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  1. Hoosier_RN

    I've grown tired of FMC

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

    Can you split up some of the busy work? At my clinic, 1 nurse does CIAs, another does foot checks, another does med reviews, the other is the VAM. I dont know how many nurses, or pts total, are at...
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    Immunocompromised Loved One

    Hoosier_RN replied to lillianbenders's topic in General Nursing

    You are being unrealistic. My hubby had cancer and during his chemo, which makes you very immunocompromised, I was given no special considerations. I just changed in the bathroom and took it...
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    Would you do that? New grad dilemma

    Hoosier_RN replied to Twinkle007's topic in General Nursing

    If it's an LVN position, it means new grad
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    PTO not in the budget for remainder of year

    Hoosier_RN replied to galaxygirl17's topic in General Nursing

    And get all of it in writing. Everything. Your boss could be lying, there could be no problem at all except that they don't want to deal with coverage for the holidays. I'd also maybe send an email...
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    Should I Work In ICU?

    Hoosier_RN replied to PoweRNursing's topic in Critical Care

    Every area of nursing is not a good fit for every nurse. Try it if offered, you can always try something else if you don't like it. You are asking for advice here from people who don't know you from...
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    Effect of 12 Hour Shifts on Patient Care and the Nurse: A Need for Change.

    Hoosier_RN replied to LindaGracie's topic in General Nursing

    I think it would be nice if acute and sub acute could offer a mix...not everyone wants 8s, not everyone wants 12s, and reasons vary...one area hospital does offer a mix, and they say it works out...
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    PTO not in the budget for remainder of year

    Hoosier_RN replied to galaxygirl17's topic in General Nursing

    The reason it was like that was because everybody and their brother wanted off because kiddos out of school, parties, etc. There was no fair way to to do it, so it became a norm for this rule. Admin...
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    PTO not in the budget for remainder of year

    Hoosier_RN replied to galaxygirl17's topic in General Nursing

    Everywhere that I've ever
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    Why do RNs choose to work in nursing homes?

    Hoosier_RN replied to usethehaldol's topic in General Nursing

    Same in my area but $5-$10 more Same patients, build rapport, so you have time to learn patient history. Subacute, so flows different than acute, but uses as many or more skills. Time management is a...
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    What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    Hoosier_RN replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    I have a very unusual first name which gets butchered all of the time. I wish my parents would have thought it out a little better! I do go by my middle name, to ease my
  11. Hoosier_RN

    Need Career Advice

    Hoosier_RN replied to Szzzz's topic in General Nursing

    As a manager who is in charge of hiring my staff, if I see job hopping, it's a major red flag. I don't bother to call, I don't care who they know or what their experiences are. Why? Chances are that...
  12. Hoosier_RN

    Unfair Tests?

    Hoosier_RN replied to EverConfused's topic in General Students

    I read that and thought the same, too.
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    Director wants to change all 12 hr shift nurses to 10 hr!!!!

    Hoosier_RN replied to truejewel82's topic in General Nursing

    The same who say a 12 is just a 12...healthcare hours are the devil
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    The rules apply...until they don't...

    Hoosier_RN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    Y'all make me thankful that I'm not a school nurse. I've almost went that path before, but changed my mind at last
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    Feeling Torn on Nursing

    Hoosier_RN replied to Cozyclove's topic in General Nursing

    If you want to be a PA, don't waste the time on nursing. Totally different discipline. my daughter in law wanted to go to nursing school. I told my son NO. She graduates as an OT in May 2020. Thank...
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    R.N. debating to pursue BSN

    Hoosier_RN replied to Martinezrn84's topic in General Nursing

    I dont know where you are, but informatics...unless you are on one of the coast or in Chicago, it's almost worthless unless you already have experience or know someone. I almost did it until I figured...
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    R.N. debating to pursue BSN

    Hoosier_RN replied to Martinezrn84's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the employer and job. Generally, if in the nursing chain, or acute care, will need to be BSN. In some management, healthcare related, or other, not necessarily. Look at where you want to be...
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    R.N. debating to pursue BSN

    Hoosier_RN replied to Martinezrn84's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly what I was going to
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    Is SKYCTC accredited?

    Hoosier_RN replied to a3i0u's topic in General Nursing

    Look on KY-BoN website. State BoNs usually have that info listed. I started in KY a million years ago and it was on there
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    Ridiculous class schedule, please help

    Hoosier_RN replied to PrinPrin2's topic in General Students

    If that's the worst of your worries, then you've got it
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    Are online schools for Nursing prerequisites valid? Transferrable??!!

    Hoosier_RN replied to Cloud-'s topic in California Nursing

    Like others have said, if it's a community college or such, you should be good. If it's a for profit program, check with the school(s) that you plan to apply to, and see if they will accept the...
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    Effect of 12 Hour Shifts on Patient Care and the Nurse: A Need for Change.

    Hoosier_RN replied to LindaGracie's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes that "next shift" doesn't show, and if there isn't a float pool, or the float pool is already taken, then you may be stuck waiting for a replacement to come. Sometimes charting needs...
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    Nurse Managers: Showing initiative, or being creepy?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Corpsman2OncRN's topic in Nurse Management

    As a manager, it would make you a solid no. Creep factor would be high for me. Also, do not show up unannounced or uninvited by manager either. Some suggest it on here. Managers will generally...
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    productivity

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

    Unfortunately, just about every (not all, but quite a few) factions of healthcare are being run on productivity numbers now. It's all about
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    Drug Companies Reach Settlement with Two Ohio Counties

    Hoosier_RN replied to Wuzzie's topic in Nursing News

    And all of this is what happens when persons who have never done 1 day of hands on, direct patient care, or who have been away from the bedside so long that they fit into my first category, are the...