MrChicagoRN RN

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    They're just not that into you

    MrChicagoRN replied to jeyre1847's topic in General Nursing

    It's not even that they aren't into you. It's being too needy. At 430 they're trying to wrap things up, maybe even done for the day. Your focus is on getting one job. HR focus is on a bunch of jobs,...
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    How Far Do You Travel For Work?

    MrChicagoRN replied to sweetsleep28's topic in General Nursing

    23 miles and/or 30-35 minutes is not an unusual commute at
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    WOW...

    MrChicagoRN replied to sj73201's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely. I've seen a definite uptick in retirements, and there are sure to be more as we continue to age & the economy eventually recovers. While you may see a bunch of posts about those unable...
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    Parents - was nursing school worth it?

    MrChicagoRN replied to anc876's topic in General Nursing

    When I started nursing school, my sister tried to talk me out of it and go to work for factory her husband & his brother had good jobs at, but I wanted a profession. Yes, it was hard to go from...
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    What reason is used for call offs!

    MrChicagoRN replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    We had a formal T & A policy, which was enforced. An absence is an absence is an absence. If your sick, say you're sick. A general explanation is good, and during flu season I will ask about...
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    What was your first "paying" job???

    MrChicagoRN replied to Butterfly0328's topic in General Nursing

    Stock boy & delivery @ Conrad & Wunsch Pharmacy, established 1898. 50 cents per hour, plus tips. Saturdays I'd stuff the inserts into the Sunday edition of the Chicago Tribune, & the...
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    What is your opinion of medical assistants?

    MrChicagoRN replied to MissJulie's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse is a protected title and can only legally be used by LPN-LPN-RN licensed by the state. Yes, she can face criminal charges for misrepresenting
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    New Grad Should I take a job as a call center RN

    MrChicagoRN replied to Cindy 17's topic in General Nursing

    ^You have an ASN, few job prospects in a tight job market, but will have your BSN in a year. You've been offered a $42,000 position, while the average bachelors college grad salary is $46,000. Can...
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    Does anyone know of discount coupon codes for Wagner College's Bookstore?

    MrChicagoRN replied to skyheaven477's topic in General Students

    Nope, sorry. But have you tried doing searches by ISDN numbers? I've saved a lot by buying texts from various sources including powells, valorebooks, and Amazon & Amazon
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    Pregnant and promotion

    MrChicagoRN replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    Legally your pregnancy can't be used against you. Plus, if you've done it and people think you're good at it, it sounds like you definitely have a
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    HELP!! Orientation going horribly, but have interview for better job. what now?

    MrChicagoRN replied to lpn2rn81's topic in General Nursing

    1. Yes. You do want to show your experience, even if it wasn't what you hoped for. 2. "It just wasn't a good fit for me" If pressed, "there is a high turnover rate, and I hope I can find a...
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    Correcting Another Nurse's Charting Error??

    MrChicagoRN replied to nakeia's topic in General Nursing

    You are not changing anyone else's charting, the EMAR won't allow it. If the nurse is unavailable to correct his/her error you are only documenting that it was given according to the nurse. For...
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    thinking about nursing

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

    The hiring trend at many facilities is definitely towards BSN. It does give you a competitive edge. Since you already have a bachelors, you probably have all the general education courses out of the...
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    prn vs fulltime

    MrChicagoRN replied to rachelcrg's topic in Nursing Career

    That's sounds strange & lazy that they would want a fast answer just so they wouldn't have to do an interview. Also not nice of them to cancel someones interview at the last minute. Since they...
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    First patient death at change of shift...feeling like a failure

    MrChicagoRN replied to Little_Mouse's topic in General Nursing

    I went to a death & dying conference many years ago, and one speaker mentioned that sometimes a dying person will wait till the family steps out and they can slip away in peace. It'd be...
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    Can a small hospital ask Kaiser not to take their nurses?

    MrChicagoRN replied to patientadv's topic in General Nursing

    When our hospital sold off its home care services to a private company, it was the same thing. The service would have little value if it lost most of it's valued employees so part of the deal was...
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    sticky situation w/current job/potential new job

    MrChicagoRN replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Can you call the office and ask them if they move up the interview? Tell them that your employer may be sending you to a class in Sept, but you are really interested in exploring the opportunity with...
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    Finally!!!!!

    MrChicagoRN replied to DizzyLizzyNurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Congrats They knew you were going to school, they know they don't have a job for you, so they shouldn't be surprised you are leaving. Just hand deliver a nice hand delivered letter of resignation to...
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    HIPAA violation

    MrChicagoRN replied to Bee_home care's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    There was a case in Tx where an adminstrator, a doctor & a sheriff tried that sort of garbage against 2 nurses reporting misconduct to the appropriate board. The nurses were exonerated, and the...
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    Gay male nurse stereotype?

    MrChicagoRN replied to greygooseuria's topic in Male Nursing Students

    On 3 of the 4 inpatient units I've worked on, all in Chicago, there was RN's who were gay. Not a big deal at all, especially in cosmopolitan areas. Good Luck to
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    Gay male nurse stereotype?

    MrChicagoRN replied to greygooseuria's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Why would I call my self a " male
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    tips to get a job for new grads???

    MrChicagoRN replied to smilingfaces's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, it's rough out there. There are plenty of threads, and some sticky's (students section?) about maximiizing your job search and making your application the one that is noticed. Not working at all?...
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    In the progress of becoming a Registered nurse :) but yet im a little worried...

    MrChicagoRN replied to babyv15's topic in Nursing Career

    I was 29 when I earned my RN. Many were older. It's really going to take you 5-6 years to complete your associate's degree? You may need to double down on your courses or look at online courses....
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    To old to be hired anymore?

    MrChicagoRN replied to kathylorr's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, there are jobs out there for those in their 50's & beyond! But we need to stand out from the pack. While there is no way either of us could pass for 30 year olds, it is important to appear...
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    When an employee is a patient

    MrChicagoRN replied to LaurRN's topic in General Nursing

    Not where I worked. Any complaint, whether it came through patient relations, or through the president's off was taken seriously and was investigated to whatever extent was indicated. Yes, they would...