Hoosier_RN MSN

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    Dialysis nursing pros and cons

    Hoosier_RN replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the area. Most have a time window requirement for once the nurse is notified. If you have a kiddo and not much support, it's not going to work. It's worth looking into tho, as areas...
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    Dialysis nursing pros and cons

    Hoosier_RN replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    If you have a support network to help with your child it could be an excellent choice. If you don't have that support, it may not be a good choice, as some days will run long or end off short,...
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    Failed for Clinical-but no proof

    Hoosier_RN replied to Misscruella's topic in General Students

    I read the whole post, but come back to the beginning. You say that you have an illness that makes you tired and sleepy/oversleep? You may not physically be able to do nursing. Not everyone can be a...
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    Should I do my "year in med surg"?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Decisions7's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should try med surg for a bit and keep the psych prn. Once you are in psych for a while (at least in my geographic region), you are locked in and can't get out if you ever feel the need...
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    Should I renew my license?

    Hoosier_RN replied to ScaredRN's topic in General Nursing

    no, it has no affect one way or the
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    Over my head?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Madc's topic in General Nursing

    I would, because you can always say, "I learned, x, y, and z. The role was really more than I should have taken on, but I'm glad to have gotten the experience with the facility. I just decided to...
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    Frequency of rounds

    Hoosier_RN replied to Non_nurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It varies by facility, but generally most want 1-2 hour rounding. Unfortunately, many times, because of staffing ratios and any emergent situations or admissions, this may stretch out longer. 5...
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    Over my head?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Madc's topic in General Nursing

    as a new grad, you are in no position to be a leader either. Leaders have learned the skills and are proficient to help others. Beyond what they have told you, you have a game plan to get out of...
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    BSN but not a nurse

    Hoosier_RN replied to PirateArrrNnnn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I can hardly wait to see that one
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    BSN but not a nurse

    Hoosier_RN replied to PirateArrrNnnn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    At the last survey in the clinic that I work at, they decided to pull employment files on every staff member (and we are a larger clinic). They looked at everyone's info and their credentials, then...
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    Home health or telemetry

    Hoosier_RN replied to MadisonCorkran's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Home health is a very bad idea for a new grad, no matter what your prior experience is. You need to be able to make independent decisions based on assessment skills that you don't have yet. After a...
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    Are we not asked to give to much?

    Hoosier_RN replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    Unforturnately, those who are salaried, know this going in. It's why I won't take a salaried position anymore, no matter how good it looks on paper. Burnt once, learned my
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    Over my head?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Madc's topic in General Nursing

    You explain that it was not a good
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    Grandmas medication record used in custody dispute

    Hoosier_RN replied to 410erika's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Maybe another relative blabbed this? Maybe your son did accidentally, or when things were better between them, she knew? I'm management in my clinic, and cannot access that, a person must have special...
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    CNAs starting IVs

    Hoosier_RN replied to BSMSCCRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    in any case, any state, you will need to look at the nurse practice act, because it does vary. Yes, it's a skill, but each state determines who practices that
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    Re-Taking Courses

    Hoosier_RN replied to shabish's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Talk to a nursing admissions counselor as well, at any program that you plan to apply to-don't count on just one-so you don't miss anything-good
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    What are the things I need to get into the nursing program?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Anne0982's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Check with the school's program, it will spell out everything that you need to have done at application time, as well as the standards-GPA, etc. Good
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    BSN but not a nurse

    Hoosier_RN replied to PirateArrrNnnn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    She has the degree but not the licensure. To represent herself otherwise is misleading, and by most state's practice acts, illegal. This isn't petty, because if she represents herself that way means...
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    Nurses are self governed

    Hoosier_RN replied to BkirbyRN's topic in General Nursing

    The ANA is notorious for NOT having nurses backs, but following the money. They justify what the corporate climate and insurance companies say. Then attempt to make us feel like we're the ones at...
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    Are we not asked to give to much?

    Hoosier_RN replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    It's sad that some idiot in an office somewhere actually believes that you can build that bond in less than a minute. I know you can sure as fire break the bond by actions and words, but that is...
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    Rn grad as of May 2019

    Hoosier_RN replied to Fly-High's topic in General Nursing

    you did the right thing by getting out of there...don't weep, look at it as a learning experience about how not to have management treat you. Again, it speaks volumes about that facility and...
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    Rn grad as of May 2019

    Hoosier_RN replied to Fly-High's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to sound sour, and sorry, BUT...a new grad-especially one who hasn't passed boards/have a license in hand-should NEVER be in a management position. As a new grad, you will be developing...
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    Do you have a side hustle?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Mrsvirgomama's topic in General Nursing

    If you find someone who needs that and you need a backup, I'm there for
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    CNAs starting IVs

    Hoosier_RN replied to BSMSCCRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    @BSMSCCRN I 100% agree with you. But as a dialysis nurse who works in a clinic, the techs cannulate the patients or access the tunneled chest catheter unless there is an issue. That's a necessity...
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    CNAs starting IVs

    Hoosier_RN replied to BSMSCCRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    as this may be something that is being done per the facility and their p&p, it is best to direct it towards them. Many are using what they consider the most cost effective measure for all...