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    Seeking advice for a new dialysis nurse

    Hoosier_RN replied to kbrn2002's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Welcome to the
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    Seeking advice for a new dialysis nurse

    Hoosier_RN replied to kbrn2002's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I've been an RN 22 years, with varied experiences. I've been in dialysis 2 1/2 years now and love it. I progressed pretty quick to clinic manager, but still tech and floor nurse often to keep skills....
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    I heard a random guy saying now Texas NP has an authority to practice independently. Is this true?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Kuelye Lee's topic in Advanced Practice

    Same in IN and other states that still require oversight. And I don't think the AMA is going to let go of the controls anytime
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    Disrespect & Profanity

    Hoosier_RN replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I think Clark is in with someone (nepotism hire), that's the only thing saving his butt right now. But, he's watching you so that he can throw you under the bus if need be. Just keep on, keeping
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    I quit

    Hoosier_RN replied to ADN_Is_Complete's topic in General Nursing

    I'm jealous, but in a good way! at 20+ years, that would be so nice to
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    Coronavirus and Schools

    Hoosier_RN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Many counties in
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    Disrespect & Profanity

    Hoosier_RN replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    As long as you've got a plan, they don't have you over a barrel! I think regardless of how it goes, life will be
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    Phone interview Response Please!

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

    They do, but there are always others to interview, and maybe have to work around schedules to do so. Then there is sorting through the info gathered and contacting who will do in-person interviews...
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    Phone interview Response Please!

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

    The wheels of hiring can be hideously slow. If you don't hear anything by the end of next week, try reaching out. She may have had other interviews, has to pass info back to HR, etc. The hiring...
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    Coronavirus-Are we ready to talk about rationing care?

    Hoosier_RN replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The potential donor would get it, there's always senators that can be bought-in fact, they're a dime a dozen, with plenty lined up waiting to take their
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    Stolen supplies

    Hoosier_RN replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    Sadly, this won't stop the
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    Terminated the third week into my orientation

    Hoosier_RN replied to HippyHappyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a cranky older gal who is tired of anyone, of any generation, who won't follow rules/protocols. I've never done a badge cutting, so something set that manager off. I still think there was other...
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    New Grad to ICU

    Hoosier_RN replied to SD25's topic in General Nursing

    It will vary by region/facility, and sometimes even
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    New Grad to ICU

    Hoosier_RN replied to SD25's topic in General Nursing

    You may want to search the market and look under Careers>First Year on this site. CA is an extremely tough market to get into as a new RN, especially the locations you mentioned, even if you know...
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    Disrespect & Profanity

    Hoosier_RN replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Be careful Davey. A *** like Clark isn't worth losing your job, or the respect of others. But always come here to vent, or PM me
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    Coronavirus-Are we ready to talk about rationing care?

    Hoosier_RN replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    And medications, supplies, etc. And even nurses wanting to work during what may become a very grueling experience may be in limited supply in some areas, as the hours may be unstable, assistance may...
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    Why do so many cheerleaders enter nursing?

    Hoosier_RN replied to RitzyCinnamonRoll's topic in General Nursing

    You look ah-mazing dahlink! My morning coffee about hit the
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    This is why managing a pandemic by way of the honor system is a Really Bad Idea

    Hoosier_RN replied to Nurse and Spy's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You're correct, but the idiot sure didn't help, and put many at risk, if not being a direct
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    Terminated the third week into my orientation

    Hoosier_RN replied to HippyHappyRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's awesome!
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    Why do so many cheerleaders enter nursing?

    Hoosier_RN replied to RitzyCinnamonRoll's topic in General Nursing

    At my age, if I do a back handspring, someone had better be prepared to take me to the ER or Urgent Care. I'm not going to finish that unscathed ? And Lordy, I ❤ heavy
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    Do Not Resuscitate - An Inconvenient Truth About Our Healthcare System

    Hoosier_RN replied to Skwidward's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a DoN and was a hospice nurse as well, and the 2 LTCs where I was had Medicaid in the mix. With hospice, they were still at same payor level at facility, with hospice, they ended up getting...
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    Why do so many cheerleaders enter nursing?

    Hoosier_RN replied to RitzyCinnamonRoll's topic in General Nursing

    I'm the only former cheerleader in my area. But I was nerdy as well. You will find many from every walk of life, socioeconomic group, or other setting that you wish to define, in
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    Terminated the third week into my orientation

    Hoosier_RN replied to HippyHappyRN's topic in General Nursing

    And no one is required to answer in any particular manner or tone to you. On a forum like this, not everyone is going to wrap it up pretty and put a bow on it. Again, as someone who has been an ICU...
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    How do you feel about a robot as your nurse assistant?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Julie's topic in Nursing News

    Hotels have these. They bring drinks, snacks, toiletries, etc. I read the article and it states that it will do mundane tasks, like taking specimens to lab, etc. Like hotels, will probably get drinks,...
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    Terminated the third week into my orientation

    Hoosier_RN replied to HippyHappyRN's topic in General Nursing

    It has you name. Yes I did like the original post, but that doesn't mean that you hadn't posted that comment at a different reply. See quote below I have tried to be supportive of your comments,...