Hoosier_RN MSN

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    After a few months off on forced medical leave, worried about losing my job after any slip

    Hoosier_RN replied to RNsteve's topic in General Nursing

    Acute care is not the end all to be all. Not everyone likes or is cut out for acute care, so what? You couldn't drag me back into a hospital unless I was a patient or visitor. Did acute care for 13+...
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    Help paying for school

    Hoosier_RN replied to sjefferson's topic in General Students

    Kinda what I thought
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    Hospital that bans family members

    Hoosier_RN replied to paramedic-RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Not at hospitals in my
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    List the most frivolous complaints you've received

    Hoosier_RN replied to gardenpartyy's topic in Private Duty

    RNinIN smiles too
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    Help paying for school

    Hoosier_RN replied to sjefferson's topic in General Students

    I'm still looking for rude comments...all I'm seeing are comments that are not what the OP wants to hear. That's not rude. That's
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    Failed out. Need advice asap!!

    Hoosier_RN replied to passi's topic in General Students

    Financial aid tells the school who will automatically be able to find out what you took and your grades etc. Also by your SSN. My BSN program at IU found classes I forgot I took years ago. Thank...
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    Help paying for school

    Hoosier_RN replied to sjefferson's topic in General Students

    Many in here have done it. Also, many new grad RNs having a tough time finding a job. You may find yourself in the same boat. Especially if you don't have a BSN. And even that no longer guarantees a...
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    What degree needed to become a clinical instructor?

    Hoosier_RN replied to thecareerchanger's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    All in my area now require MSN, and x experience in a particular area to teach didactic. Varies by school. Good
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    How many is too many ?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Conqueror+'s topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    From what I understand from reading on here, its already an issue in a lot of
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    Is Ameritech Worth it?

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

    How high is price tag? What is actual job demand for new grads in your area (many areas flooded with new
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    I want to go back to school?!

    Hoosier_RN replied to RNdonut's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Most reputable FNP programs require 2 years acute care experience. You would have to look at individual schools. Also, your contract could cause issues if you cut and
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    College Grad Nursing school Options

    Hoosier_RN replied to kamododragon's topic in General Students

    Not the case at all. Everyone is giving you the reality. Be thankful that they are telling you straight forward instead of sugar coating things. Then when you find out the real truth , you feel like...
  13. Hoosier_RN

    We were all wrong about nursing home nurses

    Hoosier_RN replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I say this to any student: what if you have to do it? No one is guaranteed a position anywhere. Even if your classes are paid for by your employer, they can cut you loose if they don't have a...
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    Nursing Informatics to CRNA

    Hoosier_RN replied to TheBerriGirl's topic in Nursing Career

    And even more interest
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    UK qualified PACU nurse - move to america

    Hoosier_RN replied to JoanneAdams's topic in Nurse Registration

    Not really even
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    Have you met your husband at nursing? Is nursing a good career to meet men?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Upward_Bound's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, many men have said to me (and others I know), "oh, you're a nurse, you must make good money", and that seems to be their main focus. Have another friend that is drop dead gorgeous with...
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    Have you met your husband at nursing? Is nursing a good career to meet men?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Upward_Bound's topic in General Nursing

    Many of the nurses I work with are single. By choice,
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    Never wanna take students again.

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

    Yes, very different than the way you describe. Here, we have s clinical instructor who is supposed to provide that
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    Never wanna take students again.

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

    Most of us barely have time to use the bathroom, much less chase down the proper school authority for
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    Welcome To The Hospital - From Your Nurse

    Hoosier_RN replied to Lev's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes, it's the only place to get an IV start. I have crappy veins even though I stay well hydrated. Its the only place that anything usable can be found. Uncomfortable, yes. But if necessary,...
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    Seeking Guidance

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

    University of southern Indiana; WGU. Good luck and congrats on the
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    I've been suspended

    Hoosier_RN replied to Sheila2155's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You should have asked some probing questions-quiet how? Breathing? Skin color? Etc. If student came to me and suggested something odd, I'd check the patient and ask questions, or get a set of eyes on...
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    Why is finding a preceptor so blahblah difficult!

    Hoosier_RN replied to A&OxNone's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Good luck! Just wanted to add that one of the hospital systems in my area has their own NP program (employed as a nurse>5 years, some other qualifiers, but they pay the whole kit and caboodle,...
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    Why so rude?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Theresa92's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I do agree, usually it's the CNAs who have issues on the few occasions I've
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    Why so rude?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Theresa92's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks for saying this. In 17 years, most of the jerks I worked with were in the acute setting. Sure , there have been some in ltc, but it was as if she was describing last hospital I worked at. But I...