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    Breaking contract and its consequences

    Hoosier_RN replied to RRRRS808's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It depends on the new employer's definition of new grad. Only they can answer
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    Breaking contract and its consequences

    Hoosier_RN replied to RRRRS808's topic in First Year After Licensure

    NurseSys uses SSN, license # and other info, and does give report of
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    Describe your ideal coworker

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

    It has 0% to do with education level, and 100% to do with
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    Is LinkedIn Necessary?

    Hoosier_RN replied to bete-noire's topic in General Nursing

    Nope!
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    Pearson Vue Trick-- Confused?? Help please

    Hoosier_RN replied to rick2u's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Also, PVT, though it has its flaws, isn't considered accurate until 48° after
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    Breaking contract and its consequences

    Hoosier_RN replied to RRRRS808's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Depends. Many new grad programs mean NO experience. and even if you leave it off of the resume/application, they can find out easily by SSN. It varies by facility, so you will need to ask. I...
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    Moving to Michigan! (Help)

    Hoosier_RN replied to isis07734's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Begin looking closer to that time. Politics can change so quickly in a facility, down to a unit's policies. But I think its great that you want to start planning now. Just keep in mind, what you are...
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    other non traditional students / moms

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

    You will most likely still be exhausted too...nursing is usually a very physical
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    BSN New Graduate Salaries

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

    Mine too. She complains about it regularly, and has been at it for 10+ years. Area market is saturated with
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    Help! Specialize... or Med Surg???

    Hoosier_RN replied to camillea's topic in Nursing Career

    Apply for anything and everything. Many new grads will be competing. Don't worry if you want L&D, take it if offered and benefits/pay ate in line with what you
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    C-Diff Isolation

    Hoosier_RN replied to RexRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It depends upon your facility policy. In the local LTC facilities where I live, c-diff residents area allowed to roam as long as the stools are contained (read: wearing a brief). I think this is bad,...
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    first time RN license renewal in MARYLAND

    Hoosier_RN replied to jungdt's topic in General Nursing

    It should be spelled out on the website. If not, since you will be working in MD ask your employer and coworkers. But again, look over that website
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    How To Document Sleeping On Night Shift

    Hoosier_RN replied to Iggy123's topic in General Nursing

    Also not supposed to write "will continue to monitor" unless you note what you are monitoring, example: "will continue to monitor for s/s of respiratory distress". Last 2 employers have stressed that...
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    Ethical dilemma, what would you do?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Riburn3's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If his wife does payroll, most likely he knows what's going on, regardless of how oblivious he acts. Take the interview. If they pawn smaller mistakes off on MAs, they would probably not hesitate to...
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    Financial Independence And Nursing

    Hoosier_RN replied to Soliloquy's topic in General Nursing

    I have a grocery store points card that gets me 10¢ off a gallon at most local gas stations, for each $100 spent. But I do get a health miles card for $200 amazon.com each year through my health...
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    Nursing student wanting to join military.

    Hoosier_RN replied to Cheymo21's topic in Government, Military

    Talk to a recruiter. Minimum of BSN is accepted and military nursing is highly competitive. Then you know your options. Good
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    Financial Independence And Nursing

    Hoosier_RN replied to Soliloquy's topic in General Nursing

    I don't use credit cards, as I wouldn't take advantage of any free miles or hotel stays. So if I can pay cash I do. My ex destroyed my credit so I couldn't get a card at this point anymore anyway!...
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    Financial Independence And Nursing

    Hoosier_RN replied to Soliloquy's topic in General Nursing

    How will you know if they're irresponsible? Irresponsible people don't wear a sign, and clues to that aren't always
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    New grade LPN first job dilemma, advice please

    Hoosier_RN replied to Fireflynurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    They shouldn't have to mention "if it's available". It's fairly common knowledge. But now you know and can move forward from there. Good
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    New grade LPN first job dilemma, advice please

    Hoosier_RN replied to Fireflynurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you are hired prn, you are not guaranteed any hours. Full and part time staff will get their hours filled first. If you want to do prn anywhere, remember, you are not guaranteed hours. In your OP,...
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    Has anyone considered going for a first aid training after nursing?

    Hoosier_RN replied to gerrylanc's topic in General Students

    I had an AL require it. Why? Don't know, except IN requires it in AL regardless of if nurse or CNA. Supposedly. Never did find the regs on this, but quit this place so no longer care. New facility...
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    Financial Independence And Nursing

    Hoosier_RN replied to Soliloquy's topic in General Nursing

    I have an ex-spouse who earned quite a bit. He cleaned out $120,000 from our accounts, now he and new wife live very comfortably. Oh, and he also left me $80,000 in debt, by opening credit cards in...
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    Termed...After the Fact?

    Hoosier_RN replied to jschut's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    A former employer can say anything about you as long as it is objective and true. For example: "Suzie, RN was terminated for absenteeism. She missed 16 days last year". As long as its true, then its...
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    University of Phoenix CEO quits

    Hoosier_RN replied to Mavrick's topic in Nursing News

    Thanks, klone, was getting ready add these. In my area, all on these lists don't advance as readily as others, like brick and mortar or their online counterparts. Or the newer onlines who are earning...
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    How do you know if Nursing Agency is a Scam?

    Hoosier_RN replied to priyaremi's topic in General Nursing

    RUN! To me, getting a pic from a social media site is dangerous and akin to stalking. What if there were 2 Susie Jones , RN in your area and he got the other one. Bad