MrChicagoRN RN

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  1. MrChicagoRN

    strategies of routine hand washing in the fight against cross infection

    MrChicagoRN replied to fri glory's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hand washing refers to soap & water. Dont forgot other aspects of hand
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    Restraints

    MrChicagoRN replied to trishagray08's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It's only the language that's confusing. Medications need to be given when appropriate, and necessary to treat symptoms. Old Joe sitting in front of the nurses station, keeps asking for more pudding....
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    Restraints

    MrChicagoRN replied to trishagray08's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    No, we are not clear. CMS DEFINITIONS: Physical restraints are any manual method or physical or mechanical device, material, or equipment attached to or adjacent to the resident?s body that the...
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    have you ever found a legit job on Craigslist?

    MrChicagoRN replied to dixieyid305's topic in Nursing Career

    I had a friend who got a local job, national company. Not healthcare. did very well, advanced up the ladder while moving around the
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    Liscense criteria

    MrChicagoRN replied to countrysunshine's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I don't know if Illinois will issue you a license if yours is inactive. Here is their website: State of Illinois : Department of Financial and Professional
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    Itt, unfair exit Hesi policy

    MrChicagoRN replied to zionsma's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Call me old fashioned, as there was no HESI when I was a student. I picked a school with a good rep, one that was somewhat selective & high 1st time pass rate. Their pass rate was something like...
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    adn vs bsn

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

    It has been asked and answered in a number of threads here. Perhaps you could do a search and find what has already been written on this
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    Restraints

    MrChicagoRN replied to trishagray08's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I hate the term chemical restraints, and made sure it was stated in our policy that we don't do chemical restraints. Chemical restraints indicates sedating someone to prevent undesirable behavior,...
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    Nursing Shortage= Thousands of Unemployed New Grads?

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

    I didn't see anything to lead me to an 8 year limit, but since it's in the 1st year forum, I Refrained from answering. 30 years ago, there was a small glut, and the hospital hired 25 of the 30 diploma...
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    Needle stick

    MrChicagoRN replied to BeautifulDisaster's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yeah, it's embarrassing, but it's happened to most of us. You can't tell whether someone is low risk just by looking at them. Report it, it, they'll draw some baseline labs, and you'll have peace of...
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    IM meds question

    MrChicagoRN replied to sassifras85's topic in Psychiatric

    If it was routine medications, you'd be correct. However, emergency medications may be given (in most/all? states) without consent to reduce/prevent danger to self or
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    I need CME/CE Medscape help.

    MrChicagoRN replied to rosemommy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You need to keep track of your CE in case you are audited. This will be recorded in your medscape profile. You probably don't need to actually submit it unless asked. You need to check your states...
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    Has anyone taken care of a celeb?

    MrChicagoRN replied to anon456's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Our unit had occasional politicians, actors, donor, etc. They got one of VIP rooms, just meant it was a private, at the end of hall (quieter), and just a little bit nicer...and I do mean a little....
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    How to Dress for Psychiatric Nursing

    MrChicagoRN replied to Meriwhen's topic in Psychiatric

    Might want to post a tattoo thread instead of thread jacking this one. This is about how to dress on a psych
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    Lower pay during orientation months?

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

    You heard this, or you know it to be
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    Is my nursing school too selective?

    MrChicagoRN replied to aquamoon713's topic in General Students

    15 out of 48 tells me they aren't selective at all if they can't do better than retaining 1/3rd of their
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    Don't People Have Bills To Pay?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sucking, like suffering, is subjective. What sucks to one, is a challenge to another. After 20 years or more in the military, I'm sure you will rise to the occasion. Challenging yes, adjusting...
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    Accomadations for bipolar disorder

    MrChicagoRN replied to bella_'s topic in Nurse Disabilities

    You can only ask for reasonable accommodations. Exactly what accommodations do you think you
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    Is anyone else losing spouse coverage?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Palmtreegirl's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Unless you're at the snack bar, There's nothing that costs 99 cents at Costco. It costs $55 just to walk in the
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    Is anyone else losing spouse coverage?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Palmtreegirl's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    OP, Did you price through http://www.healthcare.gov. ? i picked a random county in Florida, and prices for a 61 y/o male started at around $400 for a bronze
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    Have you ever had a patient smoke in the room?

    MrChicagoRN replied to pixie6089's topic in Medical-Surgical

    The tech should have immediately told him to put it out, notified the staff, notify security. Security should then have done a room search and removed ALL matches, lighters, smoking materials. Smoking...
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    Hallway beds on the floor/overcrowding

    MrChicagoRN replied to cardinalRN's topic in General Nursing

    In the US, hey have to use either TJC, or the other one (name escapes me) if they want to receive Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement. and without accreditation, the private insurances will also pull...
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    Charting Disruptive Patient Behaviors: Are You Objective?

    MrChicagoRN replied to SHGR's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Nice Article! I not only address it with staff, but also regarding psychiatric petitions that are a required 1st step to an involuntary admission. "Brought in by CPD," "disruptive in nursing...
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    How to Dress for Psychiatric Nursing

    MrChicagoRN replied to Meriwhen's topic in Psychiatric

    One Monday, I observed a this guy on the unit, in the hall, talking to staff once in awhile. Big oversized t-shirt and what looked like what could be hospital pajama pants. He became insulted when...
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    Nursing tougher for guys than girls

    MrChicagoRN replied to Nursing pursuit's topic in Men in Nursing

    It's harder for anyone who isn't motivated to study, regardless of