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  1. Hoosier_RN

    Why do nurses eat their young?

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

    I didn't say all were. Just the ones that seem to be popping up lately in my neck of the woods. The universities and community colleges have stand alone pharm
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    Why do nurses eat their young?

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

    Mine too. Only the 'shady' programs (that state in fine print that most credits won't transfer) have the embedded pharm classes. I had never heard of embedded prior to these popping up. I learn...
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    Why do nurses eat their young?

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

    It is not up to the receiving institution to gather the records and necessary documents. That's up to the applicant. And that is with any profession, not just limited to nursing; the OPs original...
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    Why do nurses eat their young?

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

    Not necessarily. Most of this falls back on accreditation and why some programs are not accepted at other schools. This is why you should ALWAYS read the fine print regarding transferability of...
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    Do RNs get extra pay for working with students?

    Hoosier_RN replied to johndough's topic in General Nursing

    The last 2 students assigned to me refused to do bathing and toileting. They informed me that they were there to do "nursing stuff"-their words, not mine! I let the CI know. Her response was a shrug...
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    Louisville hospital jobs

    Hoosier_RN replied to Audri3456's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked at all in Louisville, PRN, back in the day, except B-East. Loved transplant at Jewish and Burn unit at University(I did ICU at both). That's been 17 years ago...Norton is a great...
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    I am a real nurse

    Hoosier_RN replied to annienurse86's topic in Psychiatric

    He's an engineer in a weird specialty. I've made my mean sounding comments as well (not intentionally) about his profession and line of work out of ignorance of what it entails. Did he throw a fit?...
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    I am a real nurse

    Hoosier_RN replied to annienurse86's topic in Psychiatric

    Because most of the time he has more sense than this, and has other pretty good qualities...if any of you tell me that your s/o never says anything odd, then they are either mute, or you (general) are...
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    I am a real nurse

    Hoosier_RN replied to annienurse86's topic in Psychiatric

    My bf told me last night over dinner that LTC (my preferred specialty) is for people who are too dumb, strange, looney to work in a real job, like hospital. I'm a BSN with15+ years experience:ER, ICU,...
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    New LPN student

    Hoosier_RN replied to 2bNurseashleyh's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It is against
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    ER Certs for newbie in ER

    Hoosier_RN replied to JVoEDrn's topic in Emergency

    Most specialty certs require a certain amount of time and hours spent in s specialty before you can test for the cert. Check the guidelines and best of luck to
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    Do RNs get extra pay for working with students?

    Hoosier_RN replied to johndough's topic in General Nursing

    I was just thinking the same
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    Disability: genuinely curious

    Hoosier_RN replied to anh06005's topic in General Nursing

    There are only so many of these jobs available, and most require some time working the floor for a certain length of
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    HELP! Canadian RN seeking to work in California

    Hoosier_RN replied to Ndy-RN's topic in Nurse Registration

    Contact California BON or see their website for instructions. I'm not in California, but from many threads on here, jobs are limited, so you may want to do some checking before going through with
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    HELP! Canadian RN seeking to work in California

    Hoosier_RN replied to Ndy-RN's topic in Nursing Career

    Contact the California BON. They will direct you. Or go to their website for more
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    A little venting, from a new nurse

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

    I agree with you, except that many times the bean counters are making staffing decisions, not nurse managers. If nurse managers did, I think we wouldn't see rants like this or similar, be it from...
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    Free CNA training???

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

    Yes. The hospitals and NH near me provide classes for
  18. Hoosier_RN

    Day two after termination: Getting better

    Hoosier_RN replied to WorriedNurse25's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm still here and yes those questions are
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    No Longer a Fan

    Hoosier_RN replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, some of us are that 'in the dark'. I don't watch much tv, least of all Dr Oz....and I don't do Internet gossipy stuff. I know others on here just like me, and I'm sure we'll all remain in the...
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    New nurse - Bedside nursing is not for me

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

    Look at what's available in your area or area you are willing to travel to before you make a decision and see what kind of jobs and job requirements are there. In my area, most of the non-floor...
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    Job shadowing

    Hoosier_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a nurse of 15+ years. I've recently started looking for something new due to dissatisfaction with current job. I've never job shadowed before. I had 1job shadowing experience a few weeks ago,...
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    Diploma/ certificate after NCLEX

    Hoosier_RN replied to pearl.lee's topic in General Nursing

    Most schools give the wall diploma/certificate. Check with your school, if that's what you're looking for since its not the license. I've never heard of any state issuing a portrait sized license. But...
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    Mom of 2 looking into becoming Lvn put down by recruiter at kaplan

    Hoosier_RN replied to Rose90's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    And look at supply of jobs in your location/desired location. There are only a surplus of jobs in a few locations. Most areas have an over abundance of nurses. And regardless of what a school tells...
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    fetching the doctor's tea

    Hoosier_RN replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    Then please
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    2015 Ivy Tech Nursing - program questions

    Hoosier_RN replied to karbs's topic in General Students

    No. They do not offer PT. I am prn CI there and asked. Doesn't exist.