By Topic: Illinois

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I'm considering going to nursing school but wondering if it's the right move. I have a 3 year old and a fiance. Only problem is I'm the main source of income. Should I try or nah?

Last answered 24 days ago 3 answers

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About to graduate with my BSN in august. I am looking to relocate to nyc and Chicago and I am interested in NICU, ICU, or OR. Not having luck finding a position yet, should I keep applying before nclex?

Last answered 4 months ago 33 answers

Illinois

What are the best nursing schools in Chicago?

Last answered 4 months ago 2 answers

Illinois

Any tips for a new grad nurse who has been searching for a job for the past 3 months? I'm not sure if I am looking in the right places or simply because I am a new grad with zero experience.

Last answered 4 months ago 11 answers

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What websites are there for finding Remote RN positions? Or side gigs? What are some of the most common side gig jobs? And how much do they pay?

Last answered 4 months ago 2 answers

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I obtained my RN license in April 2023. I did schooling during COVID, so I have no clinical experience. I have a desk job as a nurse doing OB/Gyn at a doctor's office. What IL hospital will want to hire a nurse with NO experience at all?

Last answered 5 months ago 4 answers

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Hi I will be moving to Illinois soon and they are not a compact state yet so for those who have had to endorse their license what’s the best way and which is better to do first get the license or apply for jobs? Thanks!

Last answered 5 months ago 9 answers

Illinois

A nurse needs a place to train in after intermittent absence of operations experience. Does age have a role? I am 45 years old from outside America

Last answered 6 months ago 1 answer

Illinois

What tips would you give a new grad looking to enter the Operating Room? Have been applying for the past 6 months everywhere, in every specialty, but I'd love to start in the OR.

Last answered 8 months ago 1 answer

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Does anyone know how orientation is like at Northwestern Chicago IL ?

Last answered over 1 year ago 1 answer

Illinois

How long in your experience did it take to get a Nursing job/start? I was previously at the same job for 8 yrs and left due to having a baby, but now I have childcare and I’m ready to get back into work! It’s been a long time since an interview! Lol

Last answered over 1 year ago 2 answers

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How to get hired with disciplinary action from 15 years ago? It was alleged & told by signing a consent order would speed up the process in getting unencumbered license status. Big lie! You waive all rights to a hearing by signing a consent order.

Last answered almost 2 years ago 1 answer

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