MrChicagoRN RN

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    What to expect?

    MrChicagoRN replied to CarryThatWeight's topic in Psychiatric

    I'd go to the CPI website and read up on the concept of patient deescalation. Also you'll want to be aware of your state's mental health code and compliance with patient's rights Good
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    Lets play the drug of choice game

    MrChicagoRN replied to 30days2nclex's topic in General Students

    Prozac is an anti depressant and approved for the depressive symptoms, but won't control manic symptoms. depakote, valproic acid, Tegretol, lithium are the most likely choices. Oops...justbeachy beat...
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    Lazy coworkers

    MrChicagoRN replied to SU2013's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Thats pretty hostile of you, IMHO. The "God loves you, and so do I" statement doesn't make up for that. cant we agree to
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    Obnoxious Doctors

    MrChicagoRN replied to SU2013's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Random response to a random question: whenever someone talks down to you, jump on the nearest table or counter, then they will be forced to look up to
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    I need guidance regarding a nurse employment contract....

    MrChicagoRN replied to filimaica's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    if you contact your local bar association, they should be able to provide you the names of lawyers who are competent & specialize in that
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    Dialisis causes nurses to lose their license?

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

    I scrolled down the first page which covers two years of of dialysis threads and I don't see any title jumping out at me that indicates anyone has lost their license. Perhaps it will be more helpful...
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    Too much sick leave?

    MrChicagoRN replied to chellemaree88's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You need to find out what your facility policy is. Do they count total days, or occurrences? Anything covered by FMLA? From how you described it, you could have as few as 5 occurrences. That...
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    How much do Psych nurses get paid?

    MrChicagoRN replied to LizF..'s topic in Psychiatric

    It usually carries the same pay and benefits as any other nurse
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    leaving HH... am I doing the right thing?

    MrChicagoRN replied to NurseCard's topic in Home Health

    My experience with home health was very different, but that was 10 years ago. It is very nice to be out and about and having flexibility, but that is a 2 edged sword. If you think you'd be happier...
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    "The calling."

    MrChicagoRN replied to grrl77's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No Calling here. I felt the need to enter a helping profession, with good opportunities, After a lot of research, involving looking at just about health professions, my rational decision was that...
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    Thoughts on the prevalence of name discrimination in nursing?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's possible, but not probable. But, I work in the big city, where multiculturalism is the norm. and, it would be easy enough to prove. If Mohammed applies and Kimberly applies with pretty much the...
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    Can a Nurse Punch a Patient in Self-Defense?

    MrChicagoRN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    That sums it up nicely. You punch someone, and the punch may or may not be effective. Next thing you know, it's now a
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    Age

    MrChicagoRN replied to rewob716's topic in Male Nursing Students

    It sounds very doable. If I had it to do over, instead of EMT--> RN, I wouldve gone on to become a paramedic, done 20 years, gotten my pension, THEN become a nurse for the next 20 years or so. Do...
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    What to do: ED physician brought dog to work

    MrChicagoRN replied to skinzvictory's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    so, if you're a director wouldn't you be on a first name basis with the ED director? Out of curiosity, I'd casually ask, somewhere down the road, "hey Anne, what's the deal with dr Demento and his...
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    Falls in Psychiatry

    MrChicagoRN posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Inpatient psych is different from inpatient medical in that we actually want our patients to be up and ambulating outside the rooms as much as possible. But, as you know, our population aare often...
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    weight gain/energy

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

    Be cautious about too much caffeine, as this can lead to tachycardia, anxiety, sleeplessness, and even anxiety attacks if overdone. id suggest NOT using caffeine supplements because they are oh so...
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    Can a Nurse Punch a Patient in Self-Defense?

    MrChicagoRN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Here is the whole 33 page report: http://www.nzdoctor.co.nz/media/3410719/12hdc01008.pdf A few observations. It gives us the events, but not really giving us a vivid picture. It appears that there...
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    When a Doctor is very nasty...and

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

    Does your employee handbook, or P & P address employee conduct? You stated he is an employee, so he is held to that standard. As suggested, go through the proper channels, as a group. You appear...
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    Black listing

    MrChicagoRN replied to RN4JUSTICE's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Many places will only verify job title and dates of employment. They can probably divulge anything they like, but then they may face a law suit if the the candidate challenges "the truth," or feels...
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    Oxygen Tank Carriers

    MrChicagoRN replied to ORRN4evr's topic in Operating Room

    Check CMS & TJC rules and regs. I don't have the exact reference, but I know that came up after our last
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    Hospitals pay for college?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Ally.cat's topic in Illinois Nursing

    There are a number of places that provide tuition reimbursement, but many require that you be there for a period of time before
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    Giving Notice?

    MrChicagoRN replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I've always known the proper protocol is to present your letter, in person, to your immediate supervisor (usually the person that gives you your evaluation) Giving it to someone further up the chain...
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    Offensive?

    MrChicagoRN replied to SydneyLynch's topic in Home Health

    I had one home where the wife objected to me using the kitchen sink, because that's where they "wash the (store bought, raw) chicken." I have no idea if she felt I was contaminating the sink, or the...
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    Getting older...feeling forced out

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

    I'm very much past 40 i agree with Most of what you wrote. While I don't agree that post-masters certs are necessary, it is important that every clinician shows continued professional growth...
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    Do I have a right to a copy of my employee health file?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Clovery's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Since the outside agency did the work up at the request of the facility, and they paid for it, it could argued that since you are not their client they are under no obligation to honor your request....