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prinsessa

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  1. Do I have a chance at UIC's Graduate Entry Program?

    prinsessa replied to racataca's topic in Illinois Nursing

    It sounds like you have a shot! I don't know what the average GPA is for people accepted to the GEP program but it is around 3.7 for the BSN program. That being said there were quite a few people...

  2. associates in nursing is pointless

    prinsessa replied to kkia123's topic in General Nursing

    I have a BSN and can't find a job. Atleast you have a job even if it is only temp. I am now applying for retail jobs to pay the bills. I feel like my college education was a total waste of time....

  3. No return call from nurse manager, should I keep calling?

    prinsessa replied to ARRR10's topic in First Year After Licensure

    All the jobs I have applied to are also on line. I tried to go into several hospitals to apply in person and they just directed me to a computer to do what I could have done at home. Total waste of...

  4. How long should I work before taking ACLS?

    prinsessa replied to mich321's topic in General Nursing

    Some of my classmates have taken ACLS before getting a job. This is probably because the job market is really tight right now and they wanted something to give them an extra advantage over other...

  5. New Grad Night Shift 11pm-7am, how much can I expect to make?

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

    Actually quite a few hospitals in Chicago start new grads at $24/hr or less. The highest I have seen is around $28/hr plus $2-3 shift diff. and another $2-3 for

  6. Happy things are slowly starting to move toward right direction

    prinsessa replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I can't believe she said that to you. I wouldn't take the job either! Blackheartednurse, Good luck on your job interview! I have had to start applying to jobs that would take me 1 1/2 hours to get...

  7. I am beginning to think that I can not get a job...

    prinsessa replied to Wingnut09's topic in General Nursing

    I don't mind working weekends, holidays, nights or helping a pt with a bedpan. There were are few people in my class who didn't want to do any of those things (and I mean a few) but I saw many...

  8. BSN not worth it?

    prinsessa replied to nohika's topic in General Nursing

    I would be careful to not just look for the school with the highest NCLEX rates. All the NCLEX rates show is how many of the students who were allowed to graduate passed the NCLEX. There are several...

  9. How did you pick an area to work in?

    prinsessa posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad and right now looking for a job in pretty much any area I can just to get experience. Finding a job is pretty much impossible right now so this isn't the time to be picky. I was...

  10. First Clinical This Week...Any Advice?

    prinsessa replied to Deeda-Lynn's topic in General Students

    First of all congratulations for making it this far! Just remember you won't always have the right answers. Many times my clinical instructor would ask me a question I wouldn't know the answer for....

  11. Struggling to snatch a New Grad Job (RN)

    prinsessa replied to Sunfizz98's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I'm sorry you lost your first job. It doesn't sound like they gave you enough time. Plus that sounds like way too many patients. I wish I could give you some advice but I am also a new grad looking...

  12. Life right now as a new grad has become my worst nightmare

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

    I know what you mean! I'm trying to not let all this affect my marriage or family but it is. It is really stressful trying to find a job when there isn't one out there. What makes it worse is that...

  13. difficulty in getting jobs for new RNs is that true ...

    prinsessa replied to proudtobeRN777's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on where you live. I live in IL and have been looking for a job for over 6 months. If you can relocate you may want to think about doing so. Good

  14. Is it really that bad out there?

    prinsessa replied to MsSocalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes it is that bad! I graduated in May...pased boards in June and still haven't found a job. I worked as an extern for a year but that hasn't helped me. I even tried calling people in HR and they...

  15. Finally landed a job! however...

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

    Don't have any advice but I wanted to wish you lots of good

  16. New Grads having trouble finding a job in Chicago?

    prinsessa replied to ChocoCakeRN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Unfortunately I can't move because I have kids and a husband (who has a stable job in Chicago). I would move in a second if I was

  17. New Grad positions anyone/anywhere???

    prinsessa replied to SantaCruzNewGrad's topic in General Nursing

    It seems like career fairs are a waste of time. You wait in line with 100s of other new grads to be told to apply on-line. Thanks for nothing! I have seen some positions on hospital websites for...

  18. Don't know what to do. I just CAN'T. TAKE. THIS. ANYMORE...........

    prinsessa replied to JoblessRN's topic in General Nursing

    I know exactly how you feel! I also graduated in May 09 and can't find anything. I don't care about shift or floor. I have applied to every position at every hospital that it is possible for me to...

  19. How come t here are no Males RNs on a peds floor?

    prinsessa replied to JomoNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I saw three male nurses on the floor I had my Ped's clinical on. I agree that I wouldn't leave my child alone in the hospital. Even if DH or I had to work we have family or friends who would

  20. New Grads having trouble finding a job in Chicago?

    prinsessa replied to ChocoCakeRN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Me too. I have been looking since April. It is starting to get

  21. I'm so sorry I didnt go straight for my BSN

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

    Like many of the other posters I also have a BSN. I also worked for a year as a nurse extern. Still can't find anything . Hopefully this turns around

  22. New Nurse Grad Wanting to work in Chicago

    prinsessa replied to Penutt06's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Most places are not hiring new graduates right now. I have been applying since May and haven't found anything. Hopefully things will get better

  23. Job interview questions?

    prinsessa replied to lisamc1RN's topic in General Nursing

    Do you plan on going back to school in the future? Why do you want to work here? Tell me about yourself. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? What is your biggest strength? Weakness? Good

  24. Any hospital hiring new grads? anywhere in the country?

    prinsessa replied to zefutebolera's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Don't feel too bad....I have a year of extern experience and still can't find a job. I am thinking about taking ACLS...how much are the

  25. Will be a CNA help me find an RN position?

    prinsessa replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    It may or may not. I worked as a nurse extern for a year while in school and it didn't help me one bit! Hopefully the economy will be better when you graduate from school. I have been looking for a...