MrChicagoRN RN

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    Nurse sent pics from pts phone to his

    MrChicagoRN replied to SuburbsGirl's topic in Nursing News

    Despicable behavior for anyone, even moreso for a
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    Anyone w/ experience on out of pocket Humira cost?!

    MrChicagoRN replied to wannabeny's topic in General Nursing

    Try this site: Patient Assistance & Copay Savings Card for HUMIRA®
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    Interviewing after Accepting Job Offer

    MrChicagoRN replied to elina1992's topic in Nursing Career

    You can always quit a job to take another, unless you signed a contract with penalties for leaving. Just realize that you are probably burning a bridge behind you. Someone once said, you only do this...
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    Enough is Enough...

    MrChicagoRN replied to MrChicagoRN's topic in Nurse Management

    ..And you'll probably get blamed for all the uncompleted tasks left behind. Glad that you are in a better environment
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    Inform director of leaving beforehand?

    MrChicagoRN replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    New employers are unlikely to contact a current employer before you interview, and both parties are interested. It could be 1-3 months till you actually get an offer. so it may be good to not tip...
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    BSN or ADN in The Chicagoland area

    MrChicagoRN replied to Katbas's topic in Illinois Nursing

    IOM recommends 80% BSN nurses by 2020 so BSN prepared new grads move to the top of the interview pile over ADN. You most likely WILL be expected to have a BSN at some point, so best to get it now if...
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    Condom catheter

    MrChicagoRN replied to NAGANDA's topic in General Nursing

    No, you will not lose your license because of
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    EMPLOYEE Safety Risks & How to Prevent - Help!

    MrChicagoRN replied to rad7855's topic in General Nursing

    What's already in place at your hospital, and what do you feel are the biggest
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    The test doesn't lie

    MrChicagoRN replied to Kallie3006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I 2nd you consulting an attorney as your ex-employer may be more responsive to him/her. I also wonder if you have a case for wrongful termination as it appears that they refused to confirm the test,...
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    "So we're doing a peanut butter tasting...

    MrChicagoRN replied to FloridaBeagle's topic in School

    You are such a
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    Graduation Vacation?!

    MrChicagoRN replied to rehric00's topic in Advanced Practice

    Jumping off point for many Alaskan Cruises is Vancouver BC, an awesome town. Costa Rica is supposed to be really nice
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    "So we're doing a peanut butter tasting...

    MrChicagoRN replied to FloridaBeagle's topic in School

    They're using latex condoms as balloons so all the kids can also learn how to open the package and slide it onto
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    I almost got into a FIGHT!! Please HELP!!!

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

    Take a course in deescalation. There a lot of other ways to deal with the situation besides "calling him out." Do you know for a fact that was the guy? "Did you throw the cigarette at her," is going...
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    Asking me to go against policy

    MrChicagoRN replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

    The OP should not have to be fighting with this teacher or the teacher's boss. I think the OP needs to escalate this to HER own boss, and get some communication going. Perhaps everyone needs to sit...
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    Psych RN certification

    MrChicagoRN replied to wayemika's topic in Psychiatric

    I let mine lapse over 10 years ago. Would like to do it again, but a lot of hoops to jump through & focused instead on my application to PMHNP program. Not being certified was never an
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    Managerial Skills of a Nurse in Running Health Facility

    MrChicagoRN replied to omoladams's topic in Nurse Management

    what is listed in the article as Leadership skills are actually more management oriented. Though often used interchangeably, leadership and management are two entirely different skill
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    Why is there such an abundant RN Manager and Supervisor positions?

    MrChicagoRN replied to JuliusSeizure's topic in Nurse Management

    It has some positive and rewarding aspects to it, but it can get old after a few years, and I think the burnout rate is much higher compared to staff nurse. I think some of us just play musical...
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    I thought I had heard everything..

    MrChicagoRN replied to NurseCard's topic in Nursing Humor

    He is alive, or was until at least 2003. Same for JFK. In Mud Creek, Tx It's all spelled out in the movie
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    Urgent!!!! I need your help nowwwwww!!!!!

    MrChicagoRN replied to PositiveVibes101's topic in General Students

    9 exclamation points, and 6 "W," I was about to send EMS to your home. Seriously though, Meditation, deep breathing, walks or active exercising to burn off the anxiety. Spend some time doing...
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    How much federal aid do Chamberlain students get?

    MrChicagoRN replied to tdupreez's topic in Chamberlain College

    ^^^^THIS While some private colleges may give a better financial package to needy students, this is usually due to endowments and donations to a specific school, often from alumni. Think Yale,...
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    Personal Address Disclosed to the public? what does this mean?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Kate.Med/Surg RN's topic in General Nursing

    Overall, people with a psychiatric diagnosis are Less likely to become violent than when compared to the general population. However, a decompensated, non-medicated, non-compliant patient on a BHU is...
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    Jacob Rockstar-RN Psych Nurse Action Figure

    MrChicagoRN replied to Davey Do's topic in Psychiatric

    Hey Jacob, What do you think of the bill that Sen. Lieu is introducing requiring a staff psychiatrist in the White
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    Financial Aid

    MrChicagoRN replied to jessicaoropesa's topic in Chamberlain College

    Overall, good advice. Except that they aren't the same degree. Chamberlain is all BSN or up, as I recall. This is not the same as an ADN from the community college. Gets you the same license, but...
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    5 years away....what to do?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Tsthill's topic in Nursing Career

    I'd list the course as further education after graduation, as well as creating a kickass cover letter to briefly explain your journey, and the steps you took to overcome your obstacles. Point out...
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    Did I pass or fail the NCLEX?? PLZ HELP

    MrChicagoRN replied to sara_5457's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, it's a week later. How'd it turn