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    Total Number of Nurse Practitioners Hits 325,000

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

    I feel like a PMHNP should have a minimum of direct psych experience. There are so many nuances to many of the personality disorders, that it just seems natural that some experience should be...
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    First day in pcu/tele!

    Hoosier_RN replied to Ladylpn123's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly what
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    Are nurses able to shower after shift?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in General Nursing

    I very seldom go out to eat. Yeeeaaarrsss ago, I worked in food service, and I know what can, and does, go on behind the scenes. At least at home, I know what I'm getting, and what has touched my food...
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    First day in pcu/tele!

    Hoosier_RN replied to Ladylpn123's topic in General Nursing

    That the hospital "ain't all that"! Good luck, ask for a decent orientation, as an "experienced nurse", you may not get one. Listen, listen, listen. And learn from your mistakes when you make...
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    Total Number of Nurse Practitioners Hits 325,000

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

    I stand corrected as far as my statement of nonfactor. But my point is still that you can only load so many practitioners of a specialty into a system regardless of delivery of care method. The system...
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    In Search For The Perfect Nursing Job...

    Hoosier_RN replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I applied for 10 years, was always offered part time, but needed full time d/t being single parent/financial source for my kids. Once they were grown and gone and the right opportunity presented, I...
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    Reality Check.

    Hoosier_RN replied to VaniCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    Not always, not all states require an MD sign off, as NPs have independent
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    Total Number of Nurse Practitioners Hits 325,000

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

    Area saturation re: telehealth makes area saturation a non-factor as you rightly claim, at this point in time. But currently, PMHNP is the big $$$ specialty that everyone's flocking to. It will be...
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    Dress Code - Hair dye

    Hoosier_RN replied to Annabelle Flee's topic in General Nursing

    At my employer (dialysis clinic), no unnatural hair colors. Many dialysis clinics don't enforce, as our sister clinics to the north, where I was a clinic manager up til just recently, crazy hair...
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    Total Number of Nurse Practitioners Hits 325,000

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

    My area is saturated with PMHNP, as well as all levels of NPs, as many saw the $$$ and rushed to school. Now in debt, unable to relocate d/t various reasons, it's like every other job that promises...
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    Breakroom Pet Peeves

    Hoosier_RN replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    This is my pet peeve- those that steal others food. Yes, it's theft, if it's not yours and you take it! The NPs and PAs at my clinic were the worst, till they got turned in to the medical director....
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    Nurses That Never Worked In A Hospital...

    Hoosier_RN replied to guest1143647's topic in General Nursing

    I think it comes down to the value, or lack thereof, given to our elderly by society. Taking care of them isn't glamorous. Youth and beauty is valued in our
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    Nurses That Never Worked In A Hospital...

    Hoosier_RN replied to guest1143647's topic in General Nursing

    IMHO, LTC nurses are the hardest working group with the best skills. They work without a MD on site (unless one happens to be rounding), usually lack of, or short of, supplies, and are notoriously...
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    How to leave toxic work environment when you're the only RN?

    Hoosier_RN replied to pumpkinqueen's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with turning them in. I don't care about excuses, an LPN cannot perform as a RN regardless of reason. In some cases, a RN can sign off their work, but other things,
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    Happy Nurse's Week! You ROCK (literally a rock given to RN's for Nurse's Week)!

    Hoosier_RN replied to CABGpatch_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I hear ya. I got hand sanitizer this year. A bottle that is suspiciously the same brand the clinic uses
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    Happy Nurse's Week! You ROCK (literally a rock given to RN's for Nurse's Week)!

    Hoosier_RN replied to CABGpatch_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Your employer didn't decide that, our wonderful Federal government did. I mean, they deserve their share, too, right?
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    How to leave toxic work environment when you're the only RN?

    Hoosier_RN replied to pumpkinqueen's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just say okay and smile, walk (actually run)
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    We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    Hoosier_RN replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Experienced is the word that makes a little difference. Granted RN and NP roles are vastly different, but many that are entering programs have little to no experience and don't know their way around...
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    We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    Hoosier_RN replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I went to my PCP yesterday for a checkup. While chatting, I told her that I'm thinking of going to school to become a NP (post masters program) and was asking her for school recommendations. Walden,...
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    What would you do?? New Grad 2021 Houston

    Hoosier_RN replied to newnursefall21's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Also, grads from that area are known, along with current employees, they will most likely be hired first. Add in experienced persons who apply. Some markets are tougher than others. You may need to...
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    What would you do?? New Grad 2021 Houston

    Hoosier_RN replied to newnursefall21's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    From what I understand both Houston and DFW are both super saturated. Have someone look at your resume and see if it can be tweaked to make you stand
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    What would you do?? New Grad 2021 Houston

    Hoosier_RN replied to newnursefall21's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You may need to cast your net wider to rural outliers in that area. Many large cities are saturated with new grads, so it's harder to land that first
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    MMJ Card

    Hoosier_RN replied to futurenurse2025's topic in General Nursing

    Me thinks that you're 100%
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    Feels bad for not swabbing a vascular access port

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

    In my area, clysis delivery is used often for dehydration in LTC patients. I loved it because it's so much less traumatic than IV delivery. Ours were changed out after each bag, a 1 time use set up,...
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    Nurses That Never Worked In A Hospital...

    Hoosier_RN replied to guest1143647's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked ER and critical care. At no time did I find either elite, I feel like I did learn more in med surg. I worked med surg after ER and CC. I'm sure some do think that ER and CC are elite...