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    Nurses, do you feel respected by NPs

    Hoosier_RN replied to Buckeyeqt's topic in General Nursing

    We have 4 NPs that come to my facility. I oriented all of them, back in the day, in the ICU. 3 of them are great, we talk about a range of things (work related, shopping, friends, other stuff). The...
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    Job Embeddedness

    Hoosier_RN replied to NursehoneyBeBe's topic in General Nursing

    That's my answers, and I'm sticking to them. Also, OP, snarking back to persons who question your authenticity as far as student status is not a good way to communicate on here. You say you don't...
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    Signs You Won't Pass A Survey

    Hoosier_RN replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you weren't so far west of me, I'd swear we've worked
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    New Grad ADN vs BSN w/No Experience

    Hoosier_RN replied to Maverickm808's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Only in ability to land a job in some areas, especially if glutted with new grads, and/or magnet hospital. I was ASN grad, now BSN for 12 yrs, and not much different. Many threads on this. Not...
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    New grad nursing home charge nurse.. help?!

    Hoosier_RN replied to Bairkr's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have much experience in both, and home health is NOT a good place for new grads. You have to have experience with a full range of diseases, processes, and management. School just gives you the...
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    New grad nursing home charge nurse.. help?!

    Hoosier_RN replied to Bairkr's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    All of this, 100 times
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    Question-Please answer!

    Hoosier_RN replied to Anisa.Lee's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Most of all, don't act as if LTC experience is beneath you. I see too many students standing around, yawning, sighing, texting, and hiding in the breakroom with their buddies talking (happens all...
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    When the Hospital Fires the Bullet

    Hoosier_RN replied to Not_A_Hat_Person's topic in Nursing News

    wow...if he had been dangerous, 1 thing, but he apparently wasn't. Reason why I wouldn't have a gun in my workplace at this time. Too many knee jerk reactions that are
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    University of Phoenix CEO quits

    Hoosier_RN replied to Mavrick's topic in Nursing News

    Kaplan University, College Network to name 2. I just woke up, so will have to think heavier on the list. Right now, most viable for online is WGU, if available in your geographic area. Like all...
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    Burned out and looking for job

    Hoosier_RN replied to calhirn's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on what being fired for. You can't always get unemployment, I know-fought it and
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    Job Embeddedness

    Hoosier_RN replied to NursehoneyBeBe's topic in General Nursing

    Because the question you posed sounds just like one. In fact, it's a homework assignment question for one of my coworkers who does an online program. Makes me
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    Confronted about charting at patient's school

    Hoosier_RN replied to doodlebuttRN's topic in Private Duty

    In IN, it's paid by MCD as well, not the school. I worked for an agency that was strictly private pay or MCD, and sent many nurses to school with kiddos. But never had an issue like this,
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    Breastfeeding vs Formula Fed babies and Childhood Obesity

    Hoosier_RN replied to nursedeena's topic in General Students

    Both of my boys were bottle fed as well. Why? Milk never came in. I was made to feel like a freak by nurses (male) in the military hospital. Told I had obviously done something wrong. Yep, that was...
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    Feel incompetent

    Hoosier_RN replied to whatwasithinking75's topic in General Students

    No, as you know, real life has far more demands and expectations. In school, you are somewhat shielded, given textbook perfect situations. Just keep at it, you'll be
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    From nursing to customer service rep

    Hoosier_RN replied to Orientedindependent's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I saw that stupid give em the pickle speil 15 years ago. I can't believe its still
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    searching nursing schools

    Hoosier_RN replied to hp19's topic in LPN to RN

    The school does not have the proper accreditation. That means everything to the receiving school. They don't have to accept credits from any school, much less one that does not have proper...
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    searching nursing schools

    Hoosier_RN replied to hp19's topic in LPN to RN

    Thus our warnings to always check out a school's accreditation before you go, you may regret it later. Good luck , nonyvole is right. Most likely will have to start from scratch
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    Considering move to HH, unsure if I have enough experience

    Hoosier_RN replied to jdl1982's topic in Home Health

    I get about the same $ it's because I don't get any other benefits other than the visit and
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    Relocation Advice?!

    Hoosier_RN replied to Spuen's topic in General Nursing

    Go to the Illinois state threads on here and check out that hospital. Anyone that desperate for help most likely is having other issues. I hope I'm wrong but this sounds like a not so good deal. Ask...
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    One Liner to Diffuse Escalating Situation With Patient

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

    Ummm, no. He was dealing with someone that was a higher priority at that time. I realize kidney stones are painful, as I've had one, but if my loved one were coding or in a crisis situation, and the...
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    When do nursing credits expire?

    Hoosier_RN replied to trinity2013's topic in General Students

    You will need to contact individual program. Good
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    Nursing is not recession proof

    Hoosier_RN replied to Bluekitteh's topic in General Nursing

    Indiana has jobs. Not as high $$$ as others , but COL not as high as others either. Like anywhere else, some good areas , some not so
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    Inappropriate Facebook postings by family and friends of the patient

    Hoosier_RN replied to morman's topic in General Nursing

    I would notify risk management. As this was family of deceased that did this (tacky), I'm not sure much that staff can do. Let management figure out if there is anything that needs to be
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    Relocation Advice?!

    Hoosier_RN replied to Spuen's topic in General Nursing

    Indiana, although called a toilet by another poster on another thread, would welcome you with open arms. I've lived and traveled all over the world (military), and love my homestate. Are we NYC or LA?...
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    Confronted about charting at patient's school

    Hoosier_RN replied to doodlebuttRN's topic in Private Duty

    I would think not. That is part of your job. And the parents have a right to know about their child's health status, which would include his communication. I would address this with your agency, and...