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  1. Hoosier_RN

    How to Stop the Mass Nursing Exodus?

    Hoosier_RN replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in Disaster Preparation

    From years of lifting and straining, especially from years ago when employers didn't supply proper equipment and training. Also, the rising obesity trends haven't helped either. There aren't any fancy...
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    What is the significant sign for clotting dialyser?

    Hoosier_RN replied to uae808's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I will suggest to look at the whole circuit, especially chambers and dialyzer, after rinseback. See if you are able to visualize clots anywhere in the
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    Medical Board Says, "Stop Issuing Bogus Mask Exemptions to Students"

    Hoosier_RN replied to sirI's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It makes it bad for those who truly have health
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    Biden announced nursing homes must require employee COVID vaccination to get federal Medicare+Medicaid funding

    Hoosier_RN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I wanted to follow up. Since this became the news, all 6 local LTCs have lost more staff. Some nurses and aides, but mostly housekeeping and dietary. They were on the news yesterday talking about...
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    Biden announced nursing homes must require employee COVID vaccination to get federal Medicare+Medicaid funding

    Hoosier_RN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I know, but I suspect that this will take some below the minimum. Sadly, employers don't care, and won't until sentinel events occur or patients begin to demand better. Then, they (administration)...
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    Biden announced nursing homes must require employee COVID vaccination to get federal Medicare+Medicaid funding

    Hoosier_RN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    No, but having below minimum staffing isn't going to work either. Healthcare is going to have to increase pay and staffing at all levels (staff nurse down to UAP to environmental services to dietary)....
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    I Think I'm Done With Nursing

    Hoosier_RN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    My prayers to you and others in our nursing family. It's all madness, hard to wrap my head
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    Biden announced nursing homes must require employee COVID vaccination to get federal Medicare+Medicaid funding

    Hoosier_RN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I worry about this. With the availability if vaccines, if employees wanted them, they've gotten them. So, LTCs will now be even shorter staffed, meaning residents care will be even worse. It's a...
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    Broke My HCA Contract

    Hoosier_RN replied to Lrjames98's topic in General Nursing

    If you think home sellers and car salesman are honest and the guff that they spew out is any better, I want to live where you do! The folks that get ram-rodded are also held to terms of contract....
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    How to Stop the Mass Nursing Exodus?

    Hoosier_RN replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I may be that bitter, but it becomes a slippery slope: obesity and what they eat, diabetics and what they eat, COPD and smoking or around certain chemicals. I agree, the vaccine is an easy fix, but if...
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    Broke My HCA Contract

    Hoosier_RN replied to Lrjames98's topic in General Nursing

    You will need to ask this of HR at your facility. They know the specifics for your contract and can help guide
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    Broke My HCA Contract

    Hoosier_RN replied to Lrjames98's topic in General Nursing

    I think they're pursuing more now, as they have bled staff. They have the resources to win, plus the signed contract as your acknowledgement of your debt. The ones that came to nothing usually never...
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    Broke My HCA Contract

    Hoosier_RN replied to Lrjames98's topic in General Nursing

    She got a letter, like OP did. She contacted a lawyer and they originally told her no worries. It didn't work out that way, she was served papers at her new employer-nursing is a small world, they...
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    COVID-19: Stimulus Checks for Teachers?

    Hoosier_RN replied to DallasRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I agree with reimbursing what they pay out of pocket. It's sad that supplies are so expensive that the average family struggles to afford school supplies every
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    Broke My HCA Contract

    Hoosier_RN replied to Lrjames98's topic in General Nursing

    My cousin had to pay back to them, HCA sued and threatened her license suspended (breach of contract). Ridiculously high rate. I got her to come back to my area where she got a job without that...
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    How to Stop the Mass Nursing Exodus?

    Hoosier_RN replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I wish that I was at a place financially that I could do so. If I were, I'd join all of
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    How to Stop the Mass Nursing Exodus?

    Hoosier_RN replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in Disaster Preparation

    No, many quit and go to nonnursing things or they simply
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    Desperate New Grad NYC/LI

    Hoosier_RN replied to NYCnewGrad2021's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's probably location/specialty dependent. I just know it's never made a difference to me, and I've done a little recruiting, but not
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    I want to quit....Or find something new

    Hoosier_RN replied to jdb_25's topic in General Nursing

    In healthcare, most settings, patients act like this. Sorry. I wish I could report differently, but I have to be honest. Most are entitled, and families are no better. Good luck, I hope you find...
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    Nurses: Respect or Money? What Matters Most?

    Hoosier_RN replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    Respect is nice, but it doesn't feed my family or pay my
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    Help - “New” grad working in dialysis with crazy hours

    Hoosier_RN replied to CN101's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Good for you. But 45 hours isn't really a big deal, even in a job I hate. When I worked med/surg many years ago, we worked 5 12s. Everyone, no exceptions with staff nurses, due to shortages. So,...
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    license status: failed/rejected (IL)

    Hoosier_RN replied to jennastudentnurse's topic in General Nursing

    The BON is the only entity who can answer that, as there are more than a few reasons that this may be. Contact
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    New Clinical Reimbursement Coordinator

    Hoosier_RN replied to Merky101's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    You are new to it. Do you have a mentor or resource person? Reach out to
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    Need Advice! CA BRN Will Not Accept My WGU Advanced Pharm Classes!

    Hoosier_RN replied to RNADN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    No one disagrees with you in the least, but the motivation and use for the profits of each type of school is vastly different. I think we can all agree on that. I do want to add that I'm...
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    New Grad LVN for Subacute

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

    Try it, as many acute facilities no longer hire LPNs, it is very area dependent. If you don't like it, you can actively look for another job, but have some skills under your belt. Some corrections...