MrChicagoRN RN

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    You Know You're a Psych Nurse When . . . .

    MrChicagoRN replied to motor_mouth's topic in Psychiatric

    You know that you are an old psych nurse if you ever, in the past, suggest that we give people who hallucinate on the street a set of headphones so that everyone would think they were listening to a...
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    Feeling disrespected and unsupported :(

    MrChicagoRN replied to DepressedPsychRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Mental Health Techs are the eyes and ears of the unit. They are out interacting with the patients the entire shift Anyone I hire either has a BA in a behavioral health, or solid inpatient experience....
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    Can you negotiate RN salary?

    MrChicagoRN replied to firefly443's topic in General Nursing

    My headhunter negotiated a higher salary than initially offered, in my current position. Still not quite what I wanted, but
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    Tatts and HIPAA

    MrChicagoRN replied to ShockMe's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    If I were to say I had a patient with orange skin and a severe comb over, is that a HIPAA
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    Where are all the "older" nurses?

    MrChicagoRN replied to tjcnurse2b's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've been AARP eligible for quite some time, and I'm back in school...only 6 courses, 501 practica hours, one certification test, and a bunch of paperwork away from becoming an APN! HELLOOO,...
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    Where are all the "older" nurses?

    MrChicagoRN replied to tjcnurse2b's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Literally another case of NETO* or NECOB* :***: *Nurses eating their old *Nurses eating crusty old
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    Finally able to go to school

    MrChicagoRN replied to makingprogress's topic in Men in Nursing

    People follow different paths, at different tempos. Many people don't go straight to college. I wish I'd entered my APN program 9 years ago instead of earning my masters in business. But I didn't...
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    Male NP Students?

    MrChicagoRN replied to anchorRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    I just finished my first course about 12 hours ago. I usually prepare by waiting till the last minute, let the adrenaline peak, then start writing at a feverish pace. A "B" is passing, "C" is not, and...
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    Gun Owning Nurses

    MrChicagoRN replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    I told you that if you bothered me on my break, there'd be a shot
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    Gun Owning Nurses

    MrChicagoRN replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Deers are actually dangerous. They've murdered many a motorcyclist or auto
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    Do you press "1" for Doctor?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Glycerine82's topic in General Nursing

    "If you are a physician, or physician's representative...." >pushes
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    Quitting 74K RN job for a 30K vet tech job? Advice please!

    MrChicagoRN replied to RNCDN's topic in Nursing Career

    I Know this is a VERY OLD THREAD, But anyone who thinks that behavioral health is easy has probably never done it. It can be very stressful dealing with people in crisis, psychosis, and may be a...
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    Moving to another state, questions

    MrChicagoRN replied to EZsmom's topic in Nursing Career

    Texas is a compact state, but I don't think Wy is one. In that case, she can simultaneously hold licenses from both states
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    Terminated

    MrChicagoRN replied to sdugan07's topic in General Nursing

    Except sometimes that may lead to a resignation for something that might not have led to termination. Once, I had an event that could have led to termination for two employees. We met separately with...
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    Overweight Healthcare Workers

    MrChicagoRN replied to EmpoweRN's topic in General Nursing

    It is a very odd thread. But then, the delivery in the video is also odd. I think her self admitted sarcasm, especially at the beginning, doesn't go over too well. And the choppy editing style is...
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    PHP/Day Rehab vs Psych ER

    MrChicagoRN replied to Lizlaw's topic in Psychiatric

    You likely will have more time for that, I'd suggest applying and talking to them. Good
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    PHP/Day Rehab vs Psych ER

    MrChicagoRN replied to Lizlaw's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes...No...maybe... What part of your current job do you find the most challenging & fulfilling? What are the least desirable parts? It will certainly be less stressful and slower paced, possibly...
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    How much "crap" do you take from people at work?

    MrChicagoRN replied to addieoliveira's topic in General Nursing

    ^^^This I don't give crap, rarely receive crap. There are conflicts and situations to deal with, but everyone is expected to be responsible and respectable. I'm sure the people that report to me may...
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    did any of you share your first job offer on Facebook?

    MrChicagoRN replied to mixtapern's topic in General Nursing

    APRANET protocols were just being developed when I was offered my 1st nursing job. A History Of The Internet:
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    PMHNP - Wilkes University

    MrChicagoRN replied to Nae Nae123's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Most of those questions could be easily answered if you simply asked the school, or looked at online materials. Before I applied at my Uni I asked for a phone conference with the director. Really...
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    November 2016 Caption Contest. Win $100!

    MrChicagoRN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Turkey: "I started singing, "I believe I can fly, I believe I can touch the sky..." Next think I know they say I'm delusional and brought me
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    Does my mental illness make me unfit to be a nurse?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Pudding212's topic in General Nursing

    I googled the above quote and it really only comes up on educational sites, mostly state universities. The only thing I found on the licence application asks about incapacitation, which you...
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    November 2016 Caption Contest. Win $100!

    MrChicagoRN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    If Ben Franklin had his way, I'd be the national bird, not the object of pure gluttony... I could've been a
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    allnuisances

    MrChicagoRN replied to Davey Do's topic in Nursing Humor

    Because we are True Blue. Because we are like the vast oceans that surround our planet and allow life to exist. Because: BLUE. Intellectual. Positive: Intelligence, communication, trust, efficiency,...
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    Psych NP Online

    MrChicagoRN replied to kwl2619's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    So do I. Online classes just don't provide the same level of intellectual