Hoosier_RN MSN

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    sexual predator at the nursing home/ assisted living unit

    Hoosier_RN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Due to laws that protect residents-even a*holes like this one-and company desires to make money, until a family member complains or an assault happens, nothing will be done. Keep reporting to social...
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    OB Unit for Male Student

    Hoosier_RN replied to nurse2bguy555's topic in General Students

    It's not the school, but the hospital. They can refuse any student that they wish for pretty much any reason, although it's usually for criminal background check reasons and the like. I can't believe...
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    Recognition

    Hoosier_RN replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I always wonder how many on here actually recognize Johnny Fever
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    Straighter Line Experiences

    Hoosier_RN replied to JenFutureRN14's topic in Western Governors University

    Try your local community college. They generally offer prereqs at different times through the day for working students. Good
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    Straighter Line Experiences

    Hoosier_RN replied to JenFutureRN14's topic in Western Governors University

    I have no experience with them, but know people who have. The experience wasn't positive. Classes were not accepted anywhere
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    License question

    Hoosier_RN replied to buggynurse's topic in General Nursing

    You need a nursing license for your state of residence, regardless of where the job is located. You can have licenses in any other state that you wish. I would keep the CA license active, as I...
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    New dialysis nurse - blood collection question

    Hoosier_RN replied to mariok's topic in General Nursing

    I would ask your direct supervisor or educator if you can't find it in your P& P. I can only answer for the company I work for and don't want to steer you
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    New dialysis nurse - blood collection question

    Hoosier_RN replied to mariok's topic in General Nursing

    Look at your company policy. Fresenius is from arterial unless otherwise specified. I have yet to see a lab drawn from the venous
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    A Shift in Perspective

    Hoosier_RN replied to MBar1's topic in General Nursing

    EBP isn't new, we were discussing that when I was in my ASN in the late 90s, then in my BSN program in early 2000s, then in my MSN program in 2015. I love having the evidence to back up what we do in...
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    I've grown tired of FMC

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

    Both have good and not so good about them. And in each company, clinics vary as well. It comes down to the individual manager, and their direct support, in each clinic, regardless of the company. I...
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    RN Dialysis training - Davita vs Fresenius

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

    Generally not, but occasionally there will be
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    Bad orientation should I leave

    Hoosier_RN replied to Didizain's topic in General Nursing

    HR can say anything as long as it's TRUE and can be proven- the adage that anything else can resultin a lawsuit is a myth. Also, nursing is a small world, and word gets around. I would get out of...
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    I graduated from a non-accredited Nursing school and now wish to get my BSN......

    Hoosier_RN replied to zatara74's topic in General Nursing

    Try WGU. They work with a lot of various accreditation (and non accredited) levels. Go to wgu.edu and see if they can help. And they're inexpensive and ACEN/CCNE
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    Such thing as too late to negotiate?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Sheika34's topic in General Nursing

    Is it a unit owned by an outside entity? That will make a difference. If the hospital runs this program, you probably will make what a nurse with 1.5 years going to a new specialty is making. I...
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    What happens if I don't work right away??? (May 2020 Grad)

    Hoosier_RN replied to guest1136567's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    No, because your knowledge is nowhere near current. In fact, there are more than a few threads on here with the same, or similar circumstances. They are not getting interviews, or are having to take...
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    Where do patients go?

    Hoosier_RN replied to NextGen's topic in General Nursing

    I'd visit the acutes that were near, but unfortunately many came from 1-2 hours away. I'd depend on our sister facilities to do the visit, who I'm honestly sure never set a foot to visit. They had no...
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    Such thing as too late to negotiate?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Sheika34's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly this. Dialysis has a LARGE learning curve. After you learn and get through orientation, then discuss a raise. As a clinic manager, if someone without actual experience wanted higher than what...
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    A challenging & rewarding job.... but a "dead end" in nursing?

    Hoosier_RN replied to WildflowerFairy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Did you get your BSN? If not, work on that. Also, sadly, you don't qualify for most new grad residencies either, as you have experience as a nurse. But my knowledge for you (take it with a grain of...
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    Looking for a job - new nurse

    Hoosier_RN replied to Passed Nclex - NEW RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Run from home health-a new grad nurse should not be doing this as you have to make independent decisions...not a good place for a novice nurse. I know quite a few nurses in Chicago, and new grads are...
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    Where do patients go?

    Hoosier_RN replied to NextGen's topic in General Nursing

    I used to do admissions for the rehab unit of a facility that I worked at. The lies that I have been told by hospital discharge planners/case managers, just to get them out of the hospital, is...
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    New RN in Texas and LVN license still verifiable

    Hoosier_RN replied to Eltk1219's topic in General Nursing

    This means they are only going to pay you at your LVN rate, you won't be promoting. many places do this, especially if they know that no other jobs are available. Start looking for another job now!...
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    Lab Tracking Logs

    Hoosier_RN replied to ame222's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Every LTC that I've worked in for the last 5-10 years have gone computerized and you can set schedule these labs, as well as run reports to assure that they're done. Same at dialysis
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    Ageism

    Hoosier_RN replied to selebra's topic in Private Duty

    Yes, it's a thing. It's all about perception as experienced by the client, and what they want and expect in their caregiver. The client may view youth as more energetic, engaging, or stronger. In...
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    Failed my third semester, should I do anything about it?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Sillycat's topic in General Students

    That's nursing school, no matter where you go. Real life situations won't present like they do in a textbook. Talk to the instructors, and program chair as needed to find out what you're missing. That...
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    Ageism

    Hoosier_RN replied to selebra's topic in Private Duty

    Yes, but you have to be able to prove it. Also, the company isnt the ones discriminating, the patient/family is. Unfortunately, they can make that choice. If you would sue, the answer would be that...