Hoosier_RN MSN

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    How Long Do You Expect To Be a Nurse?

    Hoosier_RN replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the same boat, or hamster wheel. I'm just mentally
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    Improving Hospital Nurse Staffing Is Associated with Fewer Deaths from Sepsis

    Hoosier_RN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing News

    If only...but if they can save a few bucks for admin bonuses, it's going to stay business as usual Many hospitals are crying how much money covid has made them lose. That generally translates...
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    We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    Hoosier_RN replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It does, as we learn the nuances of change in condition, which is especially necessary for acute NPs. For FNPs, it can be helpful for recognizing the "outside of the box" s/s plus add knowledge of...
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    Chiropractors

    Hoosier_RN replied to Davey Do's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    I see one occasionally. I refuse to allow manipulation of my neck, due to horrible things I've heard, as there are other workings that do the same thing without that jerking/twisting of the neck....
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    We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    Hoosier_RN replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I've seen nurses come right out of school, pass their NCLEX and enroll in school to be an NP, and have 0 healthcare experience. What preexisting foundation of experience are they building on? This...
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    We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    Hoosier_RN replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I agree. This exists in regular RN programs as
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    Dialysis Nursing not for me?

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

    I couldn't have said it better myself! Especially the grandbabies
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    allnurses Time Travel

    Hoosier_RN replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    May 11, 1993 1 post, 0 likes TiredSingleMomNewRN I just found out that I passed my State Boards, after having surgery this morning. I've been hired to work in TN at a large hospital in...
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    I'm Overly Stressed Now

    Hoosier_RN replied to Guest1167840's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wow, I'm wondering how many places have the extra staff to send an aide with a resident to the
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    We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    Hoosier_RN replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Most professors don't make huge amounts from teaching. The educational institutions collect large amounts Most professors have a side gig or 2 if they are the breadwinner/financial person in...
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    What is your opinion on "calling in sick" when not really sick?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps, but they don't replace you when you call off and leave your team short
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    Call from a state surveyor

    Hoosier_RN replied to MJLPN727's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Give no information to anyone! Find a lawyer, and if someone contacts you again, refer them to said lawyer. Say no
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    Chiropractors

    Hoosier_RN replied to Davey Do's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    ???
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    Chiropractors

    Hoosier_RN replied to Davey Do's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    Smarty pants
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    What’s the farthest you would be willing to commute?

    Hoosier_RN replied to MountaineerFan57's topic in General Nursing

    I'm stepping back from a management role. Currently drive 1hr10min one way. I'll be driving 10 mins tops when I go back to staff. I'm at the age where I think anything more than 30-45 mins is...
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    Chiropractors

    Hoosier_RN replied to Davey Do's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    There are good and bad. I occasionally go to one for the various aches and pains of getting older. She's never claimed to have the cure to stop my aging process or my
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    Permission

    Hoosier_RN replied to Davey Do's topic in Ars Gratia Artis's Artis

    Anytime!
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    Admissions Coordinator Requirements

    Hoosier_RN replied to SilverBells's topic in General Specialties

    You're right to back off. But remember, this is not going to change your reputation in a week or month. You'll need to do this long term. Keep up the good work. Stay in your lane, except when asked to...
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    Managers, Nurses and Delegation: Who Has Authority?

    Hoosier_RN replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    You are 100% correct my friend. Let it roll...but I don't need a spoon, and leave my uvula alone ? This person and premise has been attacked due to the repeated posts, just reworded I was...
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    Managers, Nurses and Delegation: Who Has Authority?

    Hoosier_RN replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I just rolled up to work. I found that a tech no call/no showed. I will work as a tech today, regardless of the 11am call I'm supposed to take, the 1pm meeting, and the 3pm interview. The charge nurse...
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    Managers, Nurses and Delegation: Who Has Authority?

    Hoosier_RN replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

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    Managers, Nurses and Delegation: Who Has Authority?

    Hoosier_RN replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    The OP has stated in more than one post that she doesn't really know the hands on, and is very uncomfortable to do it. This leaves her in a place that she isn't ready to be a role model. I think she...
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    Mandatory Staff Pictures In Patient Rooms

    Hoosier_RN replied to ClassOf2004's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, my, if DaveyDo were to get admitted, imagine the possibilities
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    Managers, Nurses and Delegation: Who Has Authority?

    Hoosier_RN replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    SilverBells, You keep posting the same things over and over, worded differently. You only like doing paperwork/management duties. Unfortunately, when you offer help, you don't get to pick and...
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    Out of My Element Again

    Hoosier_RN replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    This exactly. And when you show resistance to doing tasks that you don't like, others see it. Be more open to learning more hands on skills, and it will benefit you in many