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    Now that the Covid 19 vaccine is just around the corner... Will it be mandatory?

    Hoosier_RN replied to NewRN'16's topic in Disaster Preparation

    That's going to depend on your employer most
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    Will a vaccine actually solve the problem?

    Hoosier_RN replied to SansNom's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The rumors that I hear are that we will continue to mask and social distance indefinitely, even with the vaccine. Again, I do that now, so why add chemicals? I'll get the vaccine once I see something...
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    From bedside to Nursing Informatics?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Len's topic in Nursing Career

    I was close to graduating with my MSN in Informatics. I have another masters degree in computer science-programming. Realistically, the market is flooded with MSN Informatics, not many jobs. Most of...
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    Dementia and decision-making

    Hoosier_RN replied to superduper's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Your understanding is how I understand it. I would ask your supervisor for guidance for the future, as I've been out of the facility setting loop so long, I'm not sure that I'm giving proper...
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    Manager threatening patient abandonment

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

    Thats what I was thinking. Most bedside positions require 2wks to 1 month, management and APRN usually require a month
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    New grad from online RN program with ZERO CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

    Hoosier_RN replied to angel1312's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly, then they get culture shock when they get into the real world of nursing. Hospitals know that these new grads haven't had much direct care lately, but still want to spend minimal time...
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    Please Read: Fired from first nursing job

    Hoosier_RN replied to newRN109's topic in General Nursing

    Try dialysis, LTC, or LTACH. Can be great places to start, learn time management and hone assessment
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    Snuggling with Baby

    Hoosier_RN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Animal Lovers's Animal Lovers

    That's precious beyond
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    Men who sleep with multiple women REDUCE their risk of prostate cancer

    Hoosier_RN replied to Guest856929's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    Hmmm, if that's the case, my ex-husband will never have to worry about prostate CA. STDs, maybe
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    New grad from online RN program with ZERO CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

    Hoosier_RN replied to angel1312's topic in General Nursing

    That was the Civil War. There wasn't much in the way of formal nursing education and registration/oversight by state. Just a
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    Will a vaccine actually solve the problem?

    Hoosier_RN replied to SansNom's topic in Disaster Preparation

    At this point, if I will still have to wear a mask, and social distance, then no added chemical in my body. Call me ignorant or whatever, but the logic isn't there for
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    Will a vaccine actually solve the problem?

    Hoosier_RN replied to SansNom's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Then we're pretty much in the same boat we were before. I'm not gonna get too excited about a vaccine at this
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    Why are Unlicensed Staff Allowed to Call Themselves Nurses and Perform Illegal Clinical Duties?

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

    And those poor MAs never realize if something goes south, the Dr will throw them under the bus and hit the
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    Will a vaccine actually solve the problem?

    Hoosier_RN replied to SansNom's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I've canned meat. It's a trying process, and realistically, I think it changes the taste of the meat some. But I do can stews and soups, with not much change to taste 2 nurses at work were...
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    home health points

    Hoosier_RN replied to whatintheworld's topic in General Nursing

    Points vary by company but are broken down into how much time/effort is given to a visit. If they paid by the hour, everyone would draw out the
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    State Mandates Restricting Travel to Other States - What Do You Think?

    Hoosier_RN replied to RNNPICU's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I agree, idiots will be idiots, regardless of political affiliation or trusting to do the right thing. I figure that I will protect me and mine, and hope for the best in the future. It's about all we...
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    State Mandates Restricting Travel to Other States - What Do You Think?

    Hoosier_RN replied to RNNPICU's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Both reasons are no reason to risk others getting sick/dying IMHO, sorry, not
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    State Mandates Restricting Travel to Other States - What Do You Think?

    Hoosier_RN replied to RNNPICU's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I was in Louisville, on business, the day after the Briona Taylor announcement. It was wall to wall protesting. I saw VERY FEW masks. While I was terrified to be there due to the perceived danger from...
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    New grad from online RN program with ZERO CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

    Hoosier_RN replied to angel1312's topic in General Nursing

    In this day and age, its sim lab. Yeah, scary
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    COVID-Positive Nurses Working: Irresponsible or Smart?

    Hoosier_RN replied to J.Adderton's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Or the patient base who may receive care from said
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    New Grads and Acute Care Hiring

    Hoosier_RN replied to CardiTeleRN's topic in General Nursing

    This shouldn't happen like this, but unfortunately, sometimes it does. Covid is driving some of it, but some places are garbage start with. So sorry that you're going through this. It will get better...
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    Experiencing racism and xenophobia when coming to CA to help with Covid

    Hoosier_RN replied to xwill327's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    My sons (biracial) have the same issue. It makes me want to just bop people on the nose for their narrow-mindedness. But that, alas, makes me as bad as those persons. I'm feeling hopeful that it does...
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    Experiencing racism and xenophobia when coming to CA to help with Covid

    Hoosier_RN replied to xwill327's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Some don't even know I'm married, much less to what sex person I'm married to. I don't have personal pictures in my office, so they wouldn't know. My personal life is just that, personal, no one...
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    Experiencing racism and xenophobia when coming to CA to help with Covid

    Hoosier_RN replied to xwill327's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I would separately pull each person and potential witnesses into my office and talk to them. Then would act accordingly after parsing the info. We only have 1 side of the story. There's always 2 or...
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    Experiencing racism and xenophobia when coming to CA to help with Covid

    Hoosier_RN replied to xwill327's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I've been at my workplace for 3 years, and most don't know anything beyond me being married-I'm the manager. 1 nurse walked up to me the other day and ask if 'x' was my son. It seems that her husband...