MrChicagoRN RN

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    Continued Education (CEs)

    MrChicagoRN replied to synergyworks's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Free (for now) pharmacology course: NurseCe4Less.com - Pharmacology Basics - Online Nurse Ceus for RNs &
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    PRNs day of discharge

    MrChicagoRN replied to sassyann85's topic in Psychiatric

    Everyone above is absolutely right. I came onboard to a place with some silly rules. One was that you shouldn't give a PRN before leaving because that means they aren't ready to go. Makes no sense....
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    RN Detained and Quarantined As Ebola Hysteria Reaches a New Low

    MrChicagoRN replied to MissyWrite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    There are some very new members that appear to have joined just so they could spread unsubstantiated
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    Maine Med Assn calls Kaci a hero

    MrChicagoRN replied to FLAlleycat's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'd encourage everyone to watch the entire video. There's some great stuff about totally foolish and overblown reactions to transmission
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    Ebola Nursing Survey: to Quarantine or Not to Quarantine

    MrChicagoRN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    No, you probably wouldnt then believe. You appear to have joined just to express an unsubstantiated opinion. Some people refuse to believe no matter how many facts they are confronted
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    Help me bring this into the public!

    MrChicagoRN replied to malenurse122879's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I don't know if anyone else noticed, but it appears that this may be the only thread the person in question has participated in. She he appears to be primarily interested in being provacative. The...
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    Help me bring this into the public!

    MrChicagoRN replied to malenurse122879's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Oh, lillbitty...you are all over the place. You demand evidence for what's already widely disseminated from legitimate expert agencies, yet you have the audacity to bring in nameless "sources" to...
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    Grand jury duty summons

    MrChicagoRN replied to Collsherm's topic in General Nursing

    Cook County courts(includes Chicago), Pay something like $17 per day. Served on Grand Jury for a month, which was quite interesting, but if a person wasn't retired or getting their salary from their...
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    Help me bring this into the public!

    MrChicagoRN replied to malenurse122879's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Has she become symptomatic within the past 21 days? THAT is your science! No, I will not petition against a nurse advocating for
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    Ebola- Quarantine/Quasi quarantine Yes or No?

    MrChicagoRN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    What else? Let's start with medical necessity, for
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    mental health assesments who performs them?

    MrChicagoRN replied to fiba's topic in Psychiatric

    I have always done psychiatric assessments that focus on the here and now. What brings them in today, what are they experiencing, s/s, how is affecting them, and what do they hope to happen by coming...
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    Need help .... Anxiety at work

    MrChicagoRN replied to vintagemother's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    You probably have access to EAP , who are available 24/7 And take care of you. Sleep, exercise, fun stu#f, etc. Work to develop positive work relationships with at least a few people And of...
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    I keep falling asleep while trying to study. Is Nuvigil an option?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Stewy44's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Extra caffeine use to try to stay awake did not work well for me at all. Best to listen to your body. Try studying for only an hour or so, then take a break. I used to take a nap after dinner, then...
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    Need advice on Psych pt

    MrChicagoRN replied to mumarada's topic in Psychiatric

    Happy to help Even the best of us need security to reinforce what we are saying at times, but it's important that you be the one guiding the process. Here are some free resources on deescalation to...
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    Do you get paid for CEUs and In-services

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

    Generally, if it's mandatory, they must pay employees for their
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    Nursing issues

    MrChicagoRN replied to Alexm73113's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    wrong patient, and wrong site surgeries are Huge Safety Issues that have caused catastrophic damage to patients. Same name, similar names, look alike drugs...look alike patients. I have a really...
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    Legal?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Junebug14's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yes, it can be both legal and ethical: The ethics of the placebo in clinical practice -- Lichtenberg et al. 30 (6): 551 -- Journal of Medical Ethics Abstract While discussions of the ethics of the...
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    Legal?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Junebug14's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Did the patient achieve relief? If so, that means the patient was helped with out the potential side effects of the " It's legal, and ethical, as long as it isn't misrepresented as something else....
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    To lock or not to lock the rooms

    MrChicagoRN replied to natalissa's topic in Psychiatric

    Ditto only in very rare and specific cases does that happen with us. As in, I could count on the fingers of one hand how often this has occurred at any facility. It is probably illegal and could...
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    I'm wondering-can the government force nurses to work during an emergency outbreak su

    MrChicagoRN replied to dnnc52's topic in Disaster Preparation

    No, they can't force you to work...but then quality of care will plummet...people will die... & they can fire
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    Ebola patient is on dialysis

    MrChicagoRN replied to NurseRies's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Yes. I figured that out only after clicking on the week old link. Posts were
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    Ebola patient is on dialysis

    MrChicagoRN replied to NurseRies's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Who is "He"? just checked, neither the nurse in Tx or Spain are dead. Nurse in Texas listed as stable at this
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    What is the politically correct term for "nurse"?

    MrChicagoRN replied to DanielCA's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yep. I've been going by RN, registered nurse, or nurse for 30+ years. I don't grasp the "politically incorrect"
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    PVT "Good pop up" Failed?

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

    "Oh, it's the song that never ends. It just on again, my friends...
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    when is it okay to combat rudeness w/ rudeness?

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

    Plus, your poll asks...is it OK to not filter your words. And the answer is No. To not filter is pretty "ghetto" IMHO It's great to quietly assert yourself, but that doesn't mean descending to...