Hoosier_RN MSN

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    I greatly admire those who work in LTC

    Hoosier_RN replied to shermrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As a nurse of almost 18yrs, last 6 in LTC, thanks for recognizing! Unless there's some kind of major change, I'll never leave this specialty. I've done 12 in hospital, and would go back if it was the...
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    Why do you wear a white coat? (if you indeed do)

    Hoosier_RN replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    In my facility, if you want pockets, you wear one. It has to be a facility issue that you pay for. Spelled out in our dress code as
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    New Grad RN - Needing tips on how to be a better RN!

    Hoosier_RN replied to X5ISH's topic in General Nursing

    Listen and ask solid questions. Research, don't ask others to do legwork for you! Congrats on the beginning of your journey. Good
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    Parent Faked Order?

    Hoosier_RN replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

    I'm not sure what this comment is about. I see from your profile that you are a student. Until you have experience with a like situation, please don't lecture those who have experience. It doesn't...
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    Can a nursing student transfer schools?

    Hoosier_RN replied to bobbabo's topic in General Students

    Also, you may not be able to 'jump in' where you left off at last school, due to seat availability and program requirements. You may have to go back to square 1. Just an
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    Entitlement/ superiority attitude of some nurses?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Infofreak411's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    They enter own orders, or MDs do, as they have access to do so. The other stuff is picked up by the nurse or
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    The return of the sign on bonus

    Hoosier_RN replied to NurseEmmy's topic in General Nursing

    10 years ago, sign on bonuses were normal. In 2008, when the economy tanked, it became a sign that something is wrong, usually. Not always. Sometimes just used to attract best and
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    floating rib

    Hoosier_RN replied to mycsm's topic in School

    I would've peed as well
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    The return of the sign on bonus

    Hoosier_RN replied to NurseEmmy's topic in General Nursing

    She's an RN with a BSN, working on MSN, and 10+ yrs experience. Didn't mean to like. Was trying to
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    Quitting Less than 90 days???

    Hoosier_RN replied to ichiro12's topic in General Nursing

    Apply for both and see what happens. You may get neither or an offer from
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    Religiously, On AllNurses

    Hoosier_RN replied to elijahvegas's topic in General Nursing

    No, I'm in the fan club, but not a 'so fetch pink member', as not a SN. Its OK, because I don't look good in pink
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    Only RN and they want me to do care fore patients and blood transfusions.

    Hoosier_RN replied to midwestvintage's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Exactly!
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    Entitlement/ superiority attitude of some nurses?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Infofreak411's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nowadays, many units/specialties don't have a unit secretary. So it wouldn't matter. Hospitals in my area are doing away with
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    Advice please.....I have so much anxiety about this

    Hoosier_RN replied to donna88's topic in School

    I'm not a school nuursr, but it seems your leader would encourage communication amongst your peers to ensure uniformity across the board and brainstorming. Sounds like she is unsure of policy...
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    What is an "RN supervisor"???

    Hoosier_RN replied to RNdynamic's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's what I do, and most facilities in my area are run this way. Only the badly run (won't name the facility groups who do this) would hire a new grad for sup
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    8 or 12 hour shifts

    Hoosier_RN replied to LPNTOBE2017's topic in General Nursing

    I do 4 8s. It's still FT by govt definition, and gives me 3 days off a week so I can get some rest. I did 12s when younger and it worked great, except always call ins or staff shortages and 3 days...
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    Religiously, On AllNurses

    Hoosier_RN replied to elijahvegas's topic in General Nursing

    I wish you would post this on one of our 'I'm being bullied' threads. Perhaps, some of the students and nurses would then see the perspective of just stating a different opinion vs attacking! BTW, I...
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    Nurse Bullying

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

    Awesomely said
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    Anyone here a certified herbalist?

    Hoosier_RN replied to HikingNinja's topic in General Nursing

    There is a MD in my town that specializes in herbals and alternate therapies. If you PM me, I'll give you contact info if you think that will help. Perhaps he can direct
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    Nurse Bullying

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

    You are very mistaken if you feel this is limited to nursing. Every profession across the board hears the same complaints, on the same levels! I know a female who became an MD 2 years ago and say...
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    Nurse Bullying

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

    If this were true, it would a) affect all women at all times, which we know isn't true, and/or b) if it only effects nurses, then it must be something that they are teaching in nursing school. I...
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    Did you receive a politically biased education?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Guest910128's topic in General Students

    Amen. And sometimes you learn to adjust your public stance for a good job. I won't argue politics or religion. You won't win an argument. Its easier to just respectfully listen to others points of...
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    Religiously, On AllNurses

    Hoosier_RN replied to elijahvegas's topic in General Nursing

    I became a member originally in 2003 under another name, stayed until 2010, then came back in '12. Yep, many names have changed, some still the same. But addiction still there! ETA I just went back...
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    When should nursing homes be allowed to evict residents?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Emergent's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sounds like a facility in my area. It's a nationwide group, so its possible. I think state hospitals should come back and be better managed as a PP stated. That's where the behaviors need to be. And...
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    OR vs ICU nursing

    Hoosier_RN replied to Jordym919's topic in Operating Room