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    Top 10 Reasons Against Unions

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

    Could unionization help in LTCs? Even small ones? We get fair pay, treated pretty good, and staffing ratios are even pretty good. We all just want our 8 hr shifts back. Anyone got any
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    8 hr vs 12 hr shift

    Hoosier_RN replied to Hoosier_RN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    We are being scheduled that (4-5 nights), then coerced ( voluntarily, wink wink) to stay over if someone calls
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    8 hr vs 12 hr shift

    Hoosier_RN posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    At the LTC where I work, they went to 12 hour shifts for nurses only. All but 1 hate it. We voted overwhelmingly to go back to 8 hour shifts. The administrator said no, will not happen d/t cost...
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    Top 10 Reasons Against Unions

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

    Could unionization help in LTCs? Even small ones? We get fair pay, treated pretty good, and staffing ratios are even pretty good. We all just want our 8 hr shifts back. Anyone got any
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    "For Profit" vs. "Non Profit" employers?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Nola009's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I agree, if you have poor attitudes, it doesn't matter the type of facility. I have worked in both
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    8 hr vs 12 hr shift

    Hoosier_RN replied to Hoosier_RN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    If it were only 3 days a week. Always 4 or
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    Care Manager with Humana

    Hoosier_RN replied to LanierRN's topic in Case Management

    I wish I could find a job like this in my area. But it may be the nightmare I have read about on other posts. Keep us up to date, I'm
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    The Blahs

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

    If I ever get used to it, I will probably be ok. My s/o is having some asdj issues as well, as he works days. But he is doing so much better than I am with this most days. If they wouldn't schedule...
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    The Blahs

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

    UE did deny, but by then I had my new job. I' m just having adjustment issues. I'll get through it​. If I could just get on days and/or 8 hr shifts. I'm older, and 12 hr nights don't work so well,...
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    The Blahs

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

    I already tried unemployment, but my (cough) wonderful former employer will do anything not to pay unemployment, and the state allows it to happen, even though I had documentation to oppose what I was...
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    Ranting on the New Grads

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

    I have many years experience, lost my job d/t office politics, and had to take my "less than" dream job on as shift I didn't want so I could pay my bills. Hopefully, something good will come for me...
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    Least stressful nursing specialty

    Hoosier_RN replied to alby_dangle's topic in Nursing Career

    I like home health, case management, and long term care. If I had to return to a hospital floor setting, I would, but anymore, it would stress me to a nervous breakdown. I currently work in a nice...
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    8 hr vs 12 hr shift

    Hoosier_RN replied to Hoosier_RN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    They choose not to hire more help d/t benefits. Easier to pay
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    How could a DON not know?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    OMG, so sorry! I will keep you in my prayers. Anymore, nursing is a nasty business.....corporate America will not be happy until they totally wreck
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    Stop calling me sweetie! - How to get respect as a new nurse

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

    Can you write them up (you know the disciplinary steps, written verbal, written, etc) to show that you have counseled them on various aspects of care? They may not like you in the end, but in a case...
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    If we make BSN the entry level degree, we should be paid more

    Hoosier_RN replied to runningcrazy's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Also, as the market becomes more flooded with nurses (of any level of education), there is less incentive to pay more. So much for a nursing shortage. In my area (south central Indiana), there is...
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    Could Obamacare cause a shortage in nursing again

    Hoosier_RN replied to RescueNinja123's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    And due to the lower pay of government paid healthcare, may pay less with the expectation of more work load, driving more away....I can hardly wait for the festivities to
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    Nurses laid off - Thanks to Obamacare

    Hoosier_RN replied to amygarside's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I won't blame the Dems or Reps....if anyone is dumb enough to think that any politician is out for any cause other than their own pocket lining activity, they are sadly fooling only themselves. This...
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    Anyone think I'm crazy?

    Hoosier_RN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a RN (BSN) with 10+yrs experience-med/surg, LTC, and HH. A few years ago, during a break from HH, I went to my first LTC job. I stayed about 9 months, then went to my current job as a home...
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    Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    Hoosier_RN replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I know way too many like this.....I agree. A handup and assistance are one thing, a handout is totally
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    Obamacare: are you for it, against it, or unsure?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Lucidity's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I know.....I saw $60 and my eyes nearly popped out of my head! I've been a RN for 11 years and am way closer to 24 than 60! I do have to add that I make decent money for my low cost of living area in...
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    From experience, has anyone had a relatively low stress nursing job ?

    Hoosier_RN replied to studentnurse9806's topic in General Nursing

    I work in home health case management. Very low stress compared to hospital nursing and LTC. And way better pay! But had to have 5-7yrs acute care experience, preferrably med
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    No luck with a new grad job- should I go back to school? Any nurse managers around?

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

    It depends on the need in your area. Where I am, without experience to back up the MSN, you would still likely not get a job. Notice I said likely. I can't answer for every
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    Different Types Of Coworkers

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

    Truly, don't we all,