Hoosier_RN MSN

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    Certification and Work Benefits?

    Hoosier_RN replied to CaringForOthers's topic in General Nursing

    Anymore, certifications are a dime a dozen. Many have alphabet soup behind their name to the point that many no longer bat an eye. Most patients don't even know what the cert
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    Heartbroken

    Hoosier_RN replied to Snowchild's topic in General Nursing

    Prayers for you. So sorry. Losses are losses, regardless. Take your time processing your
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    Terrible experience with nursing staff

    Hoosier_RN replied to guest1074638's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry that I didn't catch the sarcasm, I just figured someone adding a comment, thinking that other countries healthcare works like US. I've seen a couple suggest lawsuits. In many countries, this...
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    Terrible experience with nursing staff

    Hoosier_RN replied to guest1074638's topic in General Nursing

    Wondering that
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    Terrible experience with nursing staff

    Hoosier_RN replied to guest1074638's topic in General Nursing

    Makes me glad to be cruising toward retirement. But scared as hell of what my care will be like when I decline in my older years, especially if medicine is socialized I say this as someone who sees...
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    Terrible experience with nursing staff

    Hoosier_RN replied to guest1074638's topic in General Nursing

    If the healthcare system in Brazil is like most other countries outside of the US, there is no survey forms. From what little I've seen worldwide, this is an American
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    Terrible experience with nursing staff

    Hoosier_RN replied to guest1074638's topic in General Nursing

    The staffing ratios are worse compared to US. Read answers by various non-US posters on this site. They don't make near as much either. Many try to come to US for better pay and treatment, and it's...
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    Terrible experience with nursing staff

    Hoosier_RN replied to guest1074638's topic in General Nursing

    True story. As witnessed in Europe, Canada, and the public health system in Australia. There are no frills and no extras. And if it's not life vs death emergency, you are not a
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    What to do about DNP and flu shot?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Travelingon's topic in General Nursing

    As long as we don't call him a
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    Terrible experience with nursing staff

    Hoosier_RN replied to guest1074638's topic in General Nursing

    100%
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    Terrible experience with nursing staff

    Hoosier_RN replied to guest1074638's topic in General Nursing

    Since it's another country, I'm not sure she could sue. With different cultural requirements, it sounds as if she is receiving the standard for that country. I've travelled outside of the US. The...
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    New Grad Losing Hope of Getting Job

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

    Depending on where you live, it may be longer. But hang in there, a great job is
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    Sociopathic Staff

    Hoosier_RN replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    And that still fits a
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    Didactic Course Work

    Hoosier_RN replied to Mt. Tahan-Future NP's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Per ToS, you will need to change your username, you aren't an NP, and can't specialize in the things you have listed,
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    Didactic Course Work

    Hoosier_RN replied to Mt. Tahan-Future NP's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm confused. Are you already an
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    What to do about DNP and flu shot?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Travelingon's topic in General Nursing

    I'm wondering if you've found what you're looking for. I still stand by my comment that it's totally up to the school, not any of us. Just
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    Sociopathic Staff

    Hoosier_RN replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Which one? From Clinton forward, I believe that they all fit that mold to one extent or
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    Alberta nurses losing jobs...any thoughts?

    Hoosier_RN posted a topic in Nursing News

    https://edmontonjournal-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/nurses-across-the-province-unite-against-impending-job-cuts/amp?amp_js_v=a3&amp_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQ...
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    Have Not Worked Since Graduating Nursing School

    Hoosier_RN replied to OrchidLoveYIZ312's topic in General Nursing

    They go back, meaning that they were working before. Unfortunately, you don't have that experience While that may help some, some information has already changed. Try LTC, corrections, or inpatient...
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    Alberta nurses losing jobs...any thoughts?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Hoosier_RN's topic in Nursing News

    I know, it's so disheartening. I'm afraid to get
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    Northwestern Hospital or any Chicago hospital JOB SHADOWING

    Hoosier_RN replied to gradnursechicago's topic in General Nursing

    Generally call main switchboard number and ask for
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    OCNRN63

    Hoosier_RN replied to Kyrshamarks's topic in General Nursing

    To me, it seems
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    Northwestern Hospital or any Chicago hospital JOB SHADOWING

    Hoosier_RN replied to gradnursechicago's topic in General Nursing

    You need to contact each individual HR, as all facilities handle it differently. Most facilities will not offer job shadowing unless you are interviewing and they are thinking of
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    Rejected from OR nurse residency

    Hoosier_RN replied to Reaz's topic in Operating Room

    Make sure you have a job lined up before you move. Like other large metro areas, it can be a tough market for new
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    Software-Related Nursing Opportunites?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Leonjesu's topic in General Nursing

    It also depends on where you live. Unless you are in a large metro area, those jobs are hard to find, but it can happen. I was completing my MS in Informatics when I discovered that there is a lack of...