Hoosier_RN MSN

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    Ghosts of the ER (Clerks)

    Hoosier_RN replied to Cody1991's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I've never heard of money changing hands like that either. Something not ringing quite true with the
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    New RNs making more than experienced RNs

    Hoosier_RN replied to Brittanytaylor04's topic in General Nursing

    Not just hospitals. Clinics, LTCs, and agencies do it all the time, then cry because their most important assets voting with their
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    Ghosts of the ER (Clerks)

    Hoosier_RN replied to Cody1991's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    100% all of this, but do want to add that before any IV is placed, med is given, etc, unless it is life/imminent death emergency, a consent to treat should be signed-and most facilitiesmake sure that...
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    My Visit to China: Could This Be A Reason Why Coronavirus Started There?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Gadsale's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This reminded me of toileting in France, early 2000s. They had squats as well, and you paid for toilet paper. Then prayed that the prior user didn't leave a
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    What is the lowest hemoglobin you've observed with no symptoms?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Horseshoe's topic in General Nursing

    With dialysis, numbers are all over for any lab. It becomes the norm for those
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    It’s official, I’m switching careers!

    Hoosier_RN replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats and good luck! Happiness is the most important thing in a
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    What is the lowest hemoglobin you've observed with no symptoms?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Horseshoe's topic in General Nursing

    Or just
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    New Grad Boyfriend Here To Pick Brains

    Hoosier_RN replied to joeblaque's topic in Health, Stress Management

    CA is a very tough market without experience, regardless of education. Depending on your location, she may need to relocate for 1+ years to get experience. Many new grads experiencing this, not just...
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    What is the lowest hemoglobin you've observed with no symptoms?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Horseshoe's topic in General Nursing

    I've got one now, 4.8. Was driving til I told his wife.
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    I feel unsafe and unsupported

    Hoosier_RN replied to jdstga's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    And if chain of command doesn't work, consult an attorney regarding sexual harrassment. That will get their
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    A Mannequin in my Room!

    Hoosier_RN replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    @Davey Doyou are a gem among the stones! Your pts may not deal in reality, but your calm guidance keeps them, and staff,
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    DNP-NNP How Do You Know If You're Ready?

    Hoosier_RN replied to NICURNSF's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    At 10 years, you either know your stuff, or you don't. I say go for
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    I hate to tell you I told you so........

    Hoosier_RN replied to EnoughWithTheIce's topic in School

    This would be any area of
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    I feel unsafe and unsupported

    Hoosier_RN replied to jdstga's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yes, pursue up the chain of
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    What to do about DNP and flu shot?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Travelingon's topic in General Nursing

    No, nor did you make/not make a direct action yourself to get there. Getting/not getting vaccinated is a choice, by your own admission, in your case. MS, FAS, or other diseases are not communicable...
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    What to do about DNP and flu shot?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Travelingon's topic in General Nursing

    As it should
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    Can anyone break down working at DaVita, including the Salary

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

    Not necessarily true. I work with quite a few who come and go, and bounce back and forth between acutes and
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    What to do about DNP and flu shot?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Travelingon's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, and it made no difference to the totality of the OP or any responses. I've always felt that if you are that wonderful, you don't have to advertise it. Giving patients and coworkers money...
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    Tips on Getting an ICU Job as a New Grad

    Hoosier_RN replied to CSTtoFutureNP's topic in Critical Care

    Just apply to any openings you find. Realize that some ICUs hire new grads, some want experienced ICU only, etc. Depending on where you are, you may need to move for that first job. Many variables. I...
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    Death and Denial. Need Advice

    Hoosier_RN replied to TwoLayi's topic in General Nursing

    Ask social services how to approach. They should be able to help you to direct the
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    Who wants to hire a graduate nurse at 55?

    Hoosier_RN replied to RNat55's topic in General Nursing

    It's very expensive for any unit/area. The time not spent on the floor (classes, inservices, other time spent with educator), or time that they are the extra person (with the preceptor), study...
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    What Is One’s Opinion If You See A Man Wearing a Dansko Shoes?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Ben_Dover's topic in General Nursing

    #1 they make men's styles #2 it's your money, no one else's! #3 wear what makes YOU
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    Witchcraft Resurgence

    Hoosier_RN replied to HelpfulNatureHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    Guns don't kill people, people kill people. If they don't have a gun, they will choose another method to carry out whatever evil lies inside. With that said, you cannot outlaw everything, because...
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    Witchcraft Resurgence

    Hoosier_RN replied to HelpfulNatureHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    I have read a few of Rand's and Orwell's, and Handmaids Tale. If you read those and cannot see the correlations between what you suggest and what is in these writings, I suggest some deep...
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    Job searching while under investigation

    Hoosier_RN replied to AbbeyR's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes, but give notice. If they terminate at that point, you can say you did the right thing and gave notice, they chose to end at that