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  1. info how to certify for vision/hearing

    schnookimz replied to diana13o8's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I don't think that's what she is talking about. I have seen several school nurse job postings that ask for a vision and hearing certification. They aren't looking for an audiologist. They are looking...

  2. I am DISSAPOINTED in myself...

    schnookimz replied to NurseKis's topic in General Students

    Sounds like you are a normal nervous nursing student. You aren't going to know everything. If you're passing your tests then that's a good sign. I felt like I knew everything in nursing school then...

  3. New Grad: feeling defeated

    schnookimz replied to maine28's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm also in the same boat. Graduated in may and have applied to a couple hundred jobs. I've only had a few call backs and no offer yet, but interestingly, the ones that have called me back have NOT...

  4. Starting Pay for New CNA in Chicago Area?

    schnookimz replied to j0190's topic in Illinois Nursing

    My first job was about 12.50 an hour but I usually made around 14 with differential working

  5. How much of your cohort did you "lose"?

    schnookimz replied to LoriRNCM's topic in General Students

    Started with 28, graduated with 9 of the original

  6. Bad Job Market? Be a NURSE! (Insert eye roll here)

    schnookimz replied to BloomNurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I read on yahoo.com the other day that the RN unemployment rate is 4%. Seriously?? I am part of 4%. When reading posts here, I don't know how this could possibly be

  7. Is there an app for that?

    schnookimz posted a topic in Western Governors University

    Just wondering if WGU has a smartphone app. I thought I recalled one being mentioned but couldn't find anything when I

  8. Anyone else starting RN-to-BSN on 7/1?

    schnookimz replied to XmasShopperRN's topic in Western Governors University

    Just finished my intake interview and orientation should be available to me on 8/19. Hoping this all works

  9. New Grad Hospital vs. Community Health Clinic

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

    I would say the salary is probably about 5 dollars an hour different with the hospital being higher. You will see and do more in the hospital. The one benefit to the clinic is developing strong...

  10. Anyone else starting RN-to-BSN on 7/1?

    schnookimz replied to XmasShopperRN's topic in Western Governors University

    It was supposed to be 8/1 but my license came one day late and my enrollment counselor was out of the

  11. RN job to administer flu shots

    schnookimz replied to Olga30's topic in General Nursing

    Can you share what company you're doing vaccine administration with? I've been looking to get into something like

  12. Anyone else starting RN-to-BSN on 7/1?

    schnookimz replied to XmasShopperRN's topic in Western Governors University

    I read today on their Facebook page that they will support windows 8 starting on August 2nd. So hold out for a couple more weeks!! And good luck! I have a 9/1 start date and my intake interview is...

  13. How do you keep your shoes white?!

    schnookimz replied to mdm063's topic in General Students

    I cavi-wiped

  14. If BSN's are preferred, then make that min requirement for NCLEX

    schnookimz replied to deebaxster's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I completely understand the value of a higher degree, but I can't get one if I can't find an RN job to help me pay for the BSN degree! Oh well....it'll happen

  15. What street clothes do YOU wear in nursing school?

    schnookimz replied to bluestorm's topic in General Students

    Honestly I worked full time as a CNA and LPN while going to school for RN. That said, I was exhausted and showed up in whatever sweatpants were

  16. First Job - Not A Great Facility, Take It Or No?

    schnookimz replied to BrooklynRN11201's topic in Emergency

    I would say absolutely take the job. You will see a ton and learn a lot. Why pass and risk being unemployed? And never be embarrassed to work there! You are helping people and doing good work. Take...

  17. What do (did) you do during the gap between graduation and your first job

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

    I graduated two months ago, have been licensed for over a month now and have applied to well over 100 jobs--I live in a big city. I have only had one interview which was a phone interview that...

  18. If BSN's are preferred, then make that min requirement for NCLEX

    schnookimz replied to deebaxster's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I graduated with an ADN and a previous bachelors and experience as a CNA, LPN and in phlebotomy---can't find a job at all. If they want only BSN, then in a sense I also wish they'd just make it a BSN...

  19. I just have to know NOW! Really?

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

    I would hardly call the PVT a "grasp at straws" trick when it has worked for 10,000+ nurses on here. If you don't want to welcome us new grads to your ranks with open arms, then scroll on

  20. Why the heck do I have to be assertive???

    schnookimz replied to JaRoJoCT's topic in General Students

    I worked on a neurology floor where many patients were not able to fully comprehend things. These patients would become agitated, frustrated, and at times aggressive. A nurse has to be able to step up...

  21. What do employers want? BSN or experience?

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

    I've never heard of a BSN program where you can enroll without having your license or being finished with your ADN. Nursing classes build on each other, so they expect you to have a certain level of...

  22. 2013 new grads with license??

    schnookimz replied to Malko16's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Sounds like those are probably all BSN grads, am I right? I know most or all of those hospitals don't hire ADNs

  23. ED, or ICU for a new grad RN?

    schnookimz replied to Stormin'n's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm not more experienced, but I would say ED just because the variety will be

  24. Nursing Online

    schnookimz replied to AshAllen79's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've never heard of anyone being able to do what you are suggesting with the theory classes being done online....that doesn't mean it doesn't exist, but I haven't heard about it for someone who has no...

  25. Should I go back to school for lpn?

    schnookimz replied to bethanygreene's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I honestly think you should pursue an RN degree. LPNs don't make an excellent wage and are not able to do as much as an RN. I worked as an LPN for one year before becoming an RN and I was not paid...