MrChicagoRN RN

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    What happened to orderlies?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Destiny'skid's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I know a hospital that uses orderlies on its ortho surgical unit. Their main duty was to assist people in & out of bed for toileting, going to PT, etc. they would also help with repositioning,...
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    Is legal to replace medication drawn up in a syringe back in the multi-vial

    MrChicagoRN replied to mdavisRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Risk of bacterial contamination, of being put back into the wrong vial etc. Definitely should be
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    Thinking about moving to Chicago. Where should I work?!

    MrChicagoRN replied to Mateo22's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Those three aren't the big three systems, but are the well known academic institutions. Advocate is 8 or 9 hospitals, over 35,000 employees. Other biggies are Cadence, Presence,
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    Facial Hair

    MrChicagoRN replied to red2003xlt's topic in Men in Nursing

    That's why they make dye for men's beard. Stays in up to 2 weeks. Do you look good in a beard? If so, go for it. De-gray it for the interview, then gradually let it go natural if you
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    Cant decide which is better shift

    MrChicagoRN replied to love2barn's topic in Nursing Career

    There have been multiple threads here and elsewhere regarding 8's vs 12's. It's been pretty much a 50:50 split. What's a dream forone, is a nightmare for another. Maybe try making a list of the...
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    Need some advice...please

    MrChicagoRN replied to dusoleil264's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It sounds like she heard one story, then backed off after talking to you. Take a deep breath and try to think about other things. Worrying won't
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    Salary Help!!!!

    MrChicagoRN replied to Tiffany Alexander's topic in Home Health

    Welcome to Salary.com - Salary.com can help you determine the market range. And since this is a start-up, perhaps you could suggest a lower starting salary with a performance bonus and raise if things...
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    Psych Nutrition Psycho Educational Group

    MrChicagoRN replied to inyellowcoats's topic in General Students

    Games are a great way to do it. Maybe something like who wants to be a millionaire, with multiple choice answers. Maybe form teams. Then, after reading out the question to the group, allow everyone...
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    Job market- ADN students being warned?

    MrChicagoRN replied to hope3456's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Actually, they are required to report current graduate placement rates: http://nces.ed.gov/npec/data/Calculating_Placement_Rates_Background_Paper.pdf While they cant predict the future, they can...
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    Mandatory flu shots????

    MrChicagoRN replied to 45whenimdone's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It's interesting that no one has challenged the misleading 9% effectiveness number that's been bandied about. The 9% applies to those over 65 years of age onl. For those age groups 18-64, qwhich...
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    When did it become ok for patients to do this

    MrChicagoRN replied to mskrisCNA2bRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I had many younger female nurses on my floor. If there was was a problem I'd go in and have a subtle, or sometimes not so subtle chat with the patient. I'd also assign a male staff when possible if...
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    1 year of med/surg done, now trying to break into psych

    MrChicagoRN replied to WhyMEok's topic in Psychiatric

    I went from m/s to psych within the same hospital many years ago. Experience matters, but so does desire and motivation. Go to workshops, get psych CEUs, consider joining the APNA, and do some...
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    Setting the Bar Too High

    MrChicagoRN replied to Old Soul's topic in General Students

    It's been awhile since you were last in school, but you were able to achieve success before, so you can do it again. Sometimes it takes awhile to get into the swing of something completely
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    When to quit non-nursing job, now that I have been accepted into BSN program?.

    MrChicagoRN replied to Tally4970's topic in Nursing Career

    Education is expensive, and you may at some point decide that nursing isn't for you. I'd keep the old job as long as I could, maybe till your last year of nursing
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    Salary Requirements

    MrChicagoRN replied to jamaica820's topic in Case Management

    They also show a bell curve. Would you be comfortable asking for whats posted at the
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    What color scrubs would you wear for an interview

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

    Wear the colors that make you look and feel your best. But if this hospital is one that color codes by job and discipline, then you want to avoid any colors that give the impression that you are...
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    Discussing benefits during interview?

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

    Sometimes HR will give you a booklet when you interview that gives an overview of benefits. And when they offer you the job is definitely not too late. Just say, I'm definitely interested, but I'd...
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    When to quit non-nursing job, now that I have been accepted into BSN program?.

    MrChicagoRN replied to Tally4970's topic in Nursing Career

    I think you may be confusing employment seniority vs nursing seniority. The housekeeper you mentioned may have the PTO, pension, and other perks of a long time employee, but in terms of salary, unit...
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    Salary Requirements

    MrChicagoRN replied to jamaica820's topic in Case Management

    Run the numbers for your locale. Welcome to Salary.com -
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    Sending MD pictures of wounds on cell phone?

    MrChicagoRN replied to maddock26's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    You were not asked to send it around to anyone/everyone, you were asked to send it to the attending. I don't know how secure a photo is when sent by phone is, but sending medical information...
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    Need Advice on Resume

    MrChicagoRN replied to nurse0817's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Objective: should reflect the value you will bring to the organization. Experience should be next. Also check spacing and punctuation, also I know that may have gotten funky when you cut and...
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    Home Health without an Agency?

    MrChicagoRN replied to JeannaO's topic in General Nursing

    You may be able to work independently. Considerations include your scope of practice as an LPN, whether the family will be paying out of pocket, personal liability (malpractice), and whether your...
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    Include clinical exp or no?

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

    A brief, relevant listing is appropriate, especially if you did a clinical at the same place you are applying. However, I do Not want to see every minute skill that you learned that is a basic core...
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    Young, Thin, and Cute New Hires

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

    No, I did not read all 136 previous posts... The original post does not appear to be a slam against young nurses, or new grads, but appears to point out that the organization may be hiring only...
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    Nurse managers: what do you look for on a new grad resume?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Blue Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I care about your past work history. One, it shows you know how to work, and are more likely to have the EI to function in a work environment with a variety of people. Two, you may have...