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    Any changes in the market (exp. nurse)- Phx area

    Hoozdo replied to itismemonica's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I am at a base of a mountain and get TONS of scorpions. We have an annual scoreboard. The record is 31 found INSIDE in one year. I guess it's the price you have to pay to live around a mountain. Pest...
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    What a night(mare) at home!

    Hoozdo replied to jrw03282009's topic in General Nursing

    We are not allowed to give medical advice per TOS. I will say though, I recently had a pt with necrotizing fascitis and it is definitely not pretty. Go to the ER. Pay 5 bucks a month if you have
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    GN's paid more than experienced staff is this typical!

    Hoozdo replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    When there really WAS a nursing shortage, skipping around hospitals for more money was very common. Now salaries are stagnant for experienced nurses. I long for the good ol'
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    need info on drug step down/holiday for pain pt and info

    Hoozdo replied to anangelsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    if that patient didnt get her narcotic and it is only 7.5 mg of percocet tid and she doesnt get it....what happens, she goes into withdrawal right? but what happens? nauseau, vomiting, worst? can she...
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    Frustrated

    Hoozdo replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in hospitals with this arrangement before and I like it. One big disadvantage is when the pt is on precautions. When the pt leaves, ALL supplies in the room have to be thrown out. Even...
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    Frustrated

    Hoozdo replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    That's why I wear 7 pocket cargo pants and three pocket tops. LOTS of room for about 10 flushes, alcohol wipes and what have you. I can go through about 150 flushes in a shift though, so every time I...
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    anyone had herniated/ruptured c vertebrae discs?

    Hoozdo replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I had the same herniations as the poster above me. Of course, if you see a surgeon they will want to do surgery. I suggest you seek a second and third opinion with a neurologist and a physiatrist. I...
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    A Professor's Grade Deflation Policy

    Hoozdo replied to Millerstudentnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with all of the other posters. Nursing school is not easy. In my program, 93 or up was an A (scant A students.) 76 was an F. My step-sons kept telling me "Cs get degrees". It became my mantra...
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    Maricopa Medical Center

    Hoozdo replied to ashdawg's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Something you should be warned about - I know several nurses who used to work in the burn unit. They keep the AC set at 90 degrees for patient comfort. Imagine........it's 118 outside and when you get...
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    heres one...speaking other languages in front of patients

    Hoozdo replied to VM85's topic in General Nursing

    Au contraire! Many hospitals require BEDSIDE report. I am not big on this unless my patient is intubated and sedated with no family in the room. The most I will do is introduce the patient to the...
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    Grr! "Customer Service" Nursing Gone Crazy!

    Hoozdo replied to KaseyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    This is ludicrous. I am also asked all the time what channel is Dancing with the Stars, NBA basketball, yada, yada. I have NO idea what channel it's on. What gives families the impression I actually...
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    TO ALL the student Nurses !!!!!

    Hoozdo replied to coffee4metech's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I love to precept, but only if the student is into it and interested. The number one thing that will irritate the teaching nurse is you not being there. Do not go sit in the break room and...
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    No,new grads dont make big bucks !

    Hoozdo replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    New grads in AZ make about 25-27 an hour depending on what hospital she starts at. The bad news, nobody is hiring new grads. It is difficult for nurses with experience to find jobs also. This may...
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    Midnight Shift And The Rest Of The World

    Hoozdo replied to nessa_5555's topic in General Nursing

    I love the night shift. I completely turn off the phone ringer and the door bell is out of commission. If anyone wants me, they have to come in the house and physically wake me up. There are only two...
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    Why are doctors so easily manipulated by drug addicts?

    Hoozdo replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I am neither the narcotic or pain police, and I don't even try to be. It is a useless fight. My only complaint with the docs is DO NOT write Q1hr PRN pain meds. That is a waste of my time. I don't...
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    Where can I find the best $ after completing CNA training?

    Hoozdo replied to 2bnursewithnopurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    What I am seeing is very low hospital census, and this is supposed to be our busy time. People are opting NOT to go to the hospital. Even when I float to CVICU there is low census. CVICU is one area I...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    I am sure you will be fine if you have been doing practice questions. Don't sweat it. At least you learn right after the test if you passed or failed! Hang in there Reno, you WILL
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    If you have rec' d the H1N1 vaccine - please report

    Hoozdo replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Had my injection in the R deltoid about 2 weeks ago. Zero side effects, not even a sore
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    most medical stuff

    Hoozdo replied to palmpalm's topic in General Nursing

    My vote would be interventional radiology or what is sometimes called "special procedures". You get to spend your whole shift doing all kinds of interesting procedures. And, as an extra bonus, if the...
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    I am allergic to...

    Hoozdo replied to SteffersRN87's topic in General Nursing

    I have had 2 different patients, 2 nights in a row, stating they are allergic to cortisone. The latest one was pediatric cortisone! Since cortisol is a natural body hormone, I inquired further with...
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    The best for morbidly obese

    Hoozdo posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Anyone have any input for stethoscopes that you can hear through fat with? I have a Littmann Cardiology III. Lately I have been seeing a big increase of morbidly obese pts, (500 - 600 lbs)...
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    I made a injection error... Please help me....

    Hoozdo replied to yatyu's topic in General Nursing

    If you are at work and worried about the pt dying or going to shock, it is very inappropriate to get advice here. Please call the doctor on
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    Stethoscope with Cooties

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

    There should definitely be a stethoscope in the room of a pt with contact precautions. It won't be a good stethoscope. I call them "Barbie doll" stethoscopes. Sometimes you can't hear a thing with...
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    texting at work

    Hoozdo replied to questionsforall's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You work in med/surg and have the TIME to text? Why not ask a coworker if they need help instead of texting? Send someone on break and watch their pts instead of texting. Try restocking items instead...
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    Bangkok Morning

    Hoozdo replied to zenman's topic in General Nursing

    It was an interesting comparison. Thanks. I hope the wife is better