Hoosier_RN MSN

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    RN to BSN or straight to BSN??

    Hoosier_RN replied to Hem0043's topic in General Students

    This is area dependent, some areas hire ADNs into acute settings, you just have to be willing to go there. @Hem0043Go to a community college to get your prereqs done, then apply everywhere. If you...
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    CNA forgot to take patient off bedpan for 4 hours and now patient has wounds

    Hoosier_RN replied to rork17's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree with both, but it's the nature of healthcare anymore. Those at the bedside get hung out to dry-nurses and UAP. JKL33 stated that the tasks come from the employer, true, but in nursing school...
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    CNA forgot to take patient off bedpan for 4 hours and now patient has wounds

    Hoosier_RN replied to rork17's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    nurses are responsible for the CNAs that work under us, I guess it depends on how far the facility and family want to press it. We are responsible for that which we delegate, no matter how busy we...
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    Following up with recruiter after X amount of time?

    Hoosier_RN replied to hsmipro100's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congrats!
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    What city do you work in and how much do you get paid hourly?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Mortaaaay's topic in General Nursing

    $41/hr dialysis central indiana, 20+ years experience As you can see, it really varies by location, experience, and
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    Salary Offer

    Hoosier_RN replied to MilitaryNurse78's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, I was giving a generalization. I make $41/hr, but I've busted my tail to get here. Not many others who get that here. You are 100 correct, in the south, except for large metro areas (Atlsnta,...
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    Salary Offer

    Hoosier_RN replied to MilitaryNurse78's topic in General Nursing

    Awww, you just melted my mean ol'
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    Got offered a job in peritoneal dialysis

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

    I would ask to shadow to see what you think. All PD in my area is home or inpatient hospital, but all is associated to the clinic. So 20 in home would be horrible! But this doesn't really sound the...
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    CNA forgot to take patient off bedpan for 4 hours and now patient has wounds

    Hoosier_RN replied to rork17's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The nurse can be held responsible as well, sadly, as we are responsible for all that unlicensed personnel perform under us. I've seen a nurse and CNA terminated for exactly
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    Options for Non-Nursing Degree Holders

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

    Unfortunately, a bachelors in another field doesn't equal BSN if the facility that you wish to be hired at requires or prefers
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    First acute care job: is it possible that they can switch me ove to night shifts without warning?

    Hoosier_RN replied to ~Shrek~'s topic in General Nursing

    What state are you in? Most at will states won't have contracts of any kind. Only in union or right to work states. You may ask for a job offer letter at that time which spells out things like pay...
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    Why is there a 7 year limit on prerequisites for nursing?

    Hoosier_RN replied to mdwatkins13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's not a matter of agree or disagree. It simply is what it
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    New grad dilemma.....

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

    In that area of the country, take the sure thing, don't wait for what may never
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    Following up with recruiter after X amount of time?

    Hoosier_RN replied to hsmipro100's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    go ahead and email, it won't hurt anything. Just understand that sometimes in nursing world, the wheels turn slow. I'll cross my fingers for
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    Primary nurse assessment

    Hoosier_RN replied to Mgrn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    To me, by how you described this, its like getting an admission, doing the assessments, then handing off and giving report. I've done it many times as a charge/admissions nurse. As long as I'm...
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    Salary Offer

    Hoosier_RN replied to MilitaryNurse78's topic in General Nursing

    I interviewed in that area within last 6 months and was offered $31/hr + shift diff etc (Children's). Needless to say, I didn't accept it, I make more than that and am established here (IN) in a...
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    I always get called if someone is sick

    Hoosier_RN replied to Grogon's topic in General Nursing

    Just putting this out there because I've done the scheduling job before-and it's crappy. It's often easier to get someone to come in early and/or stay late than to get someone to come in who was...
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    Salary Offer

    Hoosier_RN replied to MilitaryNurse78's topic in General Nursing

    That looks about right from looking at various sites. Midwest doesn't equal super high pay. But also doesn't equal super high cost of living either. Try googling it and glassdoor,
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    Salary Offer

    Hoosier_RN replied to MilitaryNurse78's topic in General Nursing

    Location...some places yes, others,
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    Why is there a 7 year limit on prerequisites for nursing?

    Hoosier_RN replied to mdwatkins13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The only "ramifications" you have is to apply to a school that will accept your
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    BA AND ADN, MSN IN THE FUTURE

    Hoosier_RN replied to Ej2020's topic in Nursing Career

    Most but cities dont have a shortage either, as nursing schools are pumping out hundreds each semester. Again, it all
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    Shoes??

    Hoosier_RN replied to Sylwaller75's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    They are pretty amazing shoes-what I wear most days. I only wear alegrias on my short
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    New Grad opportunities at Colorado such as Colorado Spring or Greeley

    Hoosier_RN replied to mery_ay's topic in Nursing Career

    Why CO? There may be other areas where you can get that hospital job that you want at a much lower cost with some of the big city amenities. Indy and Louisville both take new grads with ADN and are...
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    New Grad opportunities at Colorado such as Colorado Spring or Greeley

    Hoosier_RN replied to mery_ay's topic in Nursing Career

    Just by reading other comments on here, new grad positions are just as competitive in Denver and surrounding areas in Colorado, as these are desirable places to live. Think outside of the box, rural...
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    Feeling like I made the wrong decision by getting into nursing

    Hoosier_RN replied to Rickettsia_typhi's topic in General Students

    keeping a patient alive isn't generally decided by the provider, it's the family or any legal documents that they patient has previously filled out. Because of satisfaction scores, generally many...