MrChicagoRN RN

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    Lesbians (LGB) in OB Nursing

    MrChicagoRN replied to PunkRockRNLA's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If this is a new job, don't say anything, just let them get to know you. And if it comes up, you don't have a BF or husband.If you've been there a long time, they may already pretty much know...or...
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    Don't know what will benefit me most

    MrChicagoRN replied to Mindy J RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Why won't it give you experience?I once hired an excellent recent grad for a post OP floor who had only 1 year home health (intermittent visits). Home care requires excellent assessment and problem...
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    increased statism for nurses

    MrChicagoRN replied to fatkitty's topic in Nursing Career

    When I became a nurse 30 years ago, the private hospital I worked for did a full blood panel and titers to ensure I was in good health. That's nothing new.And what you heard about obamacare and your...
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    Why are there no nursing jobs available for new grads? What is going on??

    MrChicagoRN replied to vab229's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    They're intelligent enough to not flagrantly violate federal law. Why would they fire highly competent, talented nurses for novices? Cheaper doesn't always translate to less expensive How would you...
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    any OB nurse worked with a gay nurse who has started to transtion into a female nurse

    MrChicagoRN replied to A Gay Male Nurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi Amber, You're working in a setting where loose fitting gender neutral scrubs are the norm. After starting your transition, other than the name change, physical changes will not be immediately...
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    RN Network prevents permanent work?

    MrChicagoRN replied to travelnurse1005's topic in Travel

    The RN agency won't stay in business long by seeking out qualified candidates that the hospital would be able to pick and choose from to hire. Great deal for the hospital, disaster for the
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    Home Health RN Question

    MrChicagoRN replied to cshelly12's topic in Home Health

    You call whoever signed the POC unless told
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    Continued Education

    MrChicagoRN replied to NightNurseRN13's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe the answer will be here, otherwise, give them a
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    Nursing Imposters

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

    TJC allows primary online verification of licensure. Saves wasting time accepting a forged paper license and then finding out its false.Also, you may call yourself a nurse wherever you go if you...
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    Does psych nursing affect ur home life?

    MrChicagoRN replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Psychiatric

    Doesn't affect me personally but it does limit me talking about work.Psychiatry demanded HIPAA level confidently decades
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    Buying a car for nursing school

    MrChicagoRN replied to johsonmichelle's topic in General Students

    Try Hertz or one of the other rental places. They only keep their cars a few years, and with only about 30-50000 miles on them. Prices seem to start around $10,000, with decent financing, but you...
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    will I advance with an MBA??

    MrChicagoRN replied to Nurse_cox's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    If you had a BSN, I'd say go for the MBA.However, if you want to go into leadership as a nurse, magnet requirements demand a bachelors or higher in Nursing Science. BSN, MSN, DNS...doesn't matter,...
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    Kinda confused on what to do!!!!!

    MrChicagoRN replied to ConnorMac's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Google approved BSN programs in your state.Since you're halfway there, there may be others that are
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    The inactivated Flu shot only prevents the flu in just 1.5% of the population

    MrChicagoRN replied to Garethaus's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Sorry, you are 100% wrong. Only multi dose vials contain Thimerosal, as a perservative. Single dose packaging does not contain any preservative.
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    Career help!

    MrChicagoRN replied to kward6's topic in Nursing Career

    Stick it
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    experienced psych nurse please chime in

    MrChicagoRN replied to Isitpossible's topic in Psychiatric

    I applaud your desires do the right thing, but why wouldn't you advocate for your patient? How is going to management throwing someone under the bus? What is your manager's attitude toward patient...
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    Scared to go into nursing.

    MrChicagoRN replied to cascadingbeauty's topic in General Students

    +1 You're young. Volunteer, explore, get a sense of what you like/don't like. It takes some time to know where you want to go in life. Enjoy the
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    Asking for letters of recommendations

    MrChicagoRN replied to future_anesthetist's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Generally, letters of recommendations I've written have gone directly to the schools, and never touch the applicants
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    Question about handling a Patient

    MrChicagoRN replied to sinawahi's topic in Home Health

    Yep. Can't afford it, can't get there to pick it up, knowledge deficit,
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    Nursing student theft

    MrChicagoRN replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    Counterpoint: Most of the other victims are patients, probably focused on getting better? If every other victim has the attitude of "they can get along without me," then nothing may happen other than...
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    Job interview odd questions

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

    Gotta disagree with you there: "State and federal laws make discrimination based on certain protected categories, such as national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, disabilities, arrest and...
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    Violent/combative residents?

    MrChicagoRN replied to nursehaley91's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would not just say physically abusive, as that can mean anything from throwing their med cut at the nurse, or slapping her hand away from her to punching/kicking/biting etc. A brief description is...
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    Job interview odd questions

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

    Actually, it is both wrong & illegal. While she may have been trying to break the ice, get to know you, whatever; she may also be sick and tired of having to cover for nurses on maternity leave or...
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    dismissed felony & trying to become a RN

    MrChicagoRN replied to Sam222013's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I don't understand how you could be charged if the police never filed a report, but that's beside the point. Every job application I've ever filled out ask about felony convictions, not
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    electronic devices during tests

    MrChicagoRN replied to jedubya1's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Now that is a ridiculous response. I can imagine a dozen phones ringing and buzzing repeatedly sitting on the desk. Just set the rules, turn them off and put them in your bag or on the desk....