MrChicagoRN RN

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    I want to quit stressful job, but don't know how.....

    MrChicagoRN replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    Unless that additional income is absolutely essential, I think the answer can be found in your words
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    Do employers in your area consider GPA?

    MrChicagoRN replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    I mean that I might ask an open ended question about school as opposed to "what was your GPA?" Some schools are very strict, some more lenient, some practice feel-good grade inflation. If they...
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    Hostile work environment

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

    Does your company offer an EAP program that could offer some support and guidance? Quitting is always an option, but if it can be salvaged, it's worth a
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    HELP! I'm looking for the right nursing program!

    MrChicagoRN replied to username555's topic in General Students

    Google ABSN with your state name. I know that Illinois at least has a .gov website listing all approved schools in the state, from LPN up to
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    Lying to Dementia Patients

    MrChicagoRN replied to jamd11's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Redirection works very well. and when they are asking about their dead spouse/parent etc? "I haven't seen him, but if I do, (or isn't here now, etc) I'll be sure to let you know right as soon as I see...
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    Do employers in your area consider GPA?

    MrChicagoRN replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    That would make me stop and think also. i don't ask about GPA, but I may ask a new grad out their school experiences in order to get to know them. If I learned they'd struggled the whole time, that...
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    RN-BSN SCAM

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

    Start locally. What brick and mortar colleges are nearby, starting with state institutions. If distance is an issue, which allow part/all to be done by distance learning? Your state probably has a...
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    Too much fluff in new grad resume? LMK!

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

    "Graduate nursing student seeking position as a Registered Nurse in an environment that will promote growth of knowledge and skills within the healthcare team. As a nursing student, I have had the...
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    Worked 24 hours/3 consecutive 8hr shifts

    MrChicagoRN replied to marcjuico's topic in General Nursing

    From what I've read, 168 hours is the most you can work in a week, and in California, you can not be disciplined for refusing to work >72 hours in a
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    Violation?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Patricia Clarke,RN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    No violation. She simply charted what a family member
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    Is this a common attendace policy?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Dazglue's topic in General Nursing

    "Hello, I'm Jane, I'm your nurse for tonight. I just lost a loved one a few hours ago, but don't worry, my sobbing won't prevent me from delivering the highest quality of care tonight. Don't...
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    I can't take it anymore

    MrChicagoRN replied to ellie23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Stop & Rest, right now. whatever you know, you know. Cramming won't help, and exhaustion will only hurt. Sleep, Eat at a good breakfast, and consume some extra carbs just before the
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    The Tank

    MrChicagoRN replied to mrnightinggale's topic in Psychiatric

    Very
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    In over my head?

    MrChicagoRN replied to LoveAura's topic in Psychiatric

    Exactly. You are not equipped to provide this persons level of care, and you are not able to meet their needs. This person needs to hospitalized, diagnosed, treated. The staff needs to receive CPI,...
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    How do you emotionally deal with this?

    MrChicagoRN replied to mrnightinggale's topic in Psychiatric

    They need to hear positive messages. Improvement comes in small, sometimes almost imperceptible increments. They don't have to believe the message right off the bat, but after hearing it from a lot...
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    Stand alone psychiatric facilities

    MrChicagoRN replied to avon123's topic in Psychiatric

    When I read that post, my immediate reaction was "Wow" While on the surface it may seem easy to manage a milieu, it is extremely difficult to do it well. Are your LPN managing the patients properly,...
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    Psychotic disorders

    MrChicagoRN replied to kdmds's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Talino, You are correct that a psychiatrist, or other qualified mental health professional, must provide the diagnosis. There is a danger that a person with delusions, or beliefs that are not...
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    Ever have a patient complain about you?

    MrChicagoRN replied to love lilacs's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    4cc left? That's less than a teaspoon. why not just give the whole thing in the first place? Everbody's
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    Is this a common attendace policy?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Dazglue's topic in General Nursing

    Cant you grieve a write-up? I would think that an arbitrary and punitive unit policy would be overturned, especially if conflicts with a hospital bereavement policy. Does
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    New students need help

    MrChicagoRN replied to dexpaj's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If he hasn't come back after 8 days, he's not coming back. Not after realizing there is no free lunch
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    Psychotic disorders

    MrChicagoRN replied to kdmds's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Most people with mood disorders are not psychotic. Mood Disorders: Dysthymic Disorder and Cyclothymic Disorder there are also many functional people with delusional disorders, so I would argue...
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    Are married women bullied less at work?

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

    Although the rude statement by itself isn't bullying, perhaps she is indeed a bully. I don't know either of you, can't say. But, perhaps the highlighted portion is the most relevant. You are...
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    Psychiatric Emergency! Fumbling Syringes?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Angeljho's topic in Psychiatric

    That's exactly what I was going to write. Take your time, speak calmly to the patient, explain what you are doing, why you are doing it, and what the medication will do to help them regain control....
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    Mental Health First Aid vs CPI Training

    MrChicagoRN replied to krysta28's topic in Psychiatric

    Mental Health First Aid mental health first aid is for members of the community, and for non mental health caregivers who may be dealing with emotionally challenged individuals. CPI, and similar...
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    Would "trendy" hair make hiring managers reconsider hiring you?

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

    so, get a short but conservative