Hoosier_RN MSN

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    RN with stipulations for a minor incident looking for a job in DFW

    Hoosier_RN replied to RNLuvv81's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Try outpatient dialysis. No meds really given in clinic that would upset the monitoring apple
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    In and Out Privileges

    Hoosier_RN replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Crazy to say the very least! As mentioned, document it to
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    Advice for Starting in a SNF

    Hoosier_RN replied to NewRNHelpPls's topic in General Nursing

    Run! Sadly, this is how most SNFs are doing it nowadays
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    Midwest nurses... Caught in the polar vortex?

    Hoosier_RN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    It's currently -6 here with wind chill -57 according to local radio reports. Getting ready to go to work. Not 1 pt has called off yet according to my clinic manager. I was kinda praying that she...
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    Midwest nurses... Caught in the polar vortex?

    Hoosier_RN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    In my little town in Indiana, schools are closed and most businesses except essentials...bring on spring and
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    Should I feel guilty?

    Hoosier_RN replied to RNOrtho's topic in General Nursing

    Look at the caller ID and don’t answer. Let it go to voicemail. For all they know, you were asleep with your ringer on
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    First Nursing Job Dialysis Am I Stuck Forever

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

    Definitely the structure! And not lifting, pulling, turning, etc. To me, the dialysis grass is
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    Help with endorsement in Indiana

    Hoosier_RN replied to johnboy813's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Unfortunately, the board prevails. What school did you go
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    Becoming too thin skinned?

    Hoosier_RN replied to CariLynn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sadly, this is the nature of healthcare today, anything can be taken as offensive. But, before you say anything that isn't medically factual, ALWAYS make sure that you know your audience. I hope...
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    Nurse accused of impregnating women in vegetative state

    Hoosier_RN replied to anon456's topic in Nursing News

    I haven’t heard, but perhaps the family wasn’t heavily involved. Sadly, happens in LTC every day. I’m wondering if she was a large woman or perhaps the baby just carried in a way that wouldn’t...
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    LIES About LPN's and LVN's

    Hoosier_RN replied to Divine-LPN,BSN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My well informed (cough, cough) sister says LPNs and ADNs aren’t nurses. Only BSNs and above. No, she’s not a nurse, just a garden variety know it all
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    Negotiating Salary as a New Nurse

    Hoosier_RN replied to kaymichele's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Look at more than pay, sometimes there is a reason that $$$ are more (think-crappy job). Not always, but many times. Listen to reputations of facilties, look at benefits as well. It doesn't do any...
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    Negotiating Salary as a New Nurse

    Hoosier_RN replied to kaymichele's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As a new grad nurse, you won't have much negotiating leverage, the scopes and settings are very different, even if you feel the jobs had some similarities. Yes, there are overlaps in duties. Try, you...
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    Utilization review

    Hoosier_RN replied to andreasmom02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Most require a strong clinical background, so that you have a strong grasp of information that you are reviewing. It helps you to form a picture, so you need the experience. I don't think you can...
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    Transitioning from LTC to Medsurg?

    Hoosier_RN replied to SouthernBelle85's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    job shadow in a hospital for more than shift and on different shifts. Find out expectations/job scope of LPNs in the hospital. Some states do not allow LPNs to start IVs, some allow only for this in...
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    LIES About LPN's and LVN's

    Hoosier_RN replied to Divine-LPN,BSN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No, I didn't take offense. I'm trying to understand how s/he will make their education relevant if they wish to advance for RN. Education has a timeframe for most BONs. I just don't understand and...
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    LIES About LPN's and LVN's

    Hoosier_RN replied to Divine-LPN,BSN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks, for stating, I was going to mention in my reply as well. Many new grads think that these are specialty certifications. They are simply work training certificates, for lack of a better...
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    LIES About LPN's and LVN's

    Hoosier_RN replied to Divine-LPN,BSN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In most states, LPN/LVN is a technical certificate, not a degree program. After you obtain your education (ASN/ADN, BSN, and in some cases MSN), you sit for those boards, so I'm not sure how this...
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    Should 40 year old mom become a psych NP?

    Hoosier_RN replied to HetherV's topic in General Nursing

    Although I have no advice, I wish you luck. Remember, there are tradeoffs to everything in life. School is temporary and can lead to a better work life balance situation, but you have to sacrifice...
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    Ageism in Nursing

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

    Call it what you want, but usually the older seasoned nurses are the ones that are getting higher rates. I'm grateful that I haven't been in that position as I left acute care years ago. I have a...
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    Ageism in Nursing

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

    because you are forever your
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    Ageism in Nursing

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

    Thank you for stating what I was getting ready to. I live in a very saturated rural market, 1 local hospital began finding reasons to let seasoned nurses go, the other forced them to take pay cuts if...
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    Ageism in Nursing

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

    I didn’t feel I was defensive. Actually, I did just try to tune out the men are better part as this article is about ageism, not sexual discrimination. I’ve met some in all age groups who are...
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    Ageism in Nursing

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

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    Ageism in Nursing

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

    with luck, someday, you will be older. I hope your words don't come back to bite you. As far as that goes, some younger nurses have an attitude as well, it's not just an older age thing. As Ruby Vee...