MrChicagoRN RN

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    Only young, strong nurses need apply?

    MrChicagoRN replied to PerfectlyPlump's topic in Psychiatric

    A good psych nurse is one that knows their patients, recognizes early on when changes occur, and then acts to deescalate the patient. Doing that minimizes the hands on interventions. I still...
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    Giving perscription drug and not documenting it.

    MrChicagoRN replied to akascrubs's topic in Home Health

    No. The patient is free to do whatever she wishes with her own property. But if the nurse is administering it, it should be
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    Psych patient refuses medication but can't tell me why...what now?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Marshall1's topic in Psychiatric

    Respect their decision, but continue to support, and to teach. Acknowledge that the meds may or may not work, but they certainly won't work if not taken. Ask them what they plan to do to address...
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    St Anthony's Chicago

    MrChicagoRN replied to MrChicagoRN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Yamkins,Things went very, very well, and I recommend that anyone interested in delivering quality care to an under-served community to apply. Saint Anthony also does a lot of work out in the...
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    What was I thinking?

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

    I wish I was only 50 when I completed MY masters. Sometimes it takes sometime to get into the swing of things when it's been many years. Maybe go slow the first semester, even if it takes a bit...
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    I Passed! YAY!

    MrChicagoRN replied to ArtisticNurse's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Congrats! Definitely start applying now. Takes awhile to apply & catch the eye of a recruiter & get an interview. Then there's the background check & employee health clearance. Just...
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    Quitting a job dilemma

    MrChicagoRN replied to Brittany2206's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Call the supervisor on Friday, before working the weekend, and tell them you will be leaving and that you'll bring in your letter of resignation on the weekend. And why WOULDN'T you put it on your...
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    Chronically late patients...

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

    We had that if you were more than 15 minutes late, onetime people would be seen first. More than 30 and you may be asked to
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    should I call a nurse manager directly about a job?

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

    If the unit is down 8 nurses, the manager is very busy right now. However, based on what you described, if you don't hear anything for a week or two, then go ahead and
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    I'm thinking about whether to start writing up my coworkers.

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

    If he's a big guy, with a high fall risk, you need to set the limits. Say you'll be happy to help them, but you aren't going to do it alone, and since you don't know the patient, the other person...
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    Interview..no offer : (

    MrChicagoRN replied to jodyangel's topic in Ob/Gyn

    A BSN isn't a Magnet requirement per se, but they may be interested in beefing up their BSN stats. Or they found someone they liked a bit better. A few years ago I did 4-5 rounds of interviews,...
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    Psych Nursing Job Wanted

    MrChicagoRN replied to nursedanny614's topic in Psychiatric

    Have you made any connections at wherever you did your psych rotation? Talked to your psych instructors for advice or
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    Anybody LIKE working holidays?

    MrChicagoRN replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    At all 4 systems I've worked at, vacation sick & federal holidays are all lumped into your PTO Bank, and accrued at X hours ppp. If you work, you get paid time and a half, and your PTO remains in...
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    Salary expectations

    MrChicagoRN replied to Emilynn09's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Salary.com
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    HELP facing misdemeanor traffic charge on monday.

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

    It's an arrest, not a conviction. Lawyer up and/or ask for a continuance if you need more time to prepare your
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    Should Nurses Be Fired For Refusing Flu Shots?

    MrChicagoRN replied to GretnaRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Already a whole bunch of threads here regarding mandatory flu
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    Yup, I failed...2nd year, first semester! Need advice

    MrChicagoRN replied to UmmIbrahim's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    "what if i screw up a 2nd time?"Then you" ll be pretty much in the same place you are at this moment. However, you learned it once, and was very close to passing. Buckle down, study hard and when...
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    Critque my cover letter and resume please and thank you

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

    It's good to be confident, but don't oversell yourself. You are a new grad. Your description of your skill level comes across strong. Also, you are a nurse; nurses practice nursing, not medicine...
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    What can i study before school? :/

    MrChicagoRN replied to braxtonsmommy112311's topic in General Students

    I had almost a year between acceptance & when the next class started. I continued to work, got A&P I & II, chemistry, English 101 out of the way. Had an easier first year, and could then...
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    Do male nurses wear scrub jackets???

    MrChicagoRN replied to Nolander's topic in Men in Nursing

    When a previous employer went to uniform scrubs, a scrubs jacket was included. Chose a white one, man's version with the correct sided buttons, but still stuck with my supply of lab coats. Maybe if...
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    Do male nurses wear scrub jackets???

    MrChicagoRN replied to Nolander's topic in Men in Nursing

    Yep. That's why we have extra body hair...helps keep us warmer.
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    Yet Another Pre-Employment Drug Screen Thread

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

    So....you were offered a job, contingent on drug screen & background check. And you have a legal Rx for Adderal. At this point, they either hire you, or withdraw the offer. If they withdraw...
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    Getting a job - from the employers perspective

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

    Your resume may end up getting faxed or transmitted electronically. Make sure your your font is large enough and clearly legible to be read. If if I can't read it, I'll toss
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    Severance?

    MrChicagoRN replied to jodyangel's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Your lucky to be offered a severance package. You need to talk to them and see what is being offered, and ask your questions. In Illinois you can collect both, but I know some severances says they...
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    Words and phrases that I didn't know before I became a psych nurse

    MrChicagoRN replied to Kay28's topic in Psychiatric

    Unfortunately, most people misuse it, applying it to just about anyone with a personality d/o...or to a patient they just