Hoosier_RN MSN

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    A Drive by, seriously!

    Sounds like the family wanted free medical services
  2. Thanks for the photos. I like a face to put with the
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    "I would never want you as my nurse!"

    Agreed 😊, I just don't want to be sick at
  4. Unfortunately, any reputable company would have needed 1 or more years experience, as you need skills and a certain level of knowledge that you don't get in school. Look at ltc. I know its not a...
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    CNA's ARE NOT MAIDS!!!!!!!!!

    But unfortunately, you will still have to collect trash, and such, because that's the nature of the job sometimes. As a nurse, I do it, its not beneath me. But, in the home health sector, many times...
  6. Thanks for this article. When I think of nurses, I often think Mary Seacole trumps Florence Nightingale. They began nursing around the same time in history, but who actually began nursing first...
  7. What does your husband do for a living, since his earnings are part of the
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    Favorite sayings

    Cannot repeat on
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    Speedy med pass

    While these ideas sound good, unfortunately, if there is an order change, can set you up for a major med error. Never mark on med cards, as many pharmacies will not accept as returns if D/C'd. Just...
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    Nursing is a passion?

    I know, it pays for my yarn and motorcycle
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    Can anyone in Kentucky help me?

    I worked years ago at Jewish and at University, both in Louisville, in ICU, and loved them both. Only came to work back in IN because I got tired of the trip across the
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    From a RD to RN

    As long as your sciences
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers

    So glad you're back! May your journey down Return to Wellness Road remain
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    How do people feel about male nurses?

    As long as you can do your job safely and efficiently, male/female doesn't
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    Must we "pay our dues" by working night shift?

    Many others of us as
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    Must we "pay our dues" by working night shift?

    Sometimes the sqeaky wheel gets
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    Must we "pay our dues" by working night shift?

    Some
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    ADN desperately seeking CAREER ADVICE.

    $3250 a
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    ADN desperately seeking CAREER ADVICE.

    WGU is a good
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    ADN desperately seeking CAREER ADVICE.

    Pay off (or down) that loan, then
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    Must we "pay our dues" by working night shift?

    In ltc, anymore dayshifts are fought over. No line jumpers there. Too many waiting too long to go to days. It would definitely create
  22. Hoosier_RN

    Where are all the jobs?

    The hospitals in my area let all the LPNs go for BSNs, clinics using MAs. LPNs mostly working ltc where I am. Good luck with your job search, but realize with 2years off, some may view you as needing...
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    How far would u go for an interview

    I myself think 2 hours is stretching it. I would be hard pressed to even drive 1 hr. Has it limited my choices? Sure, but I have a job I like at this
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    Must we "pay our dues" by working night shift?

    Or a way to get
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    Must we "pay our dues" by working night shift?

    Or it may limit you from getting, or keeping, a job. My previous employer had a nurse get a Dr statement stating she could only work day shift, and only 8 hours at that-could not be mandatoried, due...