Hoozdo ADN

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    What are the Best and Worst Hospitals you've worked at in Arizona?

    Hoozdo replied to silentRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Worst- Verde Valley Medical Center Best - VA hospital in
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    Are Abrazo hospitals as bad as I have heard?

    Hoozdo replied to aislrn's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I have worked Arrowhead ICU and liked it. They tend to pay a bit more than Banner. They are not as well staffed as Banner though. No transport and no CNAs in the ICU. If you need a job, I would take...
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    Do you still use your old nursing school textbooks??

    Hoozdo replied to werkinit's topic in General Nursing

    I donated most of my old books. I only kept Critical Care, Psych, Microbiology, and A&P. I have actually used Critical Care and Micro since keeping them. Most anything else I could ever want is...
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    Nursing Gear- Essentials

    Hoozdo replied to greenwithme's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Oh, I forgot to mention those! True Blue Spa's "Look Ma New Hands" in nurse box. Cherry chapstick in
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    Isolation Gowns

    Hoozdo replied to Redhead28's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital has both. I have only chosen the blue plastic once - and that was for an extremely bloody code. The blue is so hot I can't even stand them for bathing patients. Even the yellow ones will...
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    Nursing Gear- Essentials

    Hoozdo replied to greenwithme's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    In my pockets - pen, pen light, small scissors, sharpie, a mess of alcohol swabs, cell phone with PDA, and 10 cc saline flushes. At my desk at the computer a "nursing box" containing hemostats, more...
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    Safe Harbor situation?

    Hoozdo replied to 8jimi8ICURN's topic in General Nursing

    There is no such thing as safe harbor in my state. Sorry, I can't help you out
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    Safe Harbor situation?

    Hoozdo replied to 8jimi8ICURN's topic in General Nursing

    This guy needs to be in 3 point leather restraints and have at least a sitter at all times. He meets the criteria in my state and any hospitals I have worked in for leather restraints. See what your...
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    How long after your 3, 12 hour shifts do you feel rested?

    Hoozdo replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    I do 3 consecutive 12 hour night shifts. I do nothing but laze around the house on my first day off. No errands, no housework, no nothing. I deserve at least one day of
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    DNR Status

    Hoozdo replied to TangoLima's topic in MICU, SICU

    I think it's inappropriate only when you are using your last bed to admit a DNR patient. I have seen this happen before. What about the next person that codes on the floor; where will you put them...
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    How hard is it to find a rural nursing job in Arizona in a farming community

    Hoozdo replied to satyadhi's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I can't think of any farming communities offhand. We don't farm much here, probably cotton is the biggest crop. What place did you have in
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    how to deal with this intensivist

    Hoozdo replied to fiveofpeep's topic in MICU, SICU

    So, have you had to see this doc again and how did he act. Curious minds need to know! I am actually ****** off at this doctor and I don't even know
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    Why Newly RN Grads still unemployed!!!!

    Hoozdo replied to Thank_You_RNs's topic in General Nursing

    Cross AZ off the list. No jobs here either. What few jobs we have end up with 100s of
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    How does the dog handle your 12 hour shifts?

    Hoozdo replied to SnowStar4's topic in General Nursing

    Two words, doggy
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    I need help...keep forgetting to waste narcs

    Hoozdo replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    I rarely can find another nurse to waste with me when I take out a narcotic. I know it's best practice, but sometimes not possible. What I do is: NEVER put any type of med in a pocket I have a special...
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    Bottom line is...no job in AZ? :(

    Hoozdo replied to rinasm's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Jobs are not easy for a nurse with experience to get either. When you do get an interview, ask them how many people they are interviewing. Usually it at least 5 or more. There are job postings, but...
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    how to deal with this intensivist

    Hoozdo replied to fiveofpeep's topic in MICU, SICU

    Well, if your pt did not have respiratory distress, satting fine, and had an acceptable ABG - then he did not need any more than NC. What was the order for? Bipap, CPAP? Or was he vented and needed...
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    CCRN test: how bad is it really?

    Hoozdo replied to farmerrl's topic in MICU, SICU

    I define synergy as just plain common
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    ICU Ratios in the US

    Hoozdo replied to ShaunES's topic in MICU, SICU

    Two intubated, sedated patients, next door to one another, with no family present is a delightful assignment in my eyes. I can actually get done with all the patient care and charting and get out on...
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    staffing

    Hoozdo replied to icunurse1955's topic in General Nursing

    CRRT, oscillators, severely septic patients for first 6 hours (if you argue enough), fresh hearts,
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    Nurses with Hepatitis

    Hoozdo replied to twinklebella's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    No, do not tell your instructor unless you have to do something in class like starting IVs on each other. You don't want to expose other people to your blood. There is no reason to divulge your HCV...
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    Nurses with Hepatitis

    Hoozdo replied to twinklebella's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    No, you do not quit nursing. You don't even have to divulge that you have HCV to employee health at a new job. As far as what areas of nursing to rule out - I would rule out surgery. And that would be...
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    Increase of super morbidly obese patients?

    Hoozdo replied to Hoozdo's topic in MICU, SICU

    Makes one wonder just HOW MANY people in the US are 500 lb+. I would bet that number is way higher than we suspect. I am starting to be happy that my new patients weigh 150 Kg or less when I getting...
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    Inappropriate ICU admissions

    Hoozdo replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    One night not to long ago, I had two pts that were both DNR. I told my supervisor "do you have any idea how boring it is to have 2 DNRs? Rule out any chance of an adrenaline rush on this shift." What...
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    Chronic back injury...losing hope

    Hoozdo replied to KWFACE's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I would have never needed a lawyer if I wasn't on Workmen's Comp. I could have used STD and LTD, used doctors of MY choice, and been treated faster for my injury. WC is strictly for the...