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  1. Hoosier_RN

    Need advice please :)

    Hoosier_RN replied to RookieRoo's topic in California Nursing

    Go online and check the jobs of hospitals in that area. I'm not in Cali, but all of the comments I read on here suggest a very tight market. BSN, which I assume you have, experience , which you have,...
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    public/community health nurses I need your help!

    Hoosier_RN replied to kjela777's topic in General Nursing

    When a professor assigns this, they usually wish for you to do a face to face so that answers can be elaborated on. Call your local health dept to see if you can set up time with the nurse there. Good...
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    Educational Advertising at a for-profit program, what the?????

    Hoosier_RN replied to LobotRN's topic in General Nursing

    My breakfast just splattered the screen
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    Anyone excited about your RN life ahead?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Upward_Bound's topic in General Nursing

    While I agree with other posters that the pay is good, you're right, it is way underpaid for what it entails as far as expectations. Also, not everyone is going to get a job or fulltime position....
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    LEAST competitive program? 2 Year RN ABSN, or Direct Entry

    Hoosier_RN replied to Upward_Bound's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Just make sure you check out both accreditation (regional and CCNE/ACEN) and NCLEX pass rates according to your state BON (not school website or literature) to save time and
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    Nursing Labor laws salary employee

    Hoosier_RN replied to HilariousNurse's topic in New York Nursing

    It depends. If you're salaried, you don't get OT, usually, or any compensation for time. That's why I don't take salaried jobs anymore. I've don't believe I've ever heard of a policy that allows OT...
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    Do we "just give meds"?

    Hoosier_RN replied to theviolinist's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No. I was being
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    Do we "just give meds"?

    Hoosier_RN replied to theviolinist's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That was
  9. Hoosier_RN

    UA Butter Soft

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

    My favorite: low cost, decent quality, many colors
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    why do many MAs and CNAs call themselves nurses?

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

    Here lately I've notice ALOT of nursing students with nurse/LPN/RN/BSN/so on for their user names. No 2b, etc. Clearly against TOS and have even told them only to be ignored. To me that is claiming to...
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    Night Shift Relationship Woes

    Hoosier_RN replied to applesxoranges's topic in General Nursing

    He needs to grow up! No, you're not selfish to want adequate rest to provide
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    Plan B!

    Hoosier_RN replied to Determined2017's topic in General Nursing

    Me
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    Need help

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

    If you were escorted out for cheating I highly doubt
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    Is this a bad grade?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Tinkk's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    As schools get more and more competitive, you need the highest score possible. As you can see, the average keeps
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    New grad pay

    Hoosier_RN replied to Optimistic_RN_'s topic in Alabama Nursing

    Some facilities do not pay more for department, esp if new grad. You will need to check specific facility to see what current policy
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    Becoming a flight nurse

    Hoosier_RN replied to Kitty77's topic in General Nursing

    Check with those service providers. Where I live, ICU and previous paramedic experience are desired. And there are weight limits as well. My friend does this. Says not as glam as it looks on
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    Effect of Public Reprimand on Current Job?

    Hoosier_RN replied to com4table's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know about CRNA schools, but this whole thing may be a big negative, you may not be able to sit for certification even if you do get admitted to the school. Please check into that with the...
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    What are doctors thinking?

    Hoosier_RN replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    Spidey's Mom, I think we're married to
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    why do many MAs and CNAs call themselves nurses?

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

    Some are DNPs. Just sayin...also, for most people their PCP is their 'doctor'. I think if the NP isn't misrepresenting themselves, its not a legal issue, just the semantics of the
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    Really, is this real?!?!

    Hoosier_RN replied to FlossyRN's topic in General Nursing

    In rural locations, it's often like this (as others have pointed out). Many other departments may be staffed accordingly as well. The other area hospital may be the same or worse. OP may also have a...
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    LSU Care - non-science majors

    Hoosier_RN replied to NNH1215's topic in School, College Programs

    I would ask the nursing program advisor to be sure. Every school is different as each state has different
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    IM injections

    Hoosier_RN replied to Guest838984's topic in General Nursing

    I know you can't possibly mean this. A facility, no matter its age, should have p&ps in place for all common and most anticipated circumstances. To not would mean an opening for many legal...
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    Falsely accused of Verbal abuse

    Hoosier_RN replied to hcook.cccmc's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, in the case of alleged abuse, in most states (possibly federal?) it's a requirement to suspend pending investigation. It's a horrible situation to say the least. Its all about...
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    Is a physical exam required before being licensed as an LPN

    Hoosier_RN replied to kenny_longtin's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My concern is the parent asking this. As an adult, shouldn't the daughter be asking? I have seen ads for the pt advocate cert.....money scheme. No guarantee of job. As others have said, LPN is a...
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    Do we "just give meds"?

    Hoosier_RN replied to theviolinist's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    First of all, have a sense of humor about it. To them, that's how it does appear. Realistically, you should be assessing each resident as you go. "Is Ms. Jones less talkative than usual? Mr. Smith...