MrChicagoRN RN

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    Need to give notice!

    MrChicagoRN replied to NewGrad81's topic in General Nursing

    You write your letter, and say "I'd like to speak with you," In private, hand her the letter, and then discuss after it is
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    IV Dilution Problem Help!

    MrChicagoRN replied to Crunktastic's topic in General Students

    not sure what is meant by the highlighted text, except as a primary dilutent (which the pharmacy does). official fda information is: "reconstituted zosyn solution should be further diluted...
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    My DON is sexually harassing me

    MrChicagoRN replied to bstewart40's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Document document Document Every occurrence, date, time, place. direct quotes when possible. Every contact with HR, including the name & reponse of every person you are dealing with. Do you have...
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    Time frame for job hopping???

    MrChicagoRN replied to Pooh Bear RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree completely. If you leave your 2nd job in less than a year, any prospective employer is going to think you'll do the same to them. Stick it
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    Bag stolen

    MrChicagoRN replied to sandypalma's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Job hunting? The Joint allows online verification of licensure. All Illinois nursing license info can be found on the IDPR site Some employers may not even ask you to physically produce a license...
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    To old to be hired anymore?

    MrChicagoRN replied to kathylorr's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, they can't ask, but they can make assumptions by looking at your resume, and doing the math. So let's say 20 years experience & a BSN. That person is most likely at least 40-45 years old....
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    What do you think constitutes insubordination?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    That is a perfect example of
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    Taking a psych tech job on a locked unit with occasionally violent adults...advice?

    MrChicagoRN replied to CeCeInMI's topic in Psychiatric

    There's a difference between fighting someone, and defending yourself. You are advocating a fighting technique. Punching and kicking a psychotic patient is not the same as self defense....
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    What master's besides nursing??

    MrChicagoRN replied to Floridanurse's topic in Nursing Career

    If you hold a BSN, you really don't need another nursing degree if you want to go into administration or management. MBA, Master of Management, Masters in Health Care Administration,
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    the internship requires a 20 month commitment but my husband is in the military

    MrChicagoRN replied to alyson1234's topic in Nursing Career

    A lease isn't really a voluntary contract as it's very hard to find a place to live without one. However, most employment doesn't require a legal contract, so you may not be afforded any protection...
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    Taking a psych tech job on a locked unit with occasionally violent adults...advice?

    MrChicagoRN replied to CeCeInMI's topic in Psychiatric

    I've worked on 4 different units over the years. Only one was what I'd consider volatile. Yes, the potential for acting out is there, but with a good staff, good teamwork & backing each other...
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    What to expect???

    MrChicagoRN replied to MIgator71's topic in Psychiatric

    You never know what a doctor will ask. But, be prepared at least to stress team spirit, collaboration, patient and staff
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    Dont wanna be a floor nurse..

    MrChicagoRN replied to Meese.C's topic in General Nursing

    I've got about 20 years of psych experience; acute inpatient & psych home care. While it is less hands-on in terms of physical tasks, your perceptions do not match my experiences. Perhaps the OP...
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    Are there any ADN advocates out there??

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

    It's your hospital, not the ANA forcing the change Can you just run out the clock? Age 60...keep working up until the deadline, and retire at 68? Maybe look at other programs, some are better than...
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    family member misinformed of mothers death.

    MrChicagoRN replied to necie79's topic in General Nursing

    Certainly not humorous in any sense of the word. Imagine your reaction if you were told that someone you loved with all your heart and soul was now dead. Calling with a death notification should be...
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    What career did you have before nursing?

    MrChicagoRN replied to julibyrd's topic in General Nursing

    EMT &
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    Families that talk about my coworkers

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

    You weren't there, you didn't hear the conversation, and you don't know what was actually said; so why take a side? Some people like to stir the pot, and will exaggerate what was said, or how it was...
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    Moving out in 6 months, should I accept a job?

    MrChicagoRN replied to lusa's topic in Nursing Career

    Go ahead and go to the interview. What happens if something ends up falling through with his job offer? Could
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    BSN Graduate planning to enter US Navy

    MrChicagoRN replied to bone24_corleone's topic in Nursing Career

    Under nursing specialties
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    BSN Graduate planning to enter US Navy

    MrChicagoRN replied to bone24_corleone's topic in Nursing Career

    There's a military section you might want to post your question in, but my understanding you can't be commissioned as an officer until licensed. What about being licensed in another state, or will...
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    do nurses get employer sponsored pensionplan?

    MrChicagoRN replied to lily1289's topic in General Nursing

    In addition to the 401K/403B, Every hospital I've worked at has also had non-contributory pension plans. All non-profits, all non-union. All fully
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    Nope, you're not going to die tonight...... says the hospice nurse

    MrChicagoRN replied to Old.Timer's topic in General Nursing

    Why not? Everybody else is doing the same
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    How common is it to get fired?

    MrChicagoRN replied to TurtleCat's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. And we don't hear from the many thousands who successfully complete their probationary period without
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    Are you man Enough to be a OB nurse?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Annointed_RNStudent's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm "Man Enough" Went through my L&D rotation many years ago, saw babies being born, did post-partum care But I also saw my own children being born and nothing will ever compare to that. I just...
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    Nope, you're not going to die tonight...... says the hospice nurse

    MrChicagoRN replied to Old.Timer's topic in General Nursing

    According to the patient was talking about when someone dies, not that she said she was going to die that night. Perhaps she was overly anxious and needed reassurance. People can enter hospice while...