Hoosier_RN MSN

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    Registered Nurse Interview (Due ASAP)

    Hoosier_RN replied to FutureJoy's topic in General Students

    Before you go name calling and accusing, realize that some of us are or recently have been educators, so maybe not so out of touch. If I found one of my previous students getting their answers for an...
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    PVT IS DEAD! Don't try the "new" trick

    Hoosier_RN replied to scaredsilly's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    She doesn't owe overdraft fees, she didn't force the writer to do this or cause the overdraft. The writer acknowledges that it was d/t their own arrogance, and they moved the funds from their account...
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    Homework interview needed!!!!!

    Hoosier_RN replied to Libby1987's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm sure its high
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    Registered Nurse Interview (Due ASAP)

    Hoosier_RN replied to FutureJoy's topic in General Students

    No, I'm not an RN , but I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night.....:Evil-Pumpkin: Really, although I've been a RN for many years, FutureJoy, you cannot verify that ANY of us are who we claim to...
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    Abandonment if I don't pick up over time shifts??

    Hoosier_RN replied to hollyspiller0253's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It only pulls the team together for a short duration of time; some team members aren't on board and won't help, the others simply get burnt out. Mandation as a means to fill shifts is a recipe for...
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    37 year old procrastinator - Considering a nursing career

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

    But living in NYC, look at the job market. Many new grads unable to get a job, so look to see what will get you
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    Working in acute care after long term care

    Hoosier_RN replied to Nurse_CrystalRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Some experience is better than none...if you don't land a job, you will lose skills and become unmarketable for hire in acute care. Start in ltc, you don't have to stay
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    Abandonment if I don't pick up over time shifts??

    Hoosier_RN replied to hollyspiller0253's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Here lately 12-18 hours d/t no relief showing up. I've decided never going back after this weekend...yes I have another job to start next week. Hope it's
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    Crusty Old Bat Society

    Hoosier_RN replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    You forgot the part about them being a hateful, old, biter
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    Took my Nclex PN, stopped at 85, help!!!!

    Hoosier_RN replied to GVNurseNieNie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Have you received your license? If not, to use nurse in your username violates ToS. If so, congrats....it wasn't a matter of not being nice, but being
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    Registered Nurse Interview (Due ASAP)

    Hoosier_RN replied to FutureJoy's topic in General Students

    Oh, she is that...but she thinks it makes her sound important. She's fun to watch in action when I see her. Thankfully she lives across country where I don't have to watch daily
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    Salary and Benefit of ADN vs BSN

    Hoosier_RN replied to fab_angie's topic in Nursing Career

    Where I live, BSN required for most RN jobs, at least acute care and most non acute jobs. Many non No pay
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    Registered Nurse Interview (Due ASAP)

    Hoosier_RN replied to FutureJoy's topic in General Students

    My sister is a dental hygienist and tells everyone she's in healthcare. D/T scrubs, everyone assumes she's a nurse, and she never corrects them. My mom, a retired RN after 47 yrs, has no problem with...
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    Quitting without a notice

    Hoosier_RN replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Congrats to you! I hope the new job works out as well. I'm so glad that you took the high road and gave notice. Now you will never have to worry about that burnt
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    Is it true that being a job-hopper is a good thing?!

    Hoosier_RN replied to Cola89's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You need to look at the employers, if local or well known nationally or regionally...my area is small geographically and management tends to move from company to company making what was once a good...
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    Registered Nurse Interview (Due ASAP)

    Hoosier_RN replied to FutureJoy's topic in General Students

    Why
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    Hospitals discriminating against medical conditions..?

    Hoosier_RN replied to CosmoRN77's topic in General Nursing

    CosmoRN77, you may want to check facility policy as well as BoN policy. Regardless of what any agency states, its ultimately up to the employer to decide what they will
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    I NEED AN ANSWER!

    Hoosier_RN replied to STXGirl2009's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    But with employee reference check it might show up. A previous employer can say anything about you as long as its true. Also there's always people know each other and talk
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    Registered Nurse Interview (Due ASAP)

    Hoosier_RN replied to FutureJoy's topic in General Students

    These assignments generally want a face to face for elaboration, but I'm not real busy ... 1. 17 years 2. LTC 3. 3 years 4. For me, working with the elderly 5. Just did, no particular reason..ex...
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    Abandonment if I don't pick up over time shifts??

    Hoosier_RN replied to hollyspiller0253's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    NEVER make assumptions about anyone's financial
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    LVN to RN

    Hoosier_RN replied to jelly08's topic in General Students

    Yes you must be a LVN/LPN with license in hand, sometimes with x
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    Late for work excuses

    Hoosier_RN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    A while back, neighbor's house burned down. My cul de sac was blocked by fire trucks and other ancillary vehicles. No one hurt but they wouldn't let me off of our road. Thank goodness it made the news...
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    Free and/or low-cost technology for school

    Hoosier_RN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    I have used #6 for years and can vouch for its quality. Microsoft is really just over priced anymore with all of the free/low cost alternatives out there
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    Abandonment if I don't pick up over time shifts??

    Hoosier_RN replied to hollyspiller0253's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This is what is happening now where I
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    Nursing School Application rejected

    Hoosier_RN replied to Mommamel's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I know some 4.0 GPAs that scored high on TEAS, met other criteria that didn't get in. As Rose_Queen stated, very competitive. He should try to raise his GPA if he wants to pursue this. Pretty much...