chicago878

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1. Man with Law Degree Considering Nursing

   chicago878 replied to JSBes's topic in Men

   Greetings. I don't post to this site all too often but feel strongly about adding insight into this conversation... First, we have a bit in common. I am a second career nurse, man, and also a "big guy." There is a LOT of opinion (albeit mostly fro...

2. what nursing field should i go into?

   chicago878 replied to steytce's topic in General Nursing

   Never apologise for expressing your opinion or personal experience. And I am sure you (another RN) were indeed very appreciative of the professional nurse who provided care for your family. I get by dealing with (very) difficult families by always re...

3. what nursing field should i go into?

   chicago878 replied to steytce's topic in General Nursing

   (1) I am all about pursuing hospice (2) Need to jump in and correct the misnomer that hospice nurses might be better appreciated than other fields. Yes, dying people often don't complain about their nurse. Why would they - they're DYING and the nu...

4. Recommendation Letters

   chicago878 replied to CranberryMuffin's topic in General Students

   Do you go to Rush's GEM program?

5. Recommendation Letters

   chicago878 replied to CranberryMuffin's topic in General Students

   My apologies for making that assumption. You are certainly within reason of calling or trying to track down the writers. If that doesn't work, go to your Dean and ask for help intervening. You paid for this education and are entitled to get attent...

6. Recommendation Letters

   chicago878 replied to CranberryMuffin's topic in General Students

   Knowing where you are and knowing that Children's is the only program I can think of which requires letters of reference for new grad employment, I am almost positive they recommend at least ONE letter be from a clinical instructor, the others can co...

7. Do I really need a BSN?

   chicago878 replied to latebloomer74's topic in General Students

   Get the ADN. Less competition for us BSN/MSN grads entering the market.

8. Which Chicago community college will get me my ADN quickest??

   chicago878 replied to Poosh's topic in Illinois

   maybe you could stop at the CNA level and call it a day. you'll make a lot more than a security guard and have many of the patient care experiences you might be seeking. another option for a community college might be a LPN route. honestly i think...

9. What does it take to be a triage nurse?

   chicago878 replied to zahryia's topic in Ob/Gyn

   A strong sense of patience and diminished sense of smell.

10. Is an MSN - CNL a good place to start my nursing career!

    chicago878 replied to PMG42177's topic in Male Students

    i disagree with the earlier poster about looking into an ADN program. I think that's a big mistake as so many hospitals aren;t even hiring associate's degreed nurses anymore. The era of the community college nurse is hopefully on the tail end.

11. Job market prefers BSN , turns away ADN

    chicago878 replied to aromarn's topic in ADN/BSN

    Oh, I am definitely not backpedaling. Let me clarify, I said I know many highly capable ADN's (who have taken it upon themselves to learn on the job and go above and beyond) and I also know many ADN's who would serve the profession well by retiring. ...

12. Job market prefers BSN , turns away ADN

    chicago878 replied to aromarn's topic in ADN/BSN

    OK, it's clear I hit a nerve and trust me this was not my intention and it was my hope this would open up a constructive argument, not an opportunity to make further assumptions about my own capabilities and experience. My writing style is direct an...

13. Does being a guy have any affect on being accepted into your schools nursing program?

    chicago878 replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in Male Students

    I don't know if it helps with admission but at my school we have a new scholarship program for minorities which includes males. It really helped out a lot of the guys in our program and I thought was a good way to encourage more underrepresented gro...

14. Job market prefers BSN , turns away ADN

    chicago878 replied to aromarn's topic in ADN/BSN

    You're taking this argument too personally and appearing defensive which is not my intent. I think it's important we break down what it is you are suggesting. (1) I am not making any assumptions about your individual capabilities as a nurse nor you...

15. Job market prefers BSN , turns away ADN

    chicago878 replied to aromarn's topic in ADN/BSN

    Absolutely! That person with an MD from Harvard is the same as the Caribbean MD educated offshore. Degrees, certification initials and the reputation of your school are very important with getting your foot in the door. That's why colleges are exp...