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1. Difficulty finding a job.

   Chicago to NewHaven replied to HappyPediRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I had a hard time finding a job at first too so I started calling hospital HR departments and asking to speak with a nurse recruiter. This was the only way for me to find out what positions were...

2. 88 Questions!

   Chicago to NewHaven replied to HelloGN08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I took my exam last Thursday and passed with about the same as you... I don't quite know the number of questions, I stopped looking after 75 thinking I was in it for the long haul. My exam also...

3. 77-78 questions...and I passed!!!

   Chicago to NewHaven replied to Jocee82's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Jocee82 - Did you get your results from the "quick results" on Peason Vue today? I took my exam yesterday, July 3, and thought I might have to wait for next Tuesday because they say 2 business days...

4. July NCLEX Takers come on in!

   Chicago to NewHaven replied to orchids8's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Hey I_Love_My_Job. I read that you are using Exam Cram... How to do like it so far? After reading your post I started looking at it myself. It seems to have some really good things which other...

5. New Grad moving to New Haven

   Chicago to NewHaven replied to Chicago to NewHaven's topic in Connecticut Nursing

   We will be moving in the beginning of August to New Haven ... I am studying for and taking my NCLEX in Chicago at the beginning of July before we leave. Yes, I was able to find a job - not my dream...

6. Scrub Brand... Cotton-something??

   Chicago to NewHaven posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   Last week at work someone was wearing a cute scrub jacket and the label was Cotton-something (I think) and now I can't find it online anywhere. Can anyone help me with what this brand is? And where...

7. New Grad moving to New Haven

   Chicago to NewHaven replied to Chicago to NewHaven's topic in Connecticut Nursing

   No I do not have my license yet. I am just completing my degree now - I have two weeks left. I am also looking into which way would be best to take the NCLEX. I don't know if I can take it in...

8. New Grad moving to New Haven

   Chicago to NewHaven posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

   My husband and I are moving to New Haven this summer for him to attend Yale Divinity School so I am looking to start my nursing career in CT. I have applied to some positions online at Yale and St...

9. Is anyone in the Loyola ABSN Program?

   Chicago to NewHaven replied to Kathyz's topic in Illinois Nursing

   I will be staying at Saint Xavier to get my bachelor's in nursing from there. Now I know where I will be for the next two years. Minus the commute I am really happy with the school - so I guess I...

10. Is anyone in the Loyola ABSN Program?

    Chicago to NewHaven replied to Kathyz's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Kathy, I didn't think the NET test was that bad - reading comp. and math. It was a computerized exam. I got the website for the book from Rush's website it's: http://www.eriworld.net/index.asp ....

11. Is anyone in the Loyola ABSN Program?

    Chicago to NewHaven replied to Kathyz's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I am so sorry to hear that you did not get in. It seems like nursing schools are getting so competitive - its just ridiculous. It still stinks though! I'm sure I won't get in either. But that does...

12. Is anyone in the Loyola ABSN Program?

    Chicago to NewHaven replied to Kathyz's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Thanks for the information. I think all of us are going a little crazy with the waiting. :lol_hitti Good luck

13. Is anyone in the Loyola ABSN Program?

    Chicago to NewHaven replied to Kathyz's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Thanks for the update Kathy. I am going nuts as it is - I really wish the letters would come. It's so hard to go to the mailbox everyday and not get anything It is kind of strange that they are...

14. In need of truman college info

    Chicago to NewHaven replied to M397's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I think taking pre-req's at Truman would be fine. I started my pre-reqs there but got into the nursing program at Saint Xavier (BSN) and decided to finish my science classes there (they did not...

15. In need of truman college info

    Chicago to NewHaven replied to M397's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I took a couple of science classes as Truman before transferring. What kind of information are you looking for? I tried to apply for the RN program there but was denied - they required a reading and...