MrChicagoRN RN

MrChicagoRN has 30 years experience as a RN and specializes in Leadership, Psych, HomeCare, Amb. Care.

Latest Activity

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   Contraband found upon admission detox/ recovery

   MrChicagoRN replied to Seashells2's topic in General Nursing

   Before throwing out their illegal property, ask "we found what we suspect to be illegal substances. Would you prefer we turn it over to security/police, or can we just dispose of
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   Should I take the job even knowing it's unsafe?

   MrChicagoRN replied to Lozzie's topic in General Nursing

   Agreed. The longer OP is unemployed, the less desirable she'll appear to potential employers. This applies not only to nursing but all employment. And there's what, 2 years of new grads that...
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   lorazepam with morphine

   MrChicagoRN replied to Vtachy1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   It's appropriate in the hospice setting because the rationale of giving both in a terminal patient is to decrease suffering and respiratory depression. This is s less of concern compared to the...
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   Can chart audits be a HIPAA violation?

   MrChicagoRN replied to George001's topic in General Nursing

   Nope. Pain management is a big deal to the feds. They're looking for pain assessments, and if meds are given, is pain being reassessed after 1 hour. This was a huge thing where I last
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   Insurance

   MrChicagoRN replied to Attorney's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Are you an LVN, or an Attorney? Very confusing. In any event, it's unlikely to be both a patient And an employee in a mental health clinic. It appears to be a violation of boundaries to me. Who...
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   Is it normal for nurses to enjoy hunting??

   MrChicagoRN replied to Chando's topic in Men in Nursing

   Growing up in a very Urban environment, haven't had too many opportunities to fish or hunt. When I was a child we did go on vacations and go fishing and I do know how to clean a fish but that was...
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   Life Changes

   MrChicagoRN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   I just saw this now. Viva was someone I really enjoyed communicating on this board in years past. I feel so sad hearing of her passing, and wish her family all the
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   Calling all crusty old bats ‘?

   MrChicagoRN replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Crusty Old Bats's Chatter

   I joined in 2007 but like a cicada, I would periodically dissappear and re-emerge every few years. It used to be much more active years ago, and a lot of fun. Wasn't the break room one big...
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   Medication Error

   MrChicagoRN replied to Flintstones's topic in Pediatric

   Retired nurse here. Every nurse has done one of the following: 1. Has made a medication error. 2. Hasn't yet made med error. 3. Doesn't realize when making a med error. 4....
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    Going back to work after 8yrs

    MrChicagoRN replied to fostercatmom's topic in Retired Nurses

    Hi fcm, So good to hear of your recovery. After 8 years you probably want to take a refresher course. I don't know what your immune status and your energy levels are, but I'm learning...
11. 

    Call out

    MrChicagoRN replied to BSNRN_'s topic in General Nursing

    Part of being an adult is sometimes having to work days or time that we would rather not. Especially when we enter professions that are 24/7 and provide essential services. Hospitals never close....
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    Holiday schedule

    MrChicagoRN replied to lilbit_23's topic in General Nursing

    When my kids were small, I was at my first job, and worked evenings, I told my manager I really wanted Christmas day off I'd be be willing to work NYE, NYD, and/or Christmas eve, as long as I...
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    Retire vs stay current

    MrChicagoRN replied to Lori66's topic in Retired Nurses

    I recently retired after 40 years, and have debated whether I should go inactive after my license becomes due in about 30 days. I've been a nurse more than half my life, so it's a big part of my...
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    Am I getting into nursing for the right reason?

    MrChicagoRN replied to ZombieMedic123's topic in Men in Nursing

    It all depends what you want to do with it. It's actually a good generalist degree My son & DIL both graduated in psych from great state schools. He's a VP in one of the financial concerns...
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    Any nurses wished they had become doctors?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Future MSN's topic in Retired Nurses

    Occasionally I wish I was a doctor. But only if could happen without the years of long hours, thousands of hours of education, and immense pressure. I want to be like Doc Welby MD. Laid back...