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    Students injected with wrong item

    Hoosier_RN replied to aprilmoss's topic in School

    They weren't getting a lesson, per se, they were getting TB tests to be able to complete clinicals, according to news sources. But I hope this teaches them that lesson. Sorry I wasn't clear on
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    Students injected with wrong item

    Hoosier_RN replied to aprilmoss's topic in School

    I live close to where this happened. If sounds like these kids were part of a health sciences program (called C4 here, not sure what called elsewhere). Hopefully, this will remind these kids to ALWAYS...
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    I fail Teas twice, what should I do now..

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

    GED and CAT are not an equivalent of TOEFL. Again, please look into classes that will help with your English, as communicating is a large part of nursing, both school and actual practice. If you...
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    I fail Teas twice, what should I do now..

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

    You will have to ask each individual school about number of attempts regarding TEAS, because if it's 2, you will not be able to apply there, either. I also encourage an English as 2nd language class...
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    Outpatient Clinic vs. Bedside Nursing

    Hoosier_RN replied to Ruth725's topic in General Nursing

    A 2 year contract isn't necessarily an indication of a bad employer. some are tired of pumping resources into orienting new nurses, to have them begin NP (or other MSN program) studies at 2-3 months...
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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

    Weird. On here, NYC is one of the toughest markets along with the SoCal area. Talk to HR at your facility and see what they think, pay scale, etc I would finish the accounting as a backup. Because if...
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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

    Your experience may or may not help. There are CNAs with x years experience on here who thought they were a shoe in, and later, still looking for a job. Others w/o experience get a job w/o issues. And...
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    Am I Fit for Nursing?! HELP

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

    You will need to research to see what actual needs for nursing there are in your the-most areas dont have a shortage, new grads have trouble finding jobs, etc, so know your market. Also, find out...
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    Webcams in Nursing Homes?

    Hoosier_RN replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nursing News

    Too many accusations of abuse, which later turn out to be unfounded. I think this could
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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

    There are only so many internships out there vs applications for them. Nursing is the same way. Due to market saturation, not all new grads get a job, or desired job, right out of
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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

    100% agree. Accounting can pay decently and have good hours that are family friendly. Nursing, while pay is usually good, can have cockamamie hours that are not conducive to a social, or family,...
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    Nurse bringing child to work

    Hoosier_RN replied to adclay's topic in General Nursing

    I get it, I was new with kids once, with no family near (500 miles away to nearest) and an ex that did nothing to help. But I also knew that the nurses who worked days had worked to get there and I...
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    Help! Preceptor Issue

    Hoosier_RN replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    But then again, the original preceptor may have told the preceptor taking over "she knows her stuff and is doing it all, just be there in case. This one doesn't need her hand held", or whatever. We...
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    Nurse bringing child to work

    Hoosier_RN replied to adclay's topic in General Nursing

    Some not so new nurses have child care issues, so it would be okay to make them deal with it? And nursing is usually 24/7, every nurse I've ever known has known that having to work nights is a...
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    How do you feel on displaying your certification credentials on your badge?

    Hoosier_RN replied to choksantos's topic in General Nursing

    I wrote it on mine. My manager doesn't see the humor in it that everyone in my clinic
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    CPR Training Online

    Hoosier_RN replied to yourstrulynurse's topic in General Nursing

    I know that the hospitals, home health/hospice, and clinics in my area give a hard no to this, because of no hands on component. All require
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    Guys, I'm an unintentional job hopper.

    Hoosier_RN replied to Tink87's topic in General Nursing

    While it's good to look for your niche, as a manager, when I see resumes with more jobs than years experience, many times I have to wonder if this person is a good risk. So temper your desire to try...
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    Another thread about burn out

    Hoosier_RN replied to Adina bat Reuven's topic in General Nursing

    My sister used to be a RDH, and is now a coder. She has years of experience doing it--she did it on the side since graduating high school and when she quit her hygenist job 5 years ago, went straight...
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    Advice about my career

    Hoosier_RN replied to grobertson10's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Do you have staff meetings? If so, enlist one of the experienced nurses to help you: "Judy, I hear ya, all of us newbies feel the same way and are so frustrated, too! Maybe we can bring it up...
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    Spouse of nurse

    Hoosier_RN replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    Because I was married before and I was ostracized by my family when it ended, although he had beaten me nearly to death. I waited until my sons were grown and gone to even date, then remarry. The...
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    Spouse of nurse

    Hoosier_RN replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    He always asks how much can he spend, so I loved this comment because it's so close to the truth! Then of course, he complains if there's not a lot to spend for him... If he did some of the housework...
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    Spouse of nurse

    Hoosier_RN replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    I make double what my hubby makes which in and of itself isn't an issue. What is, is the fact that since we married 7 years ago, he calls in often and when asked if he'd like to work another day to...
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    It's That Time of Year Again: Preparing for Influenza Season

    Hoosier_RN replied to Melissa Mills's topic in Nursing News

    I got mine
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    Can good nurses work in bad facility

    Hoosier_RN replied to Mqnurse13's topic in General Nursing

    As mentioned, usually better$$$, some can't afford to leave, especially if they have a prime schedule that allows for other life
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    What is your "thing" and how do you deal with it?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Robin Verde's topic in General Nursing

    Wretching/vomiting...ewwww. I can deal with anything