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    Northern Arizona Healthcare

    Hoozdo replied to Not_A_Hat_Person's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Flagstaff has a fairly high cost of living, more than Phoenix or Tucson. It has one of only two ski resorts in AZ. It is quite cold there in the winter, it definitely has 4 seasons. It is a college...
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    Central Arizona College Urine Drug Screen???

    Hoozdo replied to tstorm's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Better get used to peeing in a cup. Every hospital does it for employment
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    How are local hospital's are doing

    Hoozdo replied to Kabin's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Official hiring freeze just began at my hospital. This includes everyone, even nurses. I am at a nonprofit in northern
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    How are local hospital's are doing

    Hoozdo replied to Kabin's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Only one year:p I find it challenging with 3 years! You can tell by looking at hospital job sites that hiring has crawled down to almost a standstill. I am seeing a lot of opportunities still for...
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    Autonomy

    Hoozdo posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    OK, I feel kind of burned out after working four 13+ hour shifts in a row. Too many admits and not enough admit orders being written. I work night shift. Do any of you feel that at times you have too...
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    well they closed down a floor of the hospital

    Hoozdo replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I know I have cut way back on my Vegas trips! I live/work in an area that is very dependent on snow birds visiting to fill our hospitals in the winter. None of the tourists are here either! It...
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    Poll on new design

    Hoozdo replied to loricatus's topic in General Nursing

    How do you make the message font bigger for all posts? The new smaller message fonts irritate my
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    MCC nursing costs question???

    Hoozdo replied to KMM03's topic in Arizona Nursing

    You can use your own stethoscope, at least when I graduated in 2005 you could. Since breathe and heart sounds are so difficult to identify when you first start, I suggest you invest in a good one that...
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    How do people like working in Phoenix?

    Hoozdo replied to silentRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    One drawback of working day shift at St. Joes is that you have to park OFFSITE and take a shuttle to work. There is a severe parking spot shortage. You will have to add about 30 minutes to your...
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    Things people say coming out of anaesthetic

    Hoozdo replied to frellyou's topic in General Nursing

    I once heard a pt utter during a colonoscopy, "If you are going to **** me, at least kiss me!" That one got a smile from everyone in the
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    current info on abrazo needed

    Hoozdo replied to damarystx's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Yikes, the recruiter didn't tell you what hospital:bugeyes: Abrazo hospitals that I would avoid are Maryvale, Memorial, and probably Baptist. Memorial is the one with the very bad neighborhood...
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    current info on abrazo needed

    Hoozdo replied to damarystx's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Can you tell us what specific hospital? The hospitals in the Abrazo system all vary with what opinions we will give. Also, there is one Abrazo hospital in a very bad neighborhood which they couldn't...
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    Ever lied about a work injury to avoid workmans comp?

    Hoozdo replied to Gr8Dane's topic in General Nursing

    In some states, (like mine), you can't even hire an attorney until your WC case CLOSES! Workman's Comp needs an overhaul. It should be federally ruled, not on a state by state basis. Who would ever...
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    Ever lied about a work injury to avoid workmans comp?

    Hoozdo replied to Gr8Dane's topic in General Nursing

    I have never lied about a work injury, but I will from now on to avoid any contact with Workman's Comp. After a bad fall at work, I was unable to work for about six months. WC laws vary from state to...
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    New grad RN can't find a job, HELP!

    Hoozdo replied to ment2be's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Geez, what hospital did THAT to you? That's ridiculous. Hey, put your resume on Monster.com. Do not include your phone number, only your email address. I did that and was swamped with responses. I had...
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    Job Offer at St. Lukes Medical Center, Questions!!

    Hoozdo replied to bigbee13's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Really quick answer since I am leaving for work.....St. Lukes is owned by IASIS. They don't have a stellar reputation as being good to work for. Maybe you can research that further here in the AZ...
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    Job Offer at St. Lukes Medical Center, Questions!!

    Hoozdo replied to bigbee13's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Do you mean Tempe St. Lukes or the main St. Lukes? That will make a huge difference on where you want to live. Commutes can be very ugly in this area! The main St. Lukes is in a very bad
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    Did you receive your RN from any of the Maricopa CC's in Phoenix?

    Hoozdo replied to Calbrunette's topic in General Nursing

    Repost this question in the Arizona forum and you will get feedback in that forum.
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    Why Do You Do What You Do?

    Hoozdo replied to Mariposa88's topic in Correctional

    As a former ICU nurse, I totally agree Truegem! Too many family members 24/7 with no restrictions on visitors, no breaks for 12 hours, expected to reposition 500 lb men with no help except for a...
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    Something doesn't feel right

    Hoozdo replied to RealityChek's topic in Correctional

    You are absolutely correct about this being like a scenario from the book "Games Criminals Play"! Do you have a supervisor you could discuss this with? I would definitely document this in an...
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    Is It Easier?

    Hoozdo replied to henryswife's topic in Correctional

    I find corrections easier for a few simple facts: 1. There are no visitors! 2. I can go to the bathroom when I want. 3. I can take a lunch. In fact, lunch is mandatory! 4. No Press-Gainey surveys or...
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    Judgemental Comment?

    Hoozdo replied to OldMareLPN's topic in Correctional

    Just document that she refuses to take her meds and move on. Maybe the RN was just having a bad day. If I worried over every pt that refused meds I would go
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    Pick my employer :)

    Hoozdo replied to military spouse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Apply at all of the above and see what develops! No, this isn't a bad time to be looking for a job. I have noticed that the Banner recruiters are very slow in getting back to you though. I think the...
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    VA hospital

    Hoozdo replied to vikichck's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Yes, it is on the first floor of the hospital. The AZ State Veteran's Hospital is next door to the VA. The VA nursing home is federally funded. The one next door is state
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    Summertime in the Valley!

    Hoozdo replied to RainDreamer's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Really? We wouldn't get away with that in the heat island of Phoenix. I have my room decked out with a separate AC and turn that baby down to 70 while I sleep in the day. Makes for nice