Hoosier_RN MSN

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    Time to step down from management?

    Hoosier_RN replied to RyanCarolinaBoy's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a DON in an LTC, I stepped down when I was spending more time there than at home, and corporate management wanted me to spend more time there and gave me grief about it. 70-80 hrs a week...
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    Should I try LTC?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Yellownurse15's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've done LTC, and loved it. The only reason that I left was the acuity of the patients is getting worse all of the time, and staffing doesn't reflect the changes. I too recommend dialysis if you...
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    Families Saying "No" To Male Nurses?

    Hoosier_RN replied to moretonel's topic in Private Duty

    Most won't give a discrimination based reason as to why they don't want a caregiver-it's "they were rude", "didn't know what they were doing", "said inappropriate things", etc. It's sad that these...
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    Work schedule

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

    It depends. Varies by clinic, location, days clinic is open, etc. I will say that clinics generally open very early morning, the rest is pretty dependent on the number of patients, etc. Good luck,...
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    Should I try HD?

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

    I work at one, my BFF at the other, both of us got good training. You will be trained for tech first, but don't fret, you have to know that role, otherwise you can't direct what you don't know. I...
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    Things you wish nursing school would have taught you?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Clover19's topic in General Nursing

    My mom, now retired after 50+ years, taught me both of these early on, when cute patterns (shoes and socks both) were not prevalent! In my now late 50s, my legs, feet, and most of the time my back,...
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    New grad icu position or residency program?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Nurseynurse1116's topic in Nursing Career

    Congrats to both of you! I hope that your jobs that you've accepted are everything that you've dreamed
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    Got BSN in 2015 and Still Searching for Job

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

    Look beyond the hospital: LTC, dialysis, clinics, and corrections. It'll get your skills going, provide a job and experience. Best of luck to
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    What Advice Would You Give to Future Nurses?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Maureen Bonatch MSN's topic in Nursing Career

    Other than a pay issue a while back- I wrote to Nurse Beth- I have been very fortunate in 20+ years. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone unless I was comfortable in the knowledge that they were fully...
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    What Advice Would You Give to Future Nurses?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Maureen Bonatch MSN's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with not being a dream crusher-in the context of totally bashing the job, but anyone taking the plunge needs to know the realities as well. Weekends, nights, and holidays are often, not...
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    Should I try HD?

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

    Good luck to you. I love
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    Things you wish nursing school would have taught you?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Clover19's topic in General Nursing

    To listen. The person precepting you may do something different than you were taught. It doesn't make it wrong. If you don't understand, or it looks wrong, ask! You could learn something new, or it...
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    Please Help: Should I Pursue My Passion? Being a Nurse With Bad Anxiety/Depression and more....

    Hoosier_RN replied to Amanda J's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Schools are in business to make money, even non-profits. This means it's up to future students to research. That's an adult expectation-to know about the career you are pursuing, be it nursing, ditch...
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    Please Help: Should I Pursue My Passion? Being a Nurse With Bad Anxiety/Depression and more....

    Hoosier_RN replied to Amanda J's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    While the environment is tragic, peoples health/lives are at stake, so you definitely have to be strong to handle it. You have to have your issues in order so that you can help others work through...
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    Should I try HD?

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

    It depends on the region. In my region, it takes a bit, as there is heavy market saturation with nurses, so everyone hangs on to their jobs for dear life. Other areas of my state, not so
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    Transition to community/public health

    Hoosier_RN replied to amazon-RN's topic in Public, Community Health

    Many agencies in IN love Home Health nurses, because you've (hopefully) had 1 year acute experience, and have had experience working on your own without a lot of resources immediately available, and...
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    Condition on license

    Hoosier_RN replied to Sazmi1234's topic in General Nursing

    An employer in your state would know this, I would hope. I don't think it should make you unhireable, it just makes them have to send a letter down the road. It's not like recovery where there is...
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    Please Help: Should I Pursue My Passion? Being a Nurse With Bad Anxiety/Depression and more....

    Hoosier_RN replied to Amanda J's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    If you aren't going to take any of what any of us have said, then why did you ask? I never implied that you had invalid reasons. I was just pointing out the obvious that other have pointed out as...
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    Please Help: Should I Pursue My Passion? Being a Nurse With Bad Anxiety/Depression and more....

    Hoosier_RN replied to Amanda J's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    In this post, it tells me that you didn't get the answer you wanted, so now you want to change your perspective. Something this important doesn't work that way. I suggest that when you get in tip top...
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    Nursing Education or Nursing Informatics?

    Hoosier_RN replied to nurseontheway's topic in Western Governors University

    Automation wasn't the correct word, but I do know that while 20 jobs may get wiped out, only 2 or 3 created to manage the software and systems environment. I've lived
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    What is my "unit" called in english and what profession is it in the USA?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Grogon's topic in General Nursing

    I'm jealous, but in a good
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    MSN WGU Job Opportunities

    Hoosier_RN replied to Js315106's topic in Western Governors University

    As a MSN graduate of WGU, I have never had an issue with my degree. I concur with 415RN and
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    BA AND ADN, MSN IN THE FUTURE

    Hoosier_RN replied to Ej2020's topic in Nursing Career

    It's all area dependent. Even the LTCs in my area (except for the absolute hell holes) want BSN because of oversaturation of RNs. The local hospitals will not hire without BSN +minimum of 2 years...
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    What is my "unit" called in english and what profession is it in the USA?

    Hoosier_RN replied to Grogon's topic in General Nursing

    To me, sounds like a nursing and social work blend for Psych and Developmentally disabled. If you enjoy the work and have a job that pays a wage that you can live with, it's the best that you can...
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    Does Being a Nurse Remove Your Constitutional Right to Free Speech? The Carolyn Strom Case.

    Hoosier_RN replied to steven007's topic in Nursing News

    Every employer that I have worked for, in Indiana, has a policy that states no firearms, period. It will lead to automatic termination and report to the state BON. I have a permit to carry. Doesn't...