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    Considering changing careers

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

    You will most likely need a BSN in NYC-or be prepared to move, per many threads on here, as ASN/ADN nurses are not in high demand, in fact NYC, like most large metro areas, are oversaturated with new...
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    Unfounded abuse of a child

    Hoosier_RN replied to Beatrice Knight's topic in General Nursing

    If only your husband's name is on the letter, you're fine. If your name is on the letter, talk to your school advisor. While it shouldn't affect you, I've read some crazy scenarios here and elsewhere...
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    All these nurses writing articles

    Hoosier_RN replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    I've said this for
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    FNP job outlook in Michigan

    Hoosier_RN replied to al799's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would revisit this question about 6 months prior to being in the market to move. In 3 years so much can change! Good luck with your future
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    Not getting the job you want as a new grad- wrong to leave?

    Hoosier_RN replied to jenrae519's topic in General Nursing

    You will need to see what your facility's policy is regarding transfers. Some new grad programs don't allow for a specific time
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    I feel like I’m being targeted please help

    Hoosier_RN replied to Ms.Frank's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Tell her to go ahead...geez, what a mouth, no wonder they're short staffed and have high turnover. If they want to fire you for that, call a labor lawyer and have them call and explain that is a...
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    Was RN school easy for you?

    Hoosier_RN replied to EV1518's topic in General Students

    I worked full time and raised my kids as a single parent, graduated with a 4.0. Like another poster pointed out, difficult is a relative term. Some of my classsmates 20+ years ago swore it was the...
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    Nurses and Bullying: 4 Things You Can Do

    Hoosier_RN replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts exactly! Also, I've seen some accused of bullying when all that they did was tell someone something that they didn't want to hear. Nursing, or any job for that matter, isn't always roses...
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    AMA Looks to Retrain Doctors on Taking Blood Pressures

    Hoosier_RN replied to J.Adderton's topic in Nursing News

    Make sure that you add a note that this was taken over a
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    Trying to understand Director of Nursing turn over rate

    Hoosier_RN replied to Nurses-give's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I've been a DON before. Every time, my upper management threw me to the wolves. I had turned things around, but a couple of the aides decided that they didn't like not being able to text or take...
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    Nursing with chronic GI issues

    Hoosier_RN replied to lishamhill's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Nursing is unpredictable, whether in school or once in the profession. Once you graduate, you will usually need some experience to be able to get a job where the breaks are somewhat more
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    RN Dialysis training - Davita vs Fresenius

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

    My clinic nurses never work longer than 10 hours. I split up the shifts and overlap. Wow, and at our area clinics, all are like that. I am a clinic manager at F, my bestie works at D and she gets the...
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    Reasons To Become IV Certified

    Hoosier_RN replied to BraveNurse's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    In IN, no cert needed for
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    Tampa to Sacramento Nursing move. Is it worth it?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Mursanary's topic in General Nursing

    Apply for your CA license way prior to applying. Many on here report long wait times for endorsement licensure and ridiculous issues with CA licensure. Don't apply until license in
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    Please help.

    Hoosier_RN replied to HippieGypsyGirl's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If she's at a methadone clinic, she will have a medical explanation for it. Believe me, I've hired someone in her shoes, and she's my best
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    Heimlich Queen

    Hoosier_RN replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    I've done Heimlichs many times in LTC. Residents on pureed diets and thickened liquids with families who decide mom wants a cheeseburger, fries, and coke and sneaks it in. Then scream when mom begins...
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    Black Plague

    Hoosier_RN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Disaster Preparation

    No,
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    Black Plague

    Hoosier_RN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thanks for educating us on this. I do believe Fullglass is right, the situations definitely exists for this, as well as many other deadly diseases, to come to roost anywhere in the US, especially...
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    Please help.

    Hoosier_RN replied to HippieGypsyGirl's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Try getting work at a dialysis clinic. We don't have narcs in house, so we are recovery friendly-proactive to your problem, and in the case the board does get involved. Not everyone's dream job, but...
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    Am I too old to become a nurse?

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

    Very smart move. Some people believe that they want to be a nurse, or get into healthcare. Once they get there and see the reality beyond the school work, they find its not for them, so this is a...
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    debating between two jobs

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

    I would go with hospital 2. Close to home, save money, 2 more weeks of training than hospital 1. Believe me, I would venture a guess that they are not going to throw 6 patients at you first thing,...
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    Advice needed about changing majors... I feel like I've made a mistake

    Hoosier_RN replied to jss1985's topic in General Students

    Check the market for that HIM job. It is oversaturated almost everywhere. It sucks but almost every job like that, they want the degree + experience. Educate yourself before jumping. But I agree,...
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    I've grown tired of FMC

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

    But I want to add to my prior comments that yes, they are demanding, but I'm finding that across the spectrum of healthcare, as are many of my friends in the same line of work. Hospitals (acute)...
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    I've grown tired of FMC

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

    Some yes, some no. In 22 years, the most entitled were at this LTC that was staffed horribly and took the patients that no one else would. The male patients would grab on female staff, try to RIP off...
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    I've grown tired of FMC

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

    *VAM-vascular access manager...I also forgot anemia manager is my foot check person, but I check Yes, it's more efficient because you know exactly what you're responsible for, instead of having to...