azhiker96 BSN, RN

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    How do YOU feel about nurses striking?

    azhiker96 replied to LydiaGreen's topic in General Nursing

    I voted "Yes" because nurses do have a right to strike. However, I wouldn't strike because I think it's equivalent to holding the patients hostage. Most of my patients are at the hospital because...
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    You might be a PACU nurse if...

    azhiker96 replied to mustanggirl's topic in PACU

    You might be a PACU nurse if.... You're shopping in the store and warn the loaf of bread in the cart that there's a bump coming. Everytime your spouse snores you tell them to take a deep breath. You...
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    New Grads in the PACU

    azhiker96 replied to Anjann's topic in PACU

    I am also a new grad who hired into PACU. I am the first new grad that has been hired by my department. If I had not worked there for 3 years as a tech, I wouldn't be there now. They have given me...
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    Real People Denied Healthcare

    azhiker96 replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    BTW, I don't doubt anyone who reports a problem with BCBS. Years ago my wife had intense pain which turned out to be her gallbladder screaming to be set free. BCBS of Oklahoma denied my claim for 3...
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    Real People Denied Healthcare

    azhiker96 replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yes, the current system has many problems. One of the big ones is indicated in this The big problem with Medicaid is not paperwork. It's that Congress saves healthcare dollars by lowering what...
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    Would you call in because you didn't get any sleep?

    azhiker96 replied to Elvish's topic in General Nursing

    I
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    asu or mcc ?

    azhiker96 replied to sealt73's topic in Arizona Nursing

    :yeahthat: I just graduated with my ASN, paid for by the hospital. While I'm working they will pay for me to get my BSN. Plus, the MCC district nursing program has an excellent first test pass rate...
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    Bsn Degree

    azhiker96 replied to blynn9173's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    By all means, get your BSN since you are accepted there. Good
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    Real People Denied Healthcare

    azhiker96 replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think an ombudsman would be hard pressed to correct this problem. It sounds more like the supply is not sufficient to meet demand. I doubt the primary was out fishing for 3 weeks or the surgeons...
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    Administration proposes elimination of Urban Indian Health Program

    azhiker96 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think this is what is being proposed for everybody. All they have to do is increase the population served and we'd have universal healthcare.
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    This Is Driving Me Nuts...This Wait!!

    azhiker96 replied to daveykmalenurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If your state board of nursing has a website you might be able to use their online verification to find out if you passed. I tested on the 19th and found out I passed on the 20th this
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    NCLEX changes April 2007

    azhiker96 replied to discobunni's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The folks who ran our Kaplan review said the minimum passing standard is being
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    how many months did you spend for your review for nclex?

    azhiker96 replied to milkshake_rn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I reviewed with Saunders during a road trip for 5 days before I tested. I rested the day before the test, ate whatever I wanted all three meals of the day and got to bed early. You want to be well...
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    I Passed! I Did It!

    azhiker96 replied to cmp715's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! I tested on 3/19/07 and found out I passed by checking the AZBN website on 3/20! My license arrived in the mail on 3/21! Arizona
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    We don't want to lose ground.....

    azhiker96 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The shortfall is in spite of a an increase in spending. From the original
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    Are you man Enough to be a OB nurse?

    azhiker96 replied to Annointed_RNStudent's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I had OB clinicals at two different facilities. At the first, staff was reluctant to let me do almost anything. At the second, I had no problems, assisted in two vag deliveries, and was recruited...
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    Question... are we supposed to help? Good Samaritan.

    azhiker96 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting example. In my case, I was trained in the army on how to do a field tracheostomy. Although I feel confident that I could do one today, I wouldn't because it's not within my nursing scope...
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    Salary vs. Hourly?

    azhiker96 replied to luvnursing2007's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I'm fond of being paid hourly but that wasn't the question by the OP. I guess you could try to defend salary by arguing that nursing demands to be recognized as a profession. Many...
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    Shocked At Nurses Actions Tonight

    azhiker96 replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Timothy, I edited my post after seeing it could be read two ways. However, I'm also not real hot on the idea that a nurse could refuse to perform valid necessary treatments based on their personal...
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    Shocked At Nurses Actions Tonight

    azhiker96 replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    You did the right thing. A professional nurse should not refuse to care for a patient based on (the patient's) religion or ethnicity. We have a duty to give care once we get report. I actually...
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    Get out the vote!

    azhiker96 replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Actually, I would be glad to leave politics out of here but there are threads and topics that invite political discussion. Just as I'd love to have nursing without code browns but sometimes that's...
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    Male Nursing Student, Want to Work OB

    azhiker96 replied to Annointed_RNStudent's topic in Men in Nursing

    Well said JOV. When I started in nursing school I met a gal who told me that it was a proven fact that women made better nurses because they naturally were more nurturing and empathetic than men. I...
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    Get out the vote!

    azhiker96 replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Now that the Dems control the senate and the house, I hope they will get us out of Iraq and that they were not just blowing smoke. Maybe they can set a timetable, I think Christmas at home would be a...
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    Did you Vote today?

    azhiker96 replied to Country PICU's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Actually, I voted a week ago by mail in ballot. I picked a mix of Republican and Democrats depending on how I feel they have been doing in my state (Arizona). We also had a ton of petition...
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    Discrimination...You think??!!?!

    azhiker96 replied to Jamie Dale's topic in Men in Nursing

    With more males going into nursing I can foresee a day when we'll be able to end such discrimination. I agree it's worth another chat to clarify the perceived problem. Then you'll just have to act...