azhiker96 BSN, RN

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    #%@&$ Flu Shot!

    azhiker96 replied to JaneyW's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Work is offering the shot for free. My arm was sore for a couple of days but otherwise I had no negative reaction. I don't think it should be mandatory but it does make sense for significant numbers...
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    Get out the vote!

    azhiker96 replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, our patients have the right to refuse treatment, sign out AMA, and vote for anyone they please whether it be for Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, or Nacho Cheese Doritos! I don't think any...
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    Starting income for ADN R.N.s in AZ

    azhiker96 replied to NewJA's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I second what Mattsmom said. I don't know about the med/surg floors but I have seen a variety of shifts in OR, PACU, and OB. Personally, I'm looking forward to 3-12s but it's good to know there are...
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    CONTINUED IN WHAT IS THE MAJOR REASON Why are they all leaving?

    azhiker96 replied to artistnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Your are right, your problem cannot be solved or at least I don't have anything to offer to solve it. I can say that during my 3 years working as a tech in PACU in Arizona I have never seen a nurse...
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    "Men should be EMT's or Doctors!"

    azhiker96 replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Well done TriageRN_34! You definitely raised the bar in holistic proactive patient care. That patient's refusals were not in her best interest. Simply changing nurses helped in the short term but...
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    Socialized Medicine sure is scary.....

    azhiker96 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'd like to see SB 840 implemented. Supporters say it will save money. The governor says it will cost billions. The question I have is what items will be covered? It could fulfill it's promise to...
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    Gov't to review rules about human testing without consent

    azhiker96 replied to indigo girl's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I understand why people would object to testing without a subject giving approval. If they don't want that, I respect their opinion. I favor the development of new drugs and treatments and realize...
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    Socialized Medicine sure is scary.....

    azhiker96 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I found some anecdotal evidence that nurses salaries in France are low. http://www.aboutmyjob.com/main.php3?action=displayarticle&artid=2489 I guess if the government pays for healthcare then you...
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    Socialized Medicine sure is scary.....

    azhiker96 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I found this in the article, I haven't been able to find a source for nurse's salaries in France. Just trying to see the whole picture and how far our salaries would fall under a France style...
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    Uninsured Adults are 25% more likely to die Prematurely

    azhiker96 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think one answer is to look at the root causes for the escalating cost of healthcare. Tort reform would be a good start. Eliminating outrageous judgements and frivolous lawsuits would help...
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    Minnesota Hospitals agree to discounted care for uninsured patients.

    azhiker96 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    So Medicare pays only 20-50% of what physicians and hospitals bill. Then the hospitals and docs have to make it up by charging more to others. Maybe we should look at the root causes which drive up...
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    Candidate unveils MN Universal Health Care proposal

    azhiker96 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Interesting proposal. I don't know how they would enforce requiring people to get healthcare. What would they do if an uninsured person showed up at the ER? (Just wondering if anyone knows more...
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    Forcing overtime

    azhiker96 replied to sharann's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You should also get familiar with the guidelines set by your State Board of Nursing. The website in Arizona is www.azbn.gov. Under Resources they list advisory opinions on many topics. In the...
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    Forcing overtime

    azhiker96 replied to sharann's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would tell my supervisor how much I'm willing to work and that if I'm forced to work more I will begin actively seeking employment elsewhere. I did that at my current job when I got stuck in a bad...
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    Nurses Hit Union and Medical Center with Federal Charges for Violating Their Freedom

    azhiker96 replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    we bought our 1600sf 3/2 home 5 years ago for $149k. it was 5 years old at that time and this is in a good neighborhood in the phoenix metroplex. i don't think i would be able to purchase a similar...
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    Nurses Hit Union and Medical Center with Federal Charges for Violating Their Freedom

    azhiker96 replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Miss Mab, I'm glad it's working out well for you. I'm in Arizona which has excellent wages and patient some patient ratios mandated without unions. I actually enjoyed your earlier post as you simply...
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    Nurses Hit Union and Medical Center with Federal Charges for Violating Their Freedom

    azhiker96 replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You are correct that we usually only have newspaper reports to go by rather than the actual documents. Maybe Sherwood could put a copy of the document on his website. I don't know of that would...
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    Valley Fever (?) - What is that?

    azhiker96 replied to cclife06's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm surprised it responded to levoquin. Valley Fever is a fungus and from what I've read it's typically treated with an antifungal such as amphotericin B, fluconazole, or itraconazole. You are...
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    Biomedical Ethics discussion about Stem Cell Research

    azhiker96 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I agree with Gompers. Well
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    Nurses Hit Union and Medical Center with Federal Charges for Violating Their Freedom

    azhiker96 replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Hmmm, why can't the unions do all those good things without resorting to illegal tactics? Just trying to stay on topic
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    Calculator not permitted?!

    azhiker96 replied to Finallyy's topic in General Students

    :yeahthat: I still chuckle about a convenience store clerk. I bought a cup of coffee and paid with a $10 bill. She entered it wrong in the register and tried to give me almost $19 in change! I had...
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    Calculator not permitted?!

    azhiker96 replied to Finallyy's topic in General Students

    I'm in block 3 of nursing school. We get to use calculators. Some of the students depend on them for really simple calculations such as this. Dosage ordered 500mg PO. Available are 250mg tablets....
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    Valley Fever (?) - What is that?

    azhiker96 replied to cclife06's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Here's another good link, http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001322.htm From that
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    Valley Fever (?) - What is that?

    azhiker96 replied to cclife06's topic in Arizona Nursing

    that is alarming. what i've read indicated that up to 50% of people living in endemic areas test positive for exposure (positive titer). 60% of people who are infected never show symptoms. in the...
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    Putting RN on license plate???

    azhiker96 replied to Kalico's topic in General Nursing

    Not all fears are unfounded. When we lived in Austin, my wife worked as a case manager for hospice. There were areas of town where her employer encouraged a police escort for her visits. Apparently...