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    Accepting a Nursing Residency

    Hoosier_RN replied to YBotello's topic in Nurse Residency Programs

    You can accept, then back out as needed. Just make sure to back out respectfully if
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    The Collapsing Healthcare System in the US

    Hoosier_RN replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    And sadly, it's not just limited to cleft palate. So many anomalies, it's mind
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    The Collapsing Healthcare System in the US

    Hoosier_RN replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    My point. In US, most folks think all treatments will be there at the snap of the fingers, no wait. Also, I was talking more along the lines of medications. The "latest/greatest" isn't what's being...
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    School Nurse Job Offer Help!

    Hoosier_RN replied to As75181n's topic in School

    That poster hasn't been on since 2020. Try looking in the school nurse threads, many active members to answer your
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    Phasing Out ADN?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Candi Williams's topic in General Nursing

    Same in '93. I did go get my BSN in 05, as I knew eventually I wanted to promote. I got my MSN a few years ago just for my own satisfaction. I'm back at the chairside as a charge nurse, not sure I...
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    Observations on boundaries between Nurses and Patients (Psych)

    Hoosier_RN replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Not at all! It's going on in many settings, most of which I feel would be inappropriate, with some exceptions. I feel that psych would be the last place that this boundary should be crossed. If thr...
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    Nurse Practitioners, New Grads especially, be realistic about compensation

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

    We all get that. I was just pointing out this new mindset that brand new, no experience persons seem to think that they should be making top tier money simply because they exist, and this thread is a...
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    Nurse Practitioners, New Grads especially, be realistic about compensation

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

    @FullGlass, great thread! I'm not an NP, but this is great advice for even newly minted nurses. I've interviewed 3 new RN grads in the last 6 months, all expected at least $5/hr more than my highest...
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    PointClickCare in Indiana homes

    Hoosier_RN replied to Sam. W's topic in General Specialties

    What part of Indiana. I know that the masonic home in Franklin used to use it, not sure if they do now though. Call, or ask during
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    Hospice Advice

    Hoosier_RN replied to HospiceRN1234's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps the prior nurse wants to be there and had a friend do this. Sounds like the most likely
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    Phasing Out ADN?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Candi Williams's topic in General Nursing

    The studies that tout a BSN better than an ASN out of the gate were done by...drumroll...4 year universities that offer BSN programs. IMHO a nurse is made better by their experience, and that's where...
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    Phasing Out ADN?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Candi Williams's topic in General Nursing

    Then you totally focused on my post and not the post that it was replying to, claiming that BSNs are much better nurses than ADNs. My post simply pointed out that level of education does not...
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    Phasing Out ADN?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Candi Williams's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, trying to point out that for some, level of education is sometimes irrelevant in a field. There are educated book smart idiots, and there are people who don't have the formal education that...
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    Phasing Out ADN?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Candi Williams's topic in General Nursing

    And I will say again, I know some BSNs that took all the classes that still can't think their way out of a room with multiple exits, while there are LPNs who just "get it". We all know nurses,...
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    Phasing Out ADN?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Candi Williams's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to respectfully disagree. I've met LPNs of 1 year who can outperform and outthink BSNs of 20+ years. It's more about ability to think critically and carry out the thought path, which a...
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    The Collapsing Healthcare System in the US

    Hoosier_RN replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    Some of my state nurses (surveyors) have pensions as well, and I know that other states may have this for
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    The Collapsing Healthcare System in the US

    Hoosier_RN replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    I got my pension from a hospital that I worked at from 2003--2012, they stopped investing in their pension plan in 2010, anyone with 5 or more years reap the rewards, they converted to 401k after....
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    Should Male Nurse Work In L&D?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Apotheosis's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, it should be that way, but it's not. Men often need to protect themselves against claims, both true and untrue, of impropriety. Male Drs take a female MA or nurse to female appointments. Yes,...
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    Worried about a Lawsuit

    Hoosier_RN replied to sideshowstarlet's topic in General Specialties

    It's pretty much like that in any location, court clerk or judge sign off. But instead of drawing attention of the lawyer, you're getting the attention of the court, because both will note that....
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    Worried about a Lawsuit

    Hoosier_RN replied to sideshowstarlet's topic in General Specialties

    You could, but they could opt not to redeliver, thinking address is incorrect or being ignored. Then, depending on situation, a decision could be made in
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    Worried about a Lawsuit

    Hoosier_RN replied to sideshowstarlet's topic in General Specialties

    Contact the lawyers office, find out situation, offer no info without getting your own
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    What are the things that make you want to leave nursing?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Red Shirt 6's topic in General Nursing

    If you like dialysis, try incenter/clinic. You can usually leave the floor momentarily to 'take care of
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    RN-MSN bridge program that are not writing intensive.

    Hoosier_RN replied to A00172499's topic in School, College Programs

    Most of the programs will be writing intensive, as they are based on research. Good luck going
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    Nursing Informatics

    Hoosier_RN replied to Cynchy's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Back a few years ago, I was going to do MSN NI. Found out that there's not that many jobs except in few areas. And they prefer experience over degree. I have a BS in programming, which everywhere...
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    The Collapsing Healthcare System in the US

    Hoosier_RN replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    Someone else shared the link a while back, but