bloodspatters

bloodspatters has 4 years experience.

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1. Graduated 1 year ago, still no job

   bloodspatters replied to MidLifeRN2012's topic in Illinois Nursing

   Im assuming that you are a RN? Did you try looking for jobs in Nursing Homes? Usually they have openings. Even if you can't work full time, you might want to start part

2. Starting RN wage in Chicago, IL

   bloodspatters replied to Mrs.DeondraClark's topic in Illinois Nursing

   Nursing home setting in our area. Typically would give you $28 as a new graduate. Getting a raise would take years and would be hard so I hope they give you $28.

3. If you live in Illinois, this one's for you...

   bloodspatters replied to salop's topic in Illinois Nursing

   Northern Part of IL, they pay New RNs at 28, LPNS at 25. Not bad for new graduates, "experienced" Nurses earn

4. Starting over and getting ready to retake the NCLEX. Help!

   bloodspatters replied to babykulit2000's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I would focus on Kaplan and read the rationales. Also, make sure you try to improve on the areas that you scored less. Saunders and Kaplan is too much if youre just brushing up the topics. Unless you...

5. Poop in nursing

   bloodspatters replied to KATRN78's topic in General Students

   I have never seen so much poop in my life until I became a nurse. I have become a master of dulcolax suppositories. I also help our technicians clean some of the real messy incidents. Teamwork makes...

6. SNF rehab unit 25 patients to one nurse

   bloodspatters replied to mellster's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I've had more patients when I was still working in a SNF. The good thing was at least we had ward clerks, TX nurses. Good luck in finding for another job. But I feel it's going to be the same anywhere...