MrChicagoRN RN

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    MSN or MBA/MM

    MrChicagoRN posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    As an RN in transition due to a corporate restructuring, I figure this is the time to finallly complete my masters. It's now or never! Ironically, I've been wanting to go back for several years. I...
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    Mature Nurses over 50

    MrChicagoRN replied to Su360's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Remember Jack Benny? He stayed 39 for decades. We are aging better now, so I will admit my age as being 49. I was 49 last year, too. And I plan to remain 49 for at least the next 5 years.
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    MSN online Schools

    MrChicagoRN replied to rellco40's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Does it HAVE to be online, or is that one school the only one near
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    Should I continue on?

    MrChicagoRN replied to ALH2004's topic in Nursing Career

    Sometimes the first semester can be rough. For me, it was moving from the huband/father/fulltime provder role to that of student. I got through it, through getting the emotional support I...
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    I failed a physical!

    MrChicagoRN replied to Aimee03's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm sorry to hear of that happening to you. I do know a nurse who failed due to a hx of back problems. Talk to your doctors. See if they can do something to adjust your meds & address the...
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    Are there any Illinois hospitals I should avoid?

    MrChicagoRN replied to raindrop's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Christ Hospital is part of the Advocate System. I worked for Rush for over 16 years, till my position was eliminated in a restructuring. Disappointing, but thas stuff happens, and they did treat me...
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    Nursing and unionization...

    MrChicagoRN replied to dzadzey's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    In Chicago there aren't too many unionized caregivers. Stroger Cook County Hospital & University of Chicago are the only ones I know of offhand. Most Chicago hospitals work hard to keep their...
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    Am I being pathetic?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Kina21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I graduated with Honors. I missed graduating eith High Honors, by something like 0.04pts. Disappointing, but not a big deal. Noone is going to think any better, or any worse, based on whether the...
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    Getting a job with online BSN??

    MrChicagoRN replied to AfghaniPrinzess's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Some colleges are more prestigious than others (Yale, John Hopkins, etc) I doubt they're going to care too much. The diploma is a key to get the interview, after that you need to show them what you...
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    nurse's job during a code?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Athenas83's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the unit. When I worked med surg, a nurse from critical care would usually come down. That left other nurses avail to position & bag, start a line, place chest board under back,...
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    3 hot's and a cot

    MrChicagoRN replied to Billikin's topic in Psychiatric

    I don't think it's JUST yours, but maybe not all that uncommon. Psychiatric hospitalizations are on the upswing, and there is even spending going on to build or expand new psych hospitals. Insurance...
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    Sorry the position isn't available - help!

    MrChicagoRN replied to desertrn's topic in General Nursing

    I'd ask to discuss it. SOmetimes positions have been promised to someone else, sometimes positions are frozen or eliminated. If has to do with past interactions & performance, that should be...
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    would you choose a job based on salary or "the job"?

    MrChicagoRN replied to NurseEmily22's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Money is a short term motivator. As long as the dream job provides a decent salary & benefit package, go for it. Why get into a bad position for what amounts to $1.92 per hour for 3 years? Apply...
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    Letter of resignation due to mental health issues

    MrChicagoRN replied to kristinleeRN's topic in General Nursing

    List the positives in the job, thank them for their assistance & understanding in granting you the LOA, but you are not yet ready to return to work & regretably must tender your resignation....
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    Charting at time of visit?

    MrChicagoRN replied to twinengines's topic in Home Health

    I left homecare in 2003 after 13 years. While you can complete your charting later, after you've left the home; the time of your visit starts when you enter the home & begin care-and ends when...
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    Unprofessional Behavior

    MrChicagoRN replied to peds4now's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's up to each & every one of us to set the example & raise the bar. Even when someone is saying something stupid in the breakroom, than can open the opportunity to dialogue. Just keep in...
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    online NP to MD - is this possible?

    MrChicagoRN replied to lannisz's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hmmmm.... Oceania University just graduated it's first class of six. FAQ:
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    MSN or MBA/MM

    MrChicagoRN replied to MrChicagoRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    And the Winner is............... Masters in Management! I spoke with someone who had been a CNO. She said to go the MBA/MM route She felt that by taking the MSN I'd be paying to take courses that...
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    Accused of "Cheating her out of medicine"

    MrChicagoRN replied to LightCommaStix's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutley no need for you to feel humiliated. If someone else acts like a fool, that's their issue. You are following MD orders to the letter. When there was a dispute over the plan, you reported...
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    Meds...Where to Start

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

    Like the others said, stick to the major classes of meds. There are thousands of new medicines released every year. You'll never learn them all.
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    silly little question

    MrChicagoRN replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    Remember that body temp is circadian, so time of day can influence whether one is "febrile" or not. Plus a low grade elevation indicates the body's defenses are at work. In amulatory & homecare,...
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    online NP to MD - is this possible?

    MrChicagoRN replied to lannisz's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It's not truly an online program as she has to go to Pa regularly, maybe a weekend once a month, then spend 2 years in an overseas medical school. Assuming the school has the proper accredidation,...
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    Letter stating that I am going from full time to PRN

    MrChicagoRN replied to Lorelai22RN's topic in Nursing Career

    +1 People leave jobs all the time, they won't take it personally. They should be grateful that you're still willing to work for them part-time When I left my first hospital, I continued to work there...
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    For The Love Of Lovenox!

    MrChicagoRN replied to KungFuFtr's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    From the Literature: Subcutaneous Injection Technique: Patients should be lying down and Lovenox Injection administered by deep SC injection. To avoid the loss of drug when using the 30 and 40 mg...
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    Hours as a nurse

    MrChicagoRN replied to pvit486's topic in General Nursing

    My first 4 or 5 years I worked PM shift, every 3rd weekend. Haven't worked anything but days, for the most part, for almost 20 years after that. But, alas. I'll probably be taking an evening position...