AZNewRN, I am currently in a similar position- actually applied for a job in your- waiting for the offer to be finalized. But I feel similarly when you talk about mental health impact- I am making a transition for myself before I feel the need to qui...
I took the NCLEX a week and a half ago and I passed in 75 questions. I only used UWorld to prepare. I found their questions and rationales to be through and very comprehensive. I finally was able to figure out the true "rules" about delegation and pr...
Hello! I am hoping others who have gone through the new applicant RN licensing process in Illinois can help me with this. I passed the NCLEX on 9/20, my pass results were posted on the CTS site on Monday 9/23. A classmate of mine let us know that ...
Nurse580 replied to snickers17's topic in Technicians
Hello snickers17! I am in a similar place right now actually. I have been working as a PCT on a busy ortho/neuro unit 20 minutes from my home but I start nursing school in September that is in downtown Chicago. I live in the far west suburbs. It wou...
Hello! I think getting your CNA certification is an excellent idea! Most of my co-workers (PCTs) are currently in Nursing School and are able to work full/part time and attend school! Many of the RNs on my floor also worked as Techs while in school....
Hello! I am starting this Fall as apart of Cohort 22! Not everyone is invited to interview. At the First Look of interview week, they detailed that 50% of applicants were screened out. The remaining were invited to interview (approx. 150) for 72 spo...
Nurse580 replied to brianna98's topic in Technicians
I work Part Time Days (0.6) which equates to 3-8 hour shifts (0700-1500). Most PCT positions at my hospital are 12 hours (0700-1900). The 8 hour shifts would be, (0700-1500, 1500-2300, and 2300-0700). RN's have the same shifts and again, most work 12...
Nurse580 replied to harps45's topic in Technicians
Hello! When I graduated with a Basic Nurse Assistant Specialist Certificate from a local community college in August 2016 I wanted to work in a hospital right away but was told by my clinical instructor that I would have to work at a LTC or Rehab Fa...
Hello! I got my CNA in the Summer of 2016 and I have been working since August, first as a CNA for home health and then as a PCT in a hospital since December. My gpa according to nursingCAS: Overall: 3.52 I have a degree on Biology and I graduate...
Got my acceptance yesterday and I just submitted my confirmation payment! Also got my white coat from them! Who all is definitely going to Rush? So excited!
Nurse580 replied to alaskanmommyof3's topic in School Programs
Hello! I am still completing a Nutrition course online and taking a stats class as my local community college( the last time I took stats was in high school for AP credit) so once I have completed the nutrition course I can submit my application! Do...
Hello All! I am applying to the Rush University GEM Fall 2017 Cohort. I just got my invitation for an interview today, less than 30 minutes after my app was verified by NursingCAS! I was wondering if any of you all could shed some light on interview...