Hoosier_RN MSN

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    Speed for Rinsing Blood Back

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

    200 is about standard. The rationale is that any faster can cause cardiovascular damage. My question with that is the blood pump runs quicker during tx without cardiovascular damage, although...
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    CDN Exam

    Hoosier_RN replied to i'manurse?'s topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    They took it within the last 6
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    CDN Exam

    Hoosier_RN replied to i'manurse?'s topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    My nurses said the same exact thing. But they say that test is hard and leave you feeling like you're as dumb as a box of rocks! They both passed 1st time and each has 20+ years experience apiece....
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    Infection Prevention Misinformation

    Hoosier_RN replied to Hoosier_RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    even sadder, the hospital that she's working
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    As a new Nurse is it important to get out of your comfort zone?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    And management will throw you under the bus so quick, you won't even know what hit
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    What are they teaching?

    Hoosier_RN replied to egglady's topic in General Nursing

    I never meant to imply that intellectual studies was less desirable. The thought that I meant to put out there at the very beginning of this thread is that too many are coming out of school with 0...
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    Infection Prevention Misinformation

    Hoosier_RN replied to Hoosier_RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I wish I was. My friend is a little more clear headed today and says, while she remembers our conversation, it's a blur like a dream. It's sad that some rural communities let things like this go...
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    Offered nights in first job but turned it down

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

    Outpatient dialysis. Some clinics will take new grads. Most aren't overnight. Apply, and give it a
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    More critical thinking & knowledge: ER vs ICU?

    Hoosier_RN replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Specialties

    I've done both, and this answers it perfectly! I've also done med surg, which requires heavy critical thinking. LTC to me is heaviest on critical thinking. In acute care, you have Dr in house...
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    Infection Prevention Misinformation

    Hoosier_RN replied to Hoosier_RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I've already talked to one of the nurses there. Her take, the infection preventionist isn't the brightest bulb in the pack. Neither is the CNO. Health dept nurse already knew about this "approach", as...
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    Infection Prevention Misinformation

    Hoosier_RN replied to Hoosier_RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I wish you could find that emoji. It would be my most
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    Infection Prevention Misinformation

    Hoosier_RN replied to Hoosier_RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    well, it's apparently going through cell phones
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    Infection Prevention Misinformation

    Hoosier_RN replied to Hoosier_RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    ??? I feel sorry for those who absolutely don't get it
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    New nurse - ICU

    Hoosier_RN replied to sara9494's topic in General Nursing

    Odd that you say this, as many new grads from that area claim, here on AN and on nursing groups on FB, that hospitals in that area of CA are generally not hiring new grads period, much less to ICU or...
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    Is this a safety concern?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Sbhayes09's topic in Disaster Preparation

    IN used to post full names, addresses and birthdates, etc on the board website. Thanks goodness that nonsense stopped. I once had a house supervisor tell me that a patient had asked for my home...
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    CRNA: Will my stats qualify me?

    Hoosier_RN replied to thatMICUrn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Its not always that easy. Some of these programs have a costly application process, and when applying to multiple programs, makes the costs even
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    Trump’s assault on Postal Service and voting is a plot against American democracy

    Hoosier_RN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    I think it can and does happen by mail, but also in person, and probably more than any of us know or admit. This does not mean that we get rid of an avenue to voting. We just improve the security...
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    NO JOBS

    Hoosier_RN replied to NewNurseBSN's topic in Nursing Career

    You wouldn't believe how often many on here gave made the suggestions that we have, only to hear back "but it's not my dreeeeaaam job"....I'll cross my fingers for all of
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    NO JOBS

    Hoosier_RN replied to NewNurseBSN's topic in Nursing Career

    All of you: if you need a job, think corrections (jail), LTC, LTACH, or dialysis. These get looked over as they don't seem as glamorous to new grads as hospital. But they get you pay as well as...
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    Bedside with an MSN?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Sophia P's topic in General Nursing

    I think that you are thinking if CNS (clinical nurse specialist). Most areas don't use, but those that do operate in same role as FNP, as they can have prescriptive authority. One of my besties is one...
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    Not sure what to do

    Hoosier_RN replied to love_of_sunflowers's topic in General Nursing

    And most of us have a friend or 2, or know someone at each facility, so we hear how things
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    Over $300k in student loans - help.

    Hoosier_RN replied to friendlyskies's topic in General Nursing

    those contracts require experience. OP states that they are a relatively new grad, so not sure if they are
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    Old patients unsuccessfully clinging to independent living

    Hoosier_RN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    This isn't generational, it's personal accountability. My grandma had to be placed in a facility before she died. 9 kids found, placed, and paid the $14,000 monthly base bill + extra at a private...
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    Trump’s assault on Postal Service and voting is a plot against American democracy

    Hoosier_RN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    I don't know about that, many I see on FB squawking about issues there as well, it's why many have chosen to go electronic. You get verification through email etc. I just feel like vote by mail if you...
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    What are they teaching?

    Hoosier_RN replied to egglady's topic in General Nursing

    That was my take as well. But you'd be amazed at some, regardless of education level, that will learn and master every aspect vs those that turn their nose up and think they're walking in to a desk...