Hoosier_RN MSN

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    Switching from hospital to LTC or other area?

    Hoosier_RN replied to NurseK93's topic in General Nursing

    Try wound care clinic or dialysis clinic. With LTCs, if you get with the wrong company, you will dread every day at work. Also, maybe corrections or surgery center. School
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    Residency/ training

    Hoosier_RN replied to Ahrabia's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm talking about the part of offering housing at free or low cost. That would be on you. If you move to another area, you could ask recruiter if they know of any low cost housing options, but never...
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    Residency/ training

    Hoosier_RN replied to Ahrabia's topic in Nursing Career

    I've never heard of any such a
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    Pay? Same as clinical RN?

    Hoosier_RN replied to SDANG's topic in Case Management

    It varies by facility/org. Most CM positions that I know of are salaried, and pay about the same as the floor. You'd be better off to apply and get the details during interview process. Just because...
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    Nurses Eat Their Young

    Hoosier_RN replied to MBar1's topic in General Nursing

    I would buy said book...? I've seen more than once that the person crying "bully" is simply not being told what they want to hear or in a tone that they want to hear it in...in life, not every message...
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    Verbal job offer without written offer

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

    Do as Nurse Beth says, and remember, it's the holidays, many folks are out, so you may not hear anything until a few days prior. It's crummy, I
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    Seeking ADN advice

    Hoosier_RN replied to Guest1135848's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would retake required sciences. But understand, if you wish to work in a hospital in NYC, you will need a BSN--many threads on here about this. NYC, like many areas, flooded with new grads. You may...
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    Expired RN License, Criminal Charges, Hoping For Advice

    Hoosier_RN replied to CanIStillBeANurse's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I would suggest contacting your BoN as they can answer specifically for your individual situation as it applies to your state licensing. I wish you luck, and send hugs and prayers. Addiction is
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    L&D Orientation

    Hoosier_RN replied to LawyerRN2b's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Always learn from your errors. If you look at it from the angle of a learning experience, it'll take the sting out. But, I do want to direct something I noticed in your post. You said it was only a...
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    Change from software to NP

    Hoosier_RN replied to MayaSwiss's topic in General Students

    Prior to starting your journey, look to see the true need in your area for NPs if that is the route that you wish to go. Many areas are getting saturated and new grads are needing to move to less...
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    CWOC Exams

    Hoosier_RN replied to AngelKissed857's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I did them in '17. I studied some, passed with no
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    Working on MPH, worth going for MSN?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Mnstn's topic in Public, Community Health

    To be hired as an educator, you will need actual nursing experience. Remember that you will need to start at the beginning level nurse first, then move up. You can't teach that which you don't know....
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    Jobs for RNs

    Hoosier_RN replied to NewGradRN96's topic in General Nursing

    Part of what you will qualify to do will count a lot on nursing
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    Gear for new (overnight) LTC nurse?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Lynker's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wanted to add, a good lunch box too- big enough for drinks, snacks and, of course, your
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    Gear for new (overnight) LTC nurse?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Lynker's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Most facilities frown on individual vitals equipment due to consistency. Start your job with scrubs that have plenty of pockets, good shoes and compression socks, lots of pens, a few highlighters,...
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    Jobs for RNs

    Hoosier_RN replied to NewGradRN96's topic in General Nursing

    Dialysis
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    Genital exams at school physicals and well-child check-ups?

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

    Same here. During exam with my oldest son, MD thought she found something in testicular exam. Luckily, ended up to be nothing. But, both my sons were taught testicular exams, and to let her know if...
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    Army not funding 66S/Other medical MOS incentives?

    Hoosier_RN replied to guest1120787's topic in Government, Military

    Read through other threads on here. Not many nurses being accepted into active duty or reserve from my understanding. Very selective, so I'm not sure where the recruiter got these huge bonuses. I'm...
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    RN Dialysis training - Davita vs Fresenius

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

    Yes, that's how nursing works st Fresenius. New nurse (<1 yrs experience) has to have an experienced nurse in the building with them for 1 yr. Any nurses who have >1 yr acute experience only...
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    Considering changing careers

    Hoosier_RN replied to ShannonMH's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Read this, as there are many like it on here, especially New York, California and
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    Starting ADN Program, Will I Get Hired?

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

    With WGU, you must be employed, so you may need to start out in a less than desired area of
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    Job opportunities for entry level MSN grad?

    Hoosier_RN replied to secondcareernurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Look at the hiring policies of facilities where you wish to be hired, and this should help guide
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    Job opportunities for entry level MSN grad?

    Hoosier_RN replied to secondcareernurse's topic in Nursing Career

    100% agree with this. The MSN will open doors with experience, but not much
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    Live in lpn

    Hoosier_RN replied to Rockinurse's topic in General Nursing

    If the caregiver works, not the patient. It's for if the caregiver can't be there or is physically unable to provide care. When I did in home care and then was office manager, the nurse or HHA went...
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    Live in lpn

    Hoosier_RN replied to Rockinurse's topic in General Nursing

    It varies by state. In IN, they figure if you have an adult in the home that is physically and mentally able to provide care, they should provide for free. Not sure how other states run, but if the...