MrChicagoRN RN

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    How do you get information out to your staff?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Splash3's topic in Nurse Management

    Printed huddles, signs, face to face whenever possible. I wish all employees had emails, then I'd be sure I definitely reached out to
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    Scared!

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

    Is a ticket the same as an arrest or conviction? If its a civil fine, you may be off the hook, but you'd have to check with your school &
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    To buy or to rent?

    MrChicagoRN replied to JS88's topic in General Students

    Get the ISDN number, google them, then see what you can save. I've had good luck with powells, valore, and amazon
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    Afraid to quit job after 2.5 weeks

    MrChicagoRN replied to kjan's topic in General Nursing

    It all does sound rather chaotic, but (with few exceptions) you aren't at risk of losing your license over the way they run their business. Have you tried talking to your DON again about your...
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    Mandated cancellations

    MrChicagoRN replied to kellycinalli's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Being cancelled is normal. A facility can either plan it's staffing based on a full census, or or on average (or other less than full number) census. If they staff towards average, they will be...
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    Home Health documentation/corrections obligation

    MrChicagoRN replied to oh2204's topic in Home Health

    You submitted documentation that was complete and correct at the time, right? Are these corrections listed as late entries? Otherwise you, and the agency, could be accused of altering documentation....
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    ATS Insitute Chicago

    MrChicagoRN replied to annegemini's topic in Illinois Nursing

    >$30,000 for an LPN Program, is that right? I'd check out their job placement rates, and your local job market to see if you are likely to find the type of job you are interested
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    Low Ball The New Grad

    MrChicagoRN replied to guest042302019's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Mean, median, and mode are all types of
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    New Grad can't decide between offers!

    MrChicagoRN replied to hardworkinmama's topic in Nursing Career

    Which do you like the best, which hours best fulfill your work-life needs, and which will best prepare you for your long term
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    Help!! Nursing management salaries...

    MrChicagoRN replied to wheeler913's topic in Nurse Management

    Exactly what are the responsibilities of the ADON? Also, what is your candidates current salary in relationship to yours? You probably want to give her a bump, but she still needs to be less than...
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    Low Ball The New Grad

    MrChicagoRN replied to guest042302019's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If the average is $50k, that means half make more, half make less. Is that staff nurses in LTC, or also include highly trained & certified nurses? You have no experience, require training, and...
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    psych nursing interview HELP!

    MrChicagoRN replied to edie1's topic in Psychiatric

    Those silly behavioral questions are actually preferred because it involves what you actually Have done in a particular situation, or even how you might have learned from it as opposed to imagining...
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    Should I be upset?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Rags2Riches RN's topic in General Nursing

    I 2nd meriwhen. Yes, it's normal to be frustrated and upset, but it's unlikely it's anything other than unfortunate timing on your
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    Learning Spanish a plus for nursing?

    MrChicagoRN replied to fitzfam2009's topic in Arizona Nursing

    For those of us who live in areas with large Hispanic populations, it certainly can
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    What if the Boston bomber was your pt

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

    All we know is what we've heard and seen in the media. I'd probably have some discomfort, but would want to make sure he survived so the investigation could be completed, and he has his day in...
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    Is CNA even worth going for?

    MrChicagoRN replied to angellove6776's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was an EMT for about 6 months before entering nursing school. Years ago, I never heard anyone consider becoming a CNA before becoming a RN. However, now it does provide an advantage over other...
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    Insurance sales or Nursing?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Lizzy88's topic in General Nursing

    Selling insurance is no cakewalk. Lots of competition, and lots of people avoiding agents all together and buying online. Like someone said, look at the short term And The long term. Also, never...
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    no random drug testing

    MrChicagoRN replied to modernhippie_'s topic in Nursing Career

    Ridiculous or not, that's the way of the world. Many places test only for cause, but a positive result may result in a report to the BON. Your an adult, if you really want to smoke weed that badly,...
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    What does 90 probation really mean?

    MrChicagoRN replied to OCRN3's topic in General Nursing

    First 90 days they can let you go for any reason, or no reason. Probably not an automatic Do Not Rehire, but it depends why they termed a person. If you decide to leave, definitely offer at least 2...
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    Is it hard to find jobs as RN in Chicago area?

    MrChicagoRN replied to j0190's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Since you will have a BS, I recommend you look at a BSN or entry level MSN. it will make you much more
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    something really freaked me out

    MrChicagoRN replied to TerpGal02's topic in Psychiatric

    No, in the long run it takes more time to continue to do other peoples jobs vs getting them to do what they should be doing in the first place. What happens on a day when you are way too busy to cover...
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    ect nurses

    MrChicagoRN replied to 302queen's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes, ECT is done under sedation, but TMS is
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    Which BSN school should I choose in Chicagoland area??

    MrChicagoRN replied to NursingStoodent's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Olivet has been around for years. Have you looked at St Xaviar, Loyola, Rush, Elmhurst, DePaul? They all have well regarded nursing programs, but some may not include BSN entry level IIRC,...
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    Job offer...now what?

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

    You are wise to take this step. This is a business, and oral agreements are only worth the paper they're written on (sic). Call or email, tell them you are thrilled about coming to work there, but...
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    New job may be eliminated

    MrChicagoRN replied to LanaBanana's topic in General Nursing

    That's rough. I'd suggest getting your resume together, and Also make copies of all the work product you've created in the past 5 weeks. Also, it may be possible to pitch your program to the new...