MrChicagoRN RN

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    License Verification on ifdpr

    MrChicagoRN replied to Hopeful_Rina's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Congrats! FYI, online primary verification is approved by TJC. that means you are free to seek employment right now. No need to wait for the
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    difference between associates and bachelors in nursing

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

    Are you making this assertion from actually going through a BSN program? Well, Off to read more articles
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    Non-compliant patients

    MrChicagoRN replied to tpecina's topic in General Nursing

    People refuse things for lots of different reasons. Some good reasons, some not so good ones. Did you try finding out why they are refusing? That's your first
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    Completely enraged!!!

    MrChicagoRN replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Students

    Maybe someone else came up with this in the past 4 pages. If you know the brand and model number of the scrubs, you can then go online and find the sizing charts. Also, you could go to a uniform...
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    Wow so i won't find a job?!

    MrChicagoRN replied to Marsha238612's topic in Illinois Nursing

    The job market is a lot better than it was two years ago, but it's still a competitive market. Try to get some experience as a CNA or similar, preferably at someplace you'd like to work after...
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    RN program with no pre-reqs?

    MrChicagoRN replied to SweetHeartRN2Be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are they fully accredited, and what is there pass
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    Name/Title on resume

    MrChicagoRN replied to coopman712's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Is the MSed relevant to the position? I do see resumes for different disciplines, so your nursing education and licensure should definitely be up there on top. Maiden name? Probably not , unless...
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    Diagosis priority suicidal pt

    MrChicagoRN replied to RedHeaded2bNurse16's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Trying to hurt myself is overly vague. Is there a correlation between the act and the wound? You need to look at the act, his intent, and Current psychiatric status. But, if this is a real person...
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    Is nursing as bad as some say???

    MrChicagoRN replied to #scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Obamacare was originally a derogatory term coined by its opponents. Later, the president took the phrase as his own. In fact, I have a bumper sticker, supplied by the democratic party that says: I...
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    RN License plate

    MrChicagoRN replied to esrun00's topic in General Nursing

    Here's a whole bunch of professions NYS DMV - Custom Plates -
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    Smokers need not apply?

    MrChicagoRN replied to RainMom's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Give us a break. This trend began years ago, long before anyone ever heard of Barack
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    RN License plate

    MrChicagoRN replied to esrun00's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if they still do, but some states used to. Back when doctors made house calls, that give some protection against parking tickets. Illinois will have nursing plates
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    Negative Feedback from GN Interview - HELP!!!

    MrChicagoRN replied to jtnurse13's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I interviewed a nurse awhile back, experienced nurse, but also business experience. Her answers were articulate and confident, but she was way too smooth & artificial. It felt like she was trying...
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    Dismissed from nursing school...fought back and won in court!

    MrChicagoRN replied to 28studentsfailed's topic in General Students

    1. Cases are often settled because that's cheaper than paying lawyers to fight it. 2. Cases often aren't thrown out because of stalling, smoke & mirrors. The bafflement of attorneys &...
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    Can they force me to work weekends during jury duty???

    MrChicagoRN replied to luv2dive's topic in General Nursing

    Why didn't the clerk ask the judge? From the courts' position, the issue is that a juror forced to work the weekend, especially overnight, is potentially fatigued and unable to devote their full...
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    You're violating their confidentiality

    MrChicagoRN replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

    Being in trouble is a gross exageration. The type of patients I care for can easily be determined by reading by business card...or the monogram on my lab
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    Well.. I guess I am going to be canned

    MrChicagoRN replied to Phoenix2541's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Contact your local Bar Association. Around here they will give you the name of an atty that will meet with you for 30 minutes for $10 I did it once, met with someone who teaches labor law at a well...
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    Marijuana and Nursing School

    MrChicagoRN replied to heather19's topic in General Students

    I wish we could end on that note, but a new firestorm is likely to hit in
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    Benefits - I'm In Shock

    MrChicagoRN replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. Unemployment has decreased to 26.3% Unemployement of young people is well over
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    Benefits - I'm In Shock

    MrChicagoRN replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    With their dismal economy & high employment, far too many workers are free to nap as long as they
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    New Male Nurse = No Problem Landing A Job ???

    MrChicagoRN replied to RetSGT's topic in Men in Nursing

    When you apply, you application is digitized without regards to your gender. An HR person then screens the best apps & forwards them for review by the manager, and barely looks at the names. The...
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    New grad looking for first job - what could make a hospital do this?

    MrChicagoRN replied to joemomma35's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In addition to Meriwhen's reasons, I was also thinking that this recruiter...now gone, may have issues about being overly enthusiastic in her interviews. Or, those above her may have dropped the...
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    Nursing retirement question

    MrChicagoRN replied to RNnewbie2014's topic in General Students

    As others have said, start early. If you need to invest 6% to get 3% match, Do It. That's 3% free money that you are just leaving on the table
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    Marijuana and Nursing School

    MrChicagoRN replied to heather19's topic in General Students

    We all need ways to cope with stress; meditation, exercise, therapy, deep breathing, an occasional drink, anxiolytics, or a joint. They all work, though some options work better for some people than...
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    Just started Psych Nursing... help!

    MrChicagoRN replied to electricblack's topic in Psychiatric

    Dang word correction... Look up patient deescalation, or