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    Are you good at charting in "real time?"

    Hoosier_RN replied to Ativan's topic in General Nursing

    LTC, still doing paper, slowly integrating to computers, supposedly by end of
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    med pass

    Hoosier_RN replied to fairyluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Depends on the shift, too. I work nights, know residents pretty well, generally good communication. Takes me usually 2 hrs if no major issues arise during the pass. I have 23-25 at any given time, and...
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    Resentment Will Destroy You

    Hoosier_RN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Beautifully
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    Hospital or Nursing Home?!

    Hoosier_RN replied to MeganFullerton's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Keep the prn option open. Look to see what hospital offerings there are for new grads in your area. There may not be many, or there may be some. Scope out your options before you make a limiting...
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    Too much snow! Getting to work late again.

    Hoosier_RN replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    My facility does this as well. I have a nice air mattress with blankets etc in my trunk for emergencies. Not perfect, but I won't die getting to work or going home if I can help it. Ice storm coming...
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    I am a good nurse, just in a bad rut that I so badly want to get out of

    Hoosier_RN replied to zacarias's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I can afford to do 3 nights a week easy! We are just down a few nurses so we are being scheduled that way right now. 1 nurse to come back from 3 week vacation next week (she's foreign, went to visit...
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    I am a good nurse, just in a bad rut that I so badly want to get out of

    Hoosier_RN replied to zacarias's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'm in a rut, too, but thankfully, 2 docs say not depression or any other mental health issues. It is rest/sleep for me. I am working 4-6 12 hr nocs/wk. So run down, but nowhere else in town hiring...
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    The Top 10 Things I Loved About Nursing

    Hoosier_RN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nurses Rock

    As of late, I've been so burnt out due to horrible scheduling where I work. Thanks for reminding me why I love this
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    Show Me the Money

    Hoosier_RN replied to KeepItRealRN's topic in General Nursing

    Delicate Flower, working that much can definitely take its toll on your passion for life. I work 12 hr night shifts, 4-6 a week. Not by choice, but due to the fact no one wants to apply where I...
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    Top 10 Reasons Against Unions

    Hoosier_RN replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I agree, it's not always about money, sometimes it's patient care, sometimes better conditions, hours, or ratios. Nurses ( RNs and LPNs) need to start thinking about all aspects of our practice if...
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    Sutter Health - Union needed?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Katinthebox's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Facilities of all types, sizes, and locations had best start listening to their employees. I think it sounds like for healthcare, esp nursing, unions are coming back in a big way. I hope the unions...
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    Resident abuse on cna on the uprise?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Janis Joplin's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good luck JJ. Most facilities will hopefully turn around from this mentality soon. You can only have so many staff injured and/or quit before you get as bad name as a
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    Called the Nurse Manager

    Hoosier_RN replied to Charlie92's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It's lousy for those with experience as well
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    What is my true hourly wage?

    Hoosier_RN replied to pebbles0904's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Don't you get a check stub? It should tell you base pay and all sorts of other
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    Big pay cut at Orlando Health, please help your fellow Nurses

    Hoosier_RN replied to skyflight's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think that would be an interesting
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    Is it a good idea to work 5 days straight (12 hours shifts/day)?

    Hoosier_RN replied to happyface27's topic in General Nursing

    Its a ltc facility. One of my coworkers asked about 8 hr shifts and was rewarded with a comment about nurses who live in stupidville. This is an LPN who works M-F 8-5 as staff development...
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    Is it a good idea to work 5 days straight (12 hours shifts/day)?

    Hoosier_RN replied to happyface27's topic in General Nursing

    I am working 6 12s this week d/t call ins and quits. It is happening way too much here lately. I wish we could get some quality people hired who will stay. I am exhausted! Its a 3 and 3 split, I...
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    8hr vs 12hr shifts in ltc

    Hoosier_RN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Where I work, and the general local area, all LTCs have gone to 12 hr shifts for nurses only, not CNAs. Most of us would like our 8s back, only a few like 12s. It wouldn't be so bad, but nights are...
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    Nursing students on medication

    Hoosier_RN replied to kjnsweets's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Most don't care, its all about $$$$. If it is during their clinical hours for school, report it to their instructor. If otherwise, say something to your dept director, as it is our responsibility as...
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    Nobody Likes Me. Everyone Hates Me.

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

    Its healthcare, we deal with people from all walks of life with various attitudes. Not everyone is going to be warm and
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    Do you like your job?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Toomanyhatsforme's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a pretty good ltc facility and love my coworkers and residents. I don't like 12 hr nocs right now as I am working 4-6 per week. If it were only 3 per wk like days, it would be good. I don't...
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    Nurse to Patient Staffing Ratio

    Hoosier_RN replied to Seasoned's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    And LTCs are not even addressed. They are amongst the most unsafe places in healthcare to work. And are recipients of govt funding,
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    WHY do I need a BSN?

    Hoosier_RN replied to AnnMarie52471's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thanks, LadyFree28, I didn't know about this, and have Home Health, LTC, Med/Surg and ICU experience. And I have my BSN, almost a req for any job in south central IN! I am going to check into
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    WHY do I need a BSN?

    Hoosier_RN replied to AnnMarie52471's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Exactly what I wanted to say...well said. No it doesn't make a better nurse, but with the current glut of nurses in the market, employers can demand whatever they want, and pay as they see fit. It...
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    Weather Policy

    Hoosier_RN replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    I'm lucky in that my employer provides sleep rooms at the assisted living center of my ltc facility. They have a thin twin mattress on the floor, but I carry a nice queen air mattress and a small...