Hoosier_RN MSN

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    Disrespect & Profanity

    Hoosier_RN replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I always ask the patient what they prefer to be called, it cuts down on the confusion, allows the patient to have control of something when their health is out of control. Depending on...
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    Gobbledygook In Nursing

    Hoosier_RN replied to Guest 1152923's topic in General Nursing

    Only because everyone else is running away. But the lean board won't discuss that
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    Writing “poop” is unprofessional?

    Hoosier_RN replied to guest1143647's topic in General Nursing

    ? happens...sorry, I just had to, ? made me do
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    Writing “poop” is unprofessional?

    Hoosier_RN replied to guest1143647's topic in General Nursing

    While not the best wording, Emergent is right, better than another word. And this explains one reason why staff isn't staying. I'm mean, geez, focus on things that directly affect patient
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    RN to BSN program

    Hoosier_RN replied to RNAnna2016's topic in School, College Programs

    Is WGU (western governors university) an option in WA? Reputable, accredited, affordable and
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    allnurses' Holiday Reruns

    Hoosier_RN replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    O
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    Can you hold medications without a doctor's order?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Guest878640's topic in General Nursing

    If it's like many, pain meds or lorazepam,
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    Nursing and Disability

    Hoosier_RN replied to Harmion's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    It will depend on the disability. But public health right out of school may be a good bet. Most other "less physical" jobs may require a level of
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    What's on Your Nurse Christmas Wish List?

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

    I'm a yarnaholic...sock yarn in particular. The more colorful, the better I also make stainless steel tumblers pretty, so some more tumblers would be perfect, Santa, if you're
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    Vaccination Mandating

    Hoosier_RN replied to Ariemay82's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I understand perfectly. Blathering. That's hysterical. PMFB-RN alluded to just such a thing. I'm trying to get clarity on how the facility that they're working at is denying beds to serve covid...
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    Vaccination Mandating

    Hoosier_RN replied to Ariemay82's topic in Disaster Preparation

    So you think that you should pull an unvaxxed person from a bed, kick them out, and give to an MVA victim? How do you know that the MVA victim didn't cause or contribute to their situation? What...
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    Vaccination Mandating

    Hoosier_RN replied to Ariemay82's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Ahhh, but you aren't refusing to care for the MVA victim, there isn't a bed. I understand your frustration, but you are making it seem like your facility is making a choice to refuse to care for the...
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    Can you hold medications without a doctor's order?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Guest878640's topic in General Nursing

    I know that, that's why I said londonflo should not participate in
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    What's your most ridiculous supply shortage?

    Hoosier_RN replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    For a couple of weeks, we had some near shortages with sharp containers--ours are recyclable, and the handling company had some issues due to staffing. We also almost ran out of our most common sized...
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    I Am Absolutely Miserable Because I Hate Being A Nurse

    Hoosier_RN replied to PerkyWallflower10's topic in General Nursing

    One of my DILs is a welder. She's 3 years in and makes more than I do, without crazy hours and the BS that goes with healthcare--and I'm not talking educational level The other DIL was an OT, has...
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    Vaccination Mandating

    Hoosier_RN replied to Ariemay82's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Again, I said I realize that comparisons don't line up, BUT refusals to care for certain patients today could easily become another patient group tomorrow, depending on the whims of govt and society....
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    Working From Home: What's it really like? A Day In The Life Of A Clinical Appeals Nurse

    Hoosier_RN replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    It comes down to this! I wish people would either read their insurance benefits or call the customer service number for their plan. Even with Medicare supplement plans. I get patients that are angry...
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    Can you hold medications without a doctor's order?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Guest878640's topic in General Nursing

    I'm wondering if londonflo is reading. I put my original response, with my why and what for. I get the reply that no one said this or that. I never said anyone did either, it was part of my reply as...
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    Posting on Social Media

    Hoosier_RN replied to Kellyjustkelly's topic in General Nursing

    Go a step further, and unfriend all of your coworkers on fb. Believe me, it will save many headaches, and keeps people out of your business. If they don't know about your life outside of work, they...
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    allnurses' Holiday Reruns

    Hoosier_RN replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    And now I'm laughing my hiney
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    allnurses' Holiday Reruns

    Hoosier_RN replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I'm smile crying at this
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    allnurses' Holiday Reruns

    Hoosier_RN replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I miss the holiday classics. I have streaming, and most services want to charge an arm and a leg for me to
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    Nursing Is No Longer Worth It

    Hoosier_RN replied to AnonymousSuper's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Spoken like you read my mind. Dialysis has its issues, but in my area, management levels are not like that. LTC, on the other hand, there were tons of asst mgmt of this n that. And none would lend a...
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    Can you hold medications without a doctor's order?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Guest878640's topic in General Nursing

    Semantics/variation of explanation...the MD is still being notified at 1 point or another. Some situations are more emergent than others, and require immediate attention. Either way, the ordering...
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    Can you hold medications without a doctor's order?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Guest878640's topic in General Nursing

    You should have orders for the insulin-I've never seen insulin orders without or a hospital without a p&p to cover. Otherwise, regardless of med, I'd call MD for order to hold (hold med until...