MrChicagoRN RN

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    New Grad - Resume and Cover Letter. Please Critique for me!

    MrChicagoRN replied to acr2001's topic in Nursing Career

    overall, it looks good, but i makes some suggestions in
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    Help I took a percoset and Im a new Hire!

    MrChicagoRN replied to Cindy 17's topic in General Nursing

    That makes a lot of sense Of course the moralistic saber rattling elsewhere in this thread isn't helping Cindy's anxiety any. She made a mistake in judgement...let it
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    Wondering how my interview went...

    MrChicagoRN replied to RNally's topic in Nursing Career

    It sounds hopeful. Don't forget to send a thank you note to the manager & recruiter, and telling them again of your interest and
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    Random Vent- Cover Letters

    MrChicagoRN replied to 0402's topic in Nursing Career

    A resume describes your skills and accomplishments. The cover letter is your opportunity to shine. Your only chance to say "this is who I am, this is what sets me apart from the 100 other applicants,...
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    ? For those that work only weekends

    MrChicagoRN replied to MommyandRN's topic in General Nursing

    We had a bunch of weekenders, who tend to love it. Hours are pretty much set; must be available 24-36 hours per weekend between 3pm friday & 0730 Monday, but most hours were pretty much set. We...
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    ANCC Psych Certification

    MrChicagoRN replied to cdoesc's topic in Psychiatric

    A few months before I took it (many years ago), I happened to go to a grad school open house. Talking to the psych instructor I asked about what she thought I should study. Took me to her office,...
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    General Rant.

    MrChicagoRN replied to delabeaux's topic in General Nursing

    Hands on experience is what matters. A surgical resident can read about a procedure, but until he actually does it (probably by doing little pieces of it at a time spread over multiple cases under...
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    Ever had a patient or family members fire you?

    MrChicagoRN replied to KeepItRealRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've had a number of occasions where a patient doesn't want a particular staff member. I'd then go on to discuss it with the patient & listen to their concerns. Sometimes the issue really has...
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    Areas that are hiring RN's??

    MrChicagoRN replied to gaylarn4's topic in General Nursing

    Experienced psych RN? There's probably positions available in every state. Where do you want to live? Have you thought about psychiatric homecare visits? Have you tried the APNA site as well as...
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    Annual survey and I'm scared

    MrChicagoRN replied to LightRain_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    They point out the specific deficit that they are citing for. Most problems are system issues & procedural issues, not specific performance issues. In other words, there may have been an issue...
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    Administering pain meds to a sleeping pt

    MrChicagoRN replied to opossum's topic in General Nursing

    I agree completely Our unit was day 0-2 post op joint replacement & spine surgeries. Many times people may look comfortable but are in fact just resting quietly. Also, if a short time later...
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    S/O of 'just not that into you' - want feedback from other nurses as to what happened

    MrChicagoRN replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, but it stalled at that point. You never know how many folks they also had shadowing. In their mind it's "She came in for an interview, we had a followup phonecall & were going to do a...
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    Where do you sit in lecture

    MrChicagoRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I would sit near the front, but not in the front. Near enough to engage the professor, but still in the mix so I could also engage in a dialogue with fellow students as the occasion
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    Pet Rat Visiting - Nurses Creeped Out!

    MrChicagoRN replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    I had a pet rat when I was a kid, Spike. A well cared for rat is no more an infection risk than a well cared for cat or dog. I would want it to be caged or on a leash for the simple reason that it...
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    S/O of 'just not that into you' - want feedback from other nurses as to what happened

    MrChicagoRN replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Continuing your analogy: Maybe, his old girl friend came back in the picture. Actually, this sort of thing happens fairly often. Maybe they'll call, maybe not. There can be a hundred reasons. Best...
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    Please help, call in sick for morning or go in?

    MrChicagoRN replied to beeble's topic in General Nursing

    Rule One. Don't make anyone else sick Febrile? How sneezy, how sniffly? Who do you call into? Call them, tell them your story, and see if they think you should come in. It's probably better NOT to go...
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    Associates in nursing question..

    MrChicagoRN replied to longisland09's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Jenet, Are you in the Phillipines? AFAIK, the AHSE is the front half of the BSN & is offered only there. I'm not sure if you can take the boards with that or
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    Turning my back on a great opportunity?

    MrChicagoRN replied to knewme's topic in Nursing Career

    I know more social workers who became nurses than nurses who became social workers. But, you need to follow your
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    for those nearing retirement age

    MrChicagoRN replied to Mulan's topic in General Nursing

    I don't plan to retire from FT work until well past 66; will probably continue to work at something PT for many years to come after that. When the time comes I'll do a benefits-cost analysis to see...
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    Diversity

    MrChicagoRN replied to BABYJADE06's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Is the issue that your friend is concerned because she isn't part of the numerically dominant group and isn't sure she will be accepted of fit in there? That's a legitimate concern. We should keep...
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    did the Dr. have a right to scold this nurse?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Lurker011's topic in General Nursing

    On our surgical unit, the staff assist light was pulled frequently, which alarms across the unit. Its treated by the unit like a code, just not announced system wide. If it is a true code, we then...
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    WOW...

    MrChicagoRN replied to sj73201's topic in General Nursing

    Probably neither, especially in a very large facility. Since you do have a facility you're targeting, spend some time networking. Try to find out who you know who works there, or if there is someone...
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    Accepted into two different health career programs...what to do?

    MrChicagoRN replied to pixieclipper's topic in General Nursing

    We can tell you the value of nursing, but not what best fits your preferences and personality. Perhaps you could find an allied health board to post on, and maybe arrange to shadow someone from each...
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    I turned down a management job

    MrChicagoRN replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    That's the way it is in many institutions, especially those holding, or aspiring to, Magnet
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    The real state of affairs in the academic system

    MrChicagoRN replied to state_of_affairs's topic in General Nursing

    Have there been any discussions of the difficulty in placing new grads in the past 3 years? Or the marketability of ADN vs BSN grads in the overall