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    What is YOUR favorite scrub brand?

    Hoosier_RN replied to blueskiesandsunshine.prn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Yes. I love them. I no longer buy the high$$$ brands. They have cute styles, and nice patterns, and a big selection of
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    What is YOUR favorite scrub brand?

    Hoosier_RN replied to blueskiesandsunshine.prn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Uniform Advantage butter soft and butter soft stretch. Low price, good
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    Waiting until patient has vacated station by before disinfecting and setup for next patient

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

    The start and finish times should be staggered to 15-30 min in between each chair; 1 pod in my clinic has 5 chairs, the others 4. You should be able to wipe down, go to next patient coming off and do...
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    New Nurse Job Hunt- Feeling inadequate

    Hoosier_RN replied to VanessaP8's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Look at dialysis clinics, or inpatient dialysis (acute). You use assessement skills, and it can be a good place to start. Good luck on your
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    Waiting until patient has vacated station by before disinfecting and setup for next patient

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

    Our area clinics had to extend our times between patients because of the reason you gave. You can't properly disinfect the station in 5 minutes, although some pcts with have you think they can....
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    I've grown tired of FMC

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

    Sorry that it took you leaving to find out. But I hope USRC works out for you! I've heard good
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    Dialysis Nursing in a nutshell

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

    I don't know which company you work for, but Fresenius is 6 weeks for nurses, unless you have deficiencies that need addressed when setting up machines. My friend works at Davita, says 8 weeks unless...
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    I've grown tired of FMC

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

    how did it end up going, and where are you
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    Dialysis Nursing in a nutshell

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

    You need to learn setup of machines and other functions of the tech, so that you can a) direct/delegate, and b) troubleshoot when needed. The other RN who you are precepting with must continue with...
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    Should I try LTC?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Yellownurse15's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    And I say that about hospitals. I'd go LTC way before
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    Younger nurse

    Hoosier_RN replied to Guest973564's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Most want a nurse with experience. This isn't necessarily older, as nursing is a second career for some, and some nurses start nursing school straight out of high school, so some experienced nurses...
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    Younger nurse

    Hoosier_RN replied to Guest973564's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The issue may not be jealousy. She may be a crappy nurse who thinks she's all that, and those with experience are tired of cleaning up her messes. Believe me, the situation exists, I have it in my...
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    Younger nurse

    Hoosier_RN replied to Guest973564's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    exactly!
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    ER RN- 26 Weeks Pregnant

    Hoosier_RN replied to AlyssaJean's topic in Disaster Preparation

    unfortunately, your employer makes policy, whether its wonderful or crummy. I would discuss my concerns with manager and HR via email. Make sure to forward responses to an outside source so that if...
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    Orientation debacle

    Hoosier_RN replied to apple2cactus's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    100% agree with this. It's the other side of the orientee who didn't get the best match preceptor. Why shouldn't it go both ways? By doing this, you are giving the orientee the chance to
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    Will Covid cause huge transfer of wealth out of hands of middle class?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    If you aren't on that loan/debt, you aren't responsible. I've been married 2x before, and they both thought same as you. Imagine their surprise during divorce hearings when the judge told them that,...
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    Will Covid cause huge transfer of wealth out of hands of middle class?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    at the same time, the outcome shouldn't just be determined by a few counties in the country, when we have varying views from all
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    Should Social Media shut down Conspiracy Theories?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Insults to either side of the aisle shuts down communication and destroys the integrity and message of the messenger. To bad that so many don't get it. It's juvenile at
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    Will Covid cause huge transfer of wealth out of hands of middle class?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    He's loves my paycheck (cough), I mean he loves me. Like you said, roof over head and food in belly. I myself just feel like I'm too old to start over, and as long as finances are separate, he can't...
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    HELLLLLLLOOOOO, Retirement !

    Hoosier_RN replied to Davey Do's topic in Retired Nurses

    Best kinda day there
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    Famous person as patient?

    Hoosier_RN replied to MarkMyWords's topic in General Nursing

    I'm chuckling a little. If anyone can figure out who I was talking about from a 25+ year career in 4 states, multiple cities, and various specialties, they are one amazing detective! I know some may...
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    Should Social Media shut down Conspiracy Theories?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Their fact checking is not always correct, though, so I don't always trust when I see that caveat note. Case in point, I attended a gathering late last year in another state, I heard and recorded a...
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    Bachelor`s in Psychology Struggling to Get into RN

    Hoosier_RN replied to implathszombie9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When you post to any forum on the internet, you are open to interpretation from anyone who may read
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    Would you "adopt" a nurse or allow yourself to be "adopted" (For Nurses' Week)?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Sour Lemon's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not the poster you were responding to, but I work in Indiana. I just did a basic search, could find nothing specific on gifts, etc. But every employer that I've worked for in 4 states over 25+...
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    Bachelor`s in Psychology Struggling to Get into RN

    Hoosier_RN replied to implathszombie9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No one is being rude to you. Jednurse was asking a question so that an answer that is appropriate to your situation can be given. I was having trouble following you myself. Try applying to be a...