prinsessa

prinsessa

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  1. UIC applicaton Completed

    prinsessa replied to Servingshots's topic in Illinois Nursing

    My GPA was 3.8 but I know a few who got in with a GPA lower than

  2. A Subtle Concept for Nursing Students, Nursing Majors and New Grad Nurses

    prinsessa replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    I did a year long externship. I graduated over 6 months ago and still can't find a job. I didn't expect to get a job handed to me but I also didn't expect to be in my situation. I am not being...

  3. So what have you been doing since you graduated?

    prinsessa posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have heard this from several interviewers. Obviously I have been looking for a job. I graduated in May 09 and haven't been able to find a nursing job. Most of the time they understand when I...

  4. Moving from CALIFORNIA to Chicago/suburbs

    prinsessa replied to OasisRN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I don't think you have to live in the city for county, but you do for CDPH. You could look into one of the VA hospitals because I heard they pay pretty well....and great

  5. Any Chicago Peds Nurses?

    prinsessa replied to iheartpeds84's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Children's Memorial is supposed to be a great hospital. It may be difficult to get a job there because a lot of people want to work there but it helps that you have experience. Loyola also has a...

  6. UIC applicaton Completed

    prinsessa replied to Servingshots's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Good luck to both of you! I graduated from UIC in May 09. I found out in April (before I started there) that I was on the waiting list. I didn't think I would get in but I got a call a few weeks...

  7. I think I have a job

    prinsessa replied to paacollins's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats and Good Luck!!! I will keep my fingers crossed for

  8. Am I being realistic?

    prinsessa replied to Nikki.J's topic in Nursing Career

    I just want to say Good luck! I hope you get the job! I applied for a position that I really wanted and described in the interview how much I wanted the job. I told the interviewer that I did have...

  9. It will happen when it happens

    prinsessa replied to AnalegnaRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations!!!! I am hoping that it happens to me

  10. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

    prinsessa replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations Blackheartednurse!!!! Too bad you have to move but I know how tough it is to get positions around

  11. Moving from CALIFORNIA to Chicago/suburbs

    prinsessa replied to OasisRN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I don't think it would impossible to make that considering you have experience. I know some nurses that are making close to that or more than that. It all depends which area you want to work in. I...

  12. Should I really do this?

    prinsessa replied to hopefulUS's topic in General Nursing

    I started applying to jobs in April and graduated in May. I passed NCLEX in June. It is January and I am still looking for a job. I have applied to pretty much every position available in my area....

  13. Chicago area BSN Programs

    prinsessa replied to NeoNPtoB's topic in Illinois Nursing

    What about Chicago State? I'm pretty sure they have a nursing program. Not sure how hard it is to get into. Good

  14. Chicago! hospitals hiring new grads?

    prinsessa replied to Shemme-Battles's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I live in Chicago and graduated in May 09. I have yet to find a job. Several of my fellow graduates have had the same problem. And many who have found jobs are working in areas they do not like. I...

  15. Reforming nursing education...

    prinsessa replied to SteffersRN87's topic in General Nursing

    There are programs that graduate people with a MSN to work as a RN. I know of one in Chicago (there may be more I don't know about). These people don't work as a NP, they work as an entry level RN...

  16. Post here about your new grad hiring woes....

    prinsessa replied to traumaRUs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    HeartsOpenWide, I'm so sorry to hear about you losing your job. Especially since it was a job you liked so much. I hope you find something better soon!

  17. Outpatient vs. Inpatient for new grad

    prinsessa replied to prinsessa's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the replies. I was leaning towards the inpatient oncology. I think that would be the best experience. I'm so excited to have so many interviews....I just hope I get at least one

  18. Outpatient vs. Inpatient for new grad

    prinsessa posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been lucky to have two interviews last week and two more coming up next week. I may not even get a job offer from any of them but I'm not sure what to do if I get more than one job offer....

  19. Please Help! Which job would you choose?!

    prinsessa replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in General Nursing

    I agree with everyone else....go with B! Congrats on getting several job

  20. So...just how bad is it out there?

    prinsessa replied to smanderson123's topic in Nursing Career

    I graduated in May 2009, passed NCLEX in June and still haven't found a job. It all depends on who you know and where you live. In my area there is not much of a need for unexperienced nurses. I...

  21. Will my unemployment stop when school starts???

    prinsessa replied to chutley76's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I lied about going to school while collecting unemployment. I didn't want to but I had no choice since I needed unemployment to pay my bills. Unfortunately the unemployment office doesn't understand...

  22. UIC - Essay help!

    prinsessa replied to al_e135's topic in Illinois Nursing

    UIC is big on diversity and life experiences. I think a lot of weight is placed on the essay. I would ask friends and family to read it and let you know their honest opinion. Good luck! I hope you...

  23. Sutter Health New Grad program unpaid.

    prinsessa replied to Breezy Girl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree Tammy, FNP/GNP that I would rather give my time to a non-profit. Unfortunately desperate times have made new grads desperate. I know because I am one of those desperate new grads. I don't...

  24. New grads over 30, are you having trouble getting interviews?

    prinsessa replied to freeflowchi's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't know why people are filling out hundreds of applications and not getting interviews. I was one of those people. I have filled out more than 100 applications and only had two interviews until...

  25. Can you graduate summa cum laude,magna cum laude, or cum laude from a college if you

    prinsessa replied to ryangogogo's topic in General Students

    At the school I graduated from your GPA transfers from other schools. BUT.....You can't graduated with honors if you don't get at least a 3.5 in nursing school. For example, if you had a 4.0 from...