MrChicagoRN RN

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    Prior history of verbal abuse

    MrChicagoRN replied to BSN_TN's topic in General Students

    Studentnurse, yes, prior verbal abuse can contribute to how one views themelf. but remember, the words of the abuser are not reality, and don't need to be your reality. Yes, you would not get into...
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    Maternity nursing with a GED?

    MrChicagoRN replied to haleyward's topic in Ob/Gyn

    How old are you now? To be an OB, mother-baby, L&D nurse you need to first be an RN. Programs are very competitive. I'd suggest talking to a community college counselor about completing HS/GED...
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    I am NOT a Nurse...

    MrChicagoRN replied to GoofyBlondeChic's topic in General Nursing

    Is he lucid & oriented? just correct him again, and say "call me Goofy," or whatever your name
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    Nursing Pay Question?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Adjusted for inflation, my starting rate in the 80's was the equivalent of $18.50 considering that new grads in Chicago are making about 50% more than that, that's pretty good. Highly experienced...
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    Sigma Theta Tau Benefits

    MrChicagoRN replied to kgg6's topic in General Nursing

    It doesn't hurt. I had a line on my resume something like: BSN with honors, GPA 4.0 nursing/3.6
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    NP with pension retirement plan?

    MrChicagoRN replied to kellyjnurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Agreed. Actual pension plans are becoming rarer in America. We don't know where you live, so no one can throw out too many names, other than to look at the bigger systems and the VA. A 401K/403B...
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    Please help, almost 2 years and no job!

    MrChicagoRN replied to cc8671's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I went to an excellent hospital based diploma program back in the 80's. There were probably a half dozen in existence in and around Chicago at the time and I chose that over an ADN program due to the...
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    Online application redundancy?

    MrChicagoRN replied to guest707142's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes yes if you don't fill the boxes your resume won't get read. I do it because otherwise that application is never going to be looked upon by human eyes. If if you can't follow their rules,...
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    I feel uncomfortable doing this

    MrChicagoRN replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Really? Like any healthcare facility is going to let an employee drag a stranger around in its facility and be around patients. And what could you then write? "Joe has a pleasant personality, a nice...
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    Emotional support?

    MrChicagoRN replied to MissRis13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That's unusual. EVERY place I've ever worked, I never even know if someone uses the service or not. All the EAP providers I've come across promise confidentiality, and would get their pants sued off...
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    Resume - no related experience, Help!

    MrChicagoRN replied to newrnontheblock's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I wouldn't include your entire resume because you don't want to appear "too old." Dates on my resume only go back to the early 90's, which is plenty. Going back just to 98 with one employer is fine....
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    FLAME ON!

    MrChicagoRN replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    How many of them would have gotten you banned from
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    FLAME ON!

    MrChicagoRN replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    I hate all those sit-coms where the male stars' wives finally get them to go to the doctor, and they are traumatized by the thought of a finger inserted for a digital rectal exam! It's a finger, not...
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    Emotional support?

    MrChicagoRN replied to MissRis13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It can be normal at times. Maybe not even unusual with new grads. your employer probably participates in an EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - EAP Its free and confidential, and will allow you to connect...
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    Ethics

    MrChicagoRN replied to futurepsychrn's topic in General Students

    Nothing lke reinforcing stigma and stereotypes. That type of language is disrespectul, inappropriate & unprofessional. Shes training a whole generation to be dismissive to patients struggling...
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    Fired from first job

    MrChicagoRN replied to stevejer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Exactly. OP doesn't have to list it on his resume, but if omitted from the application, the employee may be terminated, even if it's months or years
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    board certification

    MrChicagoRN replied to beccajean's topic in Psychiatric

    I took the exam 15 years ago. The only study guide I used was an up to date textbook that a professor gave me. That, along with 6 years Inpatient, 8 years psych home care got me through. However, it...
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    I want to move out of state!

    MrChicagoRN replied to YoAdrienne216's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Your nursing career CAN take you anywhere...but your impression is mistaken if you think it guarantees you a job everywhere. I have no idea what the job market is for new grad ADN where you want to...
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    possible ebola patient

    MrChicagoRN replied to old&improved's topic in General Nursing

    This particular patient's risk factors end at Step
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    possible ebola patient

    MrChicagoRN replied to old&improved's topic in General Nursing

    So, the Congo has been ebola free for 104 days, and the disease manifests within 21 days. That's not an at risk
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    Need help with dealing with psychiatric patients post OD

    MrChicagoRN replied to TaylorBean's topic in MICU, SICU

    Who decided he was playing possum? If he had a change in LOC, this needs to be reported and evaluated. Did he respond to physical stimuli, pinch, pressure, scrape sole of foot, etc? Generally, with...
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    I've been a SAHM with one job, how do I sell myself?

    MrChicagoRN replied to annaid's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'd flip the 2 halves of your objective. Delivery of quality care is your primary objectives. Only list those student experiences that are unique, and truthful. Proficient IV skills? Interpret EKG,...
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    Turned down for job b/c no BSN?

    MrChicagoRN replied to emilyNICURn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    No, it isn't appropriate to ask, although you may get away with asking for interview feedback afterwards. Asking "why I wasn't interviewed, " is like asking "whyWON'T you go out with me?" The truth...
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    Are you encouraging other XYs to pursue nursing?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Zyrv's topic in Male Nursing Students

    While I feel there should be efforts to increase diversity in all professions, I know of no exclusion of interested and qualified males from the profession. I'm fine with some PR encouraging men to...
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    huge moral problem - need help!

    MrChicagoRN replied to shaken-stirred's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Professional boundaries are that you keep professional relationships professional, and separate from the personal. if you have access to an EAP program at work, I suggest calling them. It's free,...