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    J-tube. RN/LVN

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

    If she is orienting someone, I would hope she's going by facility policy. If that is indeed the policy to check, perhaps it needs updated. If not, she needs to update the way she orients a nurse to...
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    Moving from UK to USA

    Hoosier_RN replied to Ciara1997's topic in Nursing Career

    Also, look at the CA nurses forum on here. Areas of CA are very overloaded with nurses, both new and experienced, so you have an idea what to expect when moving here as
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    J-tube. RN/LVN

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

    It may not be necessary to do this, but if the facility policy requires it, then do so. But I would show someone this and let them know. I've never checked residual on a
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    Prereq rigor vs nursing school?

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

    was wondering the same
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    Nurse refuses to give me report!!!

    Hoosier_RN replied to Longleggedstar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If counts are off, do not accept the cart until you notify supervisor (DON) and the problem is fixed. If state walked into the building, her excuses would end her up in very hot water. Narc counts...
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    RN, ADN being obsolete

    Hoosier_RN replied to lovewaves's topic in General Students

    Reading the title and being nit picky this morning. It's
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    Scared.....No Nursing?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Name9335's topic in General Nursing

    In your OP, you state you don't have enough experience to get into informatics. A few lines down you state that you don't want to sit in front of a computer all day. Informatics is a computer based...
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    Medication Error

    Hoosier_RN replied to jeane1090's topic in General Nursing

    You've still got my vote
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    Is it easier to get into an ADN program VS. a BSN program now?

    Hoosier_RN replied to nhayes1984's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    you will need to look at what is required at the location and specialty of practice to determine what you will need. Depends on location. Also, you can get the ADN and go back for BSN. Overall, both...
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    Help! Having a hard from dialysis to medsurg.

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

    If you are truly trying to leave dialysis, try to hang in there. Med/surg can open doors to other areas. Dialysis is just a very different animal, and coming or going can be true nursing culture...
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    Medication Error

    Hoosier_RN replied to jeane1090's topic in General Nursing

    100% If you learn from it, you're golden. And it's ok if you make the same mistake again, just don't make it a lifelong repeat. Believe me, there will come a day when you give the same advice to...
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    Soon to be new grad looking for advice

    Hoosier_RN replied to Jdknittle's topic in General Nursing

    Try dialysis or corrections. Please don't try home health, no matter who says it's ok. Requires much independent thinking and usually not much orientation, puts the pts and your license at
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    Places with most demand for RNs??

    Hoosier_RN replied to Aliens05's topic in General Nursing

    In IN, northern IN and Indy have a need, but southern, especially southeast and south central are flooded with new grads and have a shortage of jobs, except LTC and some of those are now requiring
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    "He just wanted to know..."

    Hoosier_RN replied to KatieMI's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm not a Trump supporter, but comments like this keep a country divided. When I was being stalked, it was during the Obama and Bush II administrations. Did I blame them? NO, I blamed the jerk...
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    "He just wanted to know..."

    Hoosier_RN replied to KatieMI's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    up until a few years ago, Indiana put names, addresses, and birthdates on the professional licensing site. I requested many years ago to have my info removed d/t an ex who was stalking me. Was told...
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    "He just wanted to know..."

    Hoosier_RN replied to KatieMI's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I agree with this, but giving out addresses and kids school info is a hell
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    RN, ADN being obsolete

    Hoosier_RN replied to lovewaves's topic in General Students

    Just like BSN, some hospitals don't pay higher for certification.
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    RN, ADN being obsolete

    Hoosier_RN replied to lovewaves's topic in General Students

    No, Indiana, but may as well be KY, they're both in the same predicament
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    RN, ADN being obsolete

    Hoosier_RN replied to lovewaves's topic in General Students

    Wondering if you live in my neck of the woods! Nursing wages here are low, and new grads fight for jobs. Most nurses travel to Louisville, Indy or Cinci for work due to lack of jobs in our area, as...
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    Roll Call - Who's Been Around the Longest and Your Accomplishments

    Hoosier_RN replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    And neither is
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    Roll Call - Who's Been Around the Longest and Your Accomplishments

    Hoosier_RN replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    I've learned that someone has gone through whatever I'm going through, learn from the experience. The best piece of info came earlier this year when I started dialysis and learned quickly that it has...
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    Roll Call - Who's Been Around the Longest and Your Accomplishments

    Hoosier_RN replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse for 20 years and don't know if I have any special accomplishments that gets me a prize here. But my coworkers will tell you I'm the meanest little old woman they've ever met! I...
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    Academic adviser says I'm selling myself short by going into nursing.

    Hoosier_RN replied to Wannabenurseneko's topic in General Students

    I'm going to be bad and play devils advocate here. What is your GPA and other admission requirements/allowances in regards to what is the current entrance of being accepted into program, not what is...
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    Transitioning from Dialysis to Med Surg

    Hoosier_RN replied to tunsie06's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I don't know where you've done dialysis, but I definitely do more than that. Review labs, consult with dietician and social worker, interventional radiology and nephrologists. I've only been in...
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    Phone Interview w DaVita

    Hoosier_RN replied to BlueHearts53's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    try it. I work for the competitor, love it, had 6 months training, but I do HD, PD may be different. Good luck. Typical interview