Hoozdo ADN

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    I fainted today in the ICU!

    Hoozdo replied to aismail3's topic in General Students

    I saw a Dr. pass out once trying to intubate a patient She was about 8 months pregnant too. Luckily it was a teaching hospital and another doc was able to step right in to continue the inubation. Not...
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    Governor's Budget cuts

    Hoozdo replied to silentRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Wonder what the fall out is going to be with the cuts to AHCCCS? It's not going to be good. How are hospitals supposed to survive giving free healthcare to someone that used to have AHCCCS? I guess...
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    Desirable Attributes in a PCT

    Hoozdo replied to Urban_Durga's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I am sure you will do great. You have a very enthusiastic attitude!
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    Desirable Attributes in a PCT

    Hoozdo replied to Urban_Durga's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Well, I am a Phoenix nurse, but no one in Tucson is answering you. So I will! 1. Be easy to find 2. Know what chores you are responsible for and do them. Don't wait till the nurse has to telll you to...
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    No Sugar Tonight (Da-un-do-dow dow da-un-do-dow)

    Hoozdo replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    Always talk to your coworker, if possible, before you write an incident report. Some hospitals treat incident reports in a punitive
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    Second Job: Agency vs. Pool pros/cons

    Hoozdo replied to MB37's topic in General Nursing

    I work PRN pool corrections at least one day a week and like it. No Press-Gainey or Studer group surveys, no waitress requests, and no families. There is NEVER low census call offs. I could work more...
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    Arizona Pay Scale......

    Hoozdo replied to EZGM's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I think with your experience, you should get about 27-29 an hour base. The hard part will be finding a
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    Nursing Unions

    Hoozdo replied to Guest296136's topic in Arizona Nursing

    The VA........and that's
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    Fast acting insulin and meal time--it's just not that simple

    Hoozdo replied to kanzi monkey's topic in General Nursing

    Here is a link to the New England Journal of Medicine describing the NICE-SUGAR study. http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/360/13/1283 "In conclusion, our trial showed that a blood glucose target...
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    Fast acting insulin and meal time--it's just not that simple

    Hoozdo replied to kanzi monkey's topic in General Nursing

    I like to also consider what other drugs the pt is taking. For example, if your pt is on corticosteroids, the blood glucose will be high whether they eat or not. I use a LOT of insulin drips in my...
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    Life after nursing school: did you keep your "stuff"

    Hoozdo replied to carajoy's topic in General Nursing

    I kept my A&P book, microbiology, critical care book, and psych book. All of the rest I recycled to a needy nursing student. I also used my white nursing school pants as guest towels in my...
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    NO LUNCH? NO BREAKS? Is that common in nursing?

    Hoozdo replied to CleveRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking only for myself, I have to cut my insulin way back or not do it at all. I don't have time to recuperate from a hypoglycemic
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    Job Prospects in Phoenix?

    Hoozdo replied to malcantar's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Yes, times have changed. It is actually difficult to find a staff RN job even if you have experience. You will find for every job posted there is at least 20 applicants for it. Sorry for the bad
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    Heard of Kingman AZ?

    Hoozdo replied to rcleary7075's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thanks for letting us know. I was actually toying with applying for a job
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    New Grad Jobs

    Hoozdo replied to jenn8500's topic in Arizona Nursing

    LTACH- Long term acute care hospital. The typical patient used to be in an ICU and has a trach with vent that needs a long time to wean from the ventilator. I believe the pay is better than hospitals...
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    Relocating to AZ

    Hoozdo replied to achiocRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    What you don't see is how many other applicants are applying for the jobs! It used to be that you would get hired on the interview. Now, you are lucky to get an interview. I typically ask how many...
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    Relocating to AZ

    Hoozdo replied to achiocRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Read the AZ forum and you will see opinions given before. It is not easy to find a nursing position in Phoenix. First land whatever job you can, and then move. Do not move here without a job unless...
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    texting at work

    Hoozdo replied to questionsforall's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Maybe she was checking Y-site IV compatibility on her phone/PDA while hooking up the IV. Assuming someone is texting is sort of like my patients thinking I am playing on the internet while I am...
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    Selecting malpractice insurance provider

    Hoozdo replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    I also have NSO with the maximum liabilities. I would have to look up the coverage to name an amount. It is well worth the price. They also pay for representation for any state board of nursing...
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    Pay for Correctional nurses?

    Hoozdo replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Correctional

    I work PRN pool in a county jail infirmary. My pay is 32.00, which is actually less than my staff job in ICU. I would have to say I agree with the statement that many nursing personnel are not...
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    How quickly does your shift go by?

    Hoozdo replied to profstudent4life's topic in General Nursing

    Time just flies by for me. I work 7P - 7A. The closer it is to 7a, the faster the time flies. I work med/surg/neuro ICU. My unit is the code team and rapid response team too, so many times we are out...
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    Texas catheter help

    Hoozdo replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    This is one of my nursing pet peeves. Nobody ever stocks small. I have NEVER ever seen one in size small. I never knew that size small was even manufactured. (Figured the manufacturers never thought...
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    What are job prospects for new ADN grad in Phoenix?

    Hoozdo replied to MacMaster's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi MacMaster, It really depends on the economy and when you complete your ADN. I graduated Dec 2005 and had 3 job offers, (every interview I went to), the same week as Christmas. I had an ADN degree....
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    should i even waste my time???!

    Hoozdo replied to love_4_nursing's topic in Arizona Nursing

    This Forbe's article has been discussed ad nauseum: https://allnurses.com/nursing-news/hey-new-grads-441463.html Anyone that has looked for a nursing job in the last year KNOWS that nursing is NOT...
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    Are swans going "out of style?"

    Hoozdo replied to TemperStripe's topic in MICU, SICU

    Swans are definitely out of fashion in my area. I have been using only Vigileo equipment for about 3 years. Very cool