MrChicagoRN RN

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    Taking blood pressure on an agitated patient

    MrChicagoRN replied to nurselove757's topic in Psychiatric

    All good advice. Also, sometimes it's the approach. The patient may be objecting to someone rushing up, wrapping a cuff, and pumping it up hard. It may not be what is being done, but it's how it...
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    Gay male nurse concern about male patient care

    MrChicagoRN replied to Devon Rex's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I've been a nurse >25 years. I'm sure some have wondered about my sexual preference, and while occasionally a few have asked if I was married, or had kids, no one ever out right asked; nor have I...
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    Salary for assistant nurse manager/clinical supervisor

    MrChicagoRN replied to misswoosie's topic in Nurse Management

    You could get an estimate on salary.com specific to your area or base it on what is the top staff nurse salary there. Also, is it an exempt or non exempt position? Will you get paid extra for...
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    How do you introduce yourself to patients? First name? Mr/Ms/Mrs X?

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

    I introduce myself, first name, last name, registered
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    Unit Keys - Where do you keep them on yourself?

    MrChicagoRN replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Psychiatric

    My left hand pant or front hip pocket is dedicated to unit keys. That way when I reach in I'm not fumbling around with anything
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    Is this nurse in the wrong?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Novo's topic in Psychiatric

    It's hard to tell without knowing the full context of the conversation. Sometimes patients ask the same question many times, and denying the answer each time. Maybe this was the end point of that....
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    Nurses: Did you get a job because of linkedin?

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

    I've been contacted by several legitimate recruiters. LinkedIn is also a good way to identify the players at an institution you are interested
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    Unexpected phone interview...

    MrChicagoRN replied to littlenurse23's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Next time, don't immediately say yes. Buy a few minutes to gather your thoughts, go to the bathroom, take a deep breath, whatever. "Oh, I'd love to, but I just walked in the door. Can I call you...
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    Money Management

    MrChicagoRN replied to jlamarev's topic in Nursing Career

    Like any business you have income/revenue, and expenses. You know what's coming in, but you need to know what's going out. Record ALL money spent for the next month. Then you'll be able to...
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    Thoughts on potential job offer?

    MrChicagoRN replied to kjan's topic in General Nursing

    I'd remain optimistic, as it does sound like they like you, but managers do have many masters, and sometimes things drag on. Consider maybe a carefully composed email, or voicemail thanking them for...
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    So my job stress finally put me in the ER

    MrChicagoRN replied to MomRN0913's topic in Health, Stress Management

    MomRN, I hope you are feeling better. We all have our personal "canary in the mine" that warns us to do something for ourselves. Looking for a new job, exercise, limiting your work hours, are all...
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    Volunteer organization requires me to sign a statement of faith

    MrChicagoRN replied to EarthwormRN's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    You could be upfront with them, tell them you were raised in the church, respect the beliefs they hold, but have struggled with your own issues of faith. For that reason, you can't sign the statement...
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    Forced wearing of nursing cap.

    MrChicagoRN replied to onetiredstudent's topic in General Students

    When I earned both my bachelors and then my Masters, in order to participate in the ceremonies, I was forced to wear a mortarboard and a gown that I've never worn since! Was I discriminated...
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    Job Fair Questions

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

    I was going to reply, but it looks like the fair was earlier today. How'd it
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    Who do nurses make more than?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Amber215's topic in General Nursing

    Median income in Illinois is reported to be 50,600. This is about what a new RN makes in the Chicago area, so a nurse in Chicago earns at more than at least half of the households in
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    When to run?

    MrChicagoRN replied to NurseandGrow's topic in Psychiatric

    That's a definite DO NOT RUN AWAY situation, unless it's to summon more help. If One is in, Everyone is
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    new position...salary question

    MrChicagoRN replied to tmartin46's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Congrats. I was recently in a similar position. Salary.com has a useful salary guide, and see if you can get any info from people you may know in similar positions. And if it's after...
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    Pre-employment physical

    MrChicagoRN replied to Nursey86's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    No And you are under no obligigation to disclose it as long as you believe you can do the job as
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    Pre-employment physical

    MrChicagoRN replied to Nursey86's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My experiences didn't involve any lifting, jumping, or dragging.Mostly BP, P, immunization reviews, ppd, drug screen. Some do a basic Neuro or balance test, but that was pretty much
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    Are clinicals flexible?

    MrChicagoRN replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Students

    If you don't want to buy a car, can you rent one, or live somewhere where they have zip-car or
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    Nurse managers-Do you think tattoos look professional?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Nurse Management

    It doesn't bother me, some are quite beautiful. But if you show up with a tattoo, I hope it will be appropriate and of professional quality. I do not want to see jailhouse quality
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    WHat to do now?

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

    So...What is the question
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    Late nights at doctor's office

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

    Unless one is a manager, or other exempt status, that person must be paid for all hours worked. At what point it becomes overtime depends on applicable labor
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    insulin per sliding scale

    MrChicagoRN replied to kirschbalb's topic in Medical-Surgical

    In addition to an acute disease state (or post op status), the patients activity & dietary patterns are altered while they are there. It's easier and safer to regulate their glucose status with...
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    nursing retirement

    MrChicagoRN replied to kristen312's topic in General Nursing

    It's great that you are following your dream! We have government & non government sectors. Many government pensions are woefully underfunded, and only about 21% of companies are offering...