Hoozdo ADN

Hoozdo has 15 years experience as a ADN and specializes in ICU, Research, Corrections.

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   New Grad Interview Process for all of major hospitals in PHX area

   Hoozdo replied to J D's topic in Arizona Nursing

   If you are thinking of St. Joe's, ask them about their parking policy. I worked there for about 3 weeks approx 15 years ago and it sucked. You can not park on campus even if you pay for it. They bus...
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   In Hospice are RNCM's Ever Paid Hourly Instead of Salary?

   Hoozdo replied to Texasdude's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Yes, there are. I was recently hired PRN hourly in hospice. The hourly pay even includes drive
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   Do you think there will be less MCCC RN students because of the mandatory Vaccine

   Hoozdo replied to Darveaux5's topic in Arizona Nursing

   I highly doubt it. The wait has always been long to get in the nursing program. I don't think COVID will turn it
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   How long does it take to "get" OASIS?

   Hoozdo replied to allthesmallthings's topic in Home Health

   Yeah, me too. Another RN sat in the same room with me when I did my first start of care and then it was on me. I would say I really struggled for my first 20 hours of charting and then it gradually...
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   Venomous Snake Bites: Here's What To Do

   Hoozdo replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

   Rattlesnakes do not like temps much over 95. They can't stand anything hotter and hang out in their holes. All bets are off if it rains though, they love the rain. I volunteer at a national...
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   Has anyone left nursing job due to COVID19 virus?

   Hoozdo replied to Tirednurseandmomma14's topic in Disaster Preparation

   Truthfully, I have not been at work since March 10. I am an organ transplant recipient of 20 years and do take immune suppressants. I am out on FMLA currently. I feel no job is worth my life. I do...
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   Nursing Home Surveyor and Complaint Investigator Position - NYS DOH

   Hoozdo replied to NYCnurse2020's topic in General Nursing

   I worked as a surveyor for two years. There are some major cons to the job. - Extremely low pay. My state did not ever give salary increases either. I worked with some surveyors that had the position...
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   Nursing skills needed?

   Hoozdo replied to qimenglan's topic in Correctional

   Your new job sounds very similar to my current job. I work for the intake department for one of the largest county jails in the country. A large part of the job is triage. I assess the new...
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   What area/nursing specialty do you prefer?

   Hoozdo replied to IamaNurse001's topic in General Nursing

   Corrections: - No patient families - Tons of officers for security incase pt's misbehave in any way - No Press-Gainey surveys - If you don't feel like smiling you don't have to - If the patient is...
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    QOL vs Preservation of Life

    Hoozdo replied to MBar1's topic in General Nursing

    Brownbook and Dexter'sDiciple, That is one of the main reasons I got out of ICU too. It seemed like I was torturing the pt's instead of helping them to recover. So many cases where recovery was never...
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    ADON position with Centurion?

    Hoozdo replied to qimenglan9's topic in Correctional

    @qimenglan9 Did you take the job? How is
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    Ethical Dilemmas of Correctional Nursing

    Hoozdo replied to guest1054874's topic in Correctional

    **And if I speak up about abuse at work will I be punished for it? Will I be working with providers who don't care about the health and safety of my patients?** Yes, you will be punished for it...
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    Do charcoal masks work for foul smells?

    Hoozdo replied to Jaykster's topic in General Nursing

    Atomic Fireballs candy work for
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    Jail house: Good News or Blues?

    Hoozdo replied to Ghost of Dobby's topic in Correctional

    Your experience as an LPN will not matter much wherever you're applying for RN in hospital settings. If you are talking Maricopa County, the schedule is not flexible as an LPN. You will be doing...
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    Job interview

    Hoozdo replied to russianbear's topic in Correctional

    Read this thread in its