MrChicagoRN RN

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    How to get out of nursing?

    MrChicagoRN replied to gcupid's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I do But, what sort of things interest You? What are you trying to get away from, and what would you like to be doing? There are plenty of nursing related jobs that may be less
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    California's 5 Hour Lunch Rule

    MrChicagoRN replied to Bluekal's topic in California Nursing

    8 nurses and 2 can't go at once? 15 minute interval starts, 11am-12 45 pm start times, although even a 1pm is probably
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    Mental health

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

    Ackeem, I'm glad to see you take responsibility for your actions, and I hope you have learned from this
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    PVT IS DEAD! Don't try the "new" trick

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

    The questions are different, but the test is the same in that it determines if you have achieved the basic level of competency necessary to be granted licensure. nursing school has changed? And the...
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    Mental health

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

    Of course, sometimes patients say amusing things, and sometimes they say things revealing great psychic pain, but neither of your posts address that. They are not in the hospital in order to create...
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    My patients would be horrified...

    MrChicagoRN replied to Kitkat1212's topic in General Students

    It's called "escapism" We all need to unwind. Better than booze, pills, or bars.:) No need to feel guilty or
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    Pearson Vue: Bullies?

    MrChicagoRN replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    Did you hear that Allnurses is supposedly going to charge $8 for anyone who posts a "does this work?"
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    Can strong connections to hospitals really help?

    MrChicagoRN replied to bella14k's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I will take a look at a resume, and do a courtesy interview, if asked, but have never been asked to hire someone, and would not do so. What you describe would be an unethical use of influence and...
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    Mental health

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

    Yes. What you describe is unprofessional and lacking empathy. It's not funny as hell to those experiencing chronic mental illness. But for many, it certainly is
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    PVT IS DEAD! Don't try the "new" trick

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

    30 years ago.. Could only take boards a few times per year. Be there, or wait till the next time rolls around. 2 full days of testing 800 (1000?) questions. pencil & scantron. Then go home and...
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    "Your ER sucks!" and other pleasantries...how you handle them?

    MrChicagoRN replied to livingthedream77's topic in Emergency

    this type of patients can certainly be a challenge. But there's no reason for you to get ***** off. This has nothing to do with you. Sounds like you did a great job, and I'm sure the real patient was...
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    Babies in hospital rooms. ..ugh!! *twitch*

    MrChicagoRN replied to delphine22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Could kill the infant in an instant? Really? That's a super toxic environment you got
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    How to act on the orientation/first day of school?

    MrChicagoRN replied to iammargarita19's topic in General Students

    If that happens, you pick the leader, or the baddest looking one, and you...oh, wait, that's how you survive prison! Everyone there is new, and worries about how they'll get through NS. Don't...
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    News in my neck of the woods

    MrChicagoRN replied to vintagemother's topic in Psychiatric

    It doesn't seem like they can't take any action to quell situations, rather: "The new policy states that if there is disagreement between custody staff and mental health staffers over whether to use...
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    Should I quit my job, sell my house and sail to Hawaii?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    she'll be back. as soon as she realizes that self-awareness and individual decision making ultimately leads to failure. Always be sure that you are always part of the internet team. Individual...
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    Do you cover a high glucose AFTER a meal?

    MrChicagoRN replied to holdensjane1's topic in General Nursing

    More information is needed. Is that the only medication given to control diabetes? What is the pts typical before dinner reading. you need to contact the doctor, tell him/her the situation, recent...
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    My poor husband

    MrChicagoRN replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Except hubby was asleep, not unconscious. Perfectly normal for married couples, or SO's to touch and cuddle. BTW, there was nothing wrong in the first post, IMHO, just TOS
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    My poor husband

    MrChicagoRN replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    When I saw those first few lines, I thought this was going off in another direction. how nice to have a wife taking such an active interest. i hope all goes
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    Psych nursing is easy

    MrChicagoRN replied to studentnurse9806's topic in Psychiatric

    Glad you came back the secret is consistency, not letting them get under your skin, and a unified staff. and discharge
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    Challenge for mental illness

    MrChicagoRN replied to jtmarcy12's topic in Psychiatric

    NAMI has been working on increasing awareness for years NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness - Mental Health Support, Education and
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    Of Nursing, Nudity and Public Perception

    MrChicagoRN replied to hagiospneuma's topic in General Nursing

    This thread makes me think of this song about a rich girl who wants to play at being something
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    Robin Williams RIP: Coping Mechanism?

    MrChicagoRN replied to aspiration's topic in Psychiatric

    To the OP, It could be reaction formation in response to depression, but was most likely bi-polar d/O, in my
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    Psych brought up the "D" word today

    MrChicagoRN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    You can get started here. Social Security Disability Benefits - Online Application Information My understanding is that at some point, you will be examined by their doctor. Also, that it's best to...
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    Program Admission Advantage?

    MrChicagoRN replied to igeithner's topic in Men in Nursing

    Gee, why don't you tell us what you think, and we will take it from
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    Average wait time from interview to offer?

    MrChicagoRN replied to mnnurse29's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Its perfectly appropriate to ask some other questions that may give you more time, or simply say...I'd like like to talk this over with my family, can I get back to you