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    ANA representation & Workplace Violence

    Hoosier_RN replied to xbananachipsx's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    BoNs are there to protect the public, not nurses. ANA doesn't give a rat's patootie, except to make money and sanctimoniously smack their lips at us and tell us we're a professional group, blah, blah,...
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    What would you do?

    Hoosier_RN replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't give it, as what if they did give it, and forgot to sign it out. You could end up in hot water. Tell the other nurse that the patient approached you again you looked at MAR, and your...
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    Said No Nurse Ever

    Hoosier_RN replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    All of the nurses on my floor sit at the nurses station eating BON bons, and get all of their breaks all of the time...said no nurse
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    How soon to start my first job after graduation?

    Hoosier_RN replied to birthworker's topic in General Nursing

    Especially if it's your dream job/specialty. They may hold out an offer, but maybe not the one you want. Ask, it never
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    Continuing to work with patient if change job?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Ms Blue Sky's topic in General Nursing

    It's getting that way in my neck of the woods too. Too many agency hopping, as nurses job
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    Wanting to explore dialysis nursing

    Hoosier_RN replied to Kadeeja Darden's topic in Nursing Career

    It's a different kind of busy. If you have med surg under your belt, you can handle it. I came to it with 25 years under my belt. It's not everyone's cup of tea, but I love it. Give it a try, you may...
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    Continuing to work with patient if change job?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Ms Blue Sky's topic in General Nursing

    No, but it's unhealthy for the patient to remain in a therapeutic relationship where they only allow one caregiver to provide care. I'm encouraged from your other posts in this thread that you see...
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    Continuing to work with patient if change job?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Ms Blue Sky's topic in General Nursing

    Visiting is one thing, assuming care and making yourself "the only one" who is able to engage is quite another. This doesn't allow the patient to be able to move into therapeutic relationships with...
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    Continuing to work with patient if change job?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Ms Blue Sky's topic in General Nursing

    I understand your good intention, but also think of this: being "the only person that he will engage with" isn't therapeutic as well. What if you have a long term illness, etc? The patient will need...
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    MedSurg to Dialysis Transition

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

    I work in chronics, we work Saturdays and holidays except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year, so it will vary by location/clinic. I urge you to try it, I love it and maybe you will
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    Nurses notes on lab results ?

    Hoosier_RN replied to downsouthlaff's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm with you, but I know others like the ones you describe. To me, this takes way too much time to type the note with all the details. All that is needed is " CBC results received, MD notified, no new...
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    Offensive Raise Structure

    Hoosier_RN replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    I currently make $4 less than double my first nursing job rate. I'm not going to
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    How do I break the news to a job I just started?

    Hoosier_RN replied to carebear01's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Do you already have the 8hr/day job lined up as a sure thing? If not, I'd wait until I know for
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    Radonda Vaught

    Hoosier_RN replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    I see your point, but a- they generally get sued or a huge payout is made and b-the pt doesn't generally die, although living through that would be a nightmare in my
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    Hanging Out with Coworkers Outside of Work

    Hoosier_RN replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    My most recent boss ( now former boss) was letting her bar buddies get away with various things, so it seemed-real or imagined, and the rest of us had to go by the rules. A surprise visit made by...
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    Hanging Out with Coworkers Outside of Work

    Hoosier_RN replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    You're in the lucky few, many have had the 'boss buddy' situation bite them in the
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    Hanging Out with Coworkers Outside of Work

    Hoosier_RN replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    What you are stating is 'leadership' teams. Does this include non leadership folks? If not, you're not going to have to worry about crossing lines with those you are in charge of. I believe that what...
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    Hanging Out with Coworkers Outside of Work

    Hoosier_RN replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I learned early on, this a big solid NO. Unfortunately, too many blur that line and expect preferential treatment when situations arise. My work and home lives are totally separate. No facebook, IG,...
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    Why is there a shortage of pediatric nurses?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Googlenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, that "looking good on the resume" pays the bills
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    Why is there a shortage of pediatric nurses?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Googlenurse's topic in General Nursing

    This is all two
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    Why is there a shortage of pediatric nurses?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Googlenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Well, just bee that
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    Why is there a shortage of pediatric nurses?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Googlenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Don't go their
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    Radonda Vaught

    Hoosier_RN replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    By her own admission, none of this was the case the day this happened. She was well rested, no short staffing, and she didn't even have a patient load. Just straight up
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    Shoe recommendation?

    Hoosier_RN replied to shin_eee's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Everyone's feet are different, and styles wear differently. I started with Clinics, then went to Danskos after a few years, then I switched to Alegria. After almost 15 years, I started having issues...
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    Radonda Vaught Trial

    Hoosier_RN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Select "quote" at the bottom of the box of the post that you want to quote. You can edit out any words that you wish