MrChicagoRN RN

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    interview w advocate!!

    MrChicagoRN replied to loyolagirl's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I took Advocates assessment recently. There were no questions that would indicate ones religious leanings, or morality. The only way that could work against somebody is if that translated into...
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    Nurses not making enough...wait what?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Reese2012's topic in General Nursing

    As others have stated, cost of living varies so much from market to market. Plus, the Great Recession has placed a damper on salary increases. Where an organization may have typically given a 3%...
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    How long does it take to get a job in chicago:(

    MrChicagoRN replied to lifein08's topic in Illinois Nursing

    What type of positions are you looking for? Where have you applied? Chicago is a very large geographic area Advocate & Rush both have good tuition reimbursement, but so do many others Join...
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    AAS RN vs. bachelors RN

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

    The BSN gives you a competitive advantage. Larger institutions and those that are university affiliated tend to attract more candidates. Those with BSN's will be considered before a similar ADN...
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    what do the titles mean? RN, BSN, ADN??

    MrChicagoRN replied to Dani3176's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    No, please see reply 4. You must first earn the ADN or BSN in order to qualify to take the exam to be granted nursing licensure
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    WHY does a B.S. + RN not equal BSN

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

    As others have written, the BSN specifically covers nursing theory and prepares one for entry into the field. As you progress in your career, some employers may want a BSN, others will be satisfied...
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    Have you ever made a medication error- yes, no or almost.

    MrChicagoRN replied to Yiggs's topic in General Nursing

    There are three kinds of nurses: Those who have made mistakes, those that haven't done so (yet), and those who don't realize they are making mistakes. The last group is the scariest. We are all at...
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    How many of you took the LVN-RN-BSN/MSN route???

    MrChicagoRN replied to camiluvsNURSING's topic in LPN to RN

    I went Diploma RN to BSN to Master of Management. Would have liked to have entered as a BSN, but as a career changing husband, father, breadwinner, that wasn't
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    Is it okay to ask for part-time?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely tell them that you are interested in part-time. They won't know if you don't tell
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    Will the nursing shortage ever end?

    MrChicagoRN replied to hopeless romantic's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, there will be a shortage beyond 2018. Nurses will continue to age and retire, as the population ages and follows the natural progression of having more health problems and requiring more care....
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    Question about hours for home health nurse

    MrChicagoRN replied to Callie312's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Illinois law does require that an employee be offered one day of rest after 6 consecutive days of work. Can anyone else (family etc) be trained to take over one day per
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    Best part of Chicago -moving from NY

    MrChicagoRN replied to purpledrop's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Take a look at Oak Park. Excellent school system, just west of Chicago, with easy access to the city and to the suburbs. Many health systems have been following the population migration and are...
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    RN hourly salary in Illinois

    MrChicagoRN replied to Waitingformyresults's topic in Illinois Nursing

    We recently emerged from a very deep recession. Healthcare is not immune to the same hiring jitters that affects every other industry. Preceptor/internships, training new grads is much more expensive...
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    DVTs!

    MrChicagoRN replied to KalipsoRed's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2787576/ I'd probably limit activity until the pt was Dopplered and their wasn't a concern of the clot breaking
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    Question on hiring status

    MrChicagoRN replied to MollNick's topic in General Nursing

    Is there anyone else you can talk to in HR? Also, call your previous manager and talk to her. Never hurts to network and touch base with former contacts. I wonder if final means the person is...
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    Do men really have a better shot at finding a job?

    MrChicagoRN replied to mcpheenom's topic in Men in Nursing

    Nope, no gender advantage. There is a general tight labor market that at some point will radically reverse itself almost overnight. In the meantime, getting your foot in the door, becoming visible,...
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    What should I do? Please advise

    MrChicagoRN replied to lifein08's topic in Illinois Nursing

    It looks like that shouldn't be a problem, at least to be a part-time instructor. Depending on the University, they may require a PhD in order to become FT tenured staff. God bless you: We are...
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    Can a male nurse work in home health?

    MrChicagoRN replied to northmississippi's topic in Men in Nursing

    But is it even true that their customers are indeed refusing care from males? Have they surveyed their clients, do they ask them if they care what the gender of their caregiver is? Do they have...
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    Can a male nurse work in home health?

    MrChicagoRN replied to northmississippi's topic in Men in Nursing

    I can't believe that you and BLF are so accepting of blatant & illegal discrimination. Substitute white for "female," black (or other minority) for "male" into your posts and you'll hopefully...
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    Used as a job reference.

    MrChicagoRN replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    If the reason the potential employer called you is that you are/were their supervisor, then you need to follow your employer's guideline i.e-job title and dates of employment. If you are named as a...
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    Info on Rush/Northwestern?

    MrChicagoRN replied to 33sugarmagnolia's topic in Illinois Nursing

    At Rush, the weekend night shift is Friday & Saturday night, days/pm is Sat & Sun The expectation is 2 weekends per monthm but may actually be less if the unit is heavy on weekenders. Process...
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    Ohio Requirements for Reporting a Pending Criminal Charge to your Employer

    MrChicagoRN replied to BigPat's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Contact your local Bar Association They can refer you a lawyer who can give you an initial consultation for very little money ($10 in
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    Nurse Recruiter requesting current work evaluation. Is that legal?

    MrChicagoRN replied to onitsudo's topic in Nursing Career

    Unusual at least. May or may not be legal. The question could be who "owns" the eval & it's content. I'm thinking that since hospital 1 paid for the software or forms, they own it under license...
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    white scrub tops and males

    MrChicagoRN replied to jltbone's topic in Men in Nursing

    Yes. It's Gay. Totally gay. And once you put on that white scrub shirt you will become totally gay...:heartbeat Are you serious? Men have worn white shirts to the office for decades. Milkmen wore...
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    BSN recent grad -should i get a CNA???

    MrChicagoRN replied to studentkj's topic in General Nursing

    Why wait? Take the NCLEX ASAP and focus on getting that 1st nursing