MrChicagoRN RN

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    OMG - Gave meds to wrong patient

    MrChicagoRN replied to Cda/Usa's topic in Patient Medications

    Report it. You actually should have reported it as soon as you realized it. Not only did the patient get the wrong medication, they also did not receive the right ones Take a fresh vitals, call the...
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    Robert Morris University (Chicago) $100,000 PRICE TAG?

    MrChicagoRN replied to QuietRiot's topic in School, College Programs

    Good decision. That's a huge cost for an ADN. Unless there is a huge mass retirement in the next 3 years, employment for inexperienced ADN in Chicago and many other areas will be an extreme...
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    Educate me about LinkedIn - please!

    MrChicagoRN replied to meanmaryjean's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm on linkedin, under my real name of course. Make sure your profile reflects your experience and education. it should essentially be a mini-resume. Join a few groups, and participate. reach out...
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    First US ebola patient died --inaccurate news report

    MrChicagoRN replied to Blindsided's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Not true at this
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    Medication Error

    MrChicagoRN replied to emKayLPN's topic in Patient Medications

    We've all been there, done that. The important thing is that you recognize the cause of your error so you can take steps to avoid a
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    PCCTI LPN Program in Chicago

    MrChicagoRN replied to winniecooper's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Google LPN pass rates in Illinois, and you can see all schools pass rates in
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    Your Family?

    MrChicagoRN replied to lasair's topic in Psychiatric

    A few raised a good point. Don't share the bad stuff, because it often sounds worse than it was. Tell them about your patients' successes, big and
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    Help. How bad did I botch this?

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

    Don't worry about it. people come, people go. Most managers realize that as a fact of life and wouldn't even think of
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    MEN, dont come into nursing

    MrChicagoRN replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in Men in Nursing

    Title of Thread: MEN, dont come into nursing, posted in Men in Nursing... but, i guess the OP thinks it's OK for the rest of
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    Please stop! Little things that are just bad practice.

    MrChicagoRN replied to JBudd's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The worst is when the same gloves are worn from patient to patient to patient, even foley bag to foley bag. Gloves aren't magical. I'd rather be touched by a bare handed caregiver with great hand...
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    Work ALLOWS Patient Favoritism

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

    Thats right. It is not considered unethical to give someone extra care as long as you are not depriving anyone else of care. At my old place we had lots of VIPs. Most of them employees, or family...
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    Need Urgent Advice

    MrChicagoRN replied to Enowagi's topic in General Nursing

    maybe, maybe not. She she can file and let it go to a hearing officer to
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    Need Urgent Advice

    MrChicagoRN replied to Enowagi's topic in General Nursing

    Youve been fired, the BON is going to be notified, and you don't think you need a lawyer? Call your local Bar Association m& ask for a referral. Often you can get a very low cost consultation to...
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    Chicago Hospital Jobs? (LPN)

    MrChicagoRN replied to adam94's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Focus on smaller hospitals and OP clinics. Also sites like
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    Changing Specialties: Getting Out Of Psych

    MrChicagoRN replied to paPsychRn3000's topic in Psychiatric

    Consider intermittent homecare visits. You can see psych pts and those with uncomplicated medical problems, and then work your way up in complexity. All take some med-surg CE to demonstrate recent...
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    Working with a schizophrenic nurse

    MrChicagoRN replied to SarahSweetie's topic in Psychiatric

    Since this isn't something you want to share with your manager, I'd suggest using the free and confidential EAP that is probably in place. Give them a call, express your concerns, talk it out....
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    Employment background check

    MrChicagoRN replied to HopefulRN4's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    on your resume, you only have to list whatever you want to list. When you fill out the job application however it will say something like "list all the jobs you had in the last 5 years". In that case,...
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    An RN who has a BS vs a BSN does it really matter?

    MrChicagoRN replied to techjob4u's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    FYI, this thread is almost 5 years old, and it doesn't look like the OP has returned for many
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    IV start skills necesary?

    MrChicagoRN replied to irishgirl333's topic in Addictions

    IV skills are easily relearnable. When it comes up, tell them you haven't done it for a while (and then tell them truthfully how good you were). I used to be very good, but haven't done one in 4-5...
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    UPS Drivers make HOW much????

    MrChicagoRN replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Relax. There are so many myths about what we think everyone else is earning. Most RN are earning more than most of the other occupations (for hours worked) mentioned here McDonald's Store Manager...
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    Yearly Bonus Ripped Off?

    MrChicagoRN replied to cd365c's topic in General Nursing

    The IRS says it is taxable income. Your company could make you feel good and not take out taxes when they pay you, but you'd still owe the money come tax
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    Reapplying to a facility you've previously been let go from...

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

    I'd suggest going in and having a heart to heart with your old supervisor and talk about it. Then decide if you think you'd like to work there or not. I find it odd that your supervisor literally...
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    Pay for parking?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Paws2people's topic in General Nursing

    I've paid at 3 out of 5 Chicago area hospitals where I've been. Not uncommon where parking is at a premium, and public transportation alternatives
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    linkedin views

    MrChicagoRN replied to cherrymom's topic in Nursing Career

    Sometimes, yes, but probably not so much for the new grad. However you can link to it from your resume, so someone looking at your resume may then view your profile. Yes, anyone can & may look...
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    Should male nurses put the toilet seat down?

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

    Just wondering why we never hear of men falling in the toilet? Shouldn't we all remember to check before sitting