MrChicagoRN RN

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    restraint/seclusion order question

    MrChicagoRN replied to sassyann85's topic in Psychiatric

    the order starts at the time the patient was actually placed in seclusion / restraint. So if the patient is at 6:30 p.m. The order would expire at 10:30 p.m., regardless of when you actually got the...
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    ? to ask when you become Psychiatric Advance Directive (PAD)?

    MrChicagoRN replied to sarah04455's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm not entirely sure what you are,looking for, but NAMI has some excellent information re PADs. However, you'll be acting as this persons agent, so you need to talk to the person and pin down...
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    Chamberlain vs. GateWay Community College...Decisions!

    MrChicagoRN replied to taylor92's topic in General Students

    While no fan of its high tuition, it is unfair to characterize Chamberlain as a fly by (night) school. It is part of the DeVry Education group, and are fully accredited by CCNE. Their accreditation...
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    80% of nurses stressed out

    MrChicagoRN replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Yes, more and more workers are under increasing levels of stress. anyone else notice who produced the study? Milazzo Institute...Vickie Milazzo....who markets legal consulting training for
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    Looking in Chicago

    MrChicagoRN replied to jakeb81's topic in Illinois Nursing

    The job market for new ADN is very competitive in the Chicago market. BSN is the preferred entry for most hospitals. But you may have have some luck at smaller hospitals. Your best choice may be to...
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    Chamberlain vs. GateWay Community College...Decisions!

    MrChicagoRN replied to taylor92's topic in General Students

    Chamberlain is a legit, accredited school and has a good reputation, but more expensive. In 2.5 years you will be done, but in debt. The community college will get you out there about 6 months...
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    Recently terminated

    MrChicagoRN replied to beausilk74's topic in Patient Medications

    I am sorry that you lost your job. This could have been a teaching opportunity, but.... Medications Should never be left at the bedside for later. This is an unsafe practice, as you don't know if...
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    Marathon training during ABSN program

    MrChicagoRN replied to lovemykiddos's topic in General Students

    It's great that you've accomplished several 1/2's, but there are several differences. A full marathon requires 3-5 days of running, building up to a 20 miler before tapering. I always felt that the...
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    Nursing School for Veteran Medics and Corpsmen

    MrChicagoRN replied to androo001's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nationally, there is currently no shortage, but I predict that will change suddenly & radically in the next 5-10 years as we AARP eligible nurses retire. Yes, there may be local shortages in...
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    Unpaid overtime - is this the norm?

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

    However, you can quietly report this to the NLRB, union or not. At my first job, in the 80's, I frequently left an hour or 2 late, and would see other stragglers leaving then too. I got grief about...
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    I think I'm going to quit during orientation

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

    What you describe sounds a lot like my first job as a nurse. Working my butt off while others seem to coast through their shift. Some preceptors better than others. Like others have said, your...
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    Beard as a male nurse?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Jarl Redbeard's topic in Men in Nursing

    Wore a beard all through school, and most of the past 35 years. It has never been an
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    job offer, what would you do?

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

    I agree with Amolucia. Unless they have specially agreed to the delayed acceptance, they may have already moved on to some onto
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    To take or not to take?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Taka's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1 percentage point is minimal. What's the validity of 91 vs 92%? How many pass at 92 vs 91? As the PP wrote, no ever feels totally ready. From the obstacles you wrote of if you waited, wouldn't...
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    I wish they had to stay and watch the chaos

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

    Yes, it is a flow problem to try to discharge a large number of patients all at once. Obviously everyone can't be first, and we have a problem with unhappy patients who were "discharged by the...
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    Michigan Religious Freedom Restoration Act

    MrChicagoRN replied to MoonlightIdle's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I read the bill. i see no practical value to it at all. Seems like a lot of pandering to a select
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    Calling in sick

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

    Sounds like you tried to work through it. Sometimes a day of rest is needed. if you are truly sick, you are
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    How common is it for employers to pay for BSN?

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

    Everyplace I've ever worked has offered tuition reimbursement. Hospital 1 helped pay for my BSN, Hospital 2 helped with my masters. Not 100%, and one required I stay a year to get final payment, but...
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    Michigan Religious Freedom Restoration Act

    MrChicagoRN replied to MoonlightIdle's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    This moved from discussion of a state bill, that it appears that none of us has even read, to a religious debate. if anyone has actually seen the bill, could they produce a link so we can discuss the...
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    Faking seizures?

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

    excelent post. Its important for the OP to realize that there ~40 different types of seizures, ranging from absence seizures that may not even be noticed, to the classic grand mal/tonic-colonic. it...
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    can I visit a resident outside of work?

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

    When I did homecare, the RN would occasionally do a courtesy visit to the hospital, but that was also involved a care planning component. But it can also be a boundary issue. Just talk it over with...
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    Should I have to deal with this?

    MrChicagoRN replied to designer-mommy's topic in Psychiatric

    No, you should not be made to feel unsafe. what is management's reaction? The unit should protocols in place to screen for contraband. Those items should have have been caught. in my dept every...
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    Why are we against suicide?

    MrChicagoRN replied to SwampCat's topic in Psychiatric

    Why WOULDN'T we try to keep them safe in the hope that life can and will get better? If they are homeless, or without families are they less worthy of keeping alive than the middle class guy or gal?...
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    pregnant and thinking about resignation

    MrChicagoRN replied to praise god's topic in General Nursing

    Why not apply for FML for this condition
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    What job will you do for your semi-retirement?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Mehhh.....it was the best of the stock choices. and it's not menacing...it's cool and