MrChicagoRN RN

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    Financial issue!

    MrChicagoRN replied to gonzalal's topic in General Students

    The loan you are referring to is not nationwide. AFAIK, It's only available in NC. Gonzalal, you definitely needs to fill out a FAFSA if you haven't already done so. http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/...
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    Forced out of job as MA

    MrChicagoRN replied to PaulKrumrei's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Whether she's right, or whether she's wrong, it's a toxic situation, and moving on is probably the best thing to do. Good luck to
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    My first job interview: they said they'll flag up my application.

    MrChicagoRN replied to rninal12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yes, it sounds like they like you. Hopefully they'll call you back. Be sure you send the interviewer a follow up thank you note, to help cement their memory of you & confirm your interest. But,...
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    ADN's being pushed out

    MrChicagoRN replied to MSN Student's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I looked up your link. Even though it's offered by a CC, it is a certificate program, not an AD program. According to their information, there's ~30 something SH in science pre-reqs, takes 48...
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    CNA job scam? Please help

    MrChicagoRN replied to magalipastor60's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There are legit job postings, usually by small local companies seeking to fill a position without paying the fees associated with a nationwide online service. I advertised for a nurse once, got a few...
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    Which attire do you feel gives school nurses the most respect?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Nurse ABC's topic in School

    Street clothes, with a lab
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    What would you do? Home Health franchise opportunity

    MrChicagoRN replied to RealNurse817's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    No matter how good a franchise is, it still requires the franchisee to go out and market, develop contacts, and make the sales. Go to entrepreneur.com for information regarding evaluating franchise...
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    HOWS L.I.F.E as a MALE Nurse???

    MrChicagoRN replied to Student Nurse_7's topic in Male Nursing Students

    D Only on TV. Most nurses are way too busy for serious fooling around. If the nurse is indeed "slutty", and that's rare, they're going to be going after attendings, residents...maybe med students....
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    How do Hospitals save money changing 12 hr shifts into 8 hrs?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Adenosine6's topic in General Nursing

    It usually doesn't save money because you still need to have the same number of HPPD per 24 hours. Most nurses would then be working 72 hours instead of 80, so you'd need more employees to fill the...
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    Did You Even Bother To Read It? (vent)

    MrChicagoRN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Send him a response email that states the next step of the process is a 10,000 word essay describing why he would be the best candidate for the
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    What type of gross things do registered nurses have to do?

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

    Depending on what type of nursing, and what type of unit you work on, that will happen a lot... Or a little. Someone once wrote that wiping patient butts as as much to do with the practice of nursing,...
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    probably a very basic med question.....

    MrChicagoRN replied to onthemark's topic in Patient Medications

    Needles are expensive, scissors seem messy. How about a safety pin or even a paper clip that you clean before and after each
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    MBA Healthcare Administration...but no management experience, waste of time?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Jory's topic in Nurse Management

    Some people with no interest in investing in themselves will try to discourage others from pursuing success. Is She currently building & demonstrating her leaderships already? If interested in...
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    psychiatric nursing - clothing

    MrChicagoRN replied to edie1's topic in Psychiatric

    Several hospitals in Chicago have moved to a standardized staff uniform. Certain color for nurses, another for techs, one for secretaries etc. Want to make it easier to identify staff members...
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    How to "decrease" your FTE without getting rid of staff?

    MrChicagoRN replied to enzati's topic in Nurse Management

    The painful part of being a manager is making the hard decisions, but I don't see how you can "refuse" to take steps to control costs. Your not meeting your budget, but are you operating in the...
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    Patients destroying pain meds?

    MrChicagoRN replied to melissa_rn's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Yes, it does belong to them, but the physician has concerns over the patient being in possession of several different narcotics, and has chosen not to write a new Rx till the old meds are disposed
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    I Know This Annoying but....

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

    LPN pays more than PCT, but around here the job market is better for
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    Got hired!!

    MrChicagoRN replied to RN315's topic in Psychiatric

    If you were offered the psych job, PT days @ 31 per hour, and the other offer wasn't there, would you be happy taking that Chem Dep job? Or would you need to look for something else to pay the bills?...
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    Do you change your driver's license???

    MrChicagoRN replied to godbless-yute's topic in Travel

    No, you don't have to change it ever as long you have someplace you consider your legal residence. Where do you get your mail, your bank statements & CC bills, what address is listed on your tax...
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    Taking a job your heart isnt in ?

    MrChicagoRN replied to mhy12784's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I didn't like my first job much. But after a year they closed the unit and sent me to where I wanted to be in the first
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    50 Minute drive to work.... would you take it?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Encast's topic in Nursing Career

    Living & working Around Chicago, on my last job I had to allow 60 minutes...absolute minimum commute home at 1am was 30 minutes. Total distance was 15-20 miles. It's
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    Why is Fosamax contraindicated with patient about to undergo ECT?

    MrChicagoRN replied to jennyx33's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Probably Bisphosphonate-associated Osteonecrosis (BON) of the
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    Would you take this job?

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

    There are no federally mandated breaks. http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/workhours/breaks.htm At the home, is there a porch, backyard, whatever, that you can use and still be present? I suspect that there...
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    Listing license on resume

    MrChicagoRN replied to aknight07's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If I know your name and type of licensure, I can easily get your license number. I've just never seen any reason to put it on the resume. Just more
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    It's Finally Happened!

    MrChicagoRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Pamelalayn, Ruby Vee has been a prolific contributor here for 10 years, probably far longer than you or the employee being referenced. It's not like she came here looking for this person. Why such an...