Hrtnurse14

Hrtnurse14 has 12 years experience and specializes in ICU.

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1. Managers? How many hats do you wear?

   Hrtnurse14 posted a topic in Nurse Management

   I would love to get some feedback regarding roles and responsibilities. Let me preface this by saying I work at a 60 bed hospital. We have an ED, OB, ICU/IMCU, and 2 floors of medical and surgical...

2. Indiana?

   Hrtnurse14 replied to amymfr's topic in Indiana Nursing

   Hello, Hope I am not too late in responding to you. I worked at community for almost 8 years. It was a good hospital to work for. There were quite a few people that commuted to Munster to work from...

3. Nice Areas In Indiana

   Hrtnurse14 replied to LJUN71's topic in Indiana Nursing

   Hi, I lived in Northwest, Indiana for 7 years after living in the South Suburbs myself. I can't say enough that it was the best move I ever made. Northwest Indiana has alot to offer for you and...

4. What would You do? ASN or BSN?

   Hrtnurse14 replied to jennimarie79's topic in Indiana Nursing

   Hi! I would look carefully into the pre-reqs required for the various programs out there. It took me 4 years to complete my ASN because I had to have all of my pre-reqs done before getting into the...

5. Northwest Indiana Hospitals-pay for new RN grads

   Hrtnurse14 replied to Ihoplover's topic in Indiana Nursing

   Hi, I recently moved to Northeast Indiana but still work at Community in Munster on a prn basis. Last year the new grads were at 22/hr. For eves add 10%, nights 15%, and weekends $4.00 an hour. I...

6. Hospitals in Fort Wayne

   Hrtnurse14 replied to Lynzlu2's topic in Indiana Nursing

   Hi, I am currently seeking a job in the Fort Wayne area as well. Are you having any luck? I have applied to both Parkview and Lutheran with no luck so far. I have worked in tele, ED, and Nursery...

7. Warsaw Area Hospitals

   Hrtnurse14 replied to Hrtnurse14's topic in Indiana Nursing

   Thank you so much for the info. My hubby's final interview is Monday so next week I may start making some phone calls and Goshen will definitely be one of them. Thanks,

8. Warsaw Area Hospitals

   Hrtnurse14 replied to Hrtnurse14's topic in Indiana Nursing

   Thank you for the info so far. I have looked up Lutheran in Fort Wayne and that hospital looks the most similar to what I am working for now. Urgent Aids also sound like it would be a good match for...

9. Warsaw Area Hospitals

   Hrtnurse14 posted a topic in Indiana Nursing

   Hi Everyone, I need a little advice on area hospitals in the Warsaw Indiana area. My husband may be getting a job at a company located in Warsaw which is 2 hours away from where we live now. We will...

10. Valparaiso, Hobart, Merillville Hospitals

    Hrtnurse14 replied to Princess72's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hello, I hope this info is not coming too late for you. In Valpo there is Porter Memorial. This is an older hospital going through alot of change. The area is booming and there is talk of two new...

11. Opinions on Indy hospitals

    Hrtnurse14 replied to Hrtnurse14's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Thanks for the info. That is very helpful. Every 3rd weekend sounds nice! Do you like the ED you work in? We were very busy up here but we did have techs and transporters (usually) to help. They...

12. Thinking of going into nurse education - need advice

    Hrtnurse14 replied to lecavalier4's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I am also pursuing my BSN (4 classes away!) in hopes to transition into nursing education. I have precepted and had nurse fellows with me during work so I know I enjoy teaching (or sometimes being...

13. Clarksville Area Information

    Hrtnurse14 posted a topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hi! Just wondering if anyone has info on the Clarksville area. My husband has a job interview there soon. I have been a nurse for 6 years in tele, ED, and now nursery. I am interested in getting...

14. Opinions on Indy hospitals

    Hrtnurse14 replied to Hrtnurse14's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hi, Thanks for the info. I previously worked in a cardiac step-down unit, ED, and I am now in nursery (both regular and special care). I do miss the adult side of things although my nursery job is...

15. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    Hrtnurse14 replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    I think working in the ED you can get the most disgusting. One of the last ones I dealt with was a lady who was transported in by ambulance from home. Her reason for coming was "sores that don't...