Hoosier_RN MSN

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    Patients taking selfies in clinical areas

    Hoosier_RN replied to whichone'spink's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    For some, yes, for others it's a 'look at me! Look at me!". Those, I have deleted from my friends
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    Was offered a day job and have been told I won't like it. Help? (CNA)

    Hoosier_RN replied to michigan94's topic in Orthopedic

    Try it. Everyone has differing opinions. If you don't like it, you can always switch back to
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    The Test

    Hoosier_RN replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    Lol lol lol. Now that was
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    Quitting without a notice

    Hoosier_RN replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I advised against quitting earlier in the post. I've had to change. My DON came to me and demanded that I alter my charting to reflect what they put in an abuse allegation to state. I refused. She...
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    RN Moving to San Francisco, CA

    Hoosier_RN replied to koalim1's topic in General Nursing

    Connections or not, have something lined up jobwise before move if you can. Connections help, but are no guarantee of a
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    LPN Student who Needs Job - Should I stay in school?

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

    Why not work eve or night shifts on the weekend? Many I work with do that to work on clinical
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    Does everybody want to be a NP?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    All the younger nurses at my facility want to be NPs as their end goal. Most are in classes and
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    Outside of Nursing..

    Hoosier_RN replied to waiting4ivpush's topic in General Nursing

    I have raised 2 sons as a single mom (they are now 24 and 25), I ride motorcycles, knit , crochet, tat, weave, embroider, and needlepoint. I am a learning more about politics, as I have learned that...
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    What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    Hoosier_RN replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    I had a Zylpha in my elementary school class when I was a child. Just heard a resident great granddaughter name Bash. Loved Ruby Violet Green. Very colorful name! I did work with a unit secretary...
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    Is My Pay Really That Bad???

    Hoosier_RN replied to Nurse_Lightning's topic in Travel

    Exactly!
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    Is My Pay Really That Bad???

    Hoosier_RN replied to Nurse_Lightning's topic in Travel

    That's the tune I hear both in my prn hh job and my reg ltc job. I've had steadily decreasing wages over the years as well. And they let us know they can hire a brand new nurse for much less than...
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    Is My Pay Really That Bad???

    Hoosier_RN replied to Nurse_Lightning's topic in Travel

    I live in south central IN and its relatively low cost. I live in a organized community, so my utilities are higher, but my home was low cost, but have association fees. Groceries and other things are...
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    Interested in Home Health

    Hoosier_RN replied to clhRN14's topic in Home Health

    Most HH want 1-2 years solid acute care. Scheduling and pros/cons vary by company. Realize that many have you driving all over a large geographic area which may well go outside of the bounds of...
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    Don't like nursing at all, what can I do with my BSN?

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

    Informatics in my neck of the woods requires many years of experience. Most of the away from the bedside jobs do. Just look around and apply for anything that interests you. But try to hang in there...
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    Jealous Friends...

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

    Thanks, I was looking for a nice way to say what a rude jerk! I have a Masters in another field, do not lord that over others here, because no one cares. My mom retired from nursing after 47 years....
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    Is My Pay Really That Bad???

    Hoosier_RN replied to Nurse_Lightning's topic in Travel

    It depends on your location. Generally higher pay = higher cost of living so not a lot gained. Keep that in mind when you hear someone say making x $/hr. They are probably paying much more for...
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    Does everybody want to be a NP?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    I want to add to my first post that I know approximately 10 NPs, and I can only say 2 have the attitude. The rest are down to
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    Tech allowed to just sit at desk most of day doing nothing

    Hoosier_RN replied to cdsavannah59's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Probably will still not do anything. People like that just don't get
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    Jealous Friends...

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

    I posted in your other thread, but wanted to put this out there: what if someone from your family, neighborhood, group, etc has done this, whether you know it or not? Should they say that you're...
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    Jealous Friends...

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

    No one is hating on you...they are giving responses that you asked for. What if you get into nursing school and they don't? What if they do and you don't? Maybe you get accepted at same time, can...
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    Does everybody want to be a NP?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    We just had this discussion where I work. None of us discussing it wants NP behind our names, nothing personal against them, but not a role we want. 4 of us who have at least 15 yrs or greater as a...
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    Domestic Violence: What Leaving Feels Like

    Hoosier_RN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for putting it into words. Everyone thinks leaving is easy, and its wonderful afterwards. My days immediately after leaving, were free fall. I lived with the constant doubt of having done the...
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    CLinical Nurse Expert

    Hoosier_RN replied to Pprwrk's topic in General Nursing

    RNinIN, Clinical Nurse Expert, nursing n
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    New Grad Nurse Stress!

    Hoosier_RN replied to Shelly53190's topic in General Nursing

    It will get better. Sometime between 1-2 yrs, you will notice a confidence. Just approach everyday as a new learning experience. When you have doubts, get feedback from trusted coworkers. Good luck in...
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    Negativity Bias (This is Long)

    Hoosier_RN replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Could not have said it