Nurse580 MSN, RN

Ortho/Neuro, General Medicine, Critical Care

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    New Grad Interested in Leaving Bedside

    Nurse580 replied to AZNewRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...
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    Uworld, Mary Ann Hogan or Saunders?

    Nurse580 replied to lms-7's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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...
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    Licensing Issues-Dealing with " Missing Fingerprints"

    Nurse580 posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    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...
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    Rush University GEM Fall 2017

    Nurse580 posted a topic in School, College Programs

    Hello All! I just submitted my supplemental application for Rush University and I was wondering if anyone else had applied? If so, how long after your application was verified by NursingCAS did you...
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    Crazy to leave this job?

    Nurse580 replied to snickers17's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    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...
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    Experience Jobs Before Nursing School?

    Nurse580 replied to RutgersNurse's topic in General Students

    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...
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    Rush University GEM Spring 2018

    Nurse580 replied to aga_futureRN's topic in School, College Programs

    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...
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    PCT job hours?

    Nurse580 replied to brianna98's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    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)....
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    How do I get an entry level PCT job?

    Nurse580 replied to harps45's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    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...
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    Rush University GEM Fall 2017

    Nurse580 replied to Nurse580's topic in School, College Programs

    The confirmation was 350 and the coat was sent by Rush as a gift! And thank
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    Rush University GEM Fall 2017

    Nurse580 replied to Nurse580's topic in School, College Programs

    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:...
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    Rush University GEM Fall 2017

    Nurse580 replied to Nurse580's topic in School, College Programs

    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
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    Marquette University Direct MSN (Hybrid-Pleasant Prairie) for Fall 2017

    Nurse580 replied to PscyhNP2022's topic in School, College 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...
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    How much do you make as a tech?

    Nurse580 replied to RCBR's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Starting 11.82/hr as a PCT in a hospital CNA working home health was 11/hr, I did that for three months -Suburb of
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    Rush University GEM Fall 2017

    Nurse580 replied to Nurse580's topic in School, College Programs

    It took about two weeks for my application to be
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    Rush University GEM Fall 2016

    Nurse580 replied to KO.SRNA's topic in School, College Programs

    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...
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    Rush University GEM Fall 2017

    Nurse580 replied to Nurse580's topic in School, College Programs

    My application was verified today and within 40 minutes of me getting the email saying my application was verified, I go an email saying I am invited to
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    Marquette University Direct MSN (Hybrid-Pleasant Prairie) for Fall 2017

    Nurse580 replied to PscyhNP2022's topic in School, College Programs

    I have been in the process of applying to this program as well! If any current students can comment on the application process and timeline for admission that would be great! Also, where have you been...