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  1. Northwest Indiana hospitals hiring new grads?

    Ihoplover posted a topic in Indiana Nursing

    Any advice is appreciated re: NW IN hospitals hiring new grads. The economy has really hurt our market too (it's kind of discouraging when people keep saying "wow..you're so lucky you're in healthcare...

  2. Olathe relocation -advice on rural property

    Ihoplover posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello Kansas Nurses - My family is considering relocation to the Olathe area this coming summer. I would prefer to live in a rural area within 30-45 minutes of Olathe. I come from a small town with...

  3. Olathe relocation -advice on rural property

    Ihoplover replied to Ihoplover's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks alot KS for all the info I will do some research on those towns and drive through next time I'm out that way! It does appear from my research already that living in Missouri is less expensive...

  4. Did I cause my patient to die faster?

    Ihoplover replied to lou_tango's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Lou - Bless you for caring for your patients and being tender hearted enough to be concerned about this issue. I'm sorry as are all the nurses posting here that you were demeaned by a NON tender...

  5. Those who can't...teach...your thoughts?

    Ihoplover replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    I would be more inclined to believe that a significant percentage of nurses who have steered their career in the direction of teaching instead of working the floor have done so as a result of becoming...

  6. I hate being a LPN in LTC. The horror!

    Ihoplover replied to Plagueis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi - one quick note for all of you at LTC that state you're stuck there as there are no other hospital jobs available near you - just a quick warning. Everything you're struggling with at the LTC is...

  7. Any advice for a new grad starting in surg/tele?

    Ihoplover replied to LeavingTeaching4RN's topic in General Nursing

    LeavingTeaching4RN- Hey here's my advice (I'm just a few months out of school and work on extremely busy cardiac IMCU): 1) Know the meds which need to be held before cardiac procedure - like metformin...

  8. HORRIBLE DAY 2!

    Ihoplover replied to erin01's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Erin - P.S. My unit manager just called me at home and asked WHY I didn't get the meds to my patients (2) last night - the ones I kept calling pharmacy about!!!!!!!!! GEEEEEZ - I told her entire story...

  9. HORRIBLE DAY 2!

    Ihoplover replied to erin01's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Erin - I understand your panicky and frustrated feelings - I too am a new grad on a cardiac IMCU, that is to say the least challenging for a new grad. Not knowing the policy is not at all a surprise...

  10. A typical day in your nursing job...

    Ihoplover replied to ChristyRN2009's topic in General Nursing

    Christy RN2009 My unit similar to yours - CVIMCU - usually each nurse has 5 pts (they're trying to push 6 on us almost regularly now). Duties same as yours and many times 1 (or more) of my patients...

  11. Rude Physician - Tips for Handling

    Ihoplover posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hi - I'm a newer grad (May 09) and would like a little bit of feedback. Today a patient's family member wanted me to contact the patient's doctor re: a proposed surgery. So many physicians on the...

  12. Rude Physician - Tips for Handling

    Ihoplover replied to Ihoplover's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Isyorke - Thanks for your note and I get your point - problem was that the attending was the family doc for this pt and since the pt's family was irate I thought it would be best he knew that they had...

  13. I hate being a LPN in LTC. The horror!

    Ihoplover replied to Plagueis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Dear Plaqueis- Hey I feel your pain - I'm a new RN and there are days I feel I'm drowning too! Big difference is I have an AWESOME group of nurses that answer all my simple and complex questions and...

  14. 7 mos new grad. Advice please!!!

    Ihoplover replied to anneles's topic in General Nursing

    Hey you made a mistake - you're human! You'll make plenty and the pt rec'd the correct dose. The dr probably won't be too uptight about it. Can't you just call pharmacy anyway? Just...

  15. How do you work full time with kids?

    Ihoplover replied to NursePamela's topic in General Nursing

    Well all working moms have this challenge and many of us are dealing with it the same way - rotating child care, errand running, bill paying and household duties with our spouses AND I'm fortunate...

  16. Northwest Indiana hospitals hiring new grads?

    Ihoplover replied to Ihoplover's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hi Chocolateskye- LOVE that name! I believe Methodist Southlake is hiring now - it's a bit rough for a new grad where I'm at but I'm learning ALOT - accessing ports, pulling central lines etc - I'd...

  17. I'm 39 and want to become a nurse.

    Ihoplover replied to quinnsite's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hi Chris - Yes I'm brand spanking new to nursing - May 09 grad and yes again very intuitive of you to notice that I still do not regret my decision. I absolutely love taking care of people. It's...

  18. I'm 39 and want to become a nurse.

    Ihoplover replied to quinnsite's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Dear 39 year old - You're a youngster! I'm a female who's popped in to post a reply to your note because I'm older and a new RN grad and just couldn't resist the opportunity to say GO FOR IT - you're...

  19. June 2009 NCLEX Support Group

    Ihoplover replied to kristin1213's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Little Mouse writes: I'm taking the exam tomorrow! Your thoughts and prayers would very much be appreciated. Thank you. Congrats, bamadeb, and all of you that have passed already Hi Little Mouse -...

  20. June 2009 NCLEX Support Group

    Ihoplover replied to kristin1213's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Miss Anna - I'm praying for you RIGHT NOW! Let us know how it goes and remember that ALMOST everyone "feels" like they failed when they walk out and MANY have passed - just do your best and hold your...

  21. June 2009 NCLEX Support Group

    Ihoplover replied to kristin1213's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    gdj-I WILL pray for you and you made a wise choice to reschedule at this time....We are all under a lot of stress and things in the family are the roughest to cope with under these circumstances. Put...

  22. June 2009 NCLEX Support Group

    Ihoplover replied to kristin1213's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi! Yes God is good and He ordered our steps and walked up the nursing school so He WILL get us through the NCLEX! I do know He expects us to do our part (as I know you understand too)! So I'd like...

  23. June 2009 NCLEX Support Group

    Ihoplover replied to kristin1213's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi everybody - I'm definitely going to test in June just haven't rec'd ATT yet. I was using NCSBN, Saunders then started reading Hurst RN review book - small book about strategy mostly that was...

  24. Methodist Merrillville-Opinions

    Ihoplover posted a topic in Indiana Nursing

    Need any input re: Methodist Merrillville for a new RN grad- good units vs. bad units - ratios, new grad pay rate, self scheduling units, conflicts with CNA's - Thanks ALOT to anyone who takes a...

  25. Bleeding normal at time of Mantoux test?

    Ihoplover posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi - anyone who's knowledgeable in administering a Mantoux or someone who's had a lot of Mantoux tests performed on them - this is my question....I had a test done yesterday and I believe the nurse...