Hoozdo ADN

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    Floor nursing vs ICU nursing

    Hoozdo replied to faithrn2002's topic in MICU, SICU

    Geez Nurse-Lou, that is horrible. The next thing you know, they will make you insert central lines and intubate (JK). I can count on one hand the number of times I have had to take 3 ICU patients...
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    Pet peeve

    Hoozdo replied to Up2nogood RN's topic in General Nursing

    Messy med rooms drive me a little batty. You go to crush a pill, only to find that both pill crushers have humongous residue from whatever was crushed before. Needle caps all over the place, sticky...
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    Chronic back injury...losing hope

    Hoozdo replied to KWFACE's topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to warn everyone, Workmen's Comp is not administered federally. There are different rules state to state. Workmen's comp is always looking out for the employer, NOT THE EMPLOYEE. For...
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    bp cuffs and obese patients

    Hoozdo replied to wishiwereanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have had to be extremely creative on where to use a cuff. The only places I haven't used one is around the trunk, neck, or the high upper thigh. Of course I know that it isn't accurate. My main...
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    Truth behind lifting patients

    Hoozdo replied to dnnc52's topic in General Nursing

    BUT, the problem I have using a hover mat is that you have to put it UNDER the patient to use it. You have to lift them to put it under them. Then they have to be squared over the hover mat before...
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    Increase of super morbidly obese patients?

    Hoozdo replied to Hoozdo's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yeah, I need at least 4 people and more like 6 to bathe these patients and changer their sheets. Let's see, that is 8 to 12 patients that are not being obseved while helping me. Not to mention whoever...
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    Propofol shortage, anyone?

    Hoozdo replied to CNL2B's topic in General Nursing

    In the southwest, we had a Propofol shortage about 6 months ago but it has resolved. We did use a different brand during the shortage. I did see more Precedex use during the shortage. We are...
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    Arizona Jobs

    Hoozdo replied to mdewey626's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Unfortunately, current Banner employees have first crack at the new Banner Ironwood
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    Hoozdo replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I took 2 weeks off from work and crammed every day. Most helpful was PASS CCRN and Laura Vonofrilo (sp) tapes. I hardly used the PASS CCRN book, only the CD with reading all rationals for each...
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    Seriously...

    Hoozdo replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    I also choose not to participate in that one. So far, I haven't been dinged for it. I have also been thinking about not charting IV sites Q2hrs. Takes more time to chart it than to assess them. If I...
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    Does anyone else like working night shift besides me?

    Hoozdo replied to Joyfullme's topic in General Nursing

    I even have my doorbell permanently disabled. My dogs will tell me if there is someone at the door if I am awake. If I didn't invite whoever is knocking out there; I feel no obligation to go open the...
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    Should I go ahead and get "RN" engraved after my name when

    Hoozdo replied to HealerWoman's topic in General Nursing

    Why not just get your last name engraved? Believe me, nobody will notice whether it says RN or not. Your name badge will say RN on it when you get a
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    Seriously...

    Hoozdo replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, do they have time to add one more arduous charting task? I know I
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    HELP!

    Hoozdo replied to BAMARN09's topic in General Nursing

    And.........my ob/gyn told me on Wednesday that 80% of people also have genital herpes but are asymptomatic. Makes you feel all warm and fuzzy,
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    A nurse is a family member too.

    Hoozdo replied to livinthedreamRN's topic in General Nursing

    Why don't you have your uncle name you as MPOA on every trip to the ER? I have my parents trained on this. It is very frustrating dealing with HIPPA when you have the need to know things. He is 90 and...
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    At a crossroad...

    Hoozdo replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, but the big drawback of ICU is the 7/24 visitation. Every family is in crisis and it impacts your work tremendously. Many times I have problems even GETTING to the patient! Sometimes you have to...
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    CCRN recertification help

    Hoozdo replied to TennBSN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I just recertified in June. There are plenty of online CERPs to fit category C in the CERP library on
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    Who does EJ's in the ER

    Hoozdo replied to sweatpea55's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses do it in my ER. If I have a Dr do it, then it's going to be a central triple lumen
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    Travel CPA

    Hoozdo replied to desertnurse222's topic in Travel

    if you go to http://forums.delphiforums.com/travelnurses you will find the answer to your
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    Diagnoses you never thought you'd see?

    Hoozdo replied to KarafromPhilly's topic in General Nursing

    Deadly case of Stevens-Johnson syndrome with layer upon layer of huge blisters on entire body. Causative agent-IV
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    Summer Sizzling Heat

    Hoozdo replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I live in a very hot area of the country. It is normal to have weeks of 110F+ highs. By general consensus, the nurses have agreed to keep it cold in the common nursing areas. Usually it is 70 to 75...
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    Which 5 companies should I shack up with?

    Hoozdo replied to desertnurse222's topic in Travel

    http://forums.delphiforums.com/travelnurses
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    Best West Valley Hospitals in AZ?

    Hoozdo replied to mariannern's topic in Arizona Nursing

    The only jobs with pensions are state, county, or federal government. I can't recommend a place. It's more of find a position online, apply, and wait till you get an interview. Chances are at least 30...
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    Nurses from other units to start IV's

    Hoozdo replied to Daliadreamer's topic in General Nursing

    It's okay, at least you tried your best before calling for help. I give you extra points for that. Many times, nurses don't even try before calling for help. The ICU nurse was out of line. Keep...
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    What are the worst call in excuses you've heard?

    Hoozdo replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    True. Where I live in AZ you can't even spend one day in a house without AC. You will die! Over 110F in a non air conditioned house is not compatible with life. It's maybe doable if you have a pool...