Hoosier_RN MSN

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    New grad struggling to find jobs

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

    Study up on the facility's mission statement, and think about what might interest you about each dept, then formulate your questions on
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    StaRN program for established nurse-?

    Hoosier_RN replied to BlinkyPinky's topic in General Nursing

    Me either, but answered as best as I
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    StaRN program for established nurse-?

    Hoosier_RN replied to BlinkyPinky's topic in General Nursing

    If your body can tolerate it, go for it! Who knows, you may love it, if not, it buys you time while looking for another
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    NURSE SMOKING a survey of knowledge and educational experience

    Hoosier_RN replied to SpankedInPittsburgh's topic in General Nursing

    I quit smoking last November, after 10years smoke free, started up for 3 months after remarried and a few other stressors. Quit cold turkey, like last time. Too expensive of a method to commit...
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    About the Nature of Nursing

    Hoosier_RN replied to yoganurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    My sides are aching from laughing at
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    Medical Gloves Survey

    Hoosier_RN replied to dpreece1's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have a preference for a particular glove material? (if so, why?) Nitrile, feel as natural as latex without the sensitivity/skin irritation Do you feel glove use affects your performance? (if...
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    About the Nature of Nursing

    Hoosier_RN replied to yoganurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    Me
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    day in life of dialysis RN? please describe

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

    Those are not the hours that the clinic runs for nurses. Treatments generally start at very early am (some places 4:30a) and can go til 10 at night. Those are posted hours for contacting. You would...
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    New Grad Fired After 2 Weeks

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

    LTC also generally do not have a MD in house. In a hospital, the ER docs are just a call away. LTC has to think on their
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    Hiring manager offered position, HR said no and won't tell me why.

    Hoosier_RN replied to MiloRN's topic in General Nursing

    nursing is a small world. Maybe someone knew someone who worked with you or went to school with you, who for whatever reason said something negative. It happen all the time. Just keep your chin up,...
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    Case study need help!

    Hoosier_RN replied to blissfulsusu's topic in General Nursing

    In 20+ years of nursing I've never used a nursing dx...this is
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    Nurses' Week - Upended.

    Hoosier_RN replied to evilolive07's topic in General Nursing

    gift cards not always a great idea, not everyone likes this store, or that restaurant. My boss bought us lunch from our fav place after taking a vote, sat and ate with us. It was
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    Accidental Pregnancy Update

    Hoosier_RN replied to m2038's topic in General Students

    From another mother of an angel,
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    NEW GRADS

    Hoosier_RN replied to ICCURN7's topic in First Year After Licensure

    - anymore they pump them out so quick. I remember being in class for my RN 5 days a week 8-12 hours a day, then more work at home. Now 2-3 days, 6-8 hours a week, most of that clinical. It concerns me...
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    HIPAA Violation?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Medic_Murse's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    It doesn't matter what license they hold, where they work, how they do it, etc. If the person don't work at your location, in your dept, with your protocols and supplies, then direct them to your...
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    New dialysis nurse in training

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

    I haven't worked in an acute (hospital) setting in 10yrs. The company I work for says they feel like talent can be developed with the right people. Go for it! The worst that could happen is they...
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    I Quit Nursing.

    Hoosier_RN replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked in LTC for years and loved what it was supposed to be. But the short staffing and management issues is what finally drove me away. I miss my residents and most of my coworkers dearly, but...
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    Should I pursue an NP degree? I need advice

    Hoosier_RN replied to vmm1995's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Look at the area in which you wish to practice. Many markets are flooded with NPs, and this drives salaries down. Also, make sure that the school will supply the preceptors as well. Many NPs will...
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    Techs vs. RNs in Outpatient Dialysis

    Hoosier_RN replied to MrsRN86's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I have a friend who did acutes. It's feast or famine. She's worked 16+ hour days because of on call, then had to be right back at it in the morning. She's now in the clinic d/t being worn out from on...
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    Dialysis nursing

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

    glad you're doing
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    New dialysis nurse in training

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

    Troubleshooting. So much can go wrong in a fleeting moment. I've already seen
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    New dialysis nurse in training

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

    I'm new to dialysis (3 months in) but a nurse of 20 years with multiple areas of experience. Dialysis is a totally different animal! I work with the Fresenius 2008K2 machines. I literally 2 weeks ago...
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    Nursing Schools declined 56,000 qualified applicants in 2017

    Hoosier_RN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing News

    I used to teach at a community college, made less than half of what I made at the bedside, and no benefits. As a single mom, it didn't take me long to get back to the bedside. Most areas are flooded...
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    Favorite scrubs??

    Hoosier_RN replied to Alexx_xox's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    too expensive! I got 1 pair and wasn't very impressed for the amount
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    ACEN Accreditation?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Alamat's topic in General Nursing

    Many schools for BSN want the associate credits to be from an ACEN school. And some states BoNs. You will need to look individually to the schools and states you wish to pursue or a clear