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    most recommended

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

    If you've already been accepted, you should have or be getting a book list. Good
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    Funniest thing you've heard in an interview

    Hoosier_RN replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    I've been asked about what kind of tree I would be...I said willow, bend not break, etc. Thought it was weird question. But got the
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    Nominate Your Favorite Nurse: #NURSESEARCH

    Hoosier_RN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Well, he's a buddy of Oprah , so he's got to be legit (sarcasm dripping from my
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    A coworker made me so mad!

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

    ^^^^this. What would have been done if chole or appy needed done? This is one of my issues with our healthcare system: people who come to ER or clinics and use resources but don't want true...
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    Quitting without a notice

    Hoosier_RN replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Even across country as more people relocate or go to online classes with one another. The world is getting smaller every
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    Quitting without a notice

    Hoosier_RN replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    No, but she could say negative things about you to prevent you being hired. Especially if she is liked by or has a friend or friend of friend in management. More than once I've been asked "didn't...
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    Facebook nurses and patients

    Hoosier_RN replied to Annaleemabey's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    You are a certifiable
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    Confused future Nurse

    Hoosier_RN replied to mrs.stone8078's topic in Nursing Career

    Now, you will need to research ASN or BSN depending on desired
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    Odd interactions

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

    I just threw up in my mouth. The eww factor was too
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    High arch shoes

    Hoosier_RN replied to Nursenora4's topic in General Nursing

    Go try multiple types on. What works for 1 person may or may not work for you. I alternate between Danskos and Alegrias. But others I know built similarly can't wear. This is going to be personal...
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    Confused future Nurse

    Hoosier_RN replied to mrs.stone8078's topic in Nursing Career

    I was wondering this myself. I see this so many times on here. Folks glamorized by what the media is selling. No realization of tight job market and lower starting wages due to saturated markets. To...
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    What to do now?

    Hoosier_RN replied to kingjames06's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Many require new grad 6-9 months or years of experience listed. Please read other comments. They are taking you into the hospital through the 'back door', so to speak. Good
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    How many questions did you pass the NCLEX with?

    Hoosier_RN replied to shanell85's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did 75 Q's in 21 minutes. Thought I'd failed but no. My mom did it just like OCNRN63 and tells me we have it too easy. Boards were 2x year and you waited forever to know your results. In this day...
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    Is it true all nurses get MRSA or C-DIFF?

    Hoosier_RN replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    I had c diff years ago, before I became a nurse. I'm sure I have some MRSA somewhere in my body. Just follow your precautions, and you'll be
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    Np school with a restricted license

    Hoosier_RN replied to starr.rn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Contact your dream school and see what they say. If the answer is no, see if they know of any schools who accept an encumbered
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    Working and going to school

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

    But being a waitress won't get your foot in the door as far as jobs go. Nowadays, its who you know, and every contact and every work experience count in this tight new grad
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    Magnet status

    Hoosier_RN replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly...usually satisfaction plummets right after being awarded. At least at the 2 hospitals I worked
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    Fetal demise

    Hoosier_RN replied to IamSecond's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had a stillborn daughter in 1987. Still hurts to this day. There was nothing anyone could have said to make it better. As said previously, let the patient guide
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    Starting IV's...Do you remember your first one?

    Hoosier_RN replied to shanell85's topic in General Students

    I lucked out and got my first real one on the first attempt. Only have had a few fails in 17yrs. I've also been PICC certified...now, I don't do so many, they come from hospital with PICCs or...
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    why do many MAs and CNAs call themselves nurses?

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

    No mice and rats are creepy.....
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    Books to read before starting nursing school

    Hoosier_RN replied to Mapachita's topic in General Nursing

    Don't waste your time.
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    How do you feel about care plans?

    Hoosier_RN replied to shanell85's topic in General Students

    It was a simple question. No need to be
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    Informal leader promoted to formal role.

    Hoosier_RN replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Nurse Management

    As someone who's done management: know that you can't please everyone nor be liked by everyone. Just make sure you make the best decisions that you know how to, not what will be most popular. I agree...
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    Random Thoughts: School Nurses

    Hoosier_RN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Should have said 'no, but I slept at a holiday inn express last night'. Ugghh.
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    Night Shift Relationship Woes

    Hoosier_RN replied to applesxoranges's topic in General Nursing

    Allow?!?!?! You would be easily replaced with a newer