MrChicagoRN RN

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    Variety of jobs with a MSN?

    MrChicagoRN replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

    There are plenty of clinically focused MSN degrees. GO for a Clin Spec, Nurse Practioner if you want to remain totally
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    Stabbed in the Back for the First Time..

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

    Backstabbing can happen in any field. This is what I'd have done. Fill out incident report myself as I was the firtst professional responder. Notify the Dr, Notify the assigned RN. Document: CNA...
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    ADN to BSN - is it worth it?

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

    A dollar or 2 per hour= 2-4000 more per year, every year. Raises are typically based on a percentage of pay, so over time that higher salary will outpace the ADN all the more. More importantly, a BSN...
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    woman dies in ER waiting room (article)

    MrChicagoRN replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    LEOs are not doctors. They frequently see citizens who are agitated & histrionic. The police normally wouldn't remove an apparently distressed patient from the ER unless someone on the staff...
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    Pet Peeve

    MrChicagoRN replied to BookwormRN's topic in General Nursing

    While you are technically correct, the student completing a program is indeed going for their RN licensure as the end goal; and while it's not an RN degree, it is one of the degrees that qualifies one...
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    N. orlando dr's offices??

    MrChicagoRN replied to bsm03d's topic in Florida Nursing

    I recently supervised an office serving 300 patients per day. We had 4 RN. They all had to be able to operate independently. Able to assess patients quickly & accurately, whether they walked in...
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    woman dies in ER waiting room (article)

    MrChicagoRN replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Tragic. From near the end of the article: "Over the last 3 1/2 years, King-Harbor has reeled from crisis to crisis. Based on serious patient-care lapses, it has lost its national accreditation and...
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    need some nurse to nurse medical advice

    MrChicagoRN replied to jrbl77's topic in General Nursing

    HR is concerned about policy, infection control is concerned with pat & caregiver disease transmission. Maybe you could suggest they either coordinate their presentation, or that HR goes first....
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    Unemployment

    MrChicagoRN replied to 11:11's topic in Travel

    Unemployment is funded by a per capita tax paid by the employer. The rate is determined by the number of claims from each company. The money from all companies is pooled & that's where claims are...
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    Turning down job after accepting?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Obiwarz's topic in Nursing Career

    You did make a committment to Hospital A. You are free to rescind your acceptance, but it may come back to bite you someday later on. I once had the misfortune of sharing an hourlong cabride from PA...
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    Nurses aid job in newspaper

    MrChicagoRN replied to carilyn's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Definitely apply. They don't have the opportunity to yes or no unless you apply. By not applying the answer is an automatic
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    Have to work in hospital while in school?

    MrChicagoRN replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. Optional. I didn't work in a hospital before becoming an RN It may be helpful in giving the new clinician a headstart, but not
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    Hello, Im new and Need advice

    MrChicagoRN replied to brycenemmy's topic in General Nursing

    A harsh tone does not constitute verbal abuse. Name calling, threatens, insults etc are examples of verbal abuse. No, you can't lose your license for just being rude (even if you were). If your...
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    Not sure on which way to go

    MrChicagoRN replied to jenni82104's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    As an adult doing a career change, I needed to get a quality education in the shortest time possible. I wish as I was able to get the BSN all once, but economically the 2 year diploma program was my...
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    What color of suit to purchase for job interview?

    MrChicagoRN replied to krazykev's topic in Men in Nursing

    Don't get hung up on specific colors too much, but come dressed as one would wear in a office. Blue, black, gray jacket & pants. Doesn't need to be a suit. A nice set of matching shoes. Nice...
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    Unemployment

    MrChicagoRN replied to 11:11's topic in Travel

    I'd suggest contacting your home state. If there is a gap between the time one assignment ends and the time when your next acceptable assignment begins, you are unemployed. The fund is paid for by...
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    Is this an accurate description of Nurses?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Jesskanurse's topic in General Nursing

    60K as the median seems reasonable. Median is the middle, the divider. Half make more, half make less. That includes everyone from the new grad to the advanced degreed nurse with 30 years of solid...
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    a rant... i need to get this off my chest

    MrChicagoRN replied to runner19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've found understanding the concept first aids in memorizing the facts. Here's what I did for A&P etc. For each chapter, read the summary First. That gives you an introduction & a bit of a...
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    Hi I am Ann... I am 51 and want to be a nurse

    MrChicagoRN replied to annmel's topic in Nursing Career

    annmel, I'm about your age, finally getting around to finishing my master's People don't do the traditional 65 y/o total retirement anymore. So you have 15-20 years of work life left, maybe more. What...
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    Violence against nurses

    MrChicagoRN replied to sanctuary's topic in Oregon Nursing

    That's ridiculous, and a malfeasance of duty. Does that also apply if a prisoner attacks a police officer , guard, or the DISTRICT ATTORNEY that happens to be there to take a statement? I think...
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    Taking orders from a medical student

    MrChicagoRN replied to platon20's topic in General Nursing

    Right. If it was electronically approved/signed off by the attending, the med student isn't giving the order, merely informing you of the attending's orders. If it was..."I talked to the attending,...
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    Got through my first day.... but I'm scared to DEATH

    MrChicagoRN replied to PatricksRNMommy's topic in Cardiac

    It takes time to learn a bunch of new stuff. Just make sure your manager knows what it is you still need to know. Be sure you are ready before going to nights, and be sure you are properly oriented to...
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    Common interview questions??

    MrChicagoRN replied to InmyblooD's topic in Emergency

    Before hand, write down your 3- 5 strongest skills or procedures. Your weakest. What's your favorite type of patient? Describe a situation where you feel you really helped a patient.satisfying...
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    Preparing for an interview....weaknesses???

    MrChicagoRN replied to nursechick182's topic in Nursing Career

    +1 I've always been less concerned about what the weakness is (unless it's a total lack in a core competency), then what it tells me about the person. Read any article about interviewing. Things like...
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    Which is better, handwashing or hand sanitizer?

    MrChicagoRN replied to queenjean's topic in General Nursing

    The above two posts are