MrChicagoRN RN

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    Need suggestions for post MSN PMHNP, online

    MrChicagoRN replied to BirkieGirl's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Depending what state you live in: University of St. Francis, Joliet IL. or University of North/South Dakota (can't recall which one it
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    Nursing is Just a Job - Common Myths in Nursing

    MrChicagoRN replied to The_Optimist's topic in General Nursing

    I would call it neither "a calling", nor "just a job" for most nurses. I see it as a profession, or at least a highly skilled
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    Is it appropriate to wear flats to an interview?

    MrChicagoRN replied to pearlbubbles's topic in Nursing Career

    There are flats and there are ballerina/slipper type shoes. I agree with vintage mother. A good shoe with even 1/2-1" provides a nice professional look and shouldn't cause any
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    You're fired

    MrChicagoRN replied to dburkhart's topic in General Nursing

    Most home care staff have done something nice for your patients on occasion, but that should be a rare occurrence. I think I left to pick up a prescription once that was really needed, but also...
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    America, party of 2

    MrChicagoRN replied to Cwoods's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Very little of substance on any topic was discussed during this horrendous
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    Does the PVT Work for Elections????

    MrChicagoRN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Wasn't just him. At least he predicted only a 71.4% possibility of a Hillary win. I wasn't feeling that confident about that. Huffington post predicted a 98% probability of a HRC win. They ran a...
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    Does the PVT Work for Elections????

    MrChicagoRN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Hillary won the popular vote, but lost the electoral college. Using the PVT would have been just as accurate as the polls. Most of the polls were waaayy off
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    Nursing student with schizophrenia

    MrChicagoRN replied to Mom3g1d78's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    People with mental illnesses have the capacity to succeed. Continue to work with your Tx team and be on the look out for any red flags that may indicate trouble is brewing. Good luck in your
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    Being Gay and a Male Nursing Student

    MrChicagoRN replied to RShieldsSN14's topic in Male Nursing Students

    What the heck does that mean? That our brothers and sisters from the LGBT community are "unnatural?" I certainly hope
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    HARDER to get a PRN job???

    MrChicagoRN replied to c.dom's topic in Nursing Career

    No but prn jobs provide less supervision, and no one is going to spend a lot of time and money orienting and training someone who only works once in awhile. A PRN is expected to have the skills...
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    Do you ever wish you were a doctor?

    MrChicagoRN replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    And that is why many newer physicians are seeking employed positions vs setting up an independent practice. They do their job for X hours, and then someone else is
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    Smoking Nurses

    MrChicagoRN replied to broobrum58's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I don't care if they smoke. I do care if they are spending less time on the unit because of their habit. Many places don't allow smoking breaks. You can smoke during your assigned Coffee and lunch...
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    How do you handle manipulative/demanding patients?

    MrChicagoRN replied to kimmyanne02's topic in Psychiatric

    Made me laugh. When folks demand AMA, I'll usually say "The Illinois state mental health code does not allow for AMA discharges, blah blah blah, this is what you can do at this time, blah, blah....
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    November 2016 Caption Contest. Win $100!

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

    You can call me paranoid, but around this time every year, friends and relatives just disappear. DIsappear, I tell
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    Jacob Rockstar-RN Psych Nurse Action Figure

    MrChicagoRN replied to Davey Do's topic in Psychiatric

    Oh God, I don't think it'll end there. Sore losers, court challenges, white people rioting, non-stop
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    What Does This Mean? I Had My Nursing Interview.

    MrChicagoRN replied to iam_kathryne's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I interviewed 30 years ago to get in, but only by one instructor. dont remember if I interviewed prior to BSN, interviewed before MBA Phone interview for PMHNP program. Many schools are...
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    Pain medicine to drug addict?

    MrChicagoRN replied to MrBlueSky's topic in Patient Medications

    OP, Good advice has been given. She didn't come in to detox, she came in for surgery. She deserved at least the same level of analgesic medications (but likely more) that anyone else would receive...
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    Feeling disrespected and unsupported :(

    MrChicagoRN replied to DepressedPsychRN's topic in Psychiatric

    It definitely begins with leadership. They need to set the tone and expectation. I hope the OP has been escalating these issues up the chain of command. My expectations of staff include letting the...
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    When did you last see a nurse wearing the old school garb?

    MrChicagoRN replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    I just saw an RN in full garb, including cap, in the hallway at work about 30 minutes
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    Do you ever wish you were a doctor?

    MrChicagoRN replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    C'mon, it's a sing along... I'm a nurse and I'm OK I sleep all night and I work all day. He's a nurse and he's OK He sleeps all night and he works all day . I start IVs, no time for lunch I assess...
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    Extending my reach? Or pushing my limits?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Myrtle1061RN's topic in General Nursing

    Do you WANT to be an FNP? That's the critical question, IMHO. There ar plenty of other jobs in leadership, staff education, quality, informatics, etc To figure the payback, calculate the time and...
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    Unsafe call house

    MrChicagoRN replied to bayoulady's topic in General Nursing

    This is a great 1st step. They need you to stay within 20 minutes The facility they provide is offsite, no security, unsafe conditions They don't allow weapons to defend yourself from intruders They...
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    Demand for Nurses in Chicago

    MrChicagoRN replied to WannaBNursey's topic in Illinois Nursing

    You dock the Divvy at your destination station, then there will probably be someone elses bike available when you get back. And if you have a smartphone, it can tell you where there are nearby bikes...
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    Being Pulled into the Office for calling CAT

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

    We had a doc complain when the night nurse called an RRT at 2am. He said he had talked to the floor around 11pm and felt he was being "undermined." We told him that patients' conditions can change...
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    No Excuse for Mistake....

    MrChicagoRN replied to Jolie's topic in Nursing News

    While mom may have been upset and dramatic, the "What if concerns" are legit. What if it was a patient who arrested, and there was no one with him/her? Not found till the next day? This was a near...