MrChicagoRN RN

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    Northwestern Memorial Hospital Interview

    MrChicagoRN replied to Cherry29's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Ok, you didn't get it, always disappointing, but focus on the positives. You went on an interview, got experience in that so your next interview will be stronger. What went right, what went wrong?...
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    Words and phrases that I didn't know before I became a psych nurse

    MrChicagoRN replied to Kay28's topic in Psychiatric

    Several decades of experience, never heard any of those
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    Admission first nursing note

    MrChicagoRN replied to Fenness's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm used to what you are describing as being part of the assessment.My admit note is a PIEP note, which includes a narrative that fills in the blanks of what wasn't in the assessment form, and gives a...
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    Northwestern Memorial Hospital Interview

    MrChicagoRN replied to Cherry29's topic in Illinois Nursing

    So...that was 2 weeks ago. Did you have the
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    Starting Salary [new grad]?

    MrChicagoRN replied to clandestine-approach's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Very true. Cost of living can vary by 20% or more by area. Also benefit quality can vary greatly, even within the same
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    Waiting after interview advice...the suspense

    MrChicagoRN replied to cutienurse6711's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It almost always take longer than expected...especially when a holiday weekend follows the interview.Hang in
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    If they checked references 2 weeks ago...

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

    Sometimes, a few people may be neck to neck, and the referencess may be the tie
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    Reason for leaving question

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

    "Honestly, I really enjoy my job but I want to try a hospital and see what that is like too. I think that I would have more opportunities in a hospital
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    St Anthony's Chicago

    MrChicagoRN replied to MrChicagoRN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Bump....Anybody?Bueller....Bueller?
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    Tardive Dyskinesia

    MrChicagoRN replied to 84RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Could be TD, or maybe EPS. New or chronic? MD aware? Best to stick to descriptors until the MD makes it
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    EPIC documentation check list

    MrChicagoRN replied to kagmc's topic in General Nursing

    EPIC, like many documentation systems, is multi-leveled, and has options and enhancements that may or may not be implemented by your facility. My last institution had multiple rollouts, adding...
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    Inpatient Psych Brain Sheet

    MrChicagoRN replied to LadyLovelilocks's topic in Psychiatric

    I had to look it up. Over 25 years experience and never heard it anywhere else but here.Seems to be a preprinted fill in the blanks report sheet.We have a census sheet with name, age, medical &...
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    What to wear on a unit where nurses wear street clothes and not scrubs?

    MrChicagoRN replied to tareija's topic in Psychiatric

    Psych units, especially those within general hospitals, are trending towards a more uniform look, whether scrubs, or polls & khaki's, etcSomeone referenced tax deductibility. But IIRC, that only...
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    Is my e-mail address okay?

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

    That's fine as long as its not a suggestive number or a high number that might indicate age or year of birthBut something like jane.smith2 is
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    Waiting on approval to practice nursing with a Juvenile record

    MrChicagoRN replied to nursevirgo2012's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Good luck, but please note that nurses never ever practice
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    How hard should I stalk HR? (Washington DC)

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

    It's been a month, so feel free to write and ask for an update, what they're timeline is etc.Attach another copy of your resume to refresh their memory of youHowever, it's a holiday weekend. Don't...
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    What to expect at an RN interview Should i study?LOL! no Realy!

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

    They're more interested in the type of person you are, your personality, and what type of nurse you are likely to be.They'll ask your student experiences, strengths and weaknesses. If you interview...
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    St Anthony's Chicago

    MrChicagoRN replied to MrChicagoRN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Thanks.IM
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    Elmhurst college anyone?!!!

    MrChicagoRN replied to KAC123's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I completed my BSN with them, but that was way back in the last century. I'm sure much has changed since then.It's an excellent college.Good
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    Illinois Continuing Ed Rules

    MrChicagoRN posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    There have been repeated posts from folks asking about the continuing education requirements. This is directly from the Illinois Nurse Practice Act: Sec. 60‑40. Continuing education for RN...
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    Chicago "Nurses Night Out" nurses having fun

    MrChicagoRN replied to chicagomalenurse's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Chicago male nurse,In order to generate a critical mass of interest you need to get the word out.May I suggest you generate an e-flyer that describes the event as you envision it. Maybe post a target...
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    Chicago "Nurses Night Out" nurses having fun

    MrChicagoRN replied to chicagomalenurse's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Go to the first post, and click on the name of the poster.You'll see a button SEND
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    Nursing intervention for schizophrenic patient having sex?

    MrChicagoRN replied to robinslapsRN's topic in Psychiatric

    About what?If the patient has a POA, they definitely need to be notified.They just wouldn't get the other person's name, and a whole lot of personal details other then what is necessary to assure the...
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    Ultrasound Tech Telling Patients She is a Nurse

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

    Someone wrote earlier that 34 states legally regulate the use of "nurse" as a profession or job title. Don't know if that's right or not, but in Illinois at least it is illegal to misinterpret...
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    Does a RN salary cut it in Chicago?

    MrChicagoRN replied to UpliftingRN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    http://www.bankrate.com/calculators/savings/moving-cost-of-living-calculator.aspxMuch lower cost of living in Chicago, especially if compared to