MrChicagoRN RN

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    "Potty Talk"

    MrChicagoRN replied to RosesrReder's topic in General Nursing

    Why so hostile a response? Yes, they hand over their phones. Why not? Beats the alternative of taking it into a toilet with you, contaminating it and then recontaminating your hands every time you...
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    "Potty Talk"

    MrChicagoRN replied to RosesrReder's topic in General Nursing

    I designed the pilot for unit phones. Since breaks should be uninterrupted, staff were encouraged to hand off their phones if going off the unit (including lavatory). I'm sure you'll wash your...
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    OK- need some help with ancient nursing history

    MrChicagoRN replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    As a student & then RN during the early 80's, we had med carts with individual bins that we rolled from room to room. After giving an injection we would insert the needle into a slot and pull a...
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    Nurses as primary breadwinners?

    MrChicagoRN replied to learning08's topic in General Nursing

    It's a rough economy out there; in a marriage whoever can..does. While they may be mothers to small children, the husbands are are the fathers. What makes you think they aren't doing their share at...
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    Be Sure You Can Answer Off-The-Wall Interview Questions

    MrChicagoRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Other good questions are "if you were a tree (or animal), what kind would you be?" Regarding the 1st question, will the interview give points for Chutzpah if the applicant jumps on the desk and...
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    The easiest job for the MOST money

    MrChicagoRN replied to empresscares's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you taken a look at the job market & the economy at all in the past 3 years? The question is, why would any of these institutions want to hire someone with your low level of motivation?...
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    Marketing Ideas

    MrChicagoRN replied to Amanda.RN's topic in General Nursing

    What you're describing is less marketing, and more advertising. Marketing is defining your target market & potential customers and creating a product that presents value to your customer....
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    Salaries? No idea what to expect.

    MrChicagoRN replied to LisaMR's topic in General Nursing

    Try http://www.Salary.com and enter a job title and location, and they'll shwo the high-low-median
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    Job Hunt

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

    It may matter. When deciding which resumes make the cut to be invited in to interview, those that aren't an hour or more away have a home court advantage. However when I'd get a resume from a new grad...
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    I quit in the middle of my shift....

    MrChicagoRN replied to newgradERrn's topic in Emergency

    The judges would have also accepted the answer, "A banned
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    White male in nursing, any scholarship options I need help BAD!!

    MrChicagoRN replied to Kevinellis's topic in Male Nursing Students

    So, it's true just because the 15 y/o said so? 1. If he gets a scholarship, it'll be because Momma made him work his butt off. Even if a scholarship is geared towards those disadvantaged, it still...
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    Medication/Pharmacy errors...

    MrChicagoRN replied to ObtundedRN's topic in Patient Medications

    Incident reports should be used to identify trends & potential risks, not just record mistakes that have reached the patient. Institutions vary regarding "near misses," but it appears that this...
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    Would I Have a Better Chance With My BSN?

    MrChicagoRN replied to westieluv's topic in Nursing Career

    A BSN will definitely enhance your employ-ability And regarding your age, I completed my masters in 2010, and all I can say is I wish I was only 46 when I finished. Even if I use it for "only" 10...
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    Just scheduled my first interview for lpn job on ortho floor.

    MrChicagoRN replied to cjungen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Go to sites like monster.com, salary.com, & newgradlife.blogspot.com/ for some tips on the usual interviewing questions you may encounter. They want to know that you have the basic competencies...
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    MORAL DILEMA

    MrChicagoRN replied to TonyaM73's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, it may not be either. In ethics, intent counts for a lot. Even though the Catholic Church is against assisted suicide or euthanasia, they do respect the need to alleviate suffering. If the...
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    BA in psychology to a BSN

    MrChicagoRN replied to melanyblame's topic in General Nursing

    There are more entry level generalist MSN programs around that are intended for those who already posess another BA/BS. Take a look at those
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    Disappointed in pay

    MrChicagoRN replied to Michizzle's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you have a lot of good reasons for making the choices you did. And comparing salaries between locales can be tricky. I recently saw, in Louisville, a position that is a step up from my...
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    Psych nurse pay-?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Bonnie86's topic in Psychiatric

    Usually same pay and benefits as a comparable M/S
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    How long does it take to get a job in chicago:(

    MrChicagoRN replied to lifein08's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Check Rush's website. There's an education position you may be interested
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    Psych facilities with good tuition reimbursement?

    MrChicagoRN replied to resilientnurse's topic in Psychiatric

    Most of the full service medical centers with psychiatric units have good reimbursement. In Chicago, also look at Rush & Advocate, as both are quite
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    Time off for Funerals???

    MrChicagoRN replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    My institution gave 3 days for parent or child; one for sibling or inlaw... If someone needed more time off we would generally grant it. And the policy stated we may ask for some sort of proof;...
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    Renewal/Licensure Question

    MrChicagoRN replied to LadyTiger44's topic in General Nursing

    In Illinois you aren't asked if you'd been fired, and there is no obligation to report it However, if you are specifically asked while applying for a job or license, you need to be
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    What happens if you don't pass the med calculation test during orientation?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Rosett12's topic in General Nursing

    There is always anxiety about starting a new job; even more so if it involves relocating. I took one after not working inside a hospital for 17 years. It was pretty basic. Simple meds calculations...
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    Have you ever made a medication error- yes, no or almost.

    MrChicagoRN replied to Yiggs's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, Distraction is probably one of the biggest critical factors in making errors. We are so very busy, and are getting pulled in 10 directions at once. I always try to make it a point to not...
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    Problems with verifying my past employment

    MrChicagoRN replied to kerussll's topic in General Nursing

    Like onetiredmomma & Roser13 wrote, contact the nurse manager or recruiter & let them know what's going on. Is this your only past work history? Do they really need this, or is the agency...