MrChicagoRN RN

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    I've had it.

    MrChicagoRN replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    Before quitting, check state labor laws. Some states do allow healthcare workers to earn OT only after 40 hours, so you may be stuck on that point Your state may require a minimum 8 hour break to rest...
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    "You're a NURSE??"

    MrChicagoRN replied to Joyfull77's topic in General Nursing

    "Well, new grads start out at only $100, 000 per year...but that's for the ones that only want to work M-f on the day shift...the experienced ones make a whole lot more...
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    Asking for ideas!

    MrChicagoRN replied to ashleyannmc2011's topic in Nursing Career

    Why move it to nursing career? "Nurses giving other nurses career advice. Looking to change Nursing specialties? Suggestions, information, and discussions started by nurses for nurses." wouldn't the...
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    should nurse managers wear scrubs?

    MrChicagoRN replied to rebeccalee83's topic in General Nursing

    No, no needs to keep opinions to yourself. I recognized the post for what it was I just thew in what I did because so often here we see posts by those who think good customer service is the enemy of...
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    terms new to me

    MrChicagoRN replied to rnpsychdc's topic in Psychiatric

    It's usually used in the context of admitting SI or HI, but stating they won't act on it Absolutely Correct. The significance is when a patient can't or won't verbalize that they won't act on any...
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    Anyone willing to help me out with a self-assessment for my Masters class??

    MrChicagoRN replied to AngRN6726's topic in General Nursing

    Uhhh...it looks like they want you to do a self-assessment & then have a colleague assess YOU to see how they compare, not comparing yourself to some random nurse. It's to help you determine if...
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    should nurse managers wear scrubs?

    MrChicagoRN replied to rebeccalee83's topic in General Nursing

    Quint Studer spent ten years working with special needs children before entering the healthcare industry in 1984 as a Community Relations Representative. From then until he founded Studer Group he...
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    need advice

    MrChicagoRN replied to drea1219's topic in Nursing Career

    what's your end goal? Being a nursing student enables one to become a RN. I see nothing in your letter that indicates you are looking beyond being a student. what do you want to do with the rest of...
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    Can salary change, after one year experience?

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

    At least two large medical centers have clinical ladders that allow the new nurse to apply for promotion after 1-2 years of experience. 8 & 10% respectively, in addition to yearly merit raises....
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    DNP programs at schools with daycare?

    MrChicagoRN replied to VolunteerCPR's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Rush's was moved 3 blocks away, but is still close. Don't know the age
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    Advocate System?

    MrChicagoRN replied to RB_RN_MSN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    That's because they are HUGE! 28,000 associates 7,000 nurses 9 Hospitals, 2 children's hospitals totaling more than 3,500 beds They are considered a very good organization to get
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    Disruptive co-worker

    MrChicagoRN replied to nativenurse74's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You are describing a repetitive pattern of behavior. Most facilities allow stacking of levels in those cases. She should be on a performance improvement plan (if not done previously), maybe a...
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    Tape Reporting... HOH RN

    MrChicagoRN replied to MystyqueOne's topic in General Nursing

    Not true. If an employee comes in early to receive patient reports, they are considered to be working, and must be paid for their
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    Please Help Make Retractable Safety Needles Mandatory

    MrChicagoRN replied to LRB79's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    But is the food you are trying to eat still moving, twisting & turning, or perhaps even being
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    Anyone else regret this?

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

    Good point. My son earned a BA in another field, from a private university. Total debt is far less than that, still a lot though. And, he hasn't found a FT job yet. Although a huge part of my BSN...
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    RN vs. BSN

    MrChicagoRN replied to mmarqua4's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Actually, yes there can be. RN is a government issued license, while a BSN is an academic degree. One of several educational routes that allow one to test to become an
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    Any advice?

    MrChicagoRN replied to RaeF's topic in Nursing Career

    It's a potential offer, so it may or may not happen...and even if it does it could be a week, or a month away. If you get the offer, by the time you give notice and finish up, it should be a year or...
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    Career question

    MrChicagoRN replied to VeggieLadie's topic in Nursing Career

    Until recently, I thought they were ll gone too. NY also has a lot of diploma
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    Questions about new management job - overtime/salary

    MrChicagoRN replied to RNRNRNRN's topic in General Nursing

    Retirement communities generally don't pay that well compared to acute care. I doubt they'll put in writing much about the time commitment other than the expectation that you do what you need to to...
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    Copied documentation?

    MrChicagoRN replied to mom4josh's topic in General Nursing

    I'd wonder if she's actually doing an assessment. Personalize the charting a bit to include proper names "lives with husband Sam," or "Mrs Jones agreed to..." Then see if those entries are unread cut...
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    Lost in Translation

    MrChicagoRN replied to mom35's topic in First Year After Licensure

    OK,they are spanish speaking; but is it spanish only or are many bilingual. Remember that Hispanic americans that speak english far outnumber Anglo-Americans that speak any 2nd language. Not an...
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    Online BSN

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

    I've taken both online and real world classes. While I did well in each, I really prefer classes that are face to face and filled with other students. It really enhances the free exchange of idea and...
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    straight from the horse's mouth... adn vs bsn

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

    I know of at least one major Chicago area hospital that will hire ADN but they need to complete a BSN within a certain period. I would think that the ADN actively working for their BSN would have the...
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    Narcotic diversion, but not to self

    MrChicagoRN replied to LowPaidNurse21's topic in General Nursing

    Diverting medications is indeed illegal, but in practice borrowing is often ignored. While corrective discipline does appear to be indicated, the fact that the nurse was terminated makes me wonder...
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    Forced to change shift

    MrChicagoRN replied to RoCkStAr_NuRsE85's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Unfortunate. If it's a genuine hardship, you really should let your manager know how it affects you & your family & see if she'll