MrChicagoRN RN

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    Am I Marketable? At All?

    MrChicagoRN replied to luvtonurse's topic in General Nursing

    Many managers find this a great way to recruit what new nurses they do need. We've hired at least 6 new grads in the past few years that started as Nurses Assistants. Gives the manager an extended...
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    "Did you see/Follow up with your Primary Doctor..."

    MrChicagoRN replied to Roy Fokker's topic in Emergency

    Most larger hospitals have physician referral services, some even allow scheduling online appointments. Give them a buzz and see if they can find you a doctor & fit you in. And if it's an urgent...
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    Facilities hiring RNs with 'no experience'

    MrChicagoRN replied to caregiver22's topic in Nursing Career

    Unfortunately, There is no "list of places" as facilities that have openings will change from week to week. However through the wonder of the internet you can do a nationwide job search. Go to a...
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    Interview to offer - how long?

    MrChicagoRN replied to kiszi's topic in Nursing Career

    Cupcake, You are piggybacked on a 3 year old thread. For better results, I suggest you cut & paste your entry into a totally new
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    Resume help - unit closure

    MrChicagoRN replied to RN2784's topic in Nursing Career

    Are the two positions similar, same basic duties, in the same department? i.e. both med surg If so, there may not be a reason to even list it as separate jobs at
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    new grad interview help!

    MrChicagoRN replied to Amz1988's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Don't bring it up unless the topic somehow presents itself. At the time you are offered a job, you say how happy you are to accept, but you will need a week (or do you need two?) off in September...
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    HELP! Home health care for a friend of the family legal??

    MrChicagoRN replied to Sassychassy's topic in Nursing Career

    It's legal for you to be hired to any acts permitted under your states NPA, And any tasks you are qualified to perform. In terms of liability, there is a risk. Yes, they can sue you if the patient...
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    2.5% annual raise - should I be as irritated as I am?

    MrChicagoRN replied to iLOVEbees's topic in General Nursing

    As others have said 2.5% is not bed compared to what many others have received in this stagnant economy. The only issue is if you received a fair evaluation & raise in comparison to your peers at...
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    LPN... what are my chances?

    MrChicagoRN replied to hello321's topic in General Nursing

    Go to your local community college & take the placement tests and start with the course level your qualified for. Do well on these, and you will be better prepared to succeed as well as have some...
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    Do you constantly worry?

    MrChicagoRN replied to peppapig123's topic in General Nursing

    In my decades of experience I've never known anyone who lost their liicense. I may worry about a particular patients status, or how to get everything done in time, but that's about it. here's a...
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    Bad Experience with Nurses at hospital, rethinking my major now.

    MrChicagoRN replied to Lindsey-Student's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like a highly unpleasant. You may want to follow up with a letter of complaint regarding the specific issues. Otherwise, use these bad examples as what NOT to do when dealing with
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    Not hired if you smoke?

    MrChicagoRN replied to havehope's topic in General Nursing

    Are your Security sworn peace officers and is there a legal code that allows them to ticket a visitor? Otherwise, all a Symbolic ticket is going to do is to get people mad. Asking them to extinguish...
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    Should I Include my Clinical Rotations in my Resume

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

    Generally NO. Emphatically NO to those that list course numbers, & each & every skill & objective covered in the course. I don't mind seeing the facilities & rotations succinctly...
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    For what can you lose your license?

    MrChicagoRN replied to psu_213's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Don't kill or beat a patient. Don't have sex with them, drink with them, steal from them, or use their drugs. Don't talk about them or post their amusing antics on facebook. Don't drink & drive,...
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    Offensive or not??

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

    So if someone is "regressed" that should be reinforced? I've seen both males and females, who have never faced adversity before, act childish in the face of acute illness or post-op. Manchild needs...
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    I can't believe co-worker took my venting complaints to boss!

    MrChicagoRN replied to lifein08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The OP wrote, I work in a medical facility and I complained to my coworker about work, patients and my boss. You can let your hair down, but need to realize you will be a professional in the...
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    Treating the Muslim patient

    MrChicagoRN replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in General Nursing

    When would your actions ever not be guided with respect? I've dealt with violently psychotic individuals, and we did what we had to do, but were never disrespectful. Being brusque & leaping...
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    Relocating...ideas?

    MrChicagoRN replied to stacia77's topic in Nursing Career

    Advocate, Adventist, and Resurrection are large "chains" in ChicagoLand, and Rush is also a large facility & has some openings. Just check the sites and keep rechecking. New positions are...
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    Not hired if you smoke?

    MrChicagoRN replied to havehope's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked smoke free campuses for 4 years, and its pretty problem free. Families are here to see that their relatives are cared for & respect the rules. We all know that smoking isn't healthy...
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    Relocating...ideas?

    MrChicagoRN replied to stacia77's topic in Nursing Career

    That, and that the OP already recently posted the question a few times Stacia, Some places have more openings than others, and you only need the one job that's right for you. What's a great place...
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    Interview help, please

    MrChicagoRN replied to enfermeraRNinWI's topic in Nursing Career

    "I said I was very laid back and that my initial response was to keep my mouth shut unless patient care or safety is compromised..." ...in which case you then do what? sometimes things blow over by...
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    What does a CNA do?

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

    FYI: Some institutions use Patient Care Technicians instead of CNA. Basically the same
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    drug shortage ?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    Yep. It's fairly common. When a company has limited capacity, or is not showing an adequate financial return on a drug, they'll stop making
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    Preceptor Pay

    MrChicagoRN replied to untamable07's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Teaching Institution. It's an expectation, and the clinical ladder (with increased responsibilities), increases salary in 10% increments. The RN does get a lighter assignment while the preceptor and...
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    I wasn't hired because I failed the personality test???

    MrChicagoRN replied to loveishope's topic in General Nursing

    The questions are definitely odd at times, and some are designed just for establishing a baseline. I think sometimes people trip themselves up by reading too much into it, or trying to second guess...