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    If you've ever cried at work...

    Hoozdo replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Some of the most touching experiences I have had as a pt was because I had sympathetic nurses and doctors, ones that cried. My transplant surgeon cried over my bed after I woke up in PACU - that was...
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    Moving on to Dogs...No RN 2 b

    Hoozdo replied to NovaRN2b's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yeah, he was severely symptomatic without insulin. And.......human insulin didn't work for him, (it does for most cats.) He had to have even more expensive pork insulin. And........it is horrible...
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    Transport of Tele Patients from the ED

    Hoozdo replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    I don't unless I have an order to transfer without tele. That includes all road
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    no regular schedule

    Hoozdo replied to GratefulHeart's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work 12 hour nights and have self-scheduling also. My schedule often comes back with me NOT getting the nights I asked for. As long as I get 3 nights in a row - I consider that good. We can schedule...
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    Nursing pay

    Hoozdo replied to odessa44's topic in General Nursing

    They are about right on for the Southwest for an RN with approx 5 years
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    Techs in the ICU

    Hoozdo replied to bucknangler's topic in MICU, SICU

    In the hospital I work in now, we do have one tech for 20 pts. Believe me, it IS a luxury. Rarely is an ICU staffed with techs. Usually you are lucky to even have a unit clerk at night, let alone a...
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    County Jail VS Prison

    Hoozdo replied to Sheena's Mom's topic in Correctional

    I work pool PRN county jail and full time ICU in the hospital. I have to agree with everyone else. I feel perfectly safe in jail working with inmates. I always am with a guard. I have been injured...
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    Where can I find the best $ after completing CNA training?

    Hoozdo replied to 2bnursewithnopurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I have never been a CNA, but from what I can tell, the Banner hospital system pays minimum 10.39/hr and maximum 16.62/hr. If finding a CNA job is as difficult as finding a RN job, it won't be a...
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    I'm *really* worried about my job... Need advice (long)

    Hoozdo replied to WalkieTalkie's topic in General Nursing

    I think I would start exploring other options at other facilities. Good CVICU nurses don't just grow on trees....despite the bad economy, you are in demand. Your management sounds toxic to me. Start...
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    RN Interview and Pharm Exam Help

    Hoozdo replied to DonovanRN's topic in General Nursing

    It is fairly common to have to take a med math test at a job interview. I have had them as easy as pie and also as hard as 100 questions of calculations. Just treat it like you would a medication math...
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    Herniated disc and work restriction

    Hoozdo replied to AnnieNHRN's topic in General Nursing

    It wouldn't hurt to get your union involved, since you have the luxury of an union. In my state, the lifting requirements at all hospitals is 50 lbs. Also, hospitals are not required to give you light...
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    Having a PDA at work.

    Hoozdo replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I have one and love it. Virgo RN, have you used the program IV Meds? I bought in on skyscape. That is my most frequently used application. I usually have to check compatibilities several times a...
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    Gross Question....

    Hoozdo replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    I keep Atomic Fireballs on me at all times at work. Works for me, but most people think they are too hot. Very intense
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    Suggestions for HOW TO FIND A JOB

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

    I don't even think that is legal in AZ. I seem to recall reading that on a State Board of Nursing
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    Who is protecting us? CDC N95 mask for H1N1

    Hoozdo replied to JobsearchingRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I have been getting many H1N1 pts in my assignments. The day I don't have N95 masks to use is the day I am going to refuse my assignment. The facility policy is now face masks for routine care and...
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    Who is protecting us? CDC N95 mask for H1N1

    Hoozdo replied to JobsearchingRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Sorry to say that the CDC has changed their position on using N95 masks for H1N1. We discussed this in this link:
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    Valley View Medical Center - Fort Mohave

    Hoozdo replied to baker1bv's topic in Arizona Nursing

    This probably won't help much - but before the recession they were giving huge sign on bonuses. I think they were around 20K for critical care. I didn't pay attention to any other specialties. LOL,...
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    Just hate those navy blue scrubs

    Hoozdo replied to esthomprn's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a navy blue hospital. I hate it. I have tons of NICE scrubs that are very colorful and express my personality. I am now a drone in navy
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    Foley cath anchoring device

    Hoozdo replied to Snickers418's topic in General Nursing

    Stat-lock placed on
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    Interview after a night shift

    Hoozdo replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Once I had an interview in the late afternoon, worked 7P to 7:30A, then went to another interview. It was doable - I ended up getting the job I interviewed for after my
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    phenergan ivp into hand

    Hoozdo replied to newnurse012's topic in General Nursing

    And that answers the question of why some hospitals do not stock it anymore! Personally, I love it in the ICU
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    My hospital's new PPE policy!

    Hoozdo replied to Chewie_123's topic in General Nursing

    Found on Ebay: *************** 3M 1860S Size Small N95 Health Care Respirator and Surgical Mask case=120 respirators New inventory 2009. Small size. Buy it now=258.00 **************************...
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    My hospital's new PPE policy!

    Hoozdo replied to Chewie_123's topic in General Nursing

    I had an issue last week with N95 masks. There were no small masks in the cart outside of my pt's room so I went to another supply cart and pulled out about 8 N95s. One of the intensivists saw me and...
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    nurses injured on the job

    Hoozdo replied to Wabanaki's topic in General Nursing

    PM=private message. I think you need 10 or 15 posts to be able to use that feature. Keep on
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    nurses injured on the job

    Hoozdo replied to Wabanaki's topic in General Nursing

    Been there, done that, and had the same injury at work as you. Workmen's Comp is not your friend. Definitely lawyer up if possible, (in my state you aren't even allowed a lawyer until WC closes your...