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  1. Rush University GEMS - Job outlook?

    jj224 replied to skempkie's topic in General Students

    Definitely NOT difficult to find a job as a GEM graduate. You'll almost definitely get a job at Rush after school. If not at Rush, GEM and DePaul MENP grads have a really good reputation and typically...

  2. Part time CRNA school for Police officer

    jj224 replied to kt0473's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    How do you plan on switching over to be a fireman so easily? I'm asking because I have friends that test and have been on lists at multiple fire stations throughout the Chicago suburbs, the same way...

  3. Y-site issue

    jj224 replied to InfusionRN30's topic in General Nursing

    No issues as long as the two medications are

  4. DePaulUniversity -MENP program

    jj224 replied to 2tommyd2's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know about that scholarship. I can't say for sure working 430-1030 would work. I had classes that went until 5pm or later. Like I said earlier, there are evening lab sections and you can't...

  5. DePaulUniversity -MENP program

    jj224 replied to 2tommyd2's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a DePaul MENP graduate. Working nights full-time will be impossible when you start clinicals - most start at 7am and you would need to be there by 630. See if you can work weekends, two 16 hour...

  6. Accelerated Nursing Programs

    jj224 replied to darkeyeddreamer's topic in General Students

    Hey I went to UIUC too. Graduated a million years ago. Make sure get an A in your prereqs since your GPA is low. If you want to stay in Chicago, check out Rush or DePaul. Both are Masters programs but...

  7. Am I the only one that's done this?

    jj224 replied to Trama_junky's topic in General Nursing

    Pretty cool self

  8. 4 Weeks Of Freedom

    jj224 replied to mirandaaa's topic in General Students

    Also. For stethoscope, I HIGHLY recommend the littmam cardiolgy 3. I've had it for 5 years now and its still in perfect condition. I've had physician colleagues use it and say its the best they've...

  9. 4 Weeks Of Freedom

    jj224 replied to mirandaaa's topic in General Students

    I'm in a similar boat. I'm starting a DNP program at the start of September. I'm very nervous since I'm going to be working full time for the first 1/2 to 2/3 of the semester. These 1st semester...

  10. Lost CNA Hospital job

    jj224 replied to altolover's topic in General Students

    Pretty unlikely that you'll be hired at another Allina hospital. But luckily, there are plenty of other hospitals / nursing homes / LTACs. A tip to arrive on time - plan and leave your house as if...

  11. Does it matter if you have an ADN or BSN nowadays?

    jj224 replied to tobeornottobe25's topic in General Students

    I work in Chicago at a large medical center. An ADN new grad employee referral was hired about 8 months ago into our ICU. She was hired under the condition that she enrolled in an ADN to BSN program,...

  12. CRNA PROGRAM @ THOMAS JEFFERSON January 2016

    jj224 replied to Amazing86's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Just keep in mind - there are people on the waiting list with you that will get in and go to other schools, so you'll move up the

  13. CRNA PROGRAM @ THOMAS JEFFERSON January 2016

    jj224 replied to Amazing86's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I applied late last year and interviewed via Skype sometime last October. At the end of the interview they told me since they have rolling admissions, the cohort starting January 2015 was already full...

  14. Confused Nursing Student. HELP!!

    jj224 replied to JAneida's topic in General Students

    Don't worry about your height or strength. You'll always have help to lift. As far as moving on to become a paramedic - no, I never had any desire to. It'd be a fun job, but certainly doesn't pay...

  15. Confused Nursing Student. HELP!!

    jj224 replied to JAneida's topic in General Students

    After college, I worked as an EMT for a couple of years while I figured out what I wanted to do with my life. I took the EMT class during my last semester of college at the local community college -...

  16. American looking to study in Europe to become NP

    jj224 replied to Eurohippus's topic in General Students

    Fairly certain you won't get loans here to study

  17. Feeling Defeated :(

    jj224 replied to lissetteyy_'s topic in General Students

    Feeling down, self pity, feeling sorry for yourself.. Looks like you learned a lot about depression in psych class

  18. Feeling Defeated :(

    jj224 replied to lissetteyy_'s topic in General Students

    As someone that has family with depression, I can never understand fully the struggle, but I have some idea of how difficult everything is. My suggestion - work on getting the depression under...

  19. FNP student sitting out a term due to women's health

    jj224 replied to DCtoFNP's topic in Male Nursing Students

    If you missed out since they were full this semester, you should hopefully get in at those places next

  20. Pre-nursing student, want to become an FNP. Reputable fast track programs??

    jj224 replied to DontWantNoScrbs's topic in General Students

    Check out PA school if you're looking for 2-3 years and cutting out working as a nurse. Very similar roles when working in

  21. GRE vs GPA

    jj224 replied to Nataayy's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'd say GPA > GRE. Some schools are doing away with GRE requirements. Some want CCRN and not GRE. Also depends on what the school's requirement is for minimum GRE

  22. What job be better while in nursing school?

    jj224 replied to WCSU1987's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Obviously biased given my background, but I'd say EMT - especially if you want to work in ED or critical care when you're done with school. As an EMT you can work as an ER tech or work for a private...

  23. Nervous about starting school while living with my parents.

    jj224 replied to PrettyNerd's topic in General Students

    Make school and studying your job. Even if you don't have class early, get up at 7 and get to the library. If you get done with homework, make flashcards / study guides / study / read ahead. Monday...

  24. Resurrection University (chicago) will NOT prepare you for NCLEX

    jj224 replied to memory's_blackhole's topic in General Students

    LOL. I'm sitting at work in our MICU next to a res grad who is one of the most skilled nurses

  25. I'm in a Quandary

    jj224 replied to Hooligan's topic in General Nursing

    The pay as a school nurse may not be much higher, or may even be the same, but she will get a regular schedule, weekends, holidays, and summers off with her kids and family - which is priceless. Plus,...