MrChicagoRN RN

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    Spending habits during school while on loans

    MrChicagoRN replied to ThePhilster's topic in General Students

    Do you need a chair, or want a chair? If you do need one, find a good used one. Every penny you borrow will be paid off with interest, no excuses, no defaulting, you will pay. Necessary expenses are...
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    Top 10 Reasons Against Unions

    MrChicagoRN replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I couldn't find that figure in your link Illinois RN and LPN. Around 138000. http://www.bls.gov/ro5/oesilnur.pdf Openings per year. 6145 (RN)....
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    Patients who die right after the family leaves the room.

    MrChicagoRN replied to nitenite's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    There is the thought that a person may not want to die with family there, and holds on till they step
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    Top 10 Reasons Against Unions

    MrChicagoRN replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Wow. 14 pages over 3 years. Chicago is a big market, with lots of competition for quality clinicians. Most nurses aren't union here. Most Hospitals know that a nurse will vote with their feet if...
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    Sexual activity between dementia residents, (news article)

    MrChicagoRN replied to *LadyJane*'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If someone hasn't the capacity to consent, it can be tricky, but I do support the right of seniors to be free to express their sexuality like anyone else this place looks interesting: Sex in...
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    Weird Slim Jim/Murse Commercial

    MrChicagoRN replied to elprup's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure what male stereotypes are being propagated, specifically. They are one dimensional beings, needing to spice up their lives. Since murse is a stupid term to start with, a stupid commercial is...
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    Do you write all your work history when filling out a job application

    MrChicagoRN replied to lifein08's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Omitting jobs on your resume or the app is not illegal, but a false application is grounds for termination. Resumes, include what's important. Applications usually indicate past 10 years, or three...
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    Question for Nurse Managers/Hiring Managers

    MrChicagoRN replied to RNikkiF's topic in Nurse Management

    I don't know the quality of most programs, so as long as you have the paper, it probably won't make any difference. The only possible difference is if your degree comes from a school with an...
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    Re-applying for the same position

    MrChicagoRN replied to Katniss88's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Not necessarily. Managers get busy, some candidates lose interest, sometimes individual memories of each candidate fade over time. As you've read here, people are applying at hundreds of places,...
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    Re-applying for the same position

    MrChicagoRN replied to Katniss88's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Give them a call or send them a letter, reminding them that you are still interested, and of your
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    Nurese Externships Can Hurt your Nursing Career!

    MrChicagoRN replied to cincin1222's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I always had more CNA (nursing students), then I had future openings. Would itbe truthful to say they hire more external than they an absorb as
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    How to climb up the ladder

    MrChicagoRN replied to AllAngelsRN's topic in Nurse Management

    Definitely start with taking charge. Also, volunteer for committees & QA
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    Older new grad, no employment history, shy, gay, good academics

    MrChicagoRN replied to Adrian32's topic in Nursing Career

    Get a job, any job, just to establish some work experience. You may be able to explain the lack of employment, in part, by saying you were in school & had family obligations. And when coming to...
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    Figuring out how to staff a unit once FTE are determined

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

    Not sure how you arrived at your FTE before figuring out your staffing needs. What do you see as the safe staffing need? RN @ 1:3, 1:4, for each shift? How many CNA? Unit secretary for 8, 12, 16...
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    Dealing with "haters"...

    MrChicagoRN replied to mmcc26's topic in General Students

    From what you describe, it has nothing to do with you, everything to do with her. Possible responses, some more polite than others: Thanks for the feedback (then ignore her) And this is any of your...
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    wearing nurse memorabilia before becoming a nurse?

    MrChicagoRN replied to richardgecko's topic in General Students

    Take a label or a sharpie...change it to "I'm almost a nurse" future nurse, student nurse, whatever
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    Tattoos/Piercings in the workplace?

    MrChicagoRN replied to __patiently_waiting's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If you choose a tattoo, make sure it's not jailhouse quality, and don't ever get a tattoo on your face or visible part of your neck. Probably not on the hands
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    Lavc - nursing program -positive tb test

    MrChicagoRN replied to Hazelgirl's topic in General Students

    How positive was positive? Treatment recommendations are based on mm of induration. A positive PPD indicates probable exposure to TB, and the CXR shows if there is disease going on. Have no idea what...
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    Advice on "setting boundaries"

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

    Good advice. And seeking the counsel of other reasonable clinicians is never a bad idea. to OP: It's OK to say no, but a brief explanation and offering an alternative is a great way to handle it. And...
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    social worker who wants to be an rn...why?

    MrChicagoRN replied to sukismall's topic in General Nursing

    Over the years, I've known a bunch of MSW who ended up becoming nurses. Would you get any tuition reimbursement from your
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    Should I get a nice car as a new LPN/LVN?

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

    You've spent years scrimping & saving, now you will be graduating. Of Course you want to go out and treat yourself to something nice! However a car is a depreciating asset and instead of the risk...
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    Corrections and background checks

    MrChicagoRN replied to Nursespace's topic in Correctional

    While you must consent for an employer to run a credit check on you, they certainly can use it as a deciding factor in hiring. I guess it would boil down to how bad is bad? Many people took financial...
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    Psychometric Verbal Reasoning Test

    MrChicagoRN replied to cm8816's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes a quick diagram is really the only
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    Can I please have a manager or recruiter look at my resume?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Oncology_RN13's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Definitely dump or change your objective. As written, you are seeking an employer that will make you a better nurse. It's the ther way around. What can You do for Them (or for the
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    Mail while on assignment

    MrChicagoRN replied to aamy's topic in Travel

    Set up a separate email account for bills, and go paperless for everything you can. Then your parents will have less to deal with. You might consider letting them open everything else and screen for...