Hoosier_RN MSN

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    Roe v. Wade abandoned by Supreme Court

    Hoosier_RN replied to Ado Annie's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Clarence Thomas, and his public comments, very concerning. Like all Americans, he has a right to his personal opinions. He does not have the right to impose those opinions on the rest of us through...
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    Be my own agency?

    Hoosier_RN replied to nursebey's topic in Agency Nurses

    You could contact the boards of those states for info, and talk to a lawyer who specializes in nursing and business. Laws vary so broadly by state to give a one size fits all answer. Good luck on...
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    Per Diem New Grad RN positions or other options? (LA)

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

    Most per diem positions require experience, ss you are expected to hit the ground running with no orientation, other than locating supplies. As a new grad, you don't have this experience. Any employer...
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    Potassium IV hack

    Hoosier_RN replied to atlnurse7's topic in Critical Care

    I guess different docs see things differently. Not gonna argue it, as I work dialysis and am usually taking potassium
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    Pediatric surgical unit offer: please pros and cons

    Hoosier_RN replied to mariah25's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I would take the peds position. You'd have closer interactions with
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    Pediatric surgical unit offer: please pros and cons

    Hoosier_RN replied to mariah25's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    What is your game plan? Work with kids or adults? NP, CRNA or remain at bedside? Other aspirations with nursing? It will be easier to make a decision once you answer those
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    Potassium IV hack

    Hoosier_RN replied to atlnurse7's topic in Critical Care

    I just asked the ICU nephrologist (here in dialysis clinic office early) if using a filter with IV potassium is a thing. He said no, it can actually filter out some of the potassium. Not a good thing...
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    The MD Bias Hits Home

    Hoosier_RN replied to JBMmom's topic in Advanced Practice

    Believe me, when one door slams in your face, a door to a better room opens. You're going to come out of this in a better position than you could
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    Went from PCU to ICU. Is it normal to feel like a new nurse?

    Hoosier_RN replied to JJinTheBay's topic in Critical Care

    That's actually true of any specialty. Any new nurse that is bored, or knows it all, scares the bejeezus out of
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    Just wanted to share my story

    Hoosier_RN replied to JBlue1's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    The OPs last activity on here was June of 2018. They are long gone. But it would be nice to hear back how it
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    53 Yrs Old, No BSN and Feels Helpless

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

    BSN is minimum by default where I live. Most have MSN. It's a rural area overrun by nurses. COVID didn't change our workforce by
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    Business idea for busy families with elderly relatives

    Hoosier_RN replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    That's how I would approach it, start small and build
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    Life With Kathy Is Never Boring

    Hoosier_RN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Psychiatric

    My mom has a "Kathy", with a different name. I understand. The stories are
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    Business idea for busy families with elderly relatives

    Hoosier_RN replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    Also, to skip costs, most family members that "need to know" are listed with the various MD offices to be able to call and get any info or records requested without issues. My hubby, mom, and 2 sons...
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    The MD Bias Hits Home

    Hoosier_RN replied to JBMmom's topic in Advanced Practice

    So sorry that you're dealing with this. I'll cross my fingers that something great will come along for you.
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    Getting off the "do not hire" list?

    Hoosier_RN replied to cmf2021's topic in General Nursing

    Punctuation would make this
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    What shoes do y’all love?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Rhys654's topic in General Nursing

    Cloves for shoes, and uniform advantage butter
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    Nursing school acceptance letter sent by mistake

    Hoosier_RN replied to ormoiiiii's topic in General Students

    I don't believe that there's anything that you can do, legally, at this point. They admitted their mistake, you just have to stay positive. Maybe enroll at another school would be an
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    Emergency

    Hoosier_RN replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    Sending hugs and well wishes. Speedy
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    No RN experience and pursuing a master's?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Beautiful Ladybug's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Unfortunately, those require bedside
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    Private duty nurse and breast pumping at work?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Julieta103191's topic in General Nursing

    She is a private duty nurse, there is not another nurse on site to provide coverage while she does this. In a facility, she would have no issues, but in a private home, creativity comes into
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    Nurse questions my assessment

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

    No, there was no change in condition. What are you going to call for? Let the floor nurse call if she thinks that there's an issue, so she can explain
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    Private duty nurse and breast pumping at work?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Julieta103191's topic in General Nursing

    Talk to your manager. They have to make provisions for
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    Said No Nurse Ever

    Hoosier_RN replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I love the hotel atmosphere that we provide to patients and their family members** We are seriously overstaffed everyday, and are able to provide appropriate care and do real time charting to...
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    LifeBanc & LTC Residents

    Hoosier_RN replied to SNgirl21's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Rules regarding that vary by location. Look at your P&P regarding