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    Can I do Nursing Course after B.Com?

    Hoosier_RN replied to mayur28's topic in Nurse Registration

    The US market is flooded with new grads who cannot find jobs. It is hard for many foreign nurses to come here, read on other threads. If you are not a citizen, I'm not sure that you can attend school...
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    Personal Guidance

    Hoosier_RN replied to anonymous2626's topic in General Nursing

    If OP reads other threads, there is no guarantee that once a nurse, that she is guaranteed any specialty, especially one that would keep her away from the opposite sex. Also, hubs, why are you asking...
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    Seven Hells: Vent

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

    But if you read on here, many have been doing the same for as long, or longer. There are no guarantees. You may never get into your desired specialty...I always wanted OR from day 1. 17 years, have...
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    Lacking compassion?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Rbrown12's topic in General Nursing

    And I've seen some I've worked with phony crying in facility, the laughing afterwards, saying glad they're gone. I don't cry much either, just try to be consoling to
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    Seven Hells: Vent

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

    Who is this directed to? Please use quote feature so correct person will
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    What are some of the most ridiculous requests you have heard?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Can you order me a pizza? Oh, and I'm broke, I need you to pay for it, but put it on my
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    Newly qualified Irish nurse hoping to move to U.S ASAP

    Hoosier_RN replied to louise1993's topic in Nurse Registration

    Both of those 2 areas have an overwhelming number of nurses looking for jobs. I don't think it's going to be as easy as you think. Competing with citizens who don't need a visa, are familiar with the...
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    New student - shoes

    Hoosier_RN replied to hopefulhdr's topic in General Students

    Alegrias are favorite, danskos 2nd, sanitas 3rd. No others
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    Private Grumbling but NO Open Discussion!

    Hoosier_RN replied to CardiacRNLA's topic in General Nursing

    May work now, but if the economy is such that you don't bleed staff, they remember the squeaky wheels. And not in a good way. Saw it in 2008, many dissenters let
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    Private Grumbling but NO Open Discussion!

    Hoosier_RN replied to CardiacRNLA's topic in General Nursing

    Same situation
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    Is it ok to email my letter of resignation to my unit director?

    Hoosier_RN replied to 1Jessie86's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    In 17+ years, oddly , I've never had a formal offer
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    Embarrassed and depressed

    Hoosier_RN replied to beezwax404's topic in General Students

    The next time ex contacts you, thank her for the best gift she could have given you...freedom. Bless you, and from one vet to another, you'll be fine. Military sets you up for success in civilian...
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    Health Insurance costs

    Hoosier_RN replied to martymoose's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Most of us did
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    Nursing program- should I stick with mine or look elsewhere?

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

    What is their NCLEX pass rate? Also, what accreditations do they have? Not sure exactly from how you're wording it, but no nursing program that is good will spoon feed anything, you'd never learn...
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    Diabetes screening at local Walmart

    Hoosier_RN replied to nurselove757's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My MD office can do a finger stick A1C in the time I'm doing my
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    struggling finding a job since June

    Hoosier_RN replied to el1009iii's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yes, and in house seniority will get a chance at those day shifts
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    could get fired!

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

    The OP says,she got caught and got yelled
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    after 35 years, I cannot believe it

    Hoosier_RN replied to Carolyn1234's topic in General Nursing

    That's how I took
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    Why are you scared?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Crosobien's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've never seen anyone in ltc lose their license. Now in local hospital, someone did for gross
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    could get fired!

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

    Yes, he should be in hot water and get the same punishment. But unfortunately, the daughter was caught doing the deed, so she will have some repercussions as well. Hopefully just a write up...but in...
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    could get fired!

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

    Mine too. These "tests" are done for CEUs and this can jeopardize many other areas. Tell your daughter to please refrain in the future (referring to
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    Am I Crazy to Leave $$$$ Job?

    Hoosier_RN replied to ahud2015's topic in Pediatric

    I was going to say all of this! No one was trying to not be supportive, but ,making sure she has a real grip on the situation. I'm her age, been doing this for years, and feel the need to be
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    2013 Grad - Still can't get acute care job

    Hoosier_RN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Depending on where you are, consider a BSN as well. Most hospitals are making this the preferred, whether they are magnet are not. ASN limits your choices in the areas where this is true. In this...
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    We were all wrong about nursing home nurses

    Hoosier_RN replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My exfriend that is the most condescending is corrections. The next is
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    Guaranteed Seat Worth the Extra Cost?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Apple2020's topic in General Students

    Stay away from debt. No degree is worth wrecking your financial future, especially if you can avoid