 1.5 more

  12. Olivet Nazarene FNP

    night_owl_rn replied to Mel73's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am part of the cohort that started using Examity online proctoring. The patho content is unrealistic and did not facilitate critical thinking skills. I like the program but the pathophysiology exam...

  13. How to find out NCLEX results in 24hours in IL without paying $8 to Pearson Vue

    night_owl_rn replied to night_owl_rn's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Seems like it varies. Some people get it in 24 hours, like me, and some get the results within 48 hours or

  14. Olivet Nazarene FNP

    night_owl_rn replied to Mel73's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I just started with the August cohort as well! I wish us luck with the program! If anybody is interested, I'd like to create a Facebook group for our cohort where we can provide support and resources...

  15. Telemetry Interview Help

    night_owl_rn replied to goesa's topic in Cardiac

    I was asked these questions: What would I assess or expect to see for patients with CHF? If a patient comes in with chest pain, what labs would I order? I was asked situational questions as well with...

  16. How to find out NCLEX results in 24hours in IL without paying $8 to Pearson Vue

    night_owl_rn replied to night_owl_rn's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi! I'm sorry if this method did not work for you. Did you take your exam on the weekend? I guess they don't update their system right away, but since I sent my application to Continental Testing...

  17. Just got done with interview. Did I get the job???

    night_owl_rn posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I didn't want to sound too assuming that I will get a job offer but I just want to ask your opinion how you think my interview went as this is my first interview for a nursing job. I work in a Cardiac...

  18. Just got done with interview. Did I get the job???

    night_owl_rn replied to night_owl_rn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am an internal applicant. The manager asked me if the HR has a copy of my NCLEX pass license pending letter which I showed her. I moved the shadowing schedule earlier to get it done

  19. Just got done with interview. Did I get the job???

    night_owl_rn replied to night_owl_rn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you I appreciate your reply. I always make it a habit to send thank you cards and it always works for

  20. I want to cry! still can't find a nursing job...

    night_owl_rn replied to sarabella11's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Try linkedin or upload your resume in websites like careerbuilder :) Networking worked best for me. For my first job as a PCT I called the HR dept almost everyday, worked for me.

  21. Need advice. Passed NCEX, working as PCT now what

    night_owl_rn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everybody, I am currently working as a PCT in a busy Telemetry department in a big hospital here in Chicago suburbs. I've been working there for only 3 months. I passed my NCLEX-RN last week and...

  22. Pearson Vue Trick- how accurate?

    night_owl_rn replied to tonja23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    now that ive experienced the pvt first hand, I would say it is very accurate. which state did you take your boards

  23. Kaplan Question Trainer 7 score..

    night_owl_rn replied to tiredofstudying1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's just a score don't be scared by it. When you take NCLEX just take it one question at a time. Just be prepared to take 265 questions so manage your time

  24. Nclex in Illinois

    night_owl_rn replied to breichart's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I didn't know that IL residents are required to take courses again when the 3yr application process lapse. What I know is, when the 3 years is up, you apply again to Continental Testing Services with...

  25. A Word of NCLEX Encouragement!!!!!

    night_owl_rn replied to greggullo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Haha when I took my test last Monday in downtown Chicago I left the testing center after 2 hours and 40 mins and 108 questions later I was sure as heck I failed the test. On the train going home I...