MrChicagoRN RN

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    Top 10 Reasons We Get Fired! - Frequent Sick Days and Tardiness

    MrChicagoRN replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    One of the most distressing things for a manager is the prospect of terminating an otherwise excellent employee for time and attendance issues. While the point system isn't universal, there is some...
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    Working during Nursing School

    MrChicagoRN replied to storxusmc's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Practical work experience in healthcare will allow you to network, and will make you more employable compared to new grads without experience. in regards to selling your house, your home equity isn't...
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    Nurse Interview- I need a BSN Nurse to interview!

    MrChicagoRN replied to briannaxox's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Brianna, I see this is your first post and in the past we have seen a lot of students who have posted a list of questions that they want answered and elaborated on all without ever actually having any...
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    What's the Best Path to Nursing

    MrChicagoRN replied to stitcher75's topic in School, College Programs

    Definitely go the ABSN route, especially if you want to become an APN. Good
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    Good Excuses for Missing Work

    MrChicagoRN replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    You are right. People deserve their privacy. Sometimes people volunteer much more than I want to know. However, I do want to know if this is flu related, or anything contagious. if it's a late call, I...
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    The "inconsiderate" one

    MrChicagoRN replied to elijahvegas's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Not inconsiderate, or this wouldn't bother you. familiar with purposeful rounding? Instead of open ended offers, you also ask if specific needs are being met Asking the Right Questions « Johns...
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    Chances of getting hired?

    MrChicagoRN replied to ccaparanga73's topic in General Students

    Youve been there 2 1/2 yrs Ask different managers there if switching to a CNA will give you an edge in the
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    Medical assistant position will help me land an RN job?

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

    While working as an MA may help, they are going to ask you what you've been doing for the past 2-3 years. What will you say? Healthcare is a small field, and I've run into people I worked with 20...
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    Injured on the job?

    MrChicagoRN replied to nursegreene's topic in Psychiatric

    Never had anything happen to me that couldn't happen on a medical unit. Rmember your CPI, know your patients, intervene early, treat others with respect, and don't be a hero. Work as a team, and if a...
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    Should I accept?

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

    It really sounds like you are trying to talk yourself out of the job. Look at the big picture. 1 hour is a longish commute, but winter will soon end, so snow won't be an issue. They post BSN, you have...
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    Medication refusal

    MrChicagoRN replied to susulina's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thats my question too. Difficult to awaken, appetite stimulant...is he depressed? Mornings are worse for depressed patients, so they may be more amenable to a late BF & meds. In any event, the...
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    Tuition Reimbursement

    MrChicagoRN replied to zje123's topic in General Nursing

    IIRC, There is a Federal Loan forgiveness program for those in under served areas, but you'll have to do the legwork to check it
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    Which path for degree? BSN or MSN?

    MrChicagoRN replied to CaffeineJunky's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I also vote for the accelerated BSN program, but taking what you can at the CC and transferring the credits. The ABSN program should be able to give you a list of exactly what will
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    Contacting hospital employees

    MrChicagoRN replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    You can see what you can glean from their website, or join LinkedIn and search by the organization. of course, networking works better to get your resume forwarded. Cold resume submissions may not...
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    Why is nursing school "hard?"

    MrChicagoRN replied to Jaykalkyn, BSN, RN's topic in General Students

    Yes, some people come here crying about being overwhelmed by school, but they are a very tiny percentage. Yes, it is hard, but if you are diligent, and work at it, you will
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    Which of these job options is the "most correct"?

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

    Unless mother baby is your passion, why bother? the jobs will ultimately go to those who really want it, and the "1 year acute care experience" clock won't start till after the 3 months. Mother baby...
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    Half Question/Half Pet Peeve

    MrChicagoRN replied to roser13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Males bring a little diversity to a female dominated profession. Diversity, usually a good thing, and almost always draws a comment. It was only a few decades ago when there earnest discussions...
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    Starting Pay at Mount Sinai Chicago? Sinai Health Systems

    MrChicagoRN replied to TITA784's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Don't know, but aren't they just down the street from Saint Anthony Hospital? i hear they have some open positions there and are a friendly place to
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    inappropriate messages

    MrChicagoRN replied to K+MgSO4's topic in Nurse Management

    thats an idea, or you could call her back, not text, and firmly ask "why are you texting this after hours? Do I text or call You outside of work hours unless it's unavoidable? Tell me what is so...
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    Bachelor of Science vs. Bachelor of Nursing degree, does it matter?

    MrChicagoRN replied to odemaj's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Your bachelors may definitely add a little weight to your resume, but it's not a BSN. Since you have a bachelors already, you could have gone for an accelerated BSN. But since you're almost to...
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    Rant: Staffing issues & coverage for call outs

    MrChicagoRN replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Yep. Start writing them up, staring with the worst offender and the others will start falling in
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    Nursing managers: what are you looking for in a staff nurse?

    MrChicagoRN replied to QueeenB's topic in Psychiatric

    No reason to be totally discouraged, but you do have to present yourself as the best available candidate for the job. As one who hires, I ask: What did you do to prepare, and how did you present...
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    What does R/O "really" means?

    MrChicagoRN replied to nelge16v's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Think of rule out as an active verb. I.E. R/O CVA means they are suspect a CVA and are investigating to support or reject that
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    Join union. Pay dues. Or termination.

    MrChicagoRN replied to apostolic4eva's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    The union is presumably getting you pay and benefits you would not otherwise have. It's only fair then that you pay your fair share for the benefits
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    Review for inpatient psych job

    MrChicagoRN replied to ivyleaf's topic in Psychiatric

    Home - American Psychiatric Nurses Association is a good place to