MrChicagoRN RN

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    Disclosure of Depression to Nursing School

    MrChicagoRN replied to WannaBmaleRN's topic in General Nursing

    Under the ADA, they can't discriminate based only on a diagnosis. Either leave it blank, or disclose it. But don't check off
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    If CEO's have free healthcare, then workers get free healthcare."

    MrChicagoRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Every hospital I've ever worked for has offered the same health package for all FT employees. So what's the issue with the
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    how do I resign?

    MrChicagoRN replied to starbin's topic in General Nursing

    And, as a professional, be sure to give them adequate notice. 2 full weeks should be
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    Psych patients and their reliability in taking meds

    MrChicagoRN replied to ginger58's topic in Psychiatric

    Mental Health patients stop taking their meds for lots of reasons. Pretty much the same reasons the other folks do: Side effects, not liking how they make them feel, "I'm better now, don't need them...
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    Overtime?

    MrChicagoRN replied to cwishes's topic in California Nursing

    Hospitals and a few other public service entities have a few options. They can choose from paying OT for: working more than 8h per shift more than 40 in a week, after working 80 hours in a 14 day pay...
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    Re: Potential Employers and your not wanting them to contact previous employers

    MrChicagoRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    The others have it right. They can't contact an employer to verify you worked there without your permission. Most will just give dates of employment, job title, reason for leaving (voluntary,...
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    Age Discrimination?

    MrChicagoRN replied to SueB1967's topic in General Nursing

    Whenever we don't get chosen we 2nd guess as to why. Was it your age? Maybe. What was the staffing on the unit? The average age of RN is currently ~50 years old. I think your maturity would be seen...
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    How were you recruited?

    MrChicagoRN replied to fabdana's topic in General Nursing

    Being the sole recruiter for a new facility sounds like a huge responsibility. Potential employees nowadays is online. Make sure they have a great website with lots of information about the facility...
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    How do I explain my new job?

    MrChicagoRN replied to hikernurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    "No, I help them. Would you rather we just let them
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    More dress code questions

    MrChicagoRN replied to Ignatious's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the setting, but generally mohawks, extreme tattoos & piercings will definitely be career limiting People will judge you by their first impression, which will be based larely on...
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    Thinking of taking a hh job.. have a silly question for you experienced nurses.

    MrChicagoRN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Home Health

    I worked in HC for 13 years in and around the westside of Chicago. You have to use common sense. Don't wear your pearls or your 3 karat ring. Dress simply but professionally. Traditional blue pants...
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    I need some encouragement please

    MrChicagoRN replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    To avoid potential lawsuits, former employers will generally offer very little information on past employees. Dates of employment, jobtitle, salary, reason for seperation (voluntary, terminated,...
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    I need some encouragement please

    MrChicagoRN replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Relax. That's normal anticapatory anxiety. Went through much the same after having to seek a new employer after 17 years. I start next week, and in he back of my mind, "am I making the right choice,...
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    New to corrections... question about insulin injections.

    MrChicagoRN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Correctional

    What part of it that you are feeling uncomfortable
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    Just accepted, what to expect being a guy?

    MrChicagoRN replied to deftonez188's topic in Men in Nursing

    What to expect? Biggest thing is that your fellow students & coworkers will often be females, so plan on developing & maintaining guy friends outside the workplace. Most of your coworkers...
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    any office nurses here?

    MrChicagoRN replied to goldie66's topic in Nursing Career

    Mine was a better experience. 3+ yrs as clinical nurse supervisor for a university medical center owned practice. Medical school, college of nursing up to the doctorate level, one of the pioneers in...
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    Am i doing something wrong?? Plaese Help

    MrChicagoRN replied to flower2007's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sounds to me like she fears you will overshadow her by becoming an LPN. It's between you and your husband only. Tell her to mind her own
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    Internal Medicine Clinics

    MrChicagoRN replied to pnurseuwm's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I worked for a large internal medicine practice for >3yrs. It's a doctor's office staffed by primary physicians certified in Internal medicine as opposed to being GP, family practice etc. Generally...
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    What's the best route?

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

    That's pretty good advice, but you also need to balance how soon you need to be in the workforce. If you can wait till completing your BSN before entering the field, then do so. That's probably the...
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    starting a nursing career at 55??

    MrChicagoRN replied to deb2mirabelle's topic in General Nursing

    The traditional retirement: "65 & out" is no more. You may want to continue to work at least PT till 75 or so. Might as well pursue your dreams. I'lll be 55 by the time I complete my Mastersd in...
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    Have you ever been accused of stealing? How did you deal with it?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    While you need to protect yourself, there's no need for your feelings to be hurt. The family chose to leave cash around. Always a risk. For all we know, the demented person moved it, tossed it out,...
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    Applying online for jobs?

    MrChicagoRN replied to RNfromMN's topic in Nursing Career

    Applying is wonderful. It sends your resume to all appropriate managers. But it's not everything. Yours is still one electronic form on top of another. You need the human contact. Follow up with...
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    Your Favorite one liner used with patients

    MrChicagoRN replied to scaredofshots's topic in Nursing Humor

    When a needle-phobic patient shuts their eyes in fear as I prepare to give an injection, I say, "By the way, I have this rule...If you shut your eyes during the shot...so do
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    confused psychiatic nurse

    MrChicagoRN replied to nya2000RN's topic in Psychiatric

    In general, yes it would be best to get the year in as it does help to flesh out your overall nursing knowledge & skill base. It's much easier to get experience in a few different areas while your...
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    DNP required soon?

    MrChicagoRN replied to deadsoul's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    +1 to being