Hoozdo ADN

ICU, Research, Corrections

Member

  • Content

    1,555

  • Visitors

    16,364

  • Followers

    1

  • Likes

    69

All Content by Hoozdo

  1. Hoozdo

    Rn moving to Surprise, AZ

    Hoozdo replied to mariannern's topic in Arizona Nursing

    No hospitals are offering sign on bonuses. You are lucky to even get an interview. I don't know about
  2. Hoozdo

    Tops with chest pocket AND 2 front pockets?

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

    I am predicting you will also like cargo pants in the future. I also require 3 pocket scrub tops. Smart Scrubs is a place I buy from. I also love the scrubs from: ScrubMed - Custom Medical Uniforms,...
  3. Hoozdo

    What are the smallest brand scrubs?

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

    My hospital just changed to navy blue, so I have expensive experience in what runs big and small! Cherokee DEFINITELY runs big. I normally wear a medium and need a small in Cherokee. The only true to...
  4. Hoozdo

    ICU discharge criteria, guidelines?

    Hoozdo replied to deoboed's topic in MICU, SICU

    In my area of the country, this patient would be sent off to an LTACH, (long term acute care hospital). The pt ratio is 4:1 and the main goal is to wean the pt off of the trach. What is the ratio of...
  5. Hoozdo

    Floor nursing vs ICU nursing

    Hoozdo replied to faithrn2002's topic in MICU, SICU

    Unfortunately, Kim, most ICUs don't have any PCT or NA. If a unit does, the ratio is more like 20:1. Sometimes there isn't even an unit clerk at night. I am not following your logic in the above post...
  6. Hoozdo

    Are there any jobs available for new grad RNs in AZ???

    Hoozdo replied to tflo's topic in Arizona Nursing

    OK, new grads......jump on this one. Banner health job #78785. It's at Good Sam and they will train you for the OR. The OR is an area that always needs nurses. They don't list experience required....
  7. Hoozdo

    Please be honest!

    Hoozdo replied to kalinka's topic in General Nursing

    I did too last year! They had to give me one so I worked New Years Day. I will work any holiday for double time, any
  8. Hoozdo

    New grad RN pay in a LTC

    Hoozdo replied to Gerry1888RN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    It is more expensive to live in northern AZ than Phoenix. The housing definitely costs more. I would expect pay to match Phoenix pay at least. Sorry, I don't know what new grad LTC pays in Phoenix....
  9. Hoozdo

    Please be honest!

    Hoozdo replied to kalinka's topic in General Nursing

    You forgot about urine. It has the potential to be very nasty looking and
  10. Hoozdo

    Professional boundraries in Correctional Nursing

    Hoozdo replied to harmonpa's topic in Correctional

    Excellent advice Mike. Tell me though, I work PRN pool corrections and have NSO insurance. They don't cover correctional nursing. What insurer do you have?
  11. Hoozdo

    What happens when a max security inmate is unconscious in their cell?

    Hoozdo replied to stephied's topic in Correctional

    Well, I guess it's ashamed that felons have lost the right to vote, because you would be the candidate for them. I have to agree with my fellow RNs that safety does come before the ABCs in a...
  12. Hoozdo

    two new hospitals being built in phoenix area????

    Hoozdo replied to nursgirl's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Banner is opening a new facility in Queen Creek called Banner Ironwood. It is set to open in November. They are already advertising a few new jobs. It will be small at first and Banner plans on hiring...
  13. Hoozdo

    Are there any jobs available for new grad RNs in AZ???

    Hoozdo replied to tflo's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Sorry, I don't see it anymore. It was posted under Banner Good
  14. Hoozdo

    Ambulation with Femoral Lines?

    Hoozdo replied to Ruby Vee's topic in MICU, SICU

    It sounds dangerous. I have not read anything endorsing it. Personally, I wouldn't want to be the ambulatee
  15. Hoozdo

    Quirky Habits?

    Hoozdo replied to dorisc1981's topic in General Nursing

    I am guilty of needing to have something beside me to drink at all times. It is even one of my job interview questions. If I can't have bottled water at my workstation, then I won't work there! Here's...
  16. Hoozdo

    What do you want from your CNA/tech?

    Hoozdo replied to LucidResq's topic in MICU, SICU

    There will always be something for you to do. 1. Help turn every pt Q2 hr (usually a 2 person job) 2. Usually night shift bathes all the patients. Huge undertaking for 30 patients. This is...
  17. Hoozdo

    Arizona RN's

    Hoozdo replied to noel_nsg's topic in Arizona Nursing

    The minimum pay that Banner pays an RN is 25.74/hr. That would be new grad pay. Jobs are hard to come by even for nurses with experience. It could be months before you get another offer. I would take...
  18. Hoozdo

    Anybody know about MGA health care??

    Hoozdo replied to arin9020's topic in Arizona Nursing

    ---, that's the recruiter that has been calling me for a couple of years asking if I would do peds cases. I keep telling him I DON'T DO PEDS. I don't think he understands what nurses even do. You...
  19. Hoozdo

    Are there any jobs available for new grad RNs in AZ???

    Hoozdo replied to tflo's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Banner Gateway has a job for new grads for the OR. They train you. I noticed Banner Good Sam posted an opening for new grads also. I don't remember which department. It also had an opening for a new...
  20. Hoozdo

    eICU ever heard of this?

    Hoozdo replied to wanderlust99's topic in MICU, SICU

    I work in an ICU that has EICU implemented. I think it is pretty cool. No problems getting orders, called EICU and have a Dr. there to write orders. If you need a doctor immediately, there are...
  21. Hoozdo

    Gave a patient someone else's unwasted dilaudid

    Hoozdo replied to Daliadreamer's topic in General Nursing

    That is a horse of a different color and can't even be compared. We are talking about a potent IV opioid
  22. Hoozdo

    Gave a patient someone else's unwasted dilaudid

    Hoozdo replied to Daliadreamer's topic in General Nursing

    Please find another nurse to waste with you next time you pull out a narcotic from the Pyxis. I know it is difficult when it's busy, but necessary to protect your license. You are new to the unit,...
  23. Hoozdo

    Television Ads for Medicine

    Hoozdo replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    You definitely need a Tivo. My household has a Tivo AND a DVR. We rarely watch anything live. With the funky hours that nurses work, a Tivo is almost a must have
  24. Hoozdo

    Is it hard to get a job as a new grad?

    Hoozdo replied to JenWork's topic in Arizona Nursing

    The AZ State BON has put out an interesting article on new grads not finding work in AZ. Here is the link:
  25. Hoozdo

    Unit Councils---help!!!

    Hoozdo replied to irishnurse68's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe the unit members just don't have the time to go searching for the information. Maybe they don't even have time to read the documents. My unit emails the information in addition to have one...