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    Is this for Me?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Mr. Confused's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    And shadow multiple nursing jobs in your area. med surgery, ICU, ER, and LTC. Make sure your desired area is hiring, some areas are super saturated with nurses. And look for expected education level...
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    Clinical resource nurse

    Hoosier_RN replied to jml436's topic in General Nursing

    Which means they're not wanting to
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    Alzheimers mention

    Hoosier_RN replied to Hoosier_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't realize that Alzheimers, or any dementia category, had a socioeconomic factor for determining incidence. I worked at a private pay dementia facility a few years ago. Those folks could...
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    Angry and need to vent

    Hoosier_RN replied to Hoosier_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the words and thoughts...I'm just grief filled and needed to get it out. I too have mixed feelings about the drug use problem, because of the cost to society with narcan and programs that...
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    Alzheimers mention

    Hoosier_RN replied to Hoosier_RN's topic in General Nursing

    No one, over 65 especially, should have to worry about the cost of medications or medical care. But that's a rant I best not get started
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    Clinical resource nurse

    Hoosier_RN replied to jml436's topic in General Nursing

    please share job description. Job titles and descriptions vary by facility and geographic
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    Alzheimers mention

    Hoosier_RN replied to Hoosier_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Cost. My mom was on this med for the correct use, and couldn't afford it despite the help from various foundations. Those that could benefit from use most likely wouldn't be able to
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    Private Duty as First Job for New Grad?

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

    You say you have your ADN, have you considered starting your BSN? Many online programs out there. Many hospitals are now requiring it or a plan to obtain, but it varies by area. Good luck with your...
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    Help!!!Accesses covered compliance

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

    I don't know which company you work for, but it's policy where I work which means staff must abide, pt will have education and documentation out the wazoo. My friend that works for the competitor...
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    First Nursing Job Dialysis Am I Stuck Forever

    Hoosier_RN replied to Biology2Nursing's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Not you that I can't understand The below is what I don't understand...this jumbled up comment has appreared in a couple of places. I realize that the person is not an English as first language...
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    Alzheimers mention

    Hoosier_RN replied to Hoosier_RN's topic in General Nursing

    It's sad they way they rob us while covered by the copy laws, then abandon the minute it goes out. They upgrade to new and improved. I hope you find something positive for your
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    Elizabeth Warren says doctors, nurses don't treat black women same way as other women

    Hoosier_RN replied to Kallie3006's topic in Nursing News

    Same, only German ? I did state that EW doesn't give a rats patootie about anyone outside of her circle. I will go on to add that very few of them do, regardless of party affiliation. The few who...
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    Hands

    Hoosier_RN replied to dream'n's topic in General Nursing

    I buy it at Wally World. Works like a dream. Their Working Hands cream is amazing as well, on the shelf next to the foot
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    Expiration date checks on supplies

    Hoosier_RN replied to stellabella236's topic in General Nursing

    Me thinks someone has gotten nailed for using or having expired items in a usage area...your manager needs to calm
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    Discouraged New Grad

    Hoosier_RN replied to m_n_b_96's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I love you a million times for saying
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    Current job refuses to give professional references

    Hoosier_RN replied to P_B_Q's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Some companies actually do have policies that prohibit anyone from doing this, either as company rep or as an individual. Because of litigious idiots in our society, or people who have "issues" and...
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    First Nursing Job Dialysis Am I Stuck Forever

    Hoosier_RN replied to Biology2Nursing's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    You've posted this in another thread. Please rephrase, it is very hard to understand. We want to help you, but cant if not sure what you
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    Nurses Are Leaving the Bedside In Droves

    Hoosier_RN replied to panurse9999's topic in General Nursing

    It's a good plan since your employer is paying 100%. But read their stipulations before you do it. The hospital systems in this area (and since it was all of them and they all did the same thing, I...
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    Elizabeth Warren says doctors, nurses don't treat black women same way as other women

    Hoosier_RN replied to Kallie3006's topic in Nursing News

    Sadly, I think too many politicians (of both parties) find the problem of the day and try to put their spin on it for votes. Worse, I think women's care in general suffers in the US, even though we've...
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    Women's Right to Choose

    Hoosier_RN replied to River&MountainRN's topic in General Nursing

    "Some women are victims, and I support those women. I do not blindly support women who fail to utilize their power when it counts most: prevention" Yes, women should be proactive in contraception....
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    Nurses Are Leaving the Bedside In Droves

    Hoosier_RN replied to panurse9999's topic in General Nursing

    The 20 year NPs in my area make about 5,000 a year more than new NPs so I am making about 2000 less is all, and for the comparison in liability and hassle, seems to even out. This pay variance is...
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    Discouraged New Grad

    Hoosier_RN replied to m_n_b_96's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Never, ever, ever let anyone define you! We are all stars that shine in our own time and own
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    Denied every job so far as a new grad bsn

    Hoosier_RN replied to Tanny22's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Many HR and department managers won't take cold calls. They refer you to the electronic job board. I was a hiring manager for a few years. The cold calls were sometimes seen as a strike against...
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    Nurses Are Leaving the Bedside In Droves

    Hoosier_RN replied to panurse9999's topic in General Nursing

    I can work 40 hrs a week (notice, NO OT) and make more than NPs with 3 years experience in my area. I used to complain about pay, but now have a job that pays appropriately, My area is also flooded...
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    HD to PD

    Hoosier_RN replied to Twinmom06's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    AZ, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. I love incenter, but would love to learn PD! Good