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  1. Should I call HR

    schnookimz replied to sukh :)'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would call for sure. You'll never have any info if you don't call. Everywhere I have interviewed has copied my license whether they hire me or

  2. Frustrated new grad

    schnookimz posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    I know I just graduated in may 2013 but at this point I have applied for over 250 jobs in the Chicagoland area. Gone on two interviews, both ended up hiring someone with experience. I have one year...

  3. 100% online RN-BSN programs

    schnookimz replied to JZ_RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Doesn't everyone have proctored exams of some sort?? How else would they know if you're cheating. Check out wgu. I'm starting there next week and have heard many good things. I believe we have the...

  4. How long will it take to receive ATT?

    schnookimz replied to LeeLeeTheGPN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm in Illinois and every state is different but it took about 4 weeks from the time they had my paperwork completed until the time I got my

  5. Don't like the robo-calls

    schnookimz replied to MommyandRN's topic in Western Governors University

    Very strange. I have never gotten a robo call from them ever. You're totally sure it's them?? Kaplan sometimes robo calls me multiple times per

  6. Impatiently waiting

    schnookimz replied to nursecait's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Call. Otherwise you'll have no idea what's going

  7. WGU - MSN or BSN?

    schnookimz replied to benegesserit's topic in Western Governors University

  8. How long did it take you to land your first job?

    schnookimz replied to Sessa RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Don't worry, I worked full time the entire time I was in school and it didn't get me any

  9. New Grad Residency Programs vs Regular Job

    schnookimz replied to prdRN4life's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would absolutely start working. There's no guarantee you'll get into a residency program anyway so why give up on the year of

  10. WGU writes: RN-BSN in 6 months is a rumor, not do-able

    schnookimz replied to paradiseboundRN's topic in Western Governors University

    Wow featherzRN that's great!!!! I start my orientation today for a 9/1

  11. Frustrated new grad

    schnookimz replied to schnookimz's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Chicago

  12. Frustrated new grad

    schnookimz replied to schnookimz's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Did you do the entire class online and then do the demonstration part in person or did you just review in online courses and then sit for the whole class in

  13. Would you miss the first day of class?

    schnookimz replied to ames86's topic in General Students

    I'd absolutely miss class. Go to work. It's not like your missing class to go to the pool! You're still doing something nursing related that will benefit your career. Just email your instructor and...

  14. RN to MSN not giving BSN starting 9/1

    schnookimz replied to Nurse SMS's topic in Western Governors University

    Did the orientation open up to

  15. RN to MSN not giving BSN starting 9/1

    schnookimz replied to Nurse SMS's topic in Western Governors University

  16. RN to MSN not giving BSN starting 9/1

    schnookimz replied to Nurse SMS's topic in Western Governors University

    The orientation is available after the fifteenth of the month prior to the month you

  17. How do people do on practice questions vs. NCLEX?

    schnookimz replied to renardeau's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Generally if you're scoring in the 60-70 range you are good to

  18. Frustrated new grad

    schnookimz replied to schnookimz's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I haven't. I'm thinking about doing ACLS but am unsure I could pass with no experience reading strips. What do you think? I'm getting paid very little in my current job and am starting a second job at...

  19. RN to MSN not giving BSN starting 9/1

    schnookimz replied to Nurse SMS's topic in Western Governors University

    It's an issue for me. I talked to my counselor. May switch to the BSN

  20. RN to MSN not giving BSN starting 9/1

    schnookimz replied to Nurse SMS's topic in Western Governors University

    Welllllll looks like I'll be calling my enrollment counselor. This is not going to work for

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

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

    I'm in your boat. I've applied for over 250 jobs. It's endlessly

  22. Frustrated new grad

    schnookimz replied to schnookimz's topic in Illinois Nursing

    No the cost is too high. Plus I need to be here for my parents. I guess you just have to make choices and I'm choosing to stay! So perhaps it's my own fault that I can't find a job, but I just never...

  23. How long does in take to receive you ATT for the NCLEX letter from Pearsonvue?

    schnookimz replied to kerrynurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you think this waiting is bad, wait till after you test and have your license and then are just waiting for a recruiter to call you about a

  24. How long does in take to receive you ATT for the NCLEX letter from Pearsonvue?

    schnookimz replied to kerrynurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Agree, I felt like I waited forever, but when I called I got it the same

  25. Thought NCLEX was easy but failed...anyone?

    schnookimz replied to diverguy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't understand why you'd want to challenge. You didn't pass unfortunately. And although you feel that you truly understood the questions, you obviously did not. The nclex is written for a year 1...