MrChicagoRN RN

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    Should Nurses help Doctors in Physician assisted suicide (euthanasia)

    MrChicagoRN replied to Caleb12's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Too late to edit, but above should read: End of life issues are filled with nuance & will continue to promote ethical debate. But to me, "active" boils down to: are you doing something that is...
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    Should Nurses help Doctors in Physician assisted suicide (euthanasia)

    MrChicagoRN replied to Caleb12's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That was the point I was making in responding to the OP. I was not referring to being actively involved in a persons treatment, but as nurses not actively inducing death Weaning someone down is...
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    @ a crossroads

    MrChicagoRN replied to FaithGurl93's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I think the reason for consolidation is so they can concentrate on fixing one big program. Instead of fixing 5 smaller ones All Illinois programs: State of Illinois, Illinois Center for Nursing...
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    LPN schools In Chicagoland area

    MrChicagoRN replied to Dimples9208's topic in Illinois Nursing

    All approved Illinois school: State of Illinois, Illinois Center for Nursing - Education
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    RUSH GEM program possible applicant in Chicago IL

    MrChicagoRN replied to Fancy312's topic in Illinois Nursing

    RUSH U. has information sessions every month, I think. Best bet is to go and have a little informal chat with one of the
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    Uniform Inspection

    MrChicagoRN replied to saraCOS's topic in General Students

    While I don't inspect the students, they do walk past my office coming and going. I will mention it to the instructor if I observe any inappropriate attire. Only happens
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    Switching positions, same hospital? Advice needed!

    MrChicagoRN replied to NY1984's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    As above. Also, you could probably have an informal chat with the head of the other departments and get a sense of whether there may there is a mutual
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    Being a male increase your chances

    MrChicagoRN replied to koran120's topic in Male Nursing Students

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    Should Nurses help Doctors in Physician assisted suicide (euthanasia)

    MrChicagoRN replied to Caleb12's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Keep them alive even if there's no chance of recovery? Uncontrolable pain? Why do you feel it is your right or responsibility to tell someone how they need to live their last days? Nurses, rarely,...
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    Being a male increase your chances

    MrChicagoRN replied to koran120's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Probably not. Admissions are highly competitive, so no male slacker is going to be a shoo
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    Would you give a formal 2wk notice when quitting a PRN job

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

    I wouldn't do this. Not working for the same corporation is one thing, but there are other considerations. You may someday run into one of these people 5,10, 20 years later at some other facility....
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    Do "PTO" systems seem like a scam to you?

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

    The PTO system is great for people who don't get sick a lot, and want to use what would be otherwise unused sick days. Or unscheduled "sick" call ins so aome one can take a personal day. Downside...
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    Free Nursing Continuing Education Programs - 100+ contact hours

    MrChicagoRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Why did I never see this before?
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    Unrestrained pittbull

    MrChicagoRN replied to Tampa121's topic in Home Health

    I read a few weeks ago that 1/3 of claims on homeowner policies are r/t dog bites. When I did home care, it was no dogs, weapons, family drug use nor any illegal activities while we were in the
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    First step in finding a job: RESUME!

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

    An objective should be something that states you want to deliver quality care while preparing for your future career as a nurse, if that's the case. One to two sentences, tops. no one cares what...
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    Stereotyping Male Nurses

    MrChicagoRN replied to lvansick's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Like insulting stereotypes much? Maybe post a picture of a sexy female nurse busting out of her too tight, too short uniform while perched on her 6 inch heels? Even if it's a stereotype from before...
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    Last weeks interview

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

    A week to wait is nothing. There's an article linked somewhere here that lists 10 reasons it may take awhile for a decision to be made. And there are no 'bad' interviews, as every interview helps you...
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    As a new grad, what do I need to know re: licensing when applying to multiple states?

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

    I don't know how many hospitals are interested in talking to out of state unlicensed candidates, so you may get better responses once you have passed NCLEX. Every state has it's own license, but many...
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    Student cheats off me in nursing school

    MrChicagoRN replied to nurseoholic's topic in General Students

    Since you have proof that you mailed the work product to her, not vice versa, that will be a benefit to you. Perhaps this will be the end of it. hopefully the lesson learned to all reading this is,...
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    I missed a muy importante interview!! Now what?! I need advice!

    MrChicagoRN replied to RescueNinja-B's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would send her a letter, apologizing for the missed interview (did you call her as soon as you knew you had a patient emergency?). In the letter, you can go unto greater detail than you could in a...
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    79.4%..really?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Mommy_RN1211's topic in General Students

    I applaud your dedication, and am sure you'll do well. however, everyone needs balance in their life. Set your goals, study hard, achieve your success, but leave a little time for yourself. Taking...
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    drug caculation questions for RN nclex

    MrChicagoRN replied to trenellwoods's topic in General Students

    One pill makes you larger one pill makes you small the one that Mother gives you, don't do anything at all. What would you ask Alice before giving her
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    Important development

    MrChicagoRN replied to BeOne77's topic in Psychiatric

    Wow, no bias there. What makes you think there is no middle ground between psychosis & being an empty shell of a human
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    New grad job interview in psych

    MrChicagoRN replied to RunBabyRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Have at least a basic awareness of: Therapeutic communication, setting limits, restraints, seclusion, patient rights. Good
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    Resources for emergency psych meds/medication restraints

    MrChicagoRN replied to ivyleaf's topic in Psychiatric

    Home - American Psychiatric Nurses Association re restraints. They also offer a book regarding restraint consideration and policy. However, you mentioned medications as a form of restraints, which...