MrChicagoRN RN

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    Not hired if you smoke?

    MrChicagoRN replied to havehope's topic in General Nursing

    Originally Posted by Shannon2009 I just wanted to say Im in Florida and I'm not sure if they are doing the nicotine test but I know the hospitals are becoming "Non-Smoking Facilities" now. To me I...
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    If you make over 100k/year as a nurse

    MrChicagoRN replied to amie1169's topic in General Nursing

    I mighta hit $100 a few years ago. Between a severance package and 4-8 hours OT ppp, shift differential etc, it all added
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    Anyone made to actually work two more weeks when resigning during orientation?

    MrChicagoRN replied to luvapug's topic in General Nursing

    Insurance coverage often expires on the last day of the month that they leave. On more than one occasion I've asked someone who plans to leave near the end of the month if they'd like to stay a week...
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    Which schedule would use choose?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Gratefulprn's topic in General Nursing

    I don't like like 12 hour days, but loved 10's because I could work 40hours, and still have a day to play. Also, 2 x12 only guarantees 24hours. Even though you can pick up extra shifts, is that...
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    question about drug testing

    MrChicagoRN replied to katielee08's topic in General Nursing

    They told me to bring all Rx, but only asked "Is there anything I should know?" while filling out the paper. And they do an instant onsite test, so the opportunity to disclose would be immediate in...
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    Would you be insulted if.....

    MrChicagoRN replied to MomRN0913's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That's what I do Then they'll see me cleaning them, or else think I'm really a nervous guy wringing my hands like
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    Job question

    MrChicagoRN replied to Very tired student's topic in General Nursing

    If you can now snag a NA or PCT job part-time, do
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    Pay for Rn

    MrChicagoRN replied to GivingLove's topic in Nursing Career

    "If the California poverty threshold were set at one-half the state's median family income, it would be $26,347 for a family of four in California." http://www.ppic.org/main/commentary.asp?i=249 RN...
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    Patients need better anticoagulation therapy education

    MrChicagoRN replied to jbowers's topic in Patient Education

    Most of our patients went home on Coumadin, Lovenox, or Fragmin Pt teaching was definitely an expectation for the
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    Horrible Interview :((

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

    Yes. And Google "interview questions" and you'll see the rationale for those common questions and some suggested answers And there's no such thing as a bad interview if you use the experience of the...
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    Getting Fired or Resign?

    MrChicagoRN replied to trustsupplyguy's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like it was resign or be fired. Some will offer the employee an out, with the condition that one doesn't reapply. A call to HR will tell you what they will release. My last place would only...
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    Stress of finding a job

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

    Your right. Don't wait. With so many qualified candidates applying, why spend a lot of time and effort recruiting someone who can't start right away, and could possibly fail the NCLEX. Also,...
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    Nurse Competencies

    MrChicagoRN replied to Stormy_RN's topic in General Nursing

    One Staff scheduling system had this capacity (different name for newer versions) Check with your software rep & see if this is
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    Is this a HIPAA violation?

    MrChicagoRN replied to studentCL2009's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Yes, it is a potential violation. If there is enough information that friend, family, or someone else in the ER could "connect the dots," then it is a
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    SCHEDULING/WEEKENDS

    MrChicagoRN replied to apriloglesby's topic in General Nursing

    How does that work? Federally mandated holidays are required to be paid at time and a half. In Illinois it's illegal to schedule someone for 7 days straight; 7th day is a required "day of rest,"...
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    Visiting Psych Nurse

    MrChicagoRN replied to morecoffeepls's topic in Psychiatric

    I was part of a psychiatric home-care team for a number of years. It was great to go into a patient's home, as their guest, and see how they were coping, and what their supports were. It was much...
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    Nursing School while still working?

    MrChicagoRN replied to djdietz's topic in General Nursing

    Due to timing of my acceptance into a program, I had a year before I would actually be starting. I used that time to take evening classes and got my A&P, chemistry etc out of the way. That way I...
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    SCHEDULING/WEEKENDS

    MrChicagoRN replied to apriloglesby's topic in General Nursing

    I did the schedules in my last position. Everyone was obligated to be available to work two out of the 4 weekends of each schedule, however we had so many weekenders that having to actually work the...
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    2 Job Offers..How to turn one down??

    MrChicagoRN replied to NurseLove88's topic in General Nursing

    they likely won't be happy, no matter what you do. they went through a process, selected you, rejected others. lots of good advice here. where are you in the process? how soon till orientation?...
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    This does not make sense to me.

    MrChicagoRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Check your state's website r/t CNA requirements. In Illinois, a LPN or RN can not automatically work as a CNA. http://www.idph.state.il.us/nar/cnafacts.htm your training Even though licensed, they...
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    Spirituality and emotional support

    MrChicagoRN replied to Yiggs's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    It depends. Whose spiritual viewpoint are we using; the nurses or the patients? If the nurse is assessing where the patient is, and working to strengthen them without imposing their own beliefs, then...
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    Pediatric or Psychiatry NP?

    MrChicagoRN replied to **00**'s topic in General Nursing

    Who cares which specialty has more jobs? You can only do one job at a time. Whatever choice you make, you'll probably be doing it for the next 20-30 years. Pick the one that you love, and that you...
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    male nurses with beards

    MrChicagoRN replied to nrsman1's topic in Men in Nursing

    I've had a beard for most of my adult life. Always looked good, always neatly trimmed. No one's ever complained about it. Some guys can grow decent beards, some just can't. I see no reason to wait...
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    Going to school for my RN bad or good idea?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Ksilba's topic in Nursing Career

    Enroll in your local community college. They will provide you with placement tests and help you build the foundation necessary to succeed in college. Take a year of foundation and preparatory courses...
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    Asking for old job/returning to past employer

    MrChicagoRN replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    It's been my experience that people come & go, and sometimes they come back. I don't see any reason you couldn't talk to them about returning. Go for