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  1. Hoosier_RN

    I'm a NURSE!

    Hoosier_RN replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I was coming out of a procedure, still heavily sedated, and my mom, a nurse of 40+ years herself at that time, walked up and said "congratulations, Hoosier, RN!" She said I looked at her and said...
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    Need advise regarding uncomfortable, disrespectful situation

    Hoosier_RN replied to Maria Crocker's topic in Men in Nursing

    If that was their only available staff, and you are HMO, it sounds like not much can be done about the total situation. But, they should send you a survey form. Fill it out. Better yet, call the...
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    Coronavirus and Schools

    Hoosier_RN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Who knows how truthful that info is? I don't even trust our
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    Coronavirus and Schools

    Hoosier_RN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Still better than the reported cases of flu. Either way, we need to be proactive wiith these viruses With the global economy and traveling, we should watch any cases of any disease, as it doesn't...
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    Coronavirus and Schools

    Hoosier_RN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    I agree. I have an old friend on FB who is freaking out that they should shut down schools etc due to Caronavirus. I reminded her that no cases in that area, so no imminent reason to do so. She said...
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    Disrespect & Profanity

    Hoosier_RN replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    In good ol Indiana, we sprinkle the f-bomb like herbs on our
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    Frustrating Nurse Family Members

    Hoosier_RN replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    "Oh good, then you already know this" would have been my exact reply with the most sickening sweet smile that I could muster. I have a patient in my clinic that claims that he's dating the nurse...
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    Disrespect & Profanity

    Hoosier_RN replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with you too. I have 2 of those in my clinic that I'd do anything to be able to get rid of. Upper management won't allow it due to staffing
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    What’s changed since 2004?

    Hoosier_RN replied to RenRN's topic in General Nursing

    This
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    Disrespect & Profanity

    Hoosier_RN replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    @Davey DoI think you've actually put a name/face/value to some of the issues in facilities currently. Yes, understaffing, but when you add in some that serve no purpose other than to hang out and...
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    Interview red flags?

    Hoosier_RN replied to chloefiesta's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It depends. What reputation does the unit and manager have? The manager may be very busy or have another issue currently (or is maybe on the way to being canned, or leaving the dept themself), and...
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    book question for those in nursing school right now

    Hoosier_RN replied to justanothersunshinenurse's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    It varies by school, and sometimes even instructor. You will need to direct your question to the specific nursing
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    What’s changed since 2004?

    Hoosier_RN replied to RenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Some are even now at home or
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    Disrespect & Profanity

    Hoosier_RN replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, dear, he's one of
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    My DON is harrassing me, can I save my job?

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

    Find a job prior to resigning, not all markets have tons of jobs waiting. Some areas are saturated with nurses, others not so much. Also, give notice, etc as well. Nursing is a small world, and...
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    Medical exemption for nighttime capstone shift

    Hoosier_RN replied to Lacandela's topic in General Students

    Not sure where these places are, but they are far and few in between as well. In most places, day shift is highly sought after regardless of night shift differentials, d/t the effects of night shift...
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    What's your ESSENTIALS?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Happy Life's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm a nurse of 23 years, currently a dialysis clinic manager. I have worked ER, ICU, Med/Surg, Home Health, Hospice, and LTC Get cheap pens- they walk off and get lost daily Wear good, appropriate for...
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    Medical exemption for nighttime capstone shift

    Hoosier_RN replied to Lacandela's topic in General Students

    You are going through what many others have had to deal with. Unfortunately, I don't think you'll be able to skate around this. As another poster asked, what happens if all you can find after...
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    Job decision dilemma

    Hoosier_RN replied to mads197's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You can make friends wherever you move, and go visit the friends that you leave. Take the peds ICU. Adult med surg will not take you anywhere near your goal if you want to work with
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    What’s changed since 2004?

    Hoosier_RN replied to RenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Patient attitudes. There's been a hotel.attitude for ages. It's now 100x worse. Staffing ratios (except CA). You will take care of more patients with less resources, both human and medical supplies...
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    Parent Pick-Up of Sick Kiddo

    Hoosier_RN replied to SchoolNurseK's topic in School

    Had a crazy situation like this recently. I was at a meeting and couldn't leave. The clinic nurse got a call that her son had diarrhea, needed her to come now. Her hubby was traveling for work--rare...
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    Disrespect & Profanity

    Hoosier_RN replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Some of my local Hispanic patients have expressed that they want to be called Mommy or Poppy. I make sure it's noted so that if an outsider (be it state, a family member, or other visitor) says...
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    Is it an ethical violation to quit a job before you start?

    Hoosier_RN replied to myoglobin's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    @FullGlassI'm not a NP and share your thoughts. The OP has many posts on here that make me ponder their motivations. All I can say beyond that is wow, just
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    Terrible experience with nursing staff

    Hoosier_RN replied to guest1074638's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. What I was getting to in a round about way. Its definitely not a way to determine if care should be
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    Terrible experience with nursing staff

    Hoosier_RN replied to guest1074638's topic in General Nursing

    You are headed that way then, unfortunately. I'm so sorry this is happening to you. It will no longer be about appropriate care, but leaving the "customer" with a happy