MrChicagoRN RN

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  1. MrChicagoRN

    Can a male nurse work in home health?

    MrChicagoRN replied to northmississippi's topic in Men in Nursing

    I did it for 13
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    potential future nurse seeking wisdom from current nurses

    MrChicagoRN replied to George4life's topic in Nursing Career

    Neither career comes without a price. Both jobs require longterm commitment & a willingness to work your butt off. You're 24 & still changing majors? What else have you been doing with you...
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    career boost: would a bachelors in human resources help?

    MrChicagoRN replied to northmississippi's topic in Nursing Career

    If you want to work in HR, get the degree. If you want to advance in nursing, go BSN. Plenty of distance learning, online programs out
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    what to do now...

    MrChicagoRN replied to abbyann's topic in Nursing Career

    They're both per diem, as needed, right? Why can't you do
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    hair up or down?

    MrChicagoRN replied to ocmama's topic in Nursing Career

    Whatever makes you more confident and professional
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    Why doesn't anyone ever reply to my post? this decision could change my life

    MrChicagoRN replied to Riley21's topic in Nursing Career

    1. Check with your state's BON. I have no idea whether they'll care or not, or if it'll affect licnsure. 2. Every job application I've seen only asks about felony convictions. If your license is...
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    Can you put HR rather than nurse manager if think you'll get bad recommendation?

    MrChicagoRN replied to babblingbrook's topic in Nursing Career

    If they ask for the supervisor's name list it. Omissions or deviation from the application may knock you out of the box. It doesn't mean they will call her. Just don't list him/her as a reference....
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    To CNA or not to CNA?

    MrChicagoRN replied to acollin6's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree completely. While I don't think that being a CNA/PCT creates a better nurse over the long run, the immediate competitive advantage is undeniable. Many of the new grads we hired were NA's on...
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    Magnet status? Hospitals choosing BSN new grads. Important!!!! over ADN??

    MrChicagoRN replied to mirc88sl's topic in General Nursing

    A BSN is definitely more employable over an ADN. If you want to enter quickly and cheaply, than the ADN may be the way to go. But factor in 2 years earlier entry into the field with additional time...
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    job application current employer

    MrChicagoRN replied to sourapril's topic in General Nursing

    Is it an issue of not keeping a job, or are you simply looking for a better job? Noahsmama summed it up nicely. I also decline them contacting my employer until it appears we're serious about each...
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    Please help. I am so confused....

    MrChicagoRN replied to lifeisajourney06's topic in Illinois Nursing

    A few suggestions: Check the web for Advocate Healthcare, Provena, Adventist, Edwards, in addition to whats above (some are in the burbs) For LTC, try Manor Care Lots of Chicago area listings on...
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    Anyone else a Biker Nurse? ;)

    MrChicagoRN replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Or, you can get a bigger scooter. Something in the 250-650 range will take you anywhere you want to go. Congrats on the new
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    Should I include work history from a LONG time ago?

    MrChicagoRN replied to luvapug's topic in General Nursing

    I 2nd the notion of omitting dates, but would would include the elapsed time. i.e.: Current school nurse 3 yrs Hospital A 4 years Hospital B 2 years That way it...
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    Anyone else a Biker Nurse? ;)

    MrChicagoRN replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I am a motorcyclist. About 15 years total. 2001 BMW F650GS dual-sport, which I've had since '02 2004 Moto Guzzi California EV Touring that replaced my 2001 Kawasaki Concours about 6 months ago I'll...
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    Sigh. Is this really how we are graded?

    MrChicagoRN replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    When I discuss issues with my nurses, I don't ask them to defend themselves. I know all my nurses must work extremely hard to provide 1st rate care. But when we don;t meet expectations, I'm there to...
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    Nurse managers: can I interest you in a new RN grad?

    MrChicagoRN replied to opossum's topic in Nurse Management

    #1- agree completely, but we only hire bsn. this is due to magnet accreditation, and also due to being affiliated with a medical/nursing university #2- that's an emphatic no. unless i knew ahead of...
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    No OT 12 hour shifts?

    MrChicagoRN replied to CCHP-RN's topic in Nurse Management

    Straight 12's don't work for us. We do have a number of people working 2-8's & 2-12's per week. Or you could do 3-12, which would have them working 72 hours per pay period, still FT at our...
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    Majorly stressing, need advice!

    MrChicagoRN replied to MomRN0913's topic in Nurse Management

    After 2 months, I hope this has been resolved. You need to sit down with your bosses and form a solidified strategy. Let them know, signing letters of agreement are a condition of employment &...
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    Suggestions on Redirecting Pts

    MrChicagoRN replied to Mashira's topic in Psychiatric

    That's a good answer, but a bit long for my taste. It's a rather long and complex statement to use with much of your patient population. What works for me is something shorter and to the point. In a...
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    Evaluating & Comparing Hospital Performance

    MrChicagoRN posted a topic in Psychiatric

    The days of going to your local community hospital is pretty much gone. Consumers today often select their health care facility by publically available satisfaction and quality indicators. There is a...
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    Should I apply for all the units... or just my first choice?

    MrChicagoRN replied to CaliforniaRNnow's topic in Nursing Career

    Pick the ones you like best, but don't go more than 3. Nothing wrong with covering your bets. Is there one unit that you like more than the others? Be sure to tell the recruiter, and that nurse...
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    Would you take the transplant coordinator position?

    MrChicagoRN replied to ~Transplant Nurse~'s topic in Nursing Career

    Work-Life balance is very important. If it really bothers you to miss these family & social events, you may very well like the 9-5
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    Want to begin nursing school after Total Hip Replacement age 20 please help....

    MrChicagoRN replied to Amanda0020's topic in Nursing Career

    You have 5 months till school; plenty of time to recover. Pick a highly rated orthopod and facility, and you should be in great shape by fall. Tip: In the next 2 weeks, do moderate upper body...
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    RNs tell your hospitals to hire new grads

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

    In many cases it's not a case of not wanting to hire new grads. Our unit has currently has at least 6 new grads hired in the past year. It is a huge undertaking to pair each new grad with an...
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    Newly license nurse what job should I take?

    MrChicagoRN replied to topacio's topic in General Nursing

    We provide new grads 9 weeks of oriention. They also have a year long cohort nurse residency that they attend monthly for 4-8 hours each time. 2 weeks is nothing. I'd suggest taking the part-time...