With the continuing nursing shortage, it is estimated that one in four Hoosier nurses will be retiring by the end of the decade. This is happening in all states. Some states have chosen to provide $125 million to lure students into the profession. Other states provide a living allowance alongside child care benefits. House Bill 1259 was introduced in Indiana […]
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I want to share a very personal journey with you. Eight years ago, I was planning to move to California. I did not have a law or nursing license there so I decided to take the California Bar Exam. I hired a coach and started studying. I was relearning subjects I had not looked at in 25 years! The California […]
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I do home IV therapy which provides me nutrition and hydration. I was surprised when I was asked to pay there was a spot to tip the nurse. While the service was outstanding, I had never thought about tipping a professional. It’s like saying thanks doc for the appendectomy now here is a tip. As healthcare professionals, our primary duty […]
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Did you know that medical mistakes are one of the leading causes of death in this country. It is estimated that 250,000 medical mistakes occur each year. To put it into perspective, this figure surpasses the toll of many well-known diseases and conditions, highlighting the urgency of addressing this pervasive issue. The statistics paint a grim picture, revealing a silent […]
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Recently, there have been 2 nurses on social media that discussed the financial difficulties. One of the nurses lives in his van which he revamped to include a bed, micro kitchen, toilet and solar on the roof. It is concerning that nurses have this level of stress when it comes to finances. Nurses are the hardest working people on the […]
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