MrChicagoRN RN

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    Help! Failed NCLEX five times, out of school for 9 years

    MrChicagoRN replied to cpmom's topic in Retired Nurses

    FYI Cpmom wrote one post, more than 4 years ago, so it is now 13 years since graduation. if she hasn't come back online by now, I doubt if she ever
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    Final Resume/CV Update-Please review

    MrChicagoRN replied to Theor23's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Those wouldn't open for
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    Obamacare? what are your thoughts

    MrChicagoRN replied to nija315's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    FYI, according to the WHO, the US is rated 37th in healthcare...right behind Costa Rico. This was in 2000. it will be interesting to see if our ranking changes after ACA
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    I Hope No One Hires You

    MrChicagoRN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Actually, you are describing "employee at will." Right to work means that, even if it's a union shop, you have the right to work there even if you choose not to join the union. An employee at will...
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    pt refuses, wants med later

    MrChicagoRN replied to chsc's topic in Patient Medications

    QHS is hour of sleep. That's not a specific time. just because your organization defines that as 9pm doesn't mean that the patient wants to go to sleep at 9pm. I know I don't go to sleep then....
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    Clock watching for the 7 minute clock in window

    MrChicagoRN replied to ixchel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No, it doesn't give you 15 minutes. Most automated systems round off in 15 minute increments for accounting purposes, but also record your raw punch time. So if you punch in from 0701-0707, you...
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    When's the doctor coming in??

    MrChicagoRN replied to martymoose's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Excellent post, Karou. if they don't ask us...what's the alternative? Sit passively and hope they are seen sometime in the next 24
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    PVT..how accurate is it

    MrChicagoRN replied to regfel808's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    "I want to try it but am nervous." This question has asked hundreds of times. You either trust all those other posts, or you don't. You can always just wait for the results like we had to do for many...
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    How do you move on to a leadership position

    MrChicagoRN replied to sourapril's topic in Nursing Career

    Then that's something for you to work on. it really helps to be able to comfortably talk to your one-ups, peers, and direct reports. and the way you become comfortable is by going out and talking...
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    Being a male increase your chances

    MrChicagoRN replied to koran120's topic in Male Nursing Students

    please indicate the source of your
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    shocked @ email received

    MrChicagoRN replied to mmc51264's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Lots of ways they could get your name and figure out your email, especially if you have a Linked In, monster, or other similar electronic resource. Maybe from a conference or an organization you...
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    Alcohol wipes

    MrChicagoRN replied to walalangalam's topic in Patient Medications

    It is if you lift your wipe/marker off the skin and let the site air dry before actually
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    Hand Held Device Requirement for Clinical

    MrChicagoRN replied to tbbtpeach's topic in General Students

    You should be able to get a used 1st gen iPad for a hundred or so. I'm using one right now. Or there are plenty of other cheap tablets. No idea which will support the software you will
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    Can a debt cause my nursing license to be taken from me?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Jillybean48's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I'd advice you to contact you to make direct contact with The Attorney Generals office immediately. You don't know who this person was, only who they claim to be. There is no reason why this...
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    Questions about RRT

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

    Probably, just be able to verbalize what a rapid response is, when you use it, how it varies from a code blue, and how it saves
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    Interviewed at Rush ICU

    MrChicagoRN replied to ChicagoICU_RN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    In the past, theyve been slow in their follow up. How long has it
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    Is HR Lying To Me?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Colleen2515's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It sounds like it means that they hope they will be able to offer you a job. good
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    Hospital Administrator

    MrChicagoRN replied to Arichter's topic in Nursing Career

    Not riled, but disagree with a part of what you said. The rest I agree with. An MSN is of less value than it used to be for a BSN. The marketplace is showing increased support for the MBA or other...
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    Well here's something I didn't think about: secondhand pot smoke?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    And not a single one of those flamers has ever said kiddingly or in exasperation, "I'm gonna knock his/her block off...I'm gonna kill my husband..." Or "just kill me and be done with
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    Can I do part time orientation as a new nurse?

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

    If your position is PT you can probably orient PT, but if it's FT, you will be expected to be there 36 or 40 hours per week. if it's FT, you will probably be expected to orient through all the
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    Can I really do it

    MrChicagoRN replied to kb716's topic in Nursing Career

    You do not have to be an LPN. RN entry points are commonly ADN or BSN, less commonly diploma programs or direct entry MSN. Your state probably has all approved schools listed online. From there you...
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    I'm about to get a loan but have a question...

    MrChicagoRN replied to NurseSN45696's topic in General Students

    Great advice. It it seems like many here look at what is "needed now," and not considering the ramifications of future
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    help on making an RN Resume

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

    License number is irrelevant. No need to wait. Just make sure your resume states you passed NCLEX, and your license is
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    Well here's something I didn't think about: secondhand pot smoke?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    I saw it as a flippant remark without malice. Anyone going there is receiving 2nd hand, and probably 3rd hand exposure, whether they like it or not. Just don't go there for any reason till after...
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    required therapy/lack of privacy

    MrChicagoRN replied to BeOne77's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'd clarify what is actually reported to BON. Most likely it's mostly, has she been attending, has she been