MrChicagoRN RN

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  1. MrChicagoRN

    Will my undergrad help me at all

    MrChicagoRN replied to wtc1976's topic in Nursing Career

    BS/HCM maybe not that helpful at 1st, but can be in the long-run. QM/Compliance good potential value. 8 years Corpsman: Lots of potential to leverage those skills. List all the skills that you...
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    Anyone over 50 recently hired?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Biffbradford's topic in Nursing Career

    Are there transferable skills & experience from your previous field that you can turn into selling points? Perhaps it might be helpful to initially focus on settings that value maturity: Hospice,...
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    Would you call?

    MrChicagoRN replied to aellisrn's topic in General Nursing

    Don't read anything into it. It's a holiday weekend, and a lot of stuff gets tabled as folks try to get started
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    bad feeling

    MrChicagoRN replied to birdie22's topic in General Nursing

    Everybody poops...and everybody makes mistakes:
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    What should I wear to a nursing conference?

    MrChicagoRN replied to corbinRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    Magnet conference where you are representing your institution is different than a conference for your own edification. Bring both, but probably shirt &
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    To implement suicidal precautions or not to implement suicidal precautions

    MrChicagoRN replied to RNdiva505's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'd have explored more before acting. Most people have had these thoughts at some point in their lives. Were these fleeting thoughts, or active ideation? Does he have a plan? Does the patient feel...
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    Waiting for job... how long?

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

    Definitely pursue all available paths. If it comes through, great. If not, then you are creating options for
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    Need more confidence or look confident for interviews

    MrChicagoRN replied to newbie RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Great Advice. And to the OP. It was great that you asked for feedback. Sounds like you may be an introverted person, and these folks sometimes take a while to warm-up to others. Go in with the...
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    Sympathy strike...would you do it??

    MrChicagoRN replied to notachargenurse's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    WOW. 4 pages of responses. Not a single entry related to professionalism, or responsibility to your patients. No consideration of the effect that the strike will have on them, or the colleagues that...
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    Switching jobs

    MrChicagoRN replied to evolvingrn's topic in General Nursing

    ...What if the new kids don't like me & I have to eat by myself? Anxiety is normal, it is helpful in that it will help you to do you best, and to succeed. The new place didn't hire you to watch...
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    Anyone over 50 recently hired?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Biffbradford's topic in Nursing Career

    You post at 530pm CT & then make assumptions because no over 50 job seekers happened to see you post & failed to respond to you overnight? But the answer to your question is Yes. Actually, I...
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    Should I sign a consent agreement?

    MrChicagoRN replied to solitas's topic in Nursing Career

    These are all questions with legal implications. I suggest talking to you r lawyer. Sorry, but the legal opinions you get here will be worth every penny you pay for
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    new grad psych shift hours

    MrChicagoRN replied to xdelitezx's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes, it requires saome adjustments but it vcan be done. Have you ever pulled an allnighter? Did you survive. I think that working straight nights is somewhat easier than doing it occasionally....
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    I should have become a teacher!!!!

    MrChicagoRN replied to NayD_RN's topic in General Nursing

    As discouraging as it is, keep in mind that there is unemployment in every field. In fact, RN unemployment is about 1/4th of the national rate. 45 days of searching isn't really a long time to be...
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    how long should you wait before returning to school?

    MrChicagoRN replied to sophie<3's topic in General Nursing

    It was 7 years later that I got my BSN. I waited 3 years or so before going back. I think its appropriate to devote your first year to learn how to move from novice, but I would recommend starting...
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    Advice about job offer appreciated!

    MrChicagoRN replied to Blossom Girl's topic in Nursing Career

    Oops. You certainly don't want to be making demands by setting deadlines for
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    Crazy RN job advertisements

    MrChicagoRN replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    I don't get it either. Lot's of ageism in our society. What's crazy about welcoming a retired nurse to
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    A payroll card instead of a check???

    MrChicagoRN replied to fery632's topic in General Nursing

    Illinois unemployment is a Chase debit Mastercard, but there is also a direct deposit option. The user can also go online and transfer funds or pay bills
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    How old is too old to do this?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Calzo's topic in Nursing Career

    Learning never ends if you want to successful. You can keep doing what you're doing, & hate it. Train in midwifery...and maybe love it. Train for a new career, or maybe start a business...and...
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    Advice about job offer appreciated!

    MrChicagoRN replied to Blossom Girl's topic in Nursing Career

    My more detailed answer got gobbled... You want to stall & bit while gently pushing #1 to make a decision soon. Call Office 1, today if possible. Ask them where they are at in the decision....
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    How old is too old to do this?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Calzo's topic in Nursing Career

    37? That's nothing. I finished my masters past 50! But the longer you wait, the harder it is. What else will you otherwise be doing for the next 30 years of your
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    Is it ok to lie in a interview about how you lost your job?

    MrChicagoRN replied to ilove's topic in Nursing Career

    No, don't lie about it. In the interview you will be asked why you left. On the appication you will list why you left. That piece of paper will be in your file there Forever. So, if 5-10 years down...
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    Is there a nursing shortage?

    MrChicagoRN replied to JosefVernon Hodgkins's topic in Men in Nursing

    I found this to be a good article: "I've come across comments on various nursing websites highlighting difficulties for new grads finding jobs and thought some economic perspective might be helpful....
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    what do you think?fired for a comment

    MrChicagoRN replied to yajaira21's topic in General Nursing

    In an employee at will state, either can end the relationship at anytime. However, if the institution has a Code of Conduct, rules setting rules of progressive discipline, etc then that must be...
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    Advise on RN salary in relation to cost of living, stable area, relocating help!

    MrChicagoRN replied to stacia77's topic in Nursing Career

    States are huge geographic areas, made up of multiple markets & population centers. I don't think there is a "best state" Since your goal is CRNA, I'd focus on those areas that have the schools....