Hoosier_RN MSN

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    Do I share my medical history as part of my story to become a nurse?

    Hoosier_RN replied to LeviY's topic in General Nursing

    They can't legally, but we all know it happens-an employer never says we didn't hire you because you had this, they always use the "a better candidate presented" line. I would not discuss it, even if...
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    Need Honest Answers

    Hoosier_RN replied to ccuRN24's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    As many are rushing to that to cash in, some areas are seeing oversaturation, and I suspect it will be driving their pay down soon as
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    Need Advice on Legit Online Master's in Nursing Programs

    Hoosier_RN replied to canadawali's topic in General Students

    I don't know if it is accepted for Canada, that is something that you would have to call or email to find out. You don't do the 14 courses at the same time. You do one at a time, at your own pace,...
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    Getting My Graduate Degree: Is it Worth It?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    some brick and mortar MSNs don't require clinical time outside of advanced assessment...and are CCNE accredited like WGU. Quite a few state universities actually...I've never had a problem getting a...
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    Feeling Pressured

    Hoosier_RN replied to silentwolves's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I knew right away...the running of a pod of 4 by yourself takes anywhere from 6-8 months to get comfortable with. Some clinics, a nurse takes a pod, but where I am, nurse does not take a pod unless...
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    When to apply for nurse practioner programs

    Hoosier_RN replied to Seyleigh's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    out of the 6 NPs that are at my MDs practice, 4 are experienced-5+ years or more-and the other 2, 1 is a direct entry and the other had about 2 months of bedside and then school. The last 2 have had...
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    Non-Nursing Master's - Considering Nursing

    Hoosier_RN replied to kmb2020's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    We must have worked at the same hospital before
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    Need Advice on Legit Online Master's in Nursing Programs

    Hoosier_RN replied to canadawali's topic in General Students

    It's do-able if you can devote time to it, and keep yourself diligent about the work. Depending on your kids ages and activities, you may take longer. My kids are grown and gone, but I was working...
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    Multivitamins and supplements? My vent.

    Hoosier_RN replied to brownbook's topic in General Nursing

    I have a physical issue that my Dr has me take prescribed vitamins in higher amounts, as I don't absorb nutrients like I should-but I follow a very strict diet as well. Vitamins and supplements have...
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    SNF DON with MSN Can't Land Hospital Position

    Hoosier_RN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    You may need to factor in that with non-acute, managerial experience, and an MSN, they probably assume that you will want more money, that without some acute experience, they won't pay usually....
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    Job Flip-Flopping: When Will I Find My Place?

    Hoosier_RN replied to tinyRN72's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, in 20+ years, I've done a little of everything except surgery, pre and post OP, mom-n-baby related, or psych. They are all stressful on one level or another. If the pay is excellent (in...
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    Dialysis nursing pros and cons

    Hoosier_RN replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    Acutes generally have that problem. Find an outpatient
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    The Nursing School to Welfare Pipeline

    Hoosier_RN replied to panurse9999's topic in General Nursing

    It varies. In my area, they don't pay any difference, never have. And out of the 4 area hospitals, 2 take BSN only now because of Magnet. It varies by area. Educate yourself to give yourself the...
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    What is Abandonment?

    Hoosier_RN replied to nycmoon's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    that is generally the perfect definition of abandonment...hopefully the DON pursues that, because nurses like that give the rest of us a bad
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    Job Flip-Flopping: When Will I Find My Place?

    Hoosier_RN replied to tinyRN72's topic in General Nursing

    The flip-flopping may be what is killing your chances at other jobs. Just keep on trying and hang in there! Your dream job is just around the corner. I loved HH, but driving the tires off of my car...
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    Address change violations!?

    Hoosier_RN replied to allisonleigh122's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I doubt that they will bat an eye...don't worry, but keep it in mind for future reference. And let any nurse friends know if you hear them mention moving Your parents changed their address, which...
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    Student Loans and Debt

    Hoosier_RN replied to jnniemeyer's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    While this is a good suggestion, talk to a recruiter first before putting your all of your eggs in this basket. Military nursing is very hard to get into. If your interested in that line, go to that...
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    Exit interview survey, tell the truth, lie or ignore

    Hoosier_RN replied to Forest2's topic in General Nursing

    a previous employer of mine used the tactic of saying that it's anonymous, but there is a scan bar at the bottom so that they know who answers what. They used to mail cards in envelopes to give the...
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    nurse + hand tattoo

    Hoosier_RN replied to Tim Burton's topic in Nursing Career

    policies vary by school and employer, although most employers are relaxing rules now. The state board of nursing in any state doesn't give a flying fig if you have a hand tattoo, or a tattoo anywhere...
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    Need Honest Answers

    Hoosier_RN replied to ccuRN24's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Look at the real market for new grad NPs where you are, or wherever you pan to practice-along with pay and benefits; don't let a school's marketing person answer that . Many areas are now flooded,...
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    Applying for jobs as a New Grad

    Hoosier_RN replied to future.nurse.abby's topic in Nursing Career

    This! ask around to find
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    Nurse Chef

    Hoosier_RN replied to lilgreene's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    as far a nephrology, contact a nephrologists office or dialysis clinic ask to get the dietician's contact info. They can direct you to what options are
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    BSN but not a nurse

    Hoosier_RN replied to PirateArrrNnnn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

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    Taking NCLEX PN after first year of ADN program?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Ashenx's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would ask your school. They would have to send any paperwork, so they would know. I don't believe you can in KY, but I know very little about their laws regarding nursing
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    SNF DON with MSN Can't Land Hospital Position

    Hoosier_RN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I was wondering how you were working as a staff RN prior to graduating nursing school. Perhaps you misworded this? If this is on your resume, you may want to consider rewording or getting off of...