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    Is your DON allowed to pass meds?

    Hoosier_RN replied to brandiking's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think we all agree that every level is stressful. Sorry if I ruffled feathers, not my
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    breaking your RN New Grad contract early

    Hoosier_RN replied to bobo619's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Most lawyers offer free consultation. Try that to get an accurate answer for your
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    Why do you Love LTC?

    Hoosier_RN replied to HappyWife77's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I love establishing relationships with the resident and families. The stories, real and imagined, that the residents tell. I feel warm knowing that I am making as difference at the end of a...
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    Fatal Med Error

    Hoosier_RN replied to AtheistRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Exactly. It is the only way to avoid issues. Follow letter of the law for your
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    LPN - what is the best site to register for certified case manager course?

    Hoosier_RN replied to pllouis's topic in Case Management

    Don't you have to be RN for case management? I know that is expectation in my local
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    Bravo LTC Nurses!

    Hoosier_RN replied to Retired APRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's our
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    Is your DON allowed to pass meds?

    Hoosier_RN replied to brandiking's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Last facility I worked, I saw the DON on the cart more than 1 time d/t staffing. I'm going to call bs on this, as they are a nurse! I may be wrong, but I think laziness may be a
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    8hr vs 12hr shifts in ltc

    Hoosier_RN replied to Hoosier_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I wish I had that magic answer, lol. But we are working on a proposal based on facts to attempt to get our work hours
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    8hr vs 12hr shifts in ltc

    Hoosier_RN replied to Hoosier_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I (and Uncle Sam) make a boatload in OT. Of course, mgmt complains about it, even though it is scheduled, with the addage "we're trying to hire, be patient". I am too tired to spend it, and too tired...
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    8hr vs 12hr shifts in ltc

    Hoosier_RN replied to Hoosier_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    After I get an argument together, would anyone be willing to read it? Because here 0.9 and 1.0 would be basically equal, we get the same benefits as before, etc. With it being 24/7 care, you have...
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    Desperate for a day time job

    Hoosier_RN replied to Enowagi's topic in Texas Nursing

    That makes me wish I could relocate! Good luck on the job
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    8hr vs 12hr shifts in ltc

    Hoosier_RN replied to Hoosier_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Forgot to add, when nights has to stay, its 16-20 hrs, doesn't matter if you have to come back that night, but they will adjust your return
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    LTC job and schoolwork

    Hoosier_RN replied to cazach0122's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Exactly CCM! I wish I only worked an 8 hr day so I could have time to study something outside of work. I do 12s, but usually ends up 4-5 days/wk, not
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    State Boards

    Hoosier_RN replied to white525's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My crystal ball is in the shop. Not to be too sarcastic, but really, none of us knows. Good luck
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    Removal of the Nursing council licensure exam in Trinidad and Tobago

    Hoosier_RN replied to ryan26's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    just because you go to school and pass doesn't mean that you have learned anything. I see this as a recipe for disaster, even if it is going on in another country.
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    Student Nurse "Help me!" Threads

    Hoosier_RN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Believe me, from experience, you could end up without a job based on any comments you make or post. Happened to me, last job, and I stated facts with proof. Got canned anyway. Luckily, I ended up...
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    Snow stories

    Hoosier_RN replied to bethann2727's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :)I just ordered an airbed for those occasions when I need to stay over. I work in LTC, 12 hr shifts at noc, very nice private pay facility that has empty rooms for just in case. I live a good...
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    Lifestyle Discrimination

    Hoosier_RN replied to utadahikaru's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    it boggles the mind and scares me. I don't think it should preclude you from being hired, but I think that it should impact deductibles and benefits (don't flame me please!). I live clean-0...
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    Essential Personnel

    Hoosier_RN replied to FransBevy's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    If you are not a habitual call in, don't sweat it. If weather was that bad, others probably missed as well. If your clinic doesn't mention it, I wouldn't worry too
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    Why is LTC Nursing have a bad reputation

    Hoosier_RN replied to dulcet's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a RN, BSN who works the floor (by choice) in LTC. I love it and wouldn't dream of having it any other way! Sure, my home health case management was more 'glamorous' and had better hours. But I...
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    False Documentation

    Hoosier_RN replied to Daytona.67's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    as everyone else has said, note it as late entry for such and such date, and the details as you remember them. No legal issue with
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    Strike and Lock out

    Hoosier_RN replied to OC_An Khe's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I understand that hospitals, facilities, and clinics, etc, are in business to make money, but I'm to the point of thinking 'at what cost to the patient and employee?' as a nurse, I do ok financially,...
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    Desperate for a day time job

    Hoosier_RN replied to Enowagi's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am in the same boat in Indiana...excellent experience, etc, but lost my dayshift job to office politics. Had to go to nights shift 12 hour shifts in a LTC. I'm happy to have the job, but the hours...
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    Top 10 Reasons Against Unions

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

    The person at our corporate office who decided to stay with 12 hour shifts did so because his wife is a nurse at a local hospital. Of course, she works day shift, and they have a float pool to cover...
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    The Blahs

    Hoosier_RN posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    I don't know what's going on with me, but anymore, I'm just so down in the dumps. I lost a decent job d/t office politics, and now work an OK job, just dislike the hours. I cannot do 12 hr nocs like...