Hrtnurse14

Hrtnurse14 has 12 years experience and specializes in ICU.

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1. Managers? How many hats do you wear?

   Hrtnurse14 posted a topic in Management

   I would love to get some feedback regarding roles and responsibilities. Let me preface this by saying I work at a 60 bed hospital. We have an ED, OB, ICU/IMCU, and 2 floors of medical and surgical patients. I work under a director of my unit who a...

2. Indiana?

   Hrtnurse14 replied to amymfr's topic in Indiana

   Hello, Hope I am not too late in responding to you. I worked at community for almost 8 years. It was a good hospital to work for. There were quite a few people that commuted to Munster to work from Valpo although it is about a 45 minute commute. ...

3. Nice Areas In Indiana

   Hrtnurse14 replied to LJUN71's topic in Indiana

   Hi, I lived in Northwest, Indiana for 7 years after living in the South Suburbs myself. I can't say enough that it was the best move I ever made. Northwest Indiana has alot to offer for you and your child/children. I lived in Dyer. That is Lake ...

4. What would You do? ASN or BSN?

   Hrtnurse14 replied to jennimarie79's topic in Indiana

   Hi! I would look carefully into the pre-reqs required for the various programs out there. It took me 4 years to complete my ASN because I had to have all of my pre-reqs done before getting into the program. After getting into the program it was ano...

5. Northwest Indiana Hospitals-pay for new RN grads

   Hrtnurse14 replied to Ihoplover's topic in Indiana

   Hi, I recently moved to Northeast Indiana but still work at Community in Munster on a prn basis. Last year the new grads were at 22/hr. For eves add 10%, nights 15%, and weekends $4.00 an hour. I am sure the base has gone up a bit. St. Anthony is...

6. Hospitals in Fort Wayne

   Hrtnurse14 replied to Lynzlu2's topic in Indiana

   Hi, I am currently seeking a job in the Fort Wayne area as well. Are you having any luck? I have applied to both Parkview and Lutheran with no luck so far. I have worked in tele, ED, and Nursery and offered to do Registry and pm's. I don't know i...

7. Warsaw Area Hospitals

   Hrtnurse14 replied to Hrtnurse14's topic in Indiana

   Thank you so much for the info. My hubby's final interview is Monday so next week I may start making some phone calls and Goshen will definitely be one of them. Thanks, Hrtnurse14

8. Warsaw Area Hospitals

   Hrtnurse14 replied to Hrtnurse14's topic in Indiana

   Thank you for the info so far. I have looked up Lutheran in Fort Wayne and that hospital looks the most similar to what I am working for now. Urgent Aids also sound like it would be a good match for me as well. Thank you!

9. Warsaw Area Hospitals

   Hrtnurse14 posted a topic in Indiana

   Hi Everyone, I need a little advice on area hospitals in the Warsaw Indiana area. My husband may be getting a job at a company located in Warsaw which is 2 hours away from where we live now. We will need to relocate and I will need to find somethin...

10. Valparaiso, Hobart, Merillville Hospitals

    Hrtnurse14 replied to Princess72's topic in Indiana

    Hello, I hope this info is not coming too late for you. In Valpo there is Porter Memorial. This is an older hospital going through alot of change. The area is booming and there is talk of two new hospitals being built. I know an agency nurse who ...

11. Opinions on Indy hospitals

    Hrtnurse14 replied to Hrtnurse14's topic in Indiana

    Thanks for the info. That is very helpful. Every 3rd weekend sounds nice! Do you like the ED you work in? We were very busy up here but we did have techs and transporters (usually) to help. They drew labs, did EKG's and did post-molds which helpe...

12. Thinking of going into nurse education - need advice

    Hrtnurse14 replied to lecavalier4's topic in Educators

    I am also pursuing my BSN (4 classes away!) in hopes to transition into nursing education. I have precepted and had nurse fellows with me during work so I know I enjoy teaching (or sometimes being taught!) However, I am a little nervous about teach...

13. Clarksville Area Information

    Hrtnurse14 posted a topic in Tennessee

    Hi! Just wondering if anyone has info on the Clarksville area. My husband has a job interview there soon. I have been a nurse for 6 years in tele, ED, and now nursery. I am interested in getting any info on family-friendly areas to live and raise...

14. Opinions on Indy hospitals

    Hrtnurse14 replied to Hrtnurse14's topic in Indiana

    Hi, Thanks for the info. I previously worked in a cardiac step-down unit, ED, and I am now in nursery (both regular and special care). I do miss the adult side of things although my nursery job is much less stressful! The ideal, if there is such a...

15. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    Hrtnurse14 replied to yazisizit's topic in Humor

    I think working in the ED you can get the most disgusting. One of the last ones I dealt with was a lady who was transported in by ambulance from home. Her reason for coming was "sores that don't heal on her legs". She was fairly young, maybe 40's ...