MrChicagoRN RN

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    Financial Aid and $165,000.00 debt

    MrChicagoRN replied to Den1978's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    WHY do you say Chamberlain is your only choice? I 3rd the suggestion to go to community college for at least the pre-reqs, but preferably for a whole program. Being 40ish & over $200,000 in debt...
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    Home Schooled HS Student to Nursing School - How?

    MrChicagoRN replied to burner830's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'd suggest making an appointment and going in and talking to counselors at the school you are considering. Most CC require all new students to take placement exams in math and english, so you'd know...
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    How do you handle manipulative/demanding patients?

    MrChicagoRN replied to kimmyanne02's topic in Psychiatric

    You did fine. Be kind, consistent, and firm. Don't let them put you on the defensive. A "sorry, I can't do that, the answer is no" is appropriate. Offering alternatives and diet teaching are...
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    Male RN's question

    MrChicagoRN replied to Jamin33p's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm going to start this thread: "When I first decided to become a nurse, there was no internet. I had to not only decide which health profession I wanted to go into on my own, but also selected a...
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    public school systems

    MrChicagoRN replied to lalonzo27's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Am I the only person that finds it odd that she came back after 2 years specifically to revive this dead
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    Do You get Upset When you are Called a Physican Extender

    MrChicagoRN replied to AAC.271's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Whenever me and my fellow nurses get tired of eating our young, we like to whip up some physician extender. Take 1 physician, 2 eggs, 1/4 cup of milk, 2 tbs butter, and some sriracha. Mix it up the...
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    CPI for a New Grad?

    MrChicagoRN replied to m0ntyburns's topic in Psychiatric

    There are some free CEUs for September on the Home - American Psychiatric Nurses Association website. Start with those and move on to take some other behavioral health education and list it on your...
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    CPI for a New Grad?

    MrChicagoRN replied to m0ntyburns's topic in Psychiatric

    I don't expect a new grad, or inexperienced tech to come with CPI. We take care of it when they
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    Staffing

    MrChicagoRN replied to traumamomtx48's topic in General Nursing

    Money, benefits, staffing are all important, but the big motivators for people staying or going are their relationships with their manager and/or coworkers. Every job I've ever left has resulted in a...
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    Interview attire

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

    Dress professionally. Scrubs fold/roll up pretty small and fit in a small
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    Nurse brutally beaten in a Brooklyn Hospital

    MrChicagoRN replied to HGTVrn33's topic in Nursing News

    Does anyone else have any further updates since 2014? A much-maligned Brooklyn hospital got slapped with a $78,000 fine Monday after a federal probe found the facility failed to protect its workers...
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    Jacob Rockstar-RN Psych Nurse Action Figure

    MrChicagoRN replied to Davey Do's topic in Psychiatric

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    Math before Anatomy and Physio

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

    Have you tested for Math, English, etc? That -029 course doesn't look like it's even college level. Those courses are usually 101 or higher. If you do a math placement test, you may test out, or...
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    Jacob Rockstar-RN Psych Nurse Action Figure

    MrChicagoRN replied to Davey Do's topic in Psychiatric

    Are you flirting with HIM now
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    Pmhnp program

    MrChicagoRN replied to saramay686's topic in Psychiatric

    I looked at UND but I didn't find them very helpful. After adding in the cost of commuting those few times, and the prospect of finding my own preceptors, I decided to stay local. The slight savings...
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    unrelated job history- yes or no on resume?!

    MrChicagoRN replied to g.elizabeth's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    When I review new grad resumes I desperately search for something that makes one stand out over the other. Pharmacy experience is good, and if Subway, or whatever, was for a considerable length of...
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    Applying for BSN Program

    MrChicagoRN replied to TipsyNinja's topic in Men in Nursing

    There may be a small bias in order to increase diversity, but if there is, it's minimal. You still need to focus on being a highly desirable
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    Dating while in nursing school?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Students

    Nice response, deserves
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    Can an accredited NP work as an RN (in scope) in Ohio?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Iconic's topic in Advanced Practice

    I believe that in all states you maintain both your APN & RN licenses separately, so legally you are not prohibited. However, there are often internal rules and regs that aren't reflected in a...
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    Jacob Rockstar-RN Psych Nurse Action Figure

    MrChicagoRN replied to Davey Do's topic in Psychiatric

    ...breakaway
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    EBP Topic Ideas

    MrChicagoRN replied to popcrnlvr's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Seclusion, restraints, medication rights and informed consent, deescalation, psychiatric power of attorney, trauma informed care, patient rights, suicide assessment, benzo or opiate abuse, safety...
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    I Hope You people are never my nurses.

    MrChicagoRN replied to honeyforasalteyfish's topic in General Nursing

    everytime I heard that name in the movie, my brain went to "Betamax." A quick AltaVista search revealed I wasn't the only one. At least 1/2 of our members are probably too young to have a clue as...
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    Jacob Rockstar-RN Psych Nurse Action Figure

    MrChicagoRN replied to Davey Do's topic in Psychiatric

    Ewwww....that just makes it
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    Forced to get flu shot or wear a mask

    MrChicagoRN replied to nurse0614's topic in General Nursing

    But "skin bubble" is the most
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    Forced to get flu shot or wear a mask

    MrChicagoRN replied to nurse0614's topic in General Nursing

    NO, it will result in you getting thrown out of the hotdog stand AFTER being forced to take flu shots. Children under 12 are exempt from the Ketchup rule. However, asking for a dog with mayo Will most...