MrChicagoRN RN

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    Just started Psych Nursing... help!

    MrChicagoRN replied to electricblack's topic in Psychiatric

    The best way to deal with violent patients is to know your patients, and to intervene quickly. There are some free videos and ebooks on crisisprevention.com Or google CPI or patient see ablation on...
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    Wage difference between an ADN and BSN Nurses?

    MrChicagoRN replied to JordynDickey's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Two nurses walk into an HR.... a facility may pay each the same, but the BSN is more employable: has more choices, is more likely to be hired, more likely to be promoted. So, in that sense the BSN...
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    Suggestions for keywords that will get my resume onto an actual nurse manager's desk?

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

    Your resume and cover letter needs to reflect, not what they can do for you, but what you can do for them. Structure your resume so that transferable traits from your previous jobs are clearly listed....
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    Salary request

    MrChicagoRN replied to sakuramom's topic in Nurse Management

    Can't help you with the dollars part. Is this somewhere you already work, or someplace new? You want to know exactly what's entailed in the position. Some are largely administrative, others are...
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    New graduate-should I take this job? What does a good nursing position include?

    MrChicagoRN replied to mkonigs's topic in General Nursing

    Many here would love the opportunity you
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    Did being unattractive hurt your career?

    MrChicagoRN replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Nursing Career

    I have a face that sometimes looks serious, and a dry sense of humor, but by working to smile and being outgoing and supportive, that isn't an
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    Not sure if being 'called' to nursing

    MrChicagoRN replied to junegirl's topic in General Students

    Ask yourself why you want to become a nurse. List the plus & minuses. Originally, I planned to become a Paramedic, took the EMT-B program, worked for 6 months. Ten, due to the market, I assessed...
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    Minors staying with patient during hospitalization...

    MrChicagoRN replied to TaylorMaidRn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Who is going to be responsible for the child's safety? The patient is recovering from surgery and is not in position to supervise the child, and the staff cannot do so either. If something happens to...
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    Elderly coworkers becoming a burden.

    MrChicagoRN replied to o3lissao's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If she was not safe, she would need to either move to an area that she could practice safely, or would be told respectfully that it was time to
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    Elderly coworkers becoming a burden.

    MrChicagoRN replied to o3lissao's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We had a nurse in her 70's who worked nights. A wonderful, caring person who would do anything for her patients, and never a harsh word for anyone She was kinda slow moving, had trouble getting out...
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    Chicago area salaries for RN with 1-2 years experience

    MrChicagoRN replied to MedOncIllinoisRN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Can't help you with salaries, but the hospitals you mention are in a 40-50 mile radius of each other, so salaries and COL can vary
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    Big pay cut at Orlando Health, please help your fellow Nurses

    MrChicagoRN replied to skyflight's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Pay cuts are on hold for a month. Orlando Health postpones pay cuts | News 13 They need to be careful. Such drastic, sweeping cuts certainly opens the doors for the
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    BSN or save for a house?

    MrChicagoRN replied to TXRN44's topic in Nursing Career

    Just because you love your job now, doesn't mean you will feel the same 2, 5, 10 years from now. The BSN increases your employability & positions you for your next
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    Red Flags for a Psych Facility

    MrChicagoRN replied to DemosthenesRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Google it, especially the news section. Occasionally that can be a
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    Any nurses with anxiety/ bi polar?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Reckless96's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Yep. A bunch on here. You are not alone. Maybe start here till the responses start coming: The Best Is Yet To Be - Nursing community for
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    Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Aje333's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I can give you my opinion, but that may or not be correct. Ask the BON that question. Create a disposable email account if you wish to remain anonymous Or contact an attorney familiar with the ways...
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    Searching a Patient's Belongings

    MrChicagoRN replied to cheethaj's topic in Emergency

    Your hospital has a responsibility to maintain a safe environment. It is a dissatisfier to search every patient, but your facility should have policies regarding this. If a search is clinically...
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    HIPAA Violation Help

    MrChicagoRN replied to SummerLei's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Working in psych long before HIPAA Existed, this is old hat. In general, vent to your coworkers, not family & friends. Never, ever text any information to a friend, as once you text it, you...
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    Chamberlain College of Nursing or Stay at my University

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

    I only know chamberlain by word of mouth. Maybe sit down with each school, hash out your concerns, see what they
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    Chamberlain College of Nursing or Stay at my University

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

    Chamberlain is owned by DeVry, and for profit, so it may be pricey. According to your post, it looks like you aren't going to return to nursing if you stay at the same school. Do you want to be a...
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    Soon to be BSN graduate...and frustrated

    MrChicagoRN replied to Paige2014's topic in Psychiatric

    W Can't give you a number, but I know lots of nurses with decades of experience. I guess I have about 20 years of actual psych experience, the rest of it I still was pretty much a psych nurse at...
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    Work Rant...(Long....feel free to disregard)

    MrChicagoRN replied to elizabeth8503RN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Sounds rough. Its the employees job to play nice, treat each other with respect, not gossip, not bully each other. It's management's & HR's job to support and enforce a zero tolerance for lateral...
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    Help! Got a needle stick.. :(

    MrChicagoRN replied to Tiramisu567's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Was it a stick, a scrape, blood on the syringe, patient known to be infectious...? The fact that you are a nursing mom naturally makes you more worried. In the old days, with non safety needles,...
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    Chamberlain College of Nursing or Stay at my University

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

    What are you leery about regarding Chamberlain? My perception is that their program is pretty good. Have you gone out and met with them
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    Gotta love the frequent flyers..

    MrChicagoRN replied to Mandychelle79's topic in Psychiatric

    Saves a lot of time when we do it that way, doesn't