jjchko

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1. Can I make a living with my salary?

   jjchko posted a topic in General Nursing

   Now I got the job and I'm trying to figure out how to make a living in Chicago. I'm single and have no debt. I rented a studio for $700 with utilities included in downtown. I don't have a car and...

2. Should I call to find out about a hiring decison?

   jjchko replied to jjchko's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you everyone. I called the manager and HR. I got the job. Thank you for all your advice. It

3. Should I call to find out about a hiring decison?

   jjchko posted a topic in General Nursing

   I had an interview with the prospective employer and also gave the references to the HR. I haven't heard from them and want to call the manager to find out if he made a decision. He gave me a descion...

4. I've got a career dilemma. Please help.

   jjchko replied to jjchko's topic in Emergency

   Thank you for all your replies. I applied for a tech job already but it sounds like the chances are slim. Oh well. I really want to work as a circulator but no one would contact me for an interview....

5. I've got a career dilemma. Please help.

   jjchko posted a topic in Emergency

   Hi, I'm not an ER nurse but an OR RN. I've been trying to get a job as a circulator to relocate to a big city but no luck so far. I'm convinced it is due to my limited professional experience (a...

6. How to get a job with my limited experience?

   jjchko posted a topic in Operating Room

   Hi, I'm an OR RN with a little over an year experience as a circulator. I resigned my current job recently to relocate to a big city. I worked at a small community hospital with 5 ORs and have...

7. Applying a job on the internet

   jjchko posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm wondering how long does it typically take to hear from an employer when you apply for a job on the internet? Also, how long does it take to get an interview from them? Thank you for your

8. Museum of Science and Industry

   jjchko replied to Someday-C.R.N.A.'s topic in Illinois Nursing

   I went to see Body Worlds when I was visiting Chicago from Hawaii. I'm an OR RN and enjoyed looking at all the specimens from a diffrent perspective. I can't wait to move to Chicago. I love the

9. Job interview questions

   jjchko posted a topic in Operating Room

   I'm an OR RN with a little over a year experience. I'm trying to submit a resume and see if I can get an interview. The job requirement says 2 year experience but it also says the new grads are...

10. Please advice on relocating to Chicago

    jjchko posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi, I'm an OR nurse with a 1 year experience. I'm trying to move to chicago in a few months. Is it possible to work as an OR nurse without a car? I don't want to own a car because I want to live in...