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    new grad residencies or start working

    Hoosier_RN replied to msstiletto97's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I believe
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    medic alert alarm

    Hoosier_RN replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

    Usually police come as well. They will search for a landlord/property manager with a key or break the door in-only as a last resort necessity. Also, these companies also usually have a relative on...
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    What are some things you can't do now but plan on doing once this Coronavirus situation ends?

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

    I'm a homebody, so life didn't change much. I'm sure something will present,
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    CDN CNN Exam

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

    all the nurses in my clinic that are certified used AREP or national kidney foundation. All of their CEUs are free and
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    New Ortho Nurse Tips

    Hoosier_RN replied to trshad1's topic in Orthopedic

    pain relief techniques, pain medications, wound care (incisions), appropriately transferring the patient, movement,
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    medic alert alarm

    Hoosier_RN replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

    They are legit, and anyone who has medical issues and lives alone, or has limitations with physical/medical assistance, should consider
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    face shields

    Hoosier_RN replied to Guest219794's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Fresenius dialyisis (not sure of other companies) has had to do this since the beginning of CV. Prior to CV, we only did mask + faceshields for chest catheters. We are always supposed to wear...
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    Is 6 times a day too many to visit a favorite patient who isn’t on your caseload?

    Hoosier_RN replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, but if its going to happen, it definitely shouldn't be on the clock. I saw so many red flags with boundaries on
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    Is 6 times a day too many to visit a favorite patient who isn’t on your caseload?

    Hoosier_RN replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    When you are using 2 hours of care time on one patient, and are annoyed by patients on your own caseload, there's a major problem. It means that someone on your caseload isn't getting as good of a...
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    Is 6 times a day too many to visit a favorite patient who isn’t on your caseload?

    Hoosier_RN replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    this statement is very alarming to me. You are way beyond crossing a boundary if this is how you feel. I suspect everyone in that facility is on to you, and I would be surprised if you don't end up in...
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    Thinking of leaving nursing altogether

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

    Correct, you cannot collect disability unless you are disabled, that is fraud. That is an awful lot of harassment for 1 person in 1 career. If this is truly the case, do some soul searching, because...
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    new grad residencies or start working

    Hoosier_RN replied to msstiletto97's topic in General Nursing

    I miss her. I wish she'd come back, along with a few others (NOADLS,
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    new grad residencies or start working

    Hoosier_RN replied to msstiletto97's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on if you can afford to be unemployed. I'll also let you in on a little secret: the hospital is not the end all to be all of jobs. I will never go back to a hospital setting unless it's...
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    Misconceptions/truths about specialities

    Hoosier_RN replied to vintage_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I hear ya. It was a real eye opener when I made the leap. I've had many nurse friends who have no dialysis experience ask me can they come work PRN. Big nope, it takes a year just to get...
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    Farewell Esme - In Loving Memory

    Hoosier_RN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    She helped me through a very hard time years ago, and I will never forget her or her spirit. I'm sad she's gone, but happy because she no longer feels any
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    Dr. Pimple Popper Thinks Nurses Have No Place Educating Patients

    Hoosier_RN replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. My cousin is a doctor. Until her younger sister went to nursing school, she admits that the nurse's role was an afterthought, and basically viewed as handmaiden to carry out orders. My cousin is...
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    Thoughts from a brand new dialysis nurse

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

    Again, every clinic varies because of census. My advice, apply. Interview, and ask these questions then. If it's not what you want, you can turn it down when
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    Thoughts from a brand new dialysis nurse

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

    Schedules will vary by
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    How to get ICU New Grad

    Hoosier_RN replied to sajeunesse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    will you directly be able to take the US NCLEX with Canadian education, with no extra classes? I don’t know and am curious. Good luck on your ICU job
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    Vanity Plates?

    Hoosier_RN replied to mrcleanscrubs's topic in General Nursing

    The first hospital that I worked for paid the $25 for us to get the plates, and the yearly cost. I just continue to do so because the $25 extra in Indiana goes to nursing scholarships at state
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    Vanity Plates?

    Hoosier_RN replied to mrcleanscrubs's topic in General Nursing

    I've got the Indiana RN be a nurse plate as well. I haven't been stopped in ages, not sure if it's the plate or
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    HELLLLLLLOOOOO, Retirement !

    Hoosier_RN replied to Davey Do's topic in Retired Nurses

    I'm glad that you're enjoying
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    CNN: Abortion Performed on Wrong Woman

    Hoosier_RN replied to Alex_RN's topic in Nursing News

    My other thought, as this was South Korea, they are government run health, and possibly a "do as you're told
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    Misconceptions/truths about specialities

    Hoosier_RN replied to vintage_RN's topic in General Nursing

    All nurses are crazy
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    Misconceptions/truths about specialities

    Hoosier_RN replied to vintage_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Clinic dialysis uses no skills or knowledge whatsoever. Umm, yeah,