MrChicagoRN RN

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    Resume buzz words?

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

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    Do I need my BSN?

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

    I agree that a new grad should wait a year and focus on becoming a fulling functioning nurse. And unless you plan to work in that one job for the rest of your professional life, yes you do need a
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    It's Finally Happened!

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

    Anyone who posts their images and comments on a public forum has no reasonable expectation of privacy. You stumbled on these posts in a forum you frequent, so its not like your snooping. Its...
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    Feeling like a job hopper!

    MrChicagoRN replied to Eleven011's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes we have to make sure that things work out until we get get enough mileage under our
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    How much do new BSN nursing grads make?

    MrChicagoRN replied to gonnaB37nursedoc's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    A new grad in Chicago will start at $25-27 in the hospital. Chicago hospitals are also becoming increasingly BSN focused, so you are likely to become employed much more quickly. Plus you get pm,...
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    Is it okay to tell a patient to not disrespect you

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

    Since we weren't there, we have to make a lot of assumptions about what was said, and how it was said. Patient wasn't happy with your answers. Why not? We're they good, solid responses...that she just...
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    If you live in Illinois, this one's for you...

    MrChicagoRN replied to salop's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Illinois is a big state, running from the Chicago & the Great Lakes down to Ky. Really depends where you are, and what you'll be doing Try
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    I saw a huge cockroach at my patient's house

    MrChicagoRN replied to 50kn's topic in Private Duty

    You go into people's homes, you're gonna see vermin. I've seen cockroaches drop from the ceiling, or scurry about in droves. I limited what I brought in the home, and bought one woman some roach...
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    nursing salary caps

    MrChicagoRN replied to twinner05's topic in Nursing Career

    Every job or profession has a salary range; hence, a ceiling. In Chicago, I'd say that the highest paid nurses probably make 40-60% more than an entry level nurse. Might take a few decades, but the...
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    Fairly Unique Situation

    MrChicagoRN replied to Drstrangelove88's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Get the ADN if your only goal is to have a job. Get a BSN if you want to have more opportunities and employment choices over the next 40 years. And like the others said, why not just get the BSN now...
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    Cover Letter advice please

    MrChicagoRN replied to Srubio92's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Overall it's good, but a too long. And watch the superlatives. Avid? Exceptional? Be prepared to justify those terms in an interview. Also, 3 years is not anywhere close to being an extensive...
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    Why does it seem that working for a magnet hospital is a bad thing?

    MrChicagoRN replied to pre-nurseshan's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked for 3 magnet facilities. Some were better than others, but none were "bad" places to
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    RN as patient in own hospital

    MrChicagoRN replied to shazzrn's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Just to clarify, do you KNOW that your manager told this nurse about you, or is this all hearsay from nurse #1? In any event, if you have an EMR, your compliance office can always audit to see who...
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    How hard to pay off 50k debt on a nurses salary?

    MrChicagoRN replied to BOSS man's topic in General Nursing

    There's always the chance you may not find a job right away. That's about 14.4% of your gross salary. Are you sure you can handle that much, and establish an emergency fund? Interest is the same...
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    question for all personnel involved in the hiring process for **new**registered nurse

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

    IMHO... Yes to refresher course. Maybe, to paramedic training. That is direct patient care, maybe seen as transferable skills. No, to police officer as being highly valued in regards to moving into...
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    Does having ONLY a MSN-RN allow one to work in a magnet facility?

    MrChicagoRN replied to nps07's topic in Nursing Career

    In ChicagoLand, magnet facilities are generally desirable places to work. If I read the OP question correctly, as long as you have a bachelors-or-better in nursing science, everything is fine. You...
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    Afraid to quit job after 2.5 weeks

    MrChicagoRN replied to kjan's topic in General Nursing

    Am I missing Something? Did the OP say it was insulin? And yes, insulin injection is very easy. So easy, the patient and family should be instructed, and independent, very
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    Resume advice Needed!

    MrChicagoRN replied to Srubio92's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Your objective could include that you are seeking an RN position that builds on your previous skills & experience as an LPN. Reorder your employment listing. At first it looks like you are job...
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    "I'm an addict...not psychotic." Aren't they both mental health issues?

    MrChicagoRN replied to NurseSheGirl's topic in Addictions

    Addicts live in a world of magical thinking and denial. You might try something along the lines of them not worrying about labels so much, and just focus on the issues that led them to seek
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    Guys are boring

    MrChicagoRN replied to exit96's topic in Men in Nursing

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    What do you prefer?

    MrChicagoRN replied to RN315's topic in Psychiatric

    I've worked adult, and geri? Little interest in
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    Mandated cancellations

    MrChicagoRN replied to kellycinalli's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Think how horrendous it would be if you were a less senior employee, or you worked with a couple of 20+ year lifers, and you were the one being cancelled much more frequently than your peers. All...
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    psych nursing interview - HELP HELP HELP

    MrChicagoRN replied to edie1's topic in Psychiatric

    In addition, know the difference between Axis 1, Axis II; and some familiarity with diagnoses...schizophrenia vs bipolar vs major depression for instance. Attitude, teamwork, williness to learn,...
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    Neglect? What would you do?

    MrChicagoRN replied to KATRN78's topic in Private Duty

    +1 on the mandated reporter
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    ADN，RN licence 5+years ago, no work experience,any help?

    MrChicagoRN replied to twinma's topic in Nursing Career

    +1 on the refresher course. Plus do some volunteering, health fair, homeless clinic,