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    Waste of time/money to earn extra certifications?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Summers3's topic in General Nursing

    the hospitals in my area expect both (overload of nurses so it narrows the pack some). It's even getting to the point that the better quality LTCs expect the RNs to be BSNs as well, and pursue a...
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    Hipaa violation

    Hoosier_RN replied to nurse2097482's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I work in a clinic where my father in law and mother in law are patients, but I don't partipate in their care due to possible conflict of interest (many others who can provide their care), though I am...
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    Working conditions

    Hoosier_RN replied to wayemika's topic in General Nursing

    20 years in, yes there is definitely a change, and not for the better. No sign on bonuses in my area, and the treatment of healthcare professionals gets worse all of the time, by patients and by...
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    Old nurse won't retire

    Hoosier_RN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Wuzzie, I'll adopt you! I'm a repeat offender at marriage and sometimes being single is a blessing. I get what you mean when you say you are single just because, I've been there! BTW-I knit, but it...
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    Old nurse won't retire

    Hoosier_RN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering if possibly finances come into play with her. Anyone can assume anything they want about her finances, but unless they are controlling her pocketbook, they don't have a clue. The way...
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    Old nurse won't retire

    Hoosier_RN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    A big amen to
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    Should I Go From RN to Scrub Tech?

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

    Love this answer
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    Is there a "Nurse Shortage" Lie?

    Hoosier_RN replied to New_Man_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    But in my neck of the woods in Indiana (south of Indy) there is no shortage, multiple schools pump them out, they go to Indy or Louisville for work. There are tons of jobs posted for PDN or home care...
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    Ugh- helicopter/tiger mom!

    Hoosier_RN replied to nmr79's topic in School

    This is exactly what I was thinking! She wants to control every aspect of her daughter. This will most likely backfire on her
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    Walmart cashiers wearing gloves?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Misstika's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    They're lucky to get their breaks. Hand washing often? I doubt the company would do
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    What do you hate about nursing and why?

    Hoosier_RN replied to ccorreces's topic in General Nursing

    Many times, management will back the offenders because they can't afford to lose warm bodies. Sad fact of life, but true in many
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    Boomer Nurse no longer able to do bedside nursing

    Hoosier_RN replied to Cwiema's topic in General Nursing

    Soc security, you can earn as you stated. Disability, no. If you can earn above the threshold, its assumed you don't need disability
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    Antibiotic Theory

    Hoosier_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I used a telemed Dr today for a minor problem I'm having, that we agreed needed an antibiotic as part of treatment. At the end, the Dr told me that antibiotics do not "kill" the infections, only...
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    Antibiotic Theory

    Hoosier_RN replied to Hoosier_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I already have appt with endo who's done all the work up til now. My general dentist saw me because I had symptoms (swollen, painful
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    If not nursing then what?

    Hoosier_RN replied to SheriffLauren's topic in General Nursing

    If I could craft and make the money I make as a nurse, with the benefits, I'd be doing that. Unfortunately, it doesn't work out that way. I was in the Army when I first got out of high school (that...
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    Antibiotic Theory

    Hoosier_RN replied to Hoosier_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I wondered. It's a tooth that's had a root canal, that the seal has been compromised and will need redone. For the 3rd time...in general root canals don't bother me except the infection prior and...
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    Lazy co-workers

    Hoosier_RN replied to HealthANDLove1122's topic in General Nursing

    Or try reading The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace. It's a good read, with helpful hints. Until you find what motivates someone and use it, you may as well use that whip (for floggings)...
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    Failed Accelerated BSN program

    Hoosier_RN replied to DreamGrl2020's topic in General Students

    that will depend on hospitals in your area, and programs that they have available. Good luck, go for
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    How did you know when your specialty was THE one

    Hoosier_RN replied to K.Alva's topic in General Nursing

    Love this! No truer words spoken. I think if you have a job that doesn't make you cringe, feel depressed, or dreading walking in the door on the drive to work, you've got it made. I've been lucky,...
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    Resume after quitting.

    Hoosier_RN replied to Quinnbee's topic in General Nursing

    She did it with permission, which to me raises red flags. Leaving an orientee alone? Recipe for
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    Resume after quitting.

    Hoosier_RN replied to Quinnbee's topic in General Nursing

    be careful about what you omit. Nursing is a very small world, very
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    Hearing loss, please help

    Hoosier_RN replied to FuturePN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    only as accurate as the persons hearing. I'm hearing impaired at some tone
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    Low Urine Output s/p TURP and Bilateral Nephrostomy Tube Placement

    Hoosier_RN replied to pikachu715's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    In agreement, have seen neph tubes 3 times in 20 years. I'm betting a blockage (tumor, etc) between kidney and urinary
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    What do you hate about nursing and why?

    Hoosier_RN replied to ccorreces's topic in General Nursing

    short staffing and the hotel mentality of patients, which management backs up. And the bean counters who have not one clue what nurses and support staff do all shift, but will make the craziest rules...
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    Nursing Incentives - New Grads and Expereinced

    Hoosier_RN replied to RNCompConsultant's topic in General Nursing

    This! Ties directly into