MrChicagoRN RN

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    Can hospitals average two weeks together to avoid paying overtime?

    MrChicagoRN replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    Most hospitals here utilize the 40 hour rule. Even though pay is bi-weekly, each Sun-sat week is a discreet event. OT is paid after 40 hours, whether worked over 3 days, or 6. One organization did...
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    I need help- Do I have rights?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Amg563's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, they can change our hours, work duties, etc. but usually there is a 30 day notification before having to make the change. Never heard of it being a one day
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    no show no call

    MrChicagoRN replied to supaflyz's topic in General Nursing

    No, I don't think it's to that point at this time, but your DON does not sound like a nice person, and May...or may not...hold a grudge. But, no manager likes call ins when surveyors are there. Just...
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    Still have no job; Question about getting CE credits?

    MrChicagoRN replied to visionary123's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hmmm....I might be wrong about all nurses offering ceu. I thought they did, maybe it was in the past. But there are different places that do offer online stuff for $40-50 a
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    Still have no job; Question about getting CE credits?

    MrChicagoRN replied to visionary123's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Your state BON website probably defines what they consider acceptable credits (in Illinois CME also counts), but generally an hour is an hour. Most people get their continuing Ed online, but going to...
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    Diploma nurses are worthless?!

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

    Your 1st statement is correct, but not the 2nd one. I was a diploma grad, and chose that over an ADN due to the increased clinical time. In the market place, the ADN & the Diploma are...
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    RN Diploma to BSN can it be done??

    MrChicagoRN replied to shannonyocum's topic in General Students

    I went diploma to BSN, but I did have to take some prerequisites, mostly English 101,102 & humanities, IIRC. Tested out for 27 SH of lower level
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    Charge Nurse interview help

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

    Be prepared to answer behavioral questions. With behavioral interviewing, instead of being asked "what would you do if...?" it's "tell me about a time when you..." Have some scenarios answered in your...
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    accucheck finger choice??

    MrChicagoRN replied to melcolbstorm's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    That's what I meant to say. Thanks for the
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    Suicide Risk Assessment

    MrChicagoRN replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    At an APNA conference I went to, the Cleveland assessment was recommended by the
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    Is it really easier for male new grad nurses to land a job?

    MrChicagoRN replied to RN_na_pogi_pa's topic in Men in Nursing

    ^^ Was that supposed to a joke? it certainly isn't based in
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    accucheck finger choice??

    MrChicagoRN replied to melcolbstorm's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    ^ you should use a 2nd drop sample, but not an alcohol wipe. Alcohol can affect the reading. Use a small piece of gauze
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    Waiting to apply for jobs

    MrChicagoRN replied to Crispy89's topic in General Students

    Apply at the places you can right now or in the next month or so, and compile your list of potential employers for when you are licensed. With luck, you won't have to go to that second
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    Should I try applying to traditional schools if I dont have the grades?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Mes7kk's topic in Nursing Career

    Remember that getting in is only the first step, no matter where you go. 2nd step is successful completion of the program. 3rd step is actually passing the NCLEX Any traditional college will be...
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    Reality check: Are my expectations high?

    MrChicagoRN replied to lewisac6's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ^^^ this if I have a whole stack of applicants, I look for things that may move a candidate to the top of a skill. A BSN from Loyola, Rush, any of the good area programs will pique my interest. No...
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    Former Actress Seeking New Life!! Needs Advice!!

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

    Where do you want to work? There is very little demand for LPN in the acute care setting in Chicago. What about the many other technician roles? PTA, OTA, EKG, imaging, etc,
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    How to be a polite patient/family member

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

    At one place, family would sometimes come to the unit clerk to make their requests. This is fine with me. Allows some actual face to face contact vs speaking to a disembodied voice coming out of...
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    Co-workers begging for donated PTO

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

    Requests for PTO should be vetted through the manager or HR. Then, anyone who wanted to give could transfer hours anonymously and not feel pressured if they didn't choose to
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    A non-psyche nurse needs advice

    MrChicagoRN replied to alpha omega's topic in Psychiatric

    If it's an issue of how to handle acting out patients, this can be a good resource: Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI Training) | CPI the site has some good free information available. Also google...
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    New Nurse Needs Help!!!

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

    Which two did you get
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    What is my right to transfer to another unit

    MrChicagoRN replied to riken25's topic in Nursing Career

    When ever I have an opening, I do two things. I send a req to HR, and I post it on my unit bulletin board. This notifies current staff that I have an opportunity, in case they want to change...
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    Overtime

    MrChicagoRN replied to missmollie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    No one posted that they didn't get paid. Federal law requires that workers get paid for hours worked. They may end up getting discipline for unauthorized work, but they must be paid. What people...
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    Help with college paper

    MrChicagoRN replied to imadoll1980's topic in Nurse Management

    So go buy someone some coffee. :) interact with someone..engage in a spirited give and take. Look in the student section, and you'll see lots of requests for one sided pseudo interviews. We have...
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    PLEASE HELP ME! URGENT Dosage Calc

    MrChicagoRN replied to Sabr's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    but only one of the two answers above you was
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    PLEASE HELP ME! URGENT Dosage Calc

    MrChicagoRN replied to Sabr's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Simplify: Aminophylline 300 mg to be given. You have: Aminophylline 500 mg/ 10ml. How many mls of Aminophylline should be added to the bag of D5W? The size of the bag is irrelevant. The qty of...