Hoozdo ADN

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    As a Nurse what are some things that make you sick?

    Hoozdo replied to Josh.P's topic in General Nursing

    False teeth, especially when having to scrub food debris off of them. I can take snot, suctioning, code browns - not a problem. Just those gunky false teeth. EWWWW. I am not overly fond with...
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    If I dislike being a PCA will I dislike being an RN?

    Hoozdo replied to kewsey407's topic in Nursing Career

    Just make sure you don't break your back or injure yourself while being a CNA. I agree the work load IS back breaking. I never went the CNA route and I enjoy nursing. I could hardly stand CNA...
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    MCCCD Nursing (Maricopa) Calculation test. I have questions.

    Hoozdo replied to Nevada_RN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Well, it is very stressful because if you flunk this test you are OUT of nursing school. They are very picky with answers. For example, you have to label the answers - the answer is not 3, it is 3 ml....
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    MCCCD Nursing (Maricopa) Calculation test. I have questions.

    Hoozdo replied to Nevada_RN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Three chances from what I recall. You have to take it every semester
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    ER nurse- Maricopa Country Hospital ?

    Hoozdo replied to travel09's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Can't comment on the ER at county. The other level 1 Trauma centers are Banner Good Samaritan, St. Josephs, and John C. Lincoln North Mountain. That should help you expand your search. There might be...
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    Anybody work at Flagstaff Medical Center?

    Hoozdo replied to silentRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    You might consider working seasonal there before you accept a job. http://www.nahealth.com/Careers/SeasonalPrograms/default The company used to work with you if you thought you would like permanent...
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    Please please help

    Hoozdo replied to JadeySN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    __9__ a comfortable life (a prosperous life) __13__ equality (brotherhood and equal opportunity for all) __7__ an exciting life (a stimulating, active life) __5__ family security...
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    Trauma and Surgical ICU Questions

    Hoozdo replied to HUNTER10's topic in MICU, SICU

    Congrats Hunter. A six month orientation is good. Trauma ICU has a LOT of visitors. That is one of the reasons I don't like it. Throw in open visitation, 6 visitors in a room, tons of them asking the...
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    Low Hgb

    Hoozdo replied to JayVArn's topic in MICU, SICU

    I had a Jehovah Witness pt once that was in the low 2s. She had multiple comorbidities and I didn't think she was going to make it. But she did, amazingly. Personally, I have had an Hgb of 3.5. It was...
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    Exp. RN looking to move

    Hoozdo replied to pugluvr310's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I think the pay rate is too optimistic. An RN with one year experience will definitely not make mid 30s per hour unless you throw in shift differential on top of your base pay. New grads at hospital...
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    Diluting IV narcotics = narcotics tampering?

    Hoozdo replied to mcknis's topic in Patient Medications

    I always dilute every narcotic I give with about 6-8 cc of Ns. In fact, I dilute every IV push drug unless it is in a code or rapid response. I work adult ICU. If I have a KVO line, I don't dilute and...
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    New national nurses union forms

    Hoozdo replied to herring_RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    It's kind of ironic this meeting was held in Phoenix. There is only one union shop in all of Phoenix and it's at the Federal VA Hospital. Sadly, AZ is a "right to work" state. Management in all...
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    Suggestions for HOW TO FIND A JOB

    Hoozdo replied to Lisa From Maui's topic in Arizona Nursing

    That is really good to hear. At least there are new grad jobs SOMEWHERE!
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    does night shift make you fat?

    Hoozdo replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    Night shift doesn't make me fat at all. I am 5 foot 9, 135 lbs, early 50s. This is what I typically eat. Wake up for work - have two large coffees with creamer. One Yoplait yogurt before I leave. At...
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    Should I interview?

    Hoozdo replied to chocolateskye's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Well, if you need a job, you need a job. Interview. There is an LTAC hiring close to their called Trillium. I know people that work there for a second job and they seem to be hiring too. I know...
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    Should I interview?

    Hoozdo replied to chocolateskye's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Where are you located? Can you drive to the facility and check it out first? I would go on a tour and say you were thinking of placing your grandmother there. Sniff around, ask the residents if they...
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    Ugh...mini-rant

    Hoozdo replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

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    Ugh...mini-rant

    Hoozdo replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand how you are getting "fake orders" in the first place. Does he call back and say give him lopressor then hang up on you? Does he enter a fake order in a computer, or what? Does he...
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    what is your new years resolution??

    Hoozdo replied to Scorpio, MSN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    To directly confront nursing bullies. I still have a couple trying to harass me. One shouting in my face the other night; I got in her face to yell back. Seems to be
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    Physical test for RN

    Hoozdo replied to kocheli's topic in General Nursing

    50 lbs OVER your head! That is so dangerous and hard on your cervical vertebrae. I think I would have refused that test. If you ever have a physical for the VA it is quite intensive. They even x-ray...
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    Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    Hoozdo replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I actually used #1 last week. I substituted "so mean" for extra annoying. This was a pt that only liked male nurses. I am not
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    What is the highest blood sugar you have seen in a walky talky patient?

    Hoozdo replied to austin heart's topic in General Nursing

    Send blood off to the lab to what pt's glucose is. Your pt may have HHNK (Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemia Non-Ketotic). Glucose levels tend to be 1,000+, higher than DKA pts. I have seen many of these pts...
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    Holiday Season and Weight management

    Hoozdo replied to Katie5's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Ditto. What
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    What do ICU nurses do?

    Hoozdo replied to mcpnurse's topic in Critical Care

    And sometimes you just can't stand to keep someone alive that is NOT going to get better or will have such a low quality of life if they do live. Then you have to do what the doctors barely ever have...
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    How do you protect your back health?

    Hoozdo replied to Silas's topic in General Nursing

    I second this. It is the most important factor for me. Many nurses say I am "anal" about it. If I don't do it, it DOES hurt my back. Most of my pts are complete dead weight and I am not about to spend...