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    Fresenius CAP RN program raise?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Jadah07's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    it will vary by
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    Interviews for the same position at the same company but different locations

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

    You can mention it casually, but they may already know. Good
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    I turned in my mentor because she was diverting morphine

    Hoosier_RN replied to InSchool4eva20's topic in Addictions

    I'm in the same boat. I've never really been suspicious of anyone. A nurse that worked 3rd in the LTC where I worked 2nd years ago got fired for diversion, but not reported to state. She became...
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    First offender attempting to get compact licensure

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

    things like that vary case by case, so anyone who answers can only give their experience. And someone else with the same exact circumstances will have exactly the opposite experience. Per TOS we...
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    Help! Got a job offer... working days vs. a job I want more

    Hoosier_RN replied to NewGradNurse3's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. Some are good, some are not. It's a paperwork game that means 0 to actual floor staff. In fact, the money spent on the certification and recert could be better spent on other
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    NP: Age limit?

    Hoosier_RN replied to romantic's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm in the same boat. I'd have to take a huge pay cut, most likely wouldn't recoup. Also, in my area, NPs are a dime a dozen, and even experienced in my area aren't commanding big
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    New nurse - ICU

    Hoosier_RN replied to sara9494's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the hospital and how competitive it is in that area. If there are lots of new grads, its going to be a lot harder to land that job. Again, depends on the hospital
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    Nurses and narcotics

    Hoosier_RN replied to mdiada's topic in General Nursing

    This 100% ! Also, after a short list, it is supervision's job to investigate, not yours. Stay away from that dumpster fire ?, lest you get caught up in it, and inadvertently burned. Keep copies of...
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    Why haven't hospital systems in hard-hit areas reached out to state BONs to find out if there are former ICU or other high-demand specialty nurses?

    Hoosier_RN replied to A Hit With The Ladies's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This is one of the sources that I already
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    Why haven't hospital systems in hard-hit areas reached out to state BONs to find out if there are former ICU or other high-demand specialty nurses?

    Hoosier_RN replied to A Hit With The Ladies's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'm not retired, but have many years of ICU experience. None of it is current. I'd be more of a hindrance being brought up to speed on protocols and other things. Probably many others who are in the...
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    Misconceptions/truths about specialities

    Hoosier_RN replied to vintage_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'll 100% agree with M/S nursing, they rock and are seldom acknowledged in a positive light. 50% on management. I've met other DON's at meetings that have flat out stated they wouldn't take a...
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    Where to go after the ICU?

    Hoosier_RN replied to MyTachyUsername's topic in Critical Care

    Then think about your end goal. Where do you see yourself 1, 5, 10 years from now. If ICU skills aren't a part of that, let it go. If you want CRNA, ACNP or something that would require the skill set,...
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    Exposed to Covid and no isolation?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Duncan6's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Why isn't the patient being sent to a COVID clinic?
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    Where to go after the ICU?

    Hoosier_RN replied to MyTachyUsername's topic in Critical Care

    How soon does a dayshift ICU position look to be in your future? If it's a long way off, go the hospice route. Your health is the important
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    Where to go after the ICU?

    Hoosier_RN replied to MyTachyUsername's topic in Critical Care

    why do you feel it may not be sustainable? What do you feel drawn to, if anything, nursing related? Just asking so I can answer with some thoughtful
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    As a Nurse, is it normal to be pushed around doing different jobs at the place you work?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    It's LTC/retirement home setting, and it can definitely be the norm if the pt census is low. Very different that hospital
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    How Does This End?

    Hoosier_RN replied to MeganMN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    We already live there, and can self sustain for the most
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    Exposed to Covid and no isolation?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Duncan6's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I'm going to play devils advocate as a CM. What if one of your teens picked it up from another teen at sports practice and all are asymptomatic? Then they visit grandma? Are you going to keep your...
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    New protocol - No report from ER to floor...

    Hoosier_RN replied to justjRN's topic in General Nursing

    The local hospitals in the area where I live don't have computers in the rooms, and are not allowed to take the ones on carts into rooms. The scanners for bands are wireless, so they don't need to....
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    HELLLLLLLOOOOO, Retirement !

    Hoosier_RN replied to Davey Do's topic in Retired Nurses

    How's retirement going? Happy belated birthday if I missed
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    Nursing Is No Longer Worth It

    Hoosier_RN replied to AnonymousSuper's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Said nursing instructor is the type that makes it bad for the rest of us. Like we are not working at a job. Since she doesn't feel like it's a job, she could forfeit her pay as an
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    Advice please

    Hoosier_RN replied to penny186's topic in Home Health

    Why I left home care. At first, it was wonderful. Then I was the family maid. Not what I was there
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    Fired two months into nurse residency

    Hoosier_RN replied to short cake's topic in Nursing Career

    Nursing schools are now worried about teaching to the NCLEX to get that all important pass rate, and expecting the employer to teach time management and skills development. Employers expect the...
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    Advice please

    Hoosier_RN replied to penny186's topic in Home Health

    Don't reply, move on. I also want to point out that if you are knowingly not performing health related activities, and you are documenting such, as you would need to for your company, you are...
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    Nursing Is No Longer Worth It

    Hoosier_RN replied to AnonymousSuper's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Sadly, those are few and far in between. As you said, the almighty dollar rules. I too noticed the sharp changes in 2008. I've not witnessed much lateral bullying that I can specifically remember, but...