MidLifeRN2012

MidLifeRN2012

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  1. Why are there no nursing jobs available for new grads? What is going on??

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to vab229's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I feel the frustration of the OP but without the blame on older nurses. I am nearly 2 years post grad with no nursing job -- except as a volunteer in a community clinic Thankfully I do still have my...

  2. Question for people who made career change into nursing?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to gcc8's topic in General Nursing

    I am still working in accounting because I graduated a year and a half ago with a BSN and still can't get a nursing job . Need experience I keep being told if I get an answer at all. Well...who is...

  3. Thoughts on test prep classes???

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to jaredashmead's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I studied out of the yellow Saunders book only and passed NCLEX on my first try. I did not take any expensive course to prepare If your school made you pass ATI or HESI competence exams throughout...

  4. 'New' Grad, no job, nursing refresher to stay 'employable'?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to MidLifeRN2012's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I have my BSN. Most places won't hire you as a CNA if you have an RN license. I make twice as much money keeping my current career job as an accountant than I would as a CNA. But I would do it on...

  5. 'New' Grad, no job, nursing refresher to stay 'employable'?

    MidLifeRN2012 posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    I received my IL RN license in Aug 2012 and I still have not been able to get a job as an RN. My biggest fear is that soon I will become 'unemployable' because I am too far away from graduation and...

  6. Wow so i won't find a job?!

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Marsha238612's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I graduated a year and a 1/2 ago with a BSN and I still don't have a nursing job. I get the same "looking for experience" answers. I'm a career changer in her mid 40s so I am beginning to think my...

  7. Dont ever want to do critical care ... Afraid of it?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to trein's topic in Critical Care

    I am a new grad (May 2012) and am still looking for work. My dream job would be in the ICU. I did that in my final semester preceptorship and I loved it. Nobody wants new grads in the ICU in the...

  8. New student starting RN program.. Worried about finding jobs..

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to j0190's topic in Illinois Nursing

    @afox...I'm not sure if you were speaking to me :) If so, I live in Chicago area and at this point will drive anywhere. I have applied to hospitals from Rockford to Chicago. However, this past...

  9. Relocating to US from UK

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Enca hand's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Be aware before you move that the job market is not good here. There are plenty of nurses here already who are are out of work and looking for

  10. Hourly Pay Rate / Wage for New RNs in Illinois

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to RescueNinja2013's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Congratulations on passing NCLEX :). Just be aware that it is a tough market for new grad nurses now in Chicagoland . I graduated in May 2012 and I just got a part time job doing home health care. No...

  11. New student starting RN program.. Worried about finding jobs..

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to j0190's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I graduated with a BSN in May 2012, passed the NCLEX in August 2012 and I still can't find my first nursing job. I finally have an interview next week with a home health care agency for...

  12. New Grads in the ICU - Summer 2013

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to blueorchid981's topic in Critical Care

    I am a May 2012 grad and can't find a job anywhere as a new nurse. (Thank God I still have my first career job)Where do you guys live that they allow new grads in an ICU? That's my dream job on my...

  13. New Grad: feeling defeated

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to maine28's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

  14. New Grad / Difficult time

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Puckerup78's topic in Nursing Career

    I graduated in May 2012 with a BSN and am a year past passing boards and I still can't even get a job in a nursing home. This is a 2nd career for me as we'll and I think there may be some age...

  15. Frustrated new grad

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to schnookimz's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I graduated in May 2012 and also live in Chicago. I still can't even get an interview. It is tough out there. Thank God I still work in my 1st degree

  16. Graduated 1 year ago, still no job

    MidLifeRN2012 posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hello. I graduated in May 2012 and still no job. Technically I didn't start looking until after I passed NCLEX in August. I have only had 2 interviews but they went with someone with experience ....

  17. New grad, passed NCLEX...what steps do I need to take to become a burn nurse?

    MidLifeRN2012 posted a topic in Burn

    Hello, I am a new grad looking for my first job in Illinois. I just passed NCLEX. I did my final nursing clinical rotation of 180 hours in an ICU. What is the career path to become a nurse in a...

  18. How did/do you pay for nursing school?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    I worked my 40 hour a week daytime accounting job just to keep the bills paid and did an accelerated, full-time BSN program on nights and weekends. I used student loans and tapped out my 401 K. Now...

  19. What would you say to this shocking patient statement?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to aboucherrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I do not have any issues with the color of someone's skin, but I have to be able to understand them clearly. Unfortunately, I have come across many foreign doctors who have such bad accents you can't...

  20. New grad, passed NCLEX...what steps do I need to take to become a burn nurse?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to MidLifeRN2012's topic in Burn

    Thanks guys for the tips :) I appreciate your

  21. Resurrection University Fall 2012 Applicants

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to RickyLatino87's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I think they all do if you just ask for permission. There was some bad behavior by some students recording lectures awhile back that may cause a few not to allow this, but I think if you ask, the...

  22. Resurrection University Fall 2012 Applicants

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to RickyLatino87's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Good luck everyone starting next week :) You will pass NCLEX on first try when done with this

  23. Resurrection University Fall 2012 Applicants

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to RickyLatino87's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Anni23 You don't have to buy your ATI books. You can go to http://www.atitesting.com and download it for free in pdf format. You may have to wait for the setup from your school when you go to the...

  24. Resurrection University Fall 2012 Applicants

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to RickyLatino87's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Bonnie is the Math and Science support person on staff. She will schedule group sessions or one on one sessions during your Patho and Pharm classes. ResU Learning Community Directory & Bios |...

  25. Resurrection University Fall 2012 Applicants

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to RickyLatino87's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Our E/W cohort started out at 16 and 4 failed out after Patho. But 3 are back in and will be graduating either in December or May. I think we were the last of the small E/W class. The next one...