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    2016 Salary thread

    Hoosier_RN replied to kbrn2002's topic in General Nursing

    I live in south central Indiana, make $22.50/hr, (but only have 10 low acuity residents) in LTC, +1.00/hr shift diff. My rent is $250 month for a pretty decent 3 bedroom, 2 bath house, no other bills....
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    Breakups during nursing school.

    Hoosier_RN replied to Linexox's topic in General Students

    Amen!
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    Breakups during nursing school.

    Hoosier_RN replied to Linexox's topic in General Students

    Or once you have a decent paying job, you'll be more desirable, because then he'll expect you to pay. Happens a lot. I've went out with jerks like this
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    Help and advise for a new college student

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

    Your prereqs will vary by state and school. Start with your local schools and see what they suggest. A career counselor at the school can guide you. Good
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    got too comfortable

    Hoosier_RN replied to qcnursingstudent's topic in General Nursing

    As long as you own it, and learn, and take immediate corrective
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    New to Staff Development

    Hoosier_RN replied to ABUB's topic in General Nursing

    Most inservices are computerized now. Silverchair, Care2Learn, etc, so some topics easy to monitor. The last 2 jobs that I did this role, I only did a physical in service when there was critical...
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    Crusty Old Bat Society

    Hoosier_RN replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    My mom too! She also talks (laughs) about post surgical patients who would burn the mattresses by dropping lit cigarettes into the bed, while dozing off...She no longer smokes. I remember ashtrays in...
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    HELP. ADN to BSN without becoming an RN???

    Hoosier_RN replied to Clueless_O.O's topic in General Students

    Probably not. They have x amount of seats for brick and mortar classes and those are reserved for students already in the program. Only that school can answer your question for your situation
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    new nurse

    Hoosier_RN replied to nikita12's topic in General Nursing

    Let your supervisor know and see how they would like you to
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    Help! My Employer is Committing Medicaid Fraud!!

    Hoosier_RN replied to oreocookie123's topic in General Nursing

    #2. Without a
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    COTA OR NURISNG

    Hoosier_RN replied to wwdahn's topic in Nursing Career

    There is never a guarantee in any field. Sorry, you wanted an honest answer. But in my neck of the woods, it goes in spells for
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    Which Littmann stethoscope is best?

    Hoosier_RN replied to abbynormal43's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have a 3200. About $400, but amplifies and all kinds of stuff. Very nice to receive as s
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    termination or not

    Hoosier_RN replied to trulyblessed2's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    OP says she knew well in advance and didn't request off. Other people make plans for their days off. I know I do, to catch up things. Pregnant or not, this was rude, since she could have requested...
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    charting

    Hoosier_RN replied to nikita12's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It varies by facility and situation; do you chart by exception or do narrative? Ask you facility's clinical educator for specifics. But always document facts only, make sure to hit on reason...
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    Where did you start working right after getting your RN license?

    Hoosier_RN replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in General Nursing

    Started in a transplant ICU and loved
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    New Nurse With Large Disposable Income

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

    No, admin changed her name, after she didn't at their
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    Circumstances it's OK to quit without notice??

    Hoosier_RN replied to Cola89's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    For 2wks state was in there. Others corroborated what I said. She is no longer there. She had lots 'splainin' to do! I used my phone camera for sound. I'm resourceful in a
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    Circumstances it's OK to quit without notice??

    Hoosier_RN replied to Cola89's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I've only quit without notice once. I was told to do something illegal (go back and falsify documentation in an alleged abuse case that was likely to become a lawsuit), and I refused to do so. My...
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    Nursing Experience for MSN-NP

    Hoosier_RN replied to RomilPatel's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It also depends on the school you apply to. The programs all vary in requirement. Check with desired schools. Good
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    Attracted to a physician?!?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Rn8510's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Stop the texting, no matter how innocent. Many times, the friendship can lead to something else, or to others, a perceived something else. Now that said, does your spouse know about these texts? If...
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    problem with my DON, help!

    Hoosier_RN replied to nurseredd's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just went through the same thing almost exactly word for word. I found a new job ASAP. Quit. And called state on the facility with full details. Get out of there
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    The definition of bullying vs. just being mean vs. being rude

    Hoosier_RN replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the info, tired of seeing accusations of being mean and bullying. Here and in my workplace. Most the time its just because of a difference of opinion. We should all learn the
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    LPN to RN Program

    Hoosier_RN replied to sheenamaedc's topic in LPN to RN

    Every school is different. You will need to pose this question to
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    Bad job reference from my school...now what?

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

    Exactly. As long as they are specific and factual, they can say whatever reference wise. Most places just choose not to take a risk of something being
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    Once you work in acute care you can't go back to LTC?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    You couldn't drag me back into a hospital! Only as a patient or