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    Cause of Death: Old Age

    Hoosier_RN replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Happy birthday Dave! I hope it's your best ever! *sorry, that was off
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    Admissions Coordinator Requirements

    Hoosier_RN replied to SilverBells's topic in General Specialties

    Admissions coordinator and admissions nurse are two different roles, at least in my area. Admissions nurse does just that. Admits patients to the facility once financial clearance and...
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    Citric

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

    If your company doesn't have a policy, please refer to management. Using someone else's info could get you into hot water, if it doesn't align with your company's other
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    ADON etc etc etc

    Hoosier_RN replied to cmf2021's topic in Nursing Career

    You'll be fine. If it ends up being horrid, start looking for something else. But good luck, I hope it works out
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    ADON etc etc etc

    Hoosier_RN replied to cmf2021's topic in Nursing Career

    If you've accepted and signed, unfortunately you're stuck. LTCs are good about sticking those extra duties on ADONS and CECs, and the print always includes 'duties as needed' or something along those...
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    Out of My Element Again

    Hoosier_RN replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Agree. There is a reason that OP wasn't selected to be admissions nurse, and why her follow up offers to do it are rejected. She is being given an indirect message from her boss to stop. She should...
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    Sucky day + unsupportive spouse

    Hoosier_RN replied to WonderousIvy's topic in Emergency

    I have work friends and actual family that are nurses that I share with. My hubby doesn't understand. He doesn't react like OPs, but his eyes glaze over and I know that he's tuned out. He hardly ever...
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    I am under investigation by BON. Ethical question: Share or not share with potential employers?

    Hoosier_RN replied to 42pines's topic in General Nursing

    ^^^this^^^ I've filled out applications that ask about license ever or currently suspended or under investigation. In which case, required to tell. If not, I wouldn't
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    Tired of being "the bad guy"...

    Hoosier_RN replied to caretakerofkids's topic in School

    It sucks that family asks the kids (and in other settings, patients) to lie. Willing to risk everyone's health for their convenience
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    Tired of being "the bad guy"...

    Hoosier_RN replied to caretakerofkids's topic in School

    We catch ours when asking screening questions. " do you or anyone you are in close contact with have covid or covid symptoms?" Answer "no, but my daughter Mary came this weekend to give my daughter...
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    OK, what are you supposed to be doing instead of being in here?

    Hoosier_RN replied to JBudd's topic in General Nursing

    I should be working on orders that I have in my side hustle. But I just can't get motivated
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    Tired of being "the bad guy"...

    Hoosier_RN replied to caretakerofkids's topic in School

    I honestly don't envy school nurse jobs, especially with this going on. (((HUGS))) to you all. It's hard enough in the dialysis clinics where patients and families lie about exposure, but were the...
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    How to Answer a Patient Who Asks: "Does God Exist?"

    Hoosier_RN replied to S.I.C.'s topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I didn't act as your judge or psychologist. I simply suggested that you stop being judgemental of those that you don't know. You are no better than those that you accuse. If you act unkindly to...
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    How to Answer a Patient Who Asks: "Does God Exist?"

    Hoosier_RN replied to S.I.C.'s topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Well, I'm not a bigot against anyone or anything, except foolishness. It has nothing to do with my religion, everything to do with my upbringing ETA: I mentioned that I generally don't advertise...
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    How to Answer a Patient Who Asks: "Does God Exist?"

    Hoosier_RN replied to S.I.C.'s topic in Spirituality, Religion

    You said "Christians", not some Christians, not a few Christians, but the word by itself is an implied "All". If you don't know grammar, that is your issue, not mine. Being a bigot and being...
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    How to Answer a Patient Who Asks: "Does God Exist?"

    Hoosier_RN replied to S.I.C.'s topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Funny...I'm a Christian and have never discussed my beliefs with anyone at work, patient or coworker. I don't attend service, but again, that's my business. I know others just like me, so please...
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    Out of My Element Again

    Hoosier_RN replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, and was trying to find a nice way to say so. OP also posted a while back about showing a patient favoritism, while ignoring her own patients. I suspect that there are other issues with this...
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    ICU Nursing

    Hoosier_RN replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Southeast Indiana region Fresenius clinics run 2 shifts of nursing to prevent this level of burnout. Sadly, in turn, some nurses don't get their 40 hours. I know a nurse who works at one, and I always...
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    Acoustic Shock

    Hoosier_RN replied to scrabblern's topic in Telephone Triage

    So sorry that you're going through this. I've never heard of it before, and cannot even begin to feel your
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    Thoughts from a brand new dialysis nurse

    Hoosier_RN replied to Nurse Magnolia's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Good luck! Don't stress it. Just prepare as you would for any nursing interview. Read up on dialysis so you have an idea and express a desire to
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    Over my head in ICU

    Hoosier_RN replied to Trickyp713's topic in Critical Care

    I've done both ICU and LTC. It's not a lateral move, in any way, shape or form. Realistically, you've started over. Each specialty move is that way. Cut yourself some slack, continue to learn,...
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    Getting off the "do not hire" list?

    Hoosier_RN replied to cmf2021's topic in General Nursing

    It's annoying, I know from personal experience, but you gave me a good
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    Need some insight on choosing between two totally different jobs

    Hoosier_RN replied to BE1111's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Have they both made formal offers? If not, you're choice may be made for you. Also, I want to point out that most work from home jobs require that you're on at specific times with no distractions,...
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    Getting off the "do not hire" list?

    Hoosier_RN replied to cmf2021's topic in General Nursing

    It's better to be a peon than to actually be peed on. Sorry crushed peons was the only thing I could think of without
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    NCLEX after 14 years?

    Hoosier_RN replied to ejmoon7845's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You don't need to travel to another state; just apply for ATT and licensure for a state that will let you. I took my test in IN, licensure for