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    Stuck

    Hoosier_RN replied to Guest1030824's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Just keep applying to jobs that interest
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    Transition to remote position

    Hoosier_RN replied to NurseAnonymous_RN_BSN's topic in General Nursing

    If the company that the person that you know has remote options for other areas, go for
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    Stuck

    Hoosier_RN replied to Guest1030824's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hospitals in the COVID hot spots need nurses with current experience-ready to hit the ground running, other hospitals have nurses on furlough d/t stopping emergent procedures etc., so they are...
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    Transition to remote position

    Hoosier_RN replied to NurseAnonymous_RN_BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Just keep applying, and if you know someone with the particular company, use them as a reference. Unfortunately, you may have some trouble with getting a remote job right now, as everyone else is...
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    How would you improve the nursing profession? (beyond better staffing, higher pay, etc)

    Hoosier_RN replied to labordude's topic in General Nursing

    20 years ago, it was still like this, we didn't have a long internship, just a couple of weeks for computer charting classes and supply location etc. Miss those days. Now they teach to pass NCLEX,...
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    Terminated Unfairly and Wants to Write a Rebuttal

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

    Also, you don't know if the others were reprimanded or not. Not everyone discusses such incidents. Just hang in there, self reflect, get another job, and work on being the best you
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    Lost, tired and need a change

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

    Another thing to consider, currently, many are leaving the bedside in droves due to the current virus. Some of these jobs are in very short supply, and competitive to say the least. As Nurse Beth...
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    Canada’s preparedness compared to USA

    Hoosier_RN replied to meganvl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thank you. This is my answer for anyone, regardless of US/Canada/Europe/etc, who keeps making statements regarding shortages of PPE and equipment, and stating that they'll leave. Okay, all of us...
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    Has anyone left nursing job due to COVID19 virus?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Tirednurseandmomma14's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Many are taking these jobs so that they can at least not have to be at risk on the front
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    Job security

    Hoosier_RN replied to Yesdoc's topic in Operating Room

    Only you can make that decision. But as you can see, not all of the RNs get to stay in the
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    Am I a coward for going on FMLA due to COVID?

    Hoosier_RN replied to ML1376's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Remember that your FMLA may run out before this blows over. So make sure that you are working on a contingency plan while off, just in case. Many nurses are looking at work from home options, while so...
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    DNP NECESSARY????

    Hoosier_RN replied to TheFuture09's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    That will dependent on your state, as far as requirement. You will need to listen for the buzz, so to speak. Ask around you state professional org for clearer
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    Coronavirus-Are we ready to talk about rationing care?

    Hoosier_RN replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I've read the book as well. It's sad, but if things get much worse, we will need to make tough
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    Boyfriend wants me to stay away

    Hoosier_RN replied to LauRN3367's topic in Disaster Preparation

    If he's not working now, due to restriction, he may not have the money. Plus, many deliveries (flowers, etc) have stopped. Maybe he's doing his part by staying in and not risking contract and spread,...
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    Disrespect & Profanity

    Hoosier_RN replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Great loungewear as well. My mom still wears her surgery scrubs too, just for comfort, like housework or yardwork. Save her other clothes for real life, as she calls
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    Refusing Care of a COVID-19 Patient Due to Inappropriate PPE

    Hoosier_RN replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This! And folks stealing them from those settings, and clinics once it set
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    New Grad needs advice

    Hoosier_RN replied to egm09100's topic in General Nursing

    It's in the
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    Was Covid-19 Here Already?

    Hoosier_RN replied to BSNbound21's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'm in the same
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    Was Covid-19 Here Already?

    Hoosier_RN replied to BSNbound21's topic in Disaster Preparation

    PCR at UC, which is attached to hospital, meaning direct lab service. I suspect most don't use PCR because of that. I didn't even know what test they did, only they didn't use rapid, because if false...
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    Was Covid-19 Here Already?

    Hoosier_RN replied to BSNbound21's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Many in my area believe it may have been here since Nov or Dec (drs as well as nurses). My hubs and I had something late Nov/early Dec, tested negative for flu, took 3 weeks to recover. Both had...
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    Non-compliance with Social Distancing

    Hoosier_RN replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My dad is popping them some popcorn, and fixing the drinks ? Some young, otherwise healthy persons, are now dying as well. No one is totally
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    HELLLLLLLOOOOO, Retirement !

    Hoosier_RN replied to Davey Do's topic in Retired Nurses

    And I would be right there with
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    HELLLLLLLOOOOO, Retirement !

    Hoosier_RN replied to Davey Do's topic in Retired Nurses

    CONGRATS my online friend! I'm jealous of you in the best way possible
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    Article Contest: How is the Covid 19 Affecting Your Life?

    Hoosier_RN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Luckily, not much has changed for me yet, other than minor inconveniences. But, I also understand that may change at any given time. I will add that I'm a home body-almost hermit, hubby and I farm and...
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    Exposed to patient positive with coronavirus

    Hoosier_RN replied to IRN2011's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'm so tired of hearing about managers who don't want to create fear. They will be the first to stay home and leave staff in the lurch. They don't realize that they will kill their staff and patients,...