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    LPN wound care certification

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

    BON has nothing to do with, the accrediting organization determines who can become certified. Some certs are open to LPNs and RNs, some RN only-this applies to all certifications. I can't imagine...
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    LPN wound care certification

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

    Depends on when you work. At my FT job, she makes the same as previously, no raise but they did pay for
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    My GPA is trash. What to do now?

    Hoosier_RN replied to wpm7231's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you received any kind of financial aid, they generally will have access to all grades regardless of if receiving financial aid now. I know someone who got caught like that and lost their chance....
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    CNA looking to advance advice?

    Hoosier_RN replied to SuprWmn2DaResQ's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Have you thought about QMA? They're a CNA with training to pass meds, usually in ltc setting. Makes considerably more than CNA, at least in my neck of the
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    missing pinning ceremony for dying father's birthday

    Hoosier_RN replied to ichiro12's topic in General Students

    I remember every detail of the day my dad died 8 yrs ago just like it was yesterday. Cannot remember much about
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    Ever have a patient complain about you?

    Hoosier_RN replied to love lilacs's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think they have since sent him to my
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    Rant - How should *I* know?

    Hoosier_RN replied to canigraduate's topic in General Nursing

    And NETY. You forgot
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    When confidentiality isn't quite the same

    Hoosier_RN replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    After traveling around the world and knowing that some other countries let it all hang out (so to speak) I know in general that Americans are considered somewhat prudish with their...
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    Med adm. via n/g tube, simple question.

    Hoosier_RN replied to Insanotron's topic in General Students

    And that resident had 45
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    Facebook nurses and patients

    Hoosier_RN replied to Annaleemabey's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    At my current and previous LTC jobs, I've had many residents send friend requests. I ignore them. What little bit that I care to share with them about my home life, I can share anecdotally in...
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    All my friends are RNs

    Hoosier_RN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    My BFF is a CNA, my sons are iron workers, and s/o is a engineering tech for a large company. I'm friendly with coworkers, but when I clock out I leave it all behind. My family is my circle. My mom,...
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    Masters of social work vs. BSN

    Hoosier_RN replied to samarium's topic in General Nursing

    Also, read the posts on here. You are not always guaranteed work. Many on here struggling to find a job. Don't ask the school, th hey will say whatever it takes to reel you in. Check the places...
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    Foley Catheters

    Hoosier_RN replied to EssaQ502's topic in General Students

    Also, Ken, from some of your phrasing, it sounds like English may not be your primary language, so perhaps a misunderstanding there? Not sure, but nothing ever justifies forcing any procedure on a...
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    BSN bridge or OT?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Zooey72's topic in General Students

    Look at what is required/preferred in the area you want to practice in. Some seek BSN only. And with the tight job market, you may not find a job right away, with or without BSN. Just letting you...
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    I want to throat-punch my co-worker

    Hoosier_RN replied to Annie Wilkes RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The thread title alone made my soda come out through my nose! But yes, as PPs have said, lighten up. Life is waaaaayyyy to short to constantly be
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    Scared to admit I am a RN who cares

    Hoosier_RN replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Every time I see one of those commercials, I want to scream! It makes anyone who wears scrubs seem like a mindless twit. Had many discussions, and laughter, over this at
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    A little venting, from a new nurse

    Hoosier_RN replied to ladedah1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In the real world, no, the bean counters make the decisions. And it's beyond frustrating! After 17 years and remembering how it used to be, it makes me sick. And said bean counters expect that if...
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    Night Shift in LTC- how do I get out ?

    Hoosier_RN replied to eddy.edu's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Are there openings on other shifts? Is there a wait list of others that may have put in for a different shift prior to you? Where I work, turnover is low and the list for dayshift is long. And of...
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    2 yrs on probation and still no job, I need help!

    Hoosier_RN replied to dbaray5239's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    From what I understand, that area if country is hard to find nursing job for anyone. Keep trying and good
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    Nursing Clogs

    Hoosier_RN replied to Kelley-RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love my Alegria and Danko shoes. Comfy. I have Santa's but they're not as comfy. Go somewhere and try some on before buying because everyone has an opinion bug not everyone has the same foot needs....
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    Almost done with school,need advice

    Hoosier_RN replied to mark460's topic in General Nursing

    I live in a totally different area, but you may need to think LTC or other non acute job if available. Most acute and some non acute require/prefer BSN, if they are hiring new grads at all. You may...
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    Louisville hospital jobs

    Hoosier_RN replied to Audri3456's topic in General Nursing

    SoIN hospitals Clark Memorial and Floyd Memorial are both good facilities, prefer Floyd, but everyone has own preferences. I've done prn at both as
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    I feel demoralize and I feel i cannot go on.

    Hoosier_RN replied to curiousnurse2009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was wondering that as well. All of us are offering advice that will work in a Western society. In a Middle East society like UAE, there are bound to be some big
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    Moving to Anchorage

    Hoosier_RN replied to ashme's topic in General Nursing

    Check online job postings to that area and look under the Alaska board on
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    Foley Catheters

    Hoosier_RN replied to EssaQ502's topic in General Students

    If it was as simple as that, then it smells like abuse. But not all samples are the same. She may have had previously contaminated specimens, and the MD may have needed to assure a clean specimen...