MrChicagoRN RN

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    Student Nurse "Help me!" Threads

    MrChicagoRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Skinny girl, eh? But, would you ever "bet your sweet
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    Is there a legal way to do this...

    MrChicagoRN replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Read it again. The issue was never whether he'd be apprehended by an employee (which would have been foolish), but whether they could report to the police the presence of a person wanted for a violent...
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    Nurse brutally beaten in a Brooklyn Hospital

    MrChicagoRN replied to HGTVrn33's topic in Nursing News

    ^^^ that's a funny post. All these people who think they can strap on, and they suddenly have the skills of Dirty Harry. Don't bother with the stats. I'm not interested in derailing someone else's...
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    Student Nurse "Help me!" Threads

    MrChicagoRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Bears repeating: “To argue with a man who has renounced the use and authority of reason, and whose philosophy consists in holding humanity in contempt, is like administering medicine to the dead, or...
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    Patients with gender identity issues

    MrChicagoRN replied to Umberlee's topic in Psychiatric

    Their legal name is what's in the record. They should be called by whatever name they prefer. In report, it can be something like "William Smith, 28 y/o transgendered male to female, prefers to be...
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    Strange Interview

    MrChicagoRN replied to SWM2009's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    No reflection on you, I'd say this is a place that isn't too particular who they hire. I'm sure you presented well, but an employer really needs to ensure the candidate is a good fit. whats your...
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    Nurse brutally beaten in a Brooklyn Hospital

    MrChicagoRN replied to HGTVrn33's topic in Nursing News

    So when suddenly attacked, a HCW could have whipped out her piece and wasted the guy? More likely, if he saw a gun he'd take it, kill her...probably a few others
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    Student Nurse "Help me!" Threads

    MrChicagoRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Do you think that maybe this thread should be renamed, "All About Sarah?" She's made her choices, for better or worse, so let it
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    Student Nurse "Help me!" Threads

    MrChicagoRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Arrggghhh! I finished grad school 3 1/2 years ago. Still have an occasional dream that there was one course I didn't actually
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    Student Nurse "Help me!" Threads

    MrChicagoRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Informational post. No response necessary in what is intended to be a frivolous thread: Actually, it refers to Bullying. Bullying that creates a horrible work environment, and may make them dread...
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    Student Nurse "Help me!" Threads

    MrChicagoRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    What? Advocating personal autonomy & internal self reflection? How
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    Essential Personnel

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

    Well put. Those with 4x4 would pick up some of the staff, but there is no way they could get everyone. I can imagine the response anyone in Chicagoland would get if they called emergency services for...
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    Essential Personnel

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

    We've had 60 inches of snow in Chicago this year, so I know the challenges of staffing my units. Did you make a good faith effort to dig yourself out? Are you normally always there? if so, don't beat...
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    Fired for refusing??

    MrChicagoRN replied to Indyrn00's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Are you you familiar with this danger? Facts About Dihydrogen
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    Is there a legal way to do this...

    MrChicagoRN replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    So what's your point? Suspects can't be convicted till they are apprehended, arraigned, brought to trial. thats our
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    Student Nurse "Help me!" Threads

    MrChicagoRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    and then, there are the
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    Is there a legal way to do this...

    MrChicagoRN replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    If someone is suspected of raping and murdering a child, is there any reason to suspect that person would not again become violent at anytime? If a patient walked through the ER, saw the guy &...
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    Fired for refusing??

    MrChicagoRN replied to Indyrn00's topic in Disaster Preparation

    In that sense, you are also "forced" to: come me to work regularly, even if it's snowy, cold, or rainy smile and be polite to your patients practice good hygiene and wear clean clothes refrain from...
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    Need Advice on how to handle situations with NM

    MrChicagoRN replied to adviceneeded's topic in Nurse Management

    What's your policy? Call-ins affect others because the rest of the staff either works short, or someone else is "encouraged" to stay to cover. Or, someone is wasting a lot of time calling around,...
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    Get your BSN or "Get Out"

    MrChicagoRN replied to APRN.'s topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Yes, it's perfectly legal to change the requirements of a job. 10 years to get the BSN is much longer than the 2-5 years often given elsewhere. I do like that they give an age exemption. It'd be...
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    Assignment of breaks and lunches

    MrChicagoRN replied to D.R.A.'s topic in Nurse Management

    We had a similar problem on a medical floor. ended up making a sign up sheet for lunches so only a certain number could go at once. IIRC, we had overlapping times so, for example, the noon person...
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    How to assess mental health

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

    You really need to meet 1:1 with someone to discuss your concerns. Do either of your parents work for a company that has an Employeee Assistance Program? These are free and confidential services...
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    Chicago Master's Nursing Programs for Non-Nurses (DePaul, Rush, UIC)

    MrChicagoRN replied to marti113's topic in School, College Programs

    All fine programs. Which one is most affordable, best meets your schedule, best meets your goals, closest to home, etc.? Only you can decide what's best for
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    Need opinions on new grad BSN RN with 3 years as LPN pay increase

    MrChicagoRN replied to CrazyGoonRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Then to flip your argument around, if you aren't bringing any additional value to your employer or patients by becoming an RN, why should they even pay you the extra $3? You can always go to them,...
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    Lifestyle Discrimination

    MrChicagoRN replied to utadahikaru's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    While i dont support banning the hire of tobacco users, I don't accept the OP slippery slope theory either. Smoke lingers on the smoker and their clothes, & costs an estimated $6,000 per year to...