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    Would you report possible diversion?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    And my bestie is in it as well so I have no
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    Where should a new graduate nurse start working?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Sonia B's topic in General Nursing

    Good advice if its an option. Again, as many posters have stated, apply for what you want, be prepared to maybe have to accept what is offered if your market is saturated with new
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    Let's Ban the Phrase "I'll Go Get Your Nurse"

    Hoosier_RN replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    In my locale, hospitals are primary care throughout. Read: no CNAs. They save money on UAP but wonder why they have huge nurse
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    Would you report possible diversion?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Most facilities will only report you if that suspicion is so strong that they feel it's valid. To do otherwise can be construed as harassment, and opens a facility for a lawsuit. Many facilities...
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    Would you report possible diversion?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Report your suspicions. Management will investigate. They can't terminate unless they find just cause. Would you want someone who is impaired taking care of you or a loved one? The rest of the public...
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    RN-BSN v. Traditional BSN

    Hoosier_RN replied to kkyla's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    In CA, the job market is tough for any new grad, regardless of education. BSN is your best bet, but you may have to move to get that first job. Many threads on here about education and jobs in CA....
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    Can my personal health be revealed without my consent?

    Hoosier_RN replied to kineticheaven's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Only your provider has to protect your records. Your employer should as a courtesy, as well as coworkers, but unless you say "don't tell", you have no expectation of privacy,
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    New and not sure where to start

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

    Check the schools you wish to attend, take prereqs at community college (make sure they will transfer first). You cannot do all online if you don't already have any nursing, there are labs and hands...
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    Tag team elopement

    Hoosier_RN replied to statcoffee's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It may vary by your state; to my best knowledge, though, you cannot hold a patient or their belongings against their will if they are not there under court order. To do so is against the law...
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    What are your favorite meals/snacks for work?

    Hoosier_RN replied to jchene's topic in General Nursing

    Have you been helping me pack my lunch lately? 😁 I have also discovered chia and flax seeds that go so good in my
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    Appealing Work Returned for Revision

    Hoosier_RN replied to NevadaFighter's topic in Western Governors University

    I'm starting BSN-MSN Management/Leadership May 1, 2016. I'm hoping it goes well. My BSN was from IU, but was soooo long
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    switch from medical school to nursing?

    Hoosier_RN replied to gj101's topic in General Students

    My Filipino friend read this and says you're being taken. Those cultural things only hold true once baby is here. She says her American hubby would have tossed her over such behavior. Food for...
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    How nursing in college works

    Hoosier_RN replied to Dgardella's topic in School, College Programs

    You generally take gen eds before admitted to nursing program, then your nursing classes take 2
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    Scared Student

    Hoosier_RN replied to acbamy55's topic in General Students

    To get the plum jobs with the plum hours, you usually have to have bedside experience. Nursing isn't just hand holding and caring. Its charting and dealing with people. See a career counselor, as you...
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    Words You Hate

    Hoosier_RN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe they did have ***** drainage. Did you
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    What are your favorite meals/snacks for work?

    Hoosier_RN replied to jchene's topic in General Nursing

    Mini sweet peppers, carrots, celery, yogurt cups. My mainstays for 18
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    Words You Hate

    Hoosier_RN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in General Nursing

    RHC. I was still asleep lol.
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    Words You Hate

    Hoosier_RN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in General Nursing

    Phrenegan is what I hear from one of my
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    Words You Hate

    Hoosier_RN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in General Nursing

    I use RCH'd for expired. You all are right, they aren't milk or
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    Unaccredited Nursing School to WGU RN-BSN Program

    Hoosier_RN replied to gracehope26's topic in Western Governors University

    I have a coworker who did her unaccredited ASN program in KY and WGU didn't accept her degree either. I'm going to pass this list on.
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    When to start applying for RN jobs?

    Hoosier_RN replied to g.elizabeth's topic in General Nursing

    As long as you meet criteria, go to the desired state BoN and apply for license by endorsement. Provide necessary documentation and pay the fees. You must have a license number issued from...
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    I have an Unhelpful instructor

    Hoosier_RN replied to stephey's topic in General Students

    As a previous instructor, I will tell you to research respectable sites and journals online for disease topics. Ask classmates who have the other instructors what other resources they have and are...
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    How am I going to pay for nursing school?? input pls...

    Hoosier_RN replied to Socal_EMT's topic in General Students

    And most of CA is a tough market for new grads regardless of school, experiences prior, and who you know. I wouldn't want to be in that kind of debt unless I was guaranteed a job
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    When to start applying for RN jobs?

    Hoosier_RN replied to g.elizabeth's topic in General Nursing

    You can only work in the state you have a license in as an RN. You cannot be hired as an RN otherwise. But start applying now. They will call if interested. Get your name out there
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    Unaccredited Nursing School to WGU RN-BSN Program

    Hoosier_RN replied to gracehope26's topic in Western Governors University

    You will have to contact WGU for the