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  1. Hoosier_RN

    Getting off the "do not hire" list?

    Hoosier_RN replied to cmf2021's topic in General Nursing

    Amen, and it sucks for us poor little peons who get
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    Getting off the "do not hire" list?

    Hoosier_RN replied to cmf2021's topic in General Nursing

    That is true, but you have to be specific with your claim and information. Luckily, I knew, because that boss was an idiot and told me. In front of others. Then forgot that she told me, or lied to...
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    Can I become a nurse in California if I was convicted of child porn possession in the state?

    Hoosier_RN replied to chocolateocean's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    No, a little strange that you post weird tales on an anonymous online nurses group to get responses. I'm leaving this thread after this. But you do
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    Out of My Element Again

    Hoosier_RN replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    OMG! The visual in my head...@DaveyDo, we need a
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    Student Attempted IV 7 Times

    Hoosier_RN replied to ChickenHealer's topic in General Nursing

    Some weren't doing very well before. It's just being openly admitted and discussed
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    Student Attempted IV 7 Times

    Hoosier_RN replied to ChickenHealer's topic in General Nursing

    Amen! If I'm in ICU (or any unit, really) needing care, I don't care how many cute selfies or emojis you post, or how sweetly things are worded. I need competence. Not someone who is afraid of the...
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    Getting off the "do not hire" list?

    Hoosier_RN replied to cmf2021's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, the SSN would have picked up, nursing license number as well if applicable. If omitted, they would have gotten you for
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    Getting off the "do not hire" list?

    Hoosier_RN replied to cmf2021's topic in General Nursing

    I used to think that it was the employees property, until I sued a former employer (and won). Your employee file is property of the employer, which means they can share, or decline to share, as much...
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    Student Attempted IV 7 Times

    Hoosier_RN replied to ChickenHealer's topic in General Nursing

    I totally understand her pov. I've been called mean (at the nicest, as well as worse) on here more than once for not giving the answer that the poster was looking for, saying what needed to be said...
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    Getting off the "do not hire" list?

    Hoosier_RN replied to cmf2021's topic in General Nursing

    Please don't make a claymation of that. I'm not sure that I could take
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    Can I become a nurse in California if I was convicted of child porn possession in the state?

    Hoosier_RN replied to chocolateocean's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Agree. It's one tall tale after another. Probably some half truths buried in
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    At age 45, would you start an RN program? Honest advice please

    Hoosier_RN replied to Possible Career Changer's topic in Nursing Career

    Some jobs that OP is interested in may require some hospital experience. Even in some areas, BSN is necessary out of hospital. I live in a rural area that is saturated with nurses of all levels. The...
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    Failed Out of Last Semester

    Hoosier_RN replied to Emmy L's topic in Nursing Career

    What exactly were you dismissed for? You don't have to go into deep detail, but getting dismissed this far is usually an indicator of long standing issues or 1 major issue. It's hard to give advice...
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    Personal Life Affecting Work Life

    Hoosier_RN replied to Newnurse24's topic in General Nursing

    I love Belinda. She's a very wise
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    Student Attempted IV 7 Times

    Hoosier_RN replied to ChickenHealer's topic in General Nursing

    You know any of us who have taught are shaking our heads and
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    Can I become a nurse in California if I was convicted of child porn possession in the state?

    Hoosier_RN replied to chocolateocean's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Wondering the same. Most
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    At age 45, would you start an RN program? Honest advice please

    Hoosier_RN replied to Possible Career Changer's topic in Nursing Career

    Another what if: what if you fail a class? It happens, and if your savings are iffy, you need to think on it. Also, you want to work in CA. Many new grads in the Bay Area (and CA in general) have a...
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    Why is it called the nurses’ station when it should be called the CNAs’ station?

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

    There are no CNAs at any of the hospitals in my area. Primary care nursing was an innovative idea ? staff and patients hate it (never enough help), but upper management loves it because it saves...
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    Multiple doses in same syringe?

    Hoosier_RN replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Country Bumpkin General still uses
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    Personal Life Affecting Work Life

    Hoosier_RN replied to Newnurse24's topic in General Nursing

    I ❤ this 1000 times! It's the absolute
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    Personal Life Affecting Work Life

    Hoosier_RN replied to Newnurse24's topic in General Nursing

    I agree to this 100% my job isn't my life, but I won't let my job fall to the wayside over anyone. If my hubby decides he wants to split, I'll need to support myself. I've had it happen. More than...
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    What constitutes an IV insertion "attempt"?

    Hoosier_RN replied to MunoRN's topic in General Nursing

    Some hospitals have IV teams and if you're not on that team, not allowed to attempt. Also, same with training. Some require classes to start IVs. So for some, just depends on
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    Rural Health Nursing

    Hoosier_RN replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    I live in a rural area in Indiana. The area is very saturated with nurses who have to drive to Indy, Louisville, and Cincy for that first job. The hospitals in the area I live know that there's a...
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    Thoughts from a brand new dialysis nurse

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

    It is going to truly vary by the individual clinic. In acutes, there is always a call schedule situation-there has to be for those admits outside of normal hours that are so emergent that they...
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    Student Attempted IV 7 Times

    Hoosier_RN replied to ChickenHealer's topic in General Nursing

    I will agree to disagree, especially if the care given is invasive. No one ever answered if this IV was necessary and ordered. OP also noted that some areas that were cannulated weren't cleaned....