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    Banner Registry

    Hoozdo replied to RainDreamer's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hey, let us know what you found
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    nursebidonline, other registries... comments?

    Hoozdo replied to RNfaster's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Aizling uses the same methodology, however, they don't have any jobs. They have been recruiting like all get out - I've been registered since May for ICU, and no
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    any nurses out there with back injuries

    Hoozdo replied to rehab nurse's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Good post Christie. We share your pain:angryfire Do you have unbearable pain in any extremities? If so, check out my post on RSD. Do not have ANY surgery until you read up on the symptoms of RSD...
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    any nurses out there with back injuries

    Hoozdo replied to rehab nurse's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    My husband had a herniation at L5 and tried this treatment. I don't want to be discouraging, but this therapy actually made him worse. He ended up with a diskectomy and his pain is 90% better. This tx...
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    Anyone with RSD?

    Hoozdo replied to Hoozdo's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    LOL, Woody. You know, I came across the corn cob theory online the other day. Except it's not corn cobs..........it was corn meal. I thought flying corn cobs would be awfully rough on a body!:lol2:...
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    Anyone with RSD?

    Hoozdo replied to Hoozdo's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    thanks for the input woody. i have found a fantastic support group online for rds. it is nice to compare notes with others and share a bit of my nursing knowledge. needless to say, i have been...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    :balloons::balloons::balloons::balloons::balloons::balloons: congratulations ccrn
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    Hoozdo replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    :balloons::balloons::balloons::balloons::balloons::balloons: congratulations ccrn
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    Anyone with RSD?

    Hoozdo replied to Hoozdo's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I don't know Woody. I have a whole body bone density scan next week in addition to a thermogram. My cervical MRI showed osteopenia.....but I guess that would be normal at my old age of
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    Pregnancy and Sciatic Pain

    Hoozdo replied to Can't Wait's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Do you have short term disability at work? I would think you could use that. Ask your HR team. I know CA has good benefits for pregnant workers, (that's what I have heard). Sorry I can't be of more...
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    Anyone with RSD?

    Hoozdo replied to Hoozdo's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Corn cobs I think I would have to be put under general anesthesia for that one The one good thing is that I was dxed quickly which helps a lot with the prognosis. I have been through the prednisone...
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    Nurse with 30+ years CCU Experience dealing with severe back pain... Need Suggestions

    Hoozdo replied to ganursing's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I have been down the SSDI road before along with LTD due to an organ transplant. I was making very good money (wasn't in nursing then, computer software). Yes, SSDI goes back to quarterly earnings -...
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    Anyone with RSD?

    Hoozdo replied to Hoozdo's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thanks Anna, at least mine is on the left and the same places as your sister. Could be worse if it was my
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    Nurse with 30+ years CCU Experience dealing with severe back pain... Need Suggestions

    Hoozdo replied to ganursing's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I really don't see what benefit a BSN would be at this stage of the game. There are tons of jobs for telephonic nursing and insurance companies with an ADN. Post your resume on monster.com and see...
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    ANGRY! There's no place to eat or drink 'round here!

    Hoozdo replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    Hoozdo replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    Do you guys realize not one of us have flunked! I think we may be on to something here with our Dr. Laura/Dennison method;) Burnt, let us know what they say at work by your awesome success! They had a...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    Do you guys realize not one of us have flunked! I think we may be on to something here with our Dr. Laura/Dennison method;) Burnt, let us know what they say at work by your awesome success! They had a...
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    Fishy interview-need advice

    Hoozdo replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    Do they use team nursing? I hate team nursing because oftentimes you are the only member of the team! :angryfire 4 weeks orientation is not very good; I think you would be better off to start in a...
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    Do you ever massage your patients?

    Hoozdo replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    We do it more often than not in my ICU. We do it along with bathing. It's a great way to assess the skin and relax an anxious pt. We also buy good smelling lotions to put on the pts during the massage...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    Hoozdo replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    :balloons::balloons::balloons::balloons::balloons: congratulations
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    :balloons::balloons::balloons::balloons::balloons: congratulations
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    Cortisone

    Hoozdo posted a topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Hi all, I am a type 2 controlled with diet/exercise/Januvia (thanks Myxel!). I AM NOT asking for medical advise, just for your experience;) Recently, I suffered cervical disc herniation c4 -c7. I was...
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    PACU for me?

    Hoozdo posted a topic in PACU

    Hello my fellow nurses, Say, I have a problem. I am an ICU nurse with a bad neck (herniated disks C3 - C7) . My pain management doc says I MUST GET OUT OF THE ICU. We have quite heavy lifting demands...
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    Need some career advice from my peers

    Hoozdo posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hello my fellow ICU nurses, I have a bad dilemma. I have been off of work for almost a month now due to a herniated C3 - C7. I don't want to explain how it happened less it compromise my anonymity....
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    Cortisone

    Hoozdo replied to Hoozdo's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Yep, yep, job related. Thanks for your concern :loveya: I posted in the med/surg ICU forum about it. Incredible pain and there was talk of immediate surgery. I tell you nothing is more scary than...