MrChicagoRN RN

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    help...job decision

    MrChicagoRN replied to momswann's topic in General Nursing

    If you quit, offer them two weeks. Explain that you had applied for the position before taking the transfer, and had no idea that this opportunity would present itself so soon. Offer to do any of the...
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    Would you ever own a motorcycle? YES or NO?

    MrChicagoRN replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I was being trying to be gently mocking, without the hostility. I was way too subtle I guess I find the cliched term to be trite, & judgemental. I still wonder if you told your uncle he...
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    Would you ever own a motorcycle? YES or NO?

    MrChicagoRN replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    A Donorcycle? What an original & creative term. Do you tell you Uncle he's an organ donation waiting to happen? Do we stay away from cars because of the auto-truck-vans we see? And walking?...
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    I work on a busy med/surg unit.....really???

    MrChicagoRN replied to Up2nogood RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Exactly, and some days are better or worse than others. There's good busy, bad busy, and OMG, WHEN WILL IT END,
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    What do you do with motorcycle helmets after a motorcycle accident?

    MrChicagoRN replied to LegzRN's topic in Emergency

    Yes. There are both insurance and legal reasons for the rider to retain his or her property. Helmets can cost up to $400, boots $200, & riding suits or leathers, $700. You would not want to be...
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    The dumbest thing you've ever heard...

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

    I wonder if someone then told her that that need was not a treatment need, but
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    Scholarships For African American Male Student

    MrChicagoRN replied to myjesusisgood44's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Blatant steal from another
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    Please help settle debate about medical record/revoking consent

    MrChicagoRN replied to ERnurse2001's topic in General Nursing

    That should cover it. However, if the patient demanded it be removed from her chart altogether, that would be a different issue. IMHO, once it's in the chart it becomes a part of the legal document,...
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    Too little too late

    MrChicagoRN replied to Meg, RN's topic in General Nursing

    The first code I witnessed was that of a gentleman shaving in his bathroom for preparation for discharge the next day. He threw a clot-->PE and dropped on the spot. No warnings, just died on the...
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    Co-worker question

    MrChicagoRN replied to SneakySnake's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Each nurse has their own assigned patients that they are responsible for. While we should all be willing to do something for other patients when the need arises, it is unprofessional for any nurse to...
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    Recent VA interviewing tips

    MrChicagoRN replied to Elizabeth Hanes's topic in Government, Military

    That's great to hear. I almost applied 4 years ago, but it seemed like a long, tedious process and I pursued other
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    What Is Necessary For A CA RN To Set Up And Run Her Own Flu Shot Clinic?

    MrChicagoRN replied to smilingrn1's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Sounds great, but a few things come to mind: Will you be billing medicare & private insurances, or is it "Cash & Carry?" Credit card payment? Where will you administer the vaccines? The big...
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    Nurses and Network Marketing

    MrChicagoRN replied to Kijana's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Here's a list of Senior Services franchises http://www.entrepreneur.com/business-opportunities/seniorcare You could call some of the franchises and see if any offer this service, but your concept...
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    pt complaint/called to office

    MrChicagoRN replied to AggieNurse99's topic in General Nursing

    Illinois also employment at will, but that nothing to do with unemployment compensation. You resign (with few exceptions) & you're ineligible. But as long as you have other employment, that's...
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    from AN it looks like the job market is much better!

    MrChicagoRN replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    There seemed to be many more "no-jobs" posts during the great recession. Things are still tight, there are more job openings, but still it's usually more economical to hire an experienced nurse. Under...
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    I'm considering putting my resume online ... bad idea?

    MrChicagoRN replied to crazyscrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Three of my interviews in the past year have been due to being contacted by recruiters due to online profiles. Hopefully Number 3 is going to turn into a job offer very very soon. And around here...
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    Why lie?

    MrChicagoRN replied to ally100500's topic in General Nursing

    I can see how this could raise false hopes. I know we also sometimes hear what we want to hear. You were given several possible scenarios regarding why the job evaporated. What you might do is call...
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    Entry level nurse position, job #2

    MrChicagoRN replied to sweetmissdixie's topic in Nursing Career

    You are new nurse. New nurses need to spend that 1st year learning to move from novice to skilled. Your 1st year of life is a period of great growth. What organizational or clinical skills have...
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    Any experience with headhunters/recruiting firms?

    MrChicagoRN replied to T-BoRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I've had experiences with recruiters,mostly good. Post a profile and resume on linkedin & monster.com Indeed.com is also a good search tool. The recruiters scour them and will contact you. Don't...
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    RN offered STNA job

    MrChicagoRN replied to lgr31's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Disappointing & Frustrating? Of course it is. You have your license and are ready to go However, consider this: You've been looking for 2 months or more without success. It's hard to get your...
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    Help with resume, trying not to use 1st person!

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

    I also feel the objective is not necessary, unless it is something very specific. In reviewing applicants, I would get new grad resumes that are even more blatantly "I want, I want." What I want to...
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    Chronic lateness- what is that about?

    MrChicagoRN replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, tardiness is rude & inconsiderate. Folks who are finishing up their 8 or 12 hour shifts wan't to wrap it up and move it on up. And of course that generates a lot of unnecessary OT, as...
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    Termination= Fired?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Missy89's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, put it on your resume, as you do now have 4 months of expereince, and you don't want to end up lying about what you've been doing since graduation. And if you bring up your past employment in...
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    27 Changing careers ahhh!! Good Idea?

    MrChicagoRN replied to 1manwlfpk's topic in Male Nursing Students

    After a brief stint as an EMT, I entered Nursing school at ~27. It was a challenge to do so while working PT, raising a family and paying the bills. There was a year between acceptance & the...
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    Does being a guy have any affect on being accepted into your schools nursing program?

    MrChicagoRN replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in Male Nursing Students

    He has his EMT license, and I presume EMT experience? When I was in school, I felt like the LPNs had the advantage over the rest of us "civilians." Hands on health care experience definitely moves...