MrChicagoRN RN

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    MSN or MBA/MM

    MrChicagoRN replied to MrChicagoRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Additional Info after meeting with both schools. At the same university: MSN Program. Tuition markedly less than the School of Business. No online courses. Clinical has to take first in sequence over...
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    Job Location

    MrChicagoRN replied to wabbott's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I don't recall where I read it recently, but 69% of anesthesia is delivered by CRNA. Call the CRNA program at Rush or wherever & talk to someone there. They'll certainly give you the straight...
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    ashamed and hopeless

    MrChicagoRN replied to amc7791's topic in Nursing Career

    AMC, Some had suggested you get counseling, not be a nurse. The truth is there have been, and always will be, impaired doctors, lawyers, pharmacists, pastors & priests, and yes... Nurses. Many...
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    Is one state license "better" then other?

    MrChicagoRN replied to Suninmyheart's topic in General Nursing

    You can get a license in any state you wish, and hold as many licenses as you wish to pay for. But you do need a license issued by the state you choose to work
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    Has anyone here had to do clinicals in OB

    MrChicagoRN replied to edsdcs's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I went through L&D & postpartum in the 80's No problem, no attitudes. My instructers' attitudes were "they probably have all had male doctors examine them at one time or another, so it...
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    MSN in Psych Nursing or MA in Psych?

    MrChicagoRN replied to lc3's topic in Psychiatric

    You'll fit in there with an MSN & as a psychiatric nurse practioner. Actually, as an advance practice nurse, there will be a lot of positions available that won't involve rotations or
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    Need advice on a sentinel event please!

    MrChicagoRN replied to mst31's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent point. Then you call up your local bar association & get the name of a lawyer who specializes in this. It may have truly taken time for the case to work it's way throught the system....
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    This is why being an LPN is just as good....

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

    Yes. LOTS of overtime. 2 things you might want to do. 1. Figure out how many less hours an RN would have to work to make the same amount. 2. Calculate how much money an RN would make working the same...
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    moving to chicago

    MrChicagoRN replied to little cat's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Just so you know, Mt Sinia is across the street from Schwab Rehab, and just up the street (mile or two) from the Medical District- Rush, Uof Illinois, Cook County. The west side neighborhoods have...
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    Loyola Univ. Chicago ABSN vs Rush Univ. ABSN

    MrChicagoRN replied to wildorchid's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Why not call or visit each school? Each will be delighted to compare & contrast their program with the local competition. And Rush has been trying to make the Masters the entry degree for nursing...
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    Finanial Aid, Marital Status

    MrChicagoRN replied to mvanz9999's topic in Post Graduate Students

    It's not actually current income, it's the previous years income & current assets. May be unfair, but that's what they calculate. The bright spot is that the following year you'll hopefully...
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    Being called "Nurse".

    MrChicagoRN replied to PsychRN-Kris's topic in General Nursing

    I've been called nurse, doc, doctor, by my first name, by my last name. It's all good as long as it's said with basic human respect. And yes, I do correct them that I'm not a
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    Med Compliance

    MrChicagoRN replied to PsychRN-Kris's topic in Psychiatric

    What are their rights in your state? Try discussing WHY they won't take their meds. Denial of illness, side-effects, don't like feeling "normal" (gray). What is it the patient wants to achieve? GO...
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    How to Get Interviews: needy, anxious ???

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

    It always take longer than you expect to get a response. I've had to bug people to move along with a decision. I'd wait a week & then call, leave a voicemail & say "We met (blah blah) & I...
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    A classmate wants to know if I'm gay. How should I respond?

    MrChicagoRN replied to atwtrn's topic in Male Nursing Students

    It's bothering you, so... "I hear you were asking questions about me. What's up with that?" If asks or hints about you being gay, look straight in the eye & ask in a firm & slightly...
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    Bizarre doctor's order

    MrChicagoRN replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in General Nursing

    So treatment options are PO, TPN, G-tube or starvation? In Illinois, a patient is competent until declared imcompetent by a judge. He has the right to refuse treatment, schizophrenic or not. You can...
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    Mature Nurses over 50

    MrChicagoRN replied to Su360's topic in Michigan Nursing

    A career change is daunting at any age. While you may be older than everyone else (we had abunch in their 30's when I was in school), when you finish you'll still be younger than the average working...
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    Hired!

    MrChicagoRN replied to XYRNMN's topic in Home Health

    Congrats! I was in homecare for a total of 13 years. Biggest cultural shock is likely to be the change of practice environment...and the paperwork. Right now you work in providing a protective...
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    nurse terminated

    MrChicagoRN replied to grandee3's topic in General Nursing

    You fire someone at either the start or the end of the shift. Once their fired, they're fired. No more work was expected of them. When my position was eliminated (I wasn't fired, my job was), I...
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    How to prep myself for nursing school

    MrChicagoRN replied to s5995's topic in General Nursing

    Don't worry, they don't let you kill people unti the 2nd year Seriously, you are supervised, you will not be allowed to go in over your head. Don't
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    Midnight Dr. Call.

    MrChicagoRN replied to m4blondi's topic in General Nursing

    I agree completely. If there are no standing orders, no ROC, and the patient status demands it, then the call is necessary for the patients well-being. Of course, you extend the general social...
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    I have trouble admitting that I will be a nurse

    MrChicagoRN replied to flyingfish2u's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I fail to see why anyone here needs to be embarassed. Have a good
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    I have trouble admitting that I will be a nurse

    MrChicagoRN replied to flyingfish2u's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Then I guess my response to the original poster doesn't apply to you does it? :trout: If it's not your issue, it's not your issue. Being a med surg nurse is fine, why feel
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    Docs yelling at nurses....

    MrChicagoRN replied to ClassQ1's topic in Men in Nursing

    1. People shouldn't be yelling at each in the workplace, regardless of status, or gender. MDs may feel they can get away with bullying a female, but I think that behvior is pretty much past. 2....
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    I need advice..RN or not..What to do

    MrChicagoRN replied to 2bnurseguy_2005's topic in Men in Nursing

    With your educational background, earning an RN is your best bet. Find a program that's designed for degreed individuals that will allow you to enter Nursing with either a BSN or MSN. Does your...