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Hi Everyone! Does anyone know of any Chicago area hospitals that have new grad residency programs ,or how to find them? I want to specialize in oncology. Thank you! Jen

I got this from Central Dupage Hospital CDH Offers Flexible Schedules and Competitive Salaries Full-time and part-time starting rates: $26 to $36.40 based on experience In-house Registry: $34 to $39 based on commitment hours Resource Per Diem Pool: $...

Seems like suburban nurses are making more! You can make $44 dollors an hour at some!

Chicago is a GREAT city! The beauty of it is that there are SO many suburbs around the city as well. Some just like the city on a smaller scale, and some more rural. I think we have something for everyone. Before nursing I worked in real estate inves...

At our school a 78% is just passing! And a 93% is a B! it's crazy. They test us exactly the same way NCLEX does, to prepar us to pass boards. Us students came up with a "you know your a nursing student", tee-****, and #1 says "78 becomes your favorit...

I am wondering what everyones thoughts are. I recent graduated with my LPN, and I am wondering if working a year as an LPN during my last year would be benificial, or be useful to my resume working as a nurse for a year? I dont want to compromise m...

That sounds great! My e-mail is [email protected]

Hi Everyone! I will be moving to San Antonio next May. I am wondering if anyone has any info about the area, and the hospitals. Is there a nursing shortage? Any nursin intership/residency programs??? Friendly area? Thanks!!!! jen

Hi everyone, I know this might be a crazy question, but I was wondering..... How many of you met your boyfriends or husbands at work? After I graduate I will be relocating to another part of the country, so I wont know anyone. Hoping to meet friends ...

Hello nurses (and nurses to be), I will be finishing up my nursing degree in May, and REALLY want a fresh start. I am a divorced mom of two children, and proudly a cancer survivor! I am from Chicago, but really want to move! Though I love Chicago I a...

Hi everyone, I was wondering what states or even specific hospital offers a good start for new grads? I live a few hours west of Chicago, but want to move after graduation. I am really looking for an area with tempid weather, good area for kids, and...

I can really relate to your situation! While in my first year of nursing clinicals I went through a divorce, got cancer and had to start chemo and radiation immediatley! I missed two semisters of school but graduated with my LPN this May. I am now in...

Hi everyone! Yesterday I graduated with my LPN, it was my b-day, and my one year anniversary as a cancer survivor (post chemo & radiation)!!!! I am back to class Monday to complete my RN. My question is....... I want to be an IV therepy nurse, al...

Good luck to you! If you have ANY questions about treatment, please ask away! Jen

Oooh good!!! In that case I hear it's a pretty good program. Good luck to you! Jen

Hi, My aunt went to this school. One of the things she did'nt like was that after recieving your LPN you have to go back on the waiting list to finish your RN. I guess they give priority to LPN's in the community??? So if you are going for your RN yo...

I just graduated with my LPN two days ago, and I start transition to RN on May 19th, no break for me!!!! But actually glad to just keep going, dont want to get used to the down time, that makes it harder for me. Wish everyone the best. Enjoy your sum...

Are there many oncology job shadowing programs out there? Have any of you done job shadowing? I know oncology is where I want to be as a survivor, but I would also love to shadow to get a better idea of what an oncology nurse does specifically. Thank...

Our teachers tell us that Florids and the southwest has alot of opportunities for new nurses.

I am a nursing student, and have had this done twice. I am recovering from stage 3 cervical cancer and am now post chemo and radiation and had 2 implants done. If you have any further questions I can answer them from a patients stand point. Grumpyrn ...

I got so sick during trach's one semister. I felt it coming on during the film, and then when we went into lab I had to sit down. I have learned to not lock my knees, slow down my respirations, and like others have said EAT!

Hello everyone! I love this site! I was hoping to get some feedback from any oncology nurses. I am finishing up my nursing degree, and want to specialize in oncology. While in nursing school I was diagnosed with stage 3 cervical cancer. I went throug...

I had two choices; community college or private. The private college is 15mins away, the community 45 mins. I thought I could make it through a four year university at 33 yrs old and two kids. I really was determined! But, I made the wrong choice! I ...

I go to Clarke College in Dubuque,Ia (Illinois border) and we use cadavers (we pray for them before hand) Clarke College is awsome,our Bsn program has one year of prereq's and three years of clinicals so we get LOTS of hands on, more then ADN prog...

I understand everyone's need to make a living, but unlike a bad waitress a bad nurse can make the difference between life and death. I am also a heart patient and I know what nurses want to be there and what nurses are there for the paycheck. You hav...