MrChicagoRN RN

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    panel interview for job

    MrChicagoRN replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    The questions asked will be pretty much the same ones that would've been asked if it was just one interviewer. They split up the questions between them and each scores you separately. Interviews...
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    Please help! responses needed for class

    MrChicagoRN replied to vwood86's topic in General Nursing

    This survey has been posted before. I didn't see the relevance of guns to nursing administration, so I opted out. Maybe tell us what you hope to
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    What kind of money does a nurse REALLY make?

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

    There are 21 8 hour shifts in a week, 16 of them Aren't days M-F. Those positions are generally more desirable, and pay less because more folks are competing for them. If that's what you are...
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    What to do when the Doctor wont call back??

    MrChicagoRN replied to sleepdeprived1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    As stated, document all contacts, or attempted contacts. Find out what your chain of command is at your facility, so you know what to do the next
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    employment potential after an arrest

    MrChicagoRN replied to Martha Bellis's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Anyone can be arrested and charged, only convictions require actual proof.AFAIK, applications only ask about convictions, excluding minor traffic
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    Need help with my cover letter and resume please!

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

    NRSKarenRN nailed it. Reading the original version, I saw that you were a waitress. I want to know that you ARE a nurse, and what experience and skills you have. You could have lost the manager...
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    help me rephrase this please!

    MrChicagoRN replied to SNB1014's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Monitored Vital signs and POC glucoses, reporting critical values to
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    Normal Saline Question

    MrChicagoRN replied to DLStango's topic in Home Health

    Hospitals are much dirtier than the home. Procedures that may be sterile in the hospital may only require clean technique in the
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    A nurse has an RN but did not get a diploma or BSN

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

    He states he wasn't told of the ramifications of not finishing school, doesn't like the people here, but knows now what he needs to do. Sounds like that's a
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    Nurse titles. should I put...?

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

    While not set in stone, it is an accepted standard for listing credentials on a nursing resume. Both the ANA & NAPNP agree on this. Write it anyway you'd like, and no one may notice, but you...
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    VIP treatment. Ethical dilemma for paper?

    MrChicagoRN replied to metfan's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, it's a viable topic. Generally, it is not unethical to give someone preferential treatment. It does become an ethical issue if someone else gets Lesser treatment because of the VIP's...
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    This is getting SO frustrating!!

    MrChicagoRN replied to J&B-RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Want to come to Chicago? Here's a smaller urban hospital easily overlooked in the shadow of the large academic institutions: http://www.saintanthonyhospital.org/Home/tabid/36/Default.aspx They...
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    Over 60, seasoned nurse, fired for not being a "Robot RN."

    MrChicagoRN replied to Wise Woman RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Not true. COBRA must be available unless one is fired for gross misconduct, which doesn't appear to be the case here. Remember that COBRA doesn't cost the employer anything, as the worker is picking...
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    Is it bad to apply online?

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

    When I was at a major academic medical center, I'd occasionally have a new grad from the outside show up with their resume. We'd chat politely for a few minutes at the desk, and then I'd remind them...
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    How much personal info do you share with pts?

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

    You deflected the question just fine, but they persisted. Final reply, "it doesn't really matter...we're not here to talk about me...now how many children did you say you
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    RN-MSN? (no BSN)--bad move?!

    MrChicagoRN replied to health care analyst's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    For management you will need either a BSN or a MSN. MHCA or MBA etc will satisfy most requirements as long as you have the BSN. My masters is a non-nursing management degree and about the only...
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    Why get my BSN?

    MrChicagoRN replied to KatieJ91's topic in General Students

    I assume you are young enough to possibly be a working nurse for the next 30-40 years. It's quite simple.... The Marketplace Will Increasingly Demand It as Time Goes
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    Failing A&P 1 Lab!!! Help

    MrChicagoRN replied to kinny20's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Every school makes its own rules. You need to talk to your instructor and see what you need to do, and get a tutor, or join a study group,
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    I DON'T GET IT!

    MrChicagoRN replied to Kms210's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Reading your other posts, you indicated that grad school was easy. Nursing school is not. "just vital signs?" It's a simple task that really isn't that simple when you take into consideration the...
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    Over 60, seasoned nurse, fired for not being a "Robot RN."

    MrChicagoRN replied to Wise Woman RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My condolences on the loss of your job, I hope you find something soon. Did this come out of the blue, or has it been a progressing issue. If you feel you have been discriminated against based on...
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    in GTPAL ...what is abortions definition?

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

    I think you are confusing elective vs spontaneous abortions.There's a good explanation about 1/2way down.
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    Outcomes for chronic confusion from head trauma?

    MrChicagoRN replied to jringer's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What does 100% independent at home mean exactly? Cooking, cleaning, paying the bills, shopping & driving; or simply safe at home without supervision? How long ago was the fall, and has she shown...
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    Why are you looking for a new job?

    MrChicagoRN replied to mombabyRN96's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yes and No. I suggest you elaborate re why going nonprofit, without talking negatively about about your current
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    Question: Why did my background check come clean when it shouldnt be?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Pattycakes85's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    So, you were arrested, but not convicted?Most applications only want to know about convictions, and even then, not every conviction is going to be reported to the FBI. Answer truthfully, because...
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    Leave you family for nursing??

    MrChicagoRN replied to litebrightgirl's topic in Nursing Career

    Another point to consider. If the student moves elsewhere to attend school because of the high number of applicants, isn't it likely that when she returns to that area she will find an equally...