Hoozdo ADN

ICU, Research, Corrections

Member

  • Content

    1,555

  • Visitors

    16,373

  • Followers

    1

  • Likes

    69

All Content by Hoozdo

  1. Hoozdo

    Why Critical Care?

    Hoozdo replied to onesunniegal's topic in MICU, SICU

    The adrenaline
  2. Hoozdo

    Shoes!

    Hoozdo replied to skittles1933's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle:roll I did have to try them all, LOL. Foot comfort is pretty durn important! Danskos - tripped over a parking lot speed bump in front of peers - OUT Crocs - not enough arch support, OK around...
  3. Hoozdo

    I'm not sure how I should feel about this???

    Hoozdo replied to Lisky90's topic in General Nursing

    Man alive, sister (or brother, as the case may be):angryfire You should be losing NO SLEEP over this one. The doctor should be. IMO this is almost criminal negligence! I would also be slightly miffed...
  4. Hoozdo

    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    Passed :monkeydance: If I did it, you all can do it too! I have finally figured out what the synergy model is---------a fancy name for therapeutic communication. I loved those synergy model questions...
  5. Hoozdo

    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    Hoozdo replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    Passed :monkeydance: If I did it, you all can do it too! I have finally figured out what the synergy model is---------a fancy name for therapeutic communication. I loved those synergy model questions...
  6. Hoozdo

    Just another misrepresentation of nurses

    Hoozdo replied to NurseCherlove's topic in General Nursing

    I only wish 80% of my job was getting coffee! What kind of floor are you doing clinicals on? 60% of my job is being a pharmacist/doctor while trying to stay within the nursing scope of practice! My...
  7. Hoozdo

    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    Yesterday was my birthday and I spent most of the day studying! My original plan was to take it on my birthday, but it was booked! I think I am
  8. Hoozdo

    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    Hoozdo replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    Yesterday was my birthday and I spent most of the day studying! My original plan was to take it on my birthday, but it was booked! I think I am
  9. Hoozdo

    IV's to Blow or Not to Blow...That is the Question

    Hoozdo replied to abundantjoy07's topic in General Nursing

    Another tip on drawing blood from the lock - the bigger gauge IV in there the better. You can almost always get blood out of an 18, maybe half the time on a 20 gauge, and very rarely from anything...
  10. Hoozdo

    Ever had a family member in your own ICU?

    Hoozdo replied to Hoozdo's topic in MICU, SICU

    [quote=whiskeygirl;2314649 I hope your dad gets better quickly! That's OK it is an old post Whiskey girl. I am still here and so is my Dad His hematologist is making him stay on coumadin for 10...
  11. Hoozdo

    Need Tutor for 3rd Block!!!

    Hoozdo replied to AZLeola's topic in Arizona Nursing

    They had nursing tutors when I went to Glendale. I don't know if they still do..........probably. If you need a tutor, who cares whether they are students or instructors? I found the single best thing...
  12. Hoozdo

    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    Hoozdo replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    I have the second edition also, but haven't had a problem with it. All of the materials I have were bought on Ebay. The hardest one to find was Dr. Laura's tapes. I posted it to Ebay want it now and...
  13. Hoozdo

    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    I have the second edition also, but haven't had a problem with it. All of the materials I have were bought on Ebay. The hardest one to find was Dr. Laura's tapes. I posted it to Ebay want it now and...
  14. Hoozdo

    Troublemakers in Class?

    Hoozdo replied to flowers4me's topic in General Nursing

    That attitude is not going to fly very long in nursing school! You can never outsmart a nursing instructor - don't even try. These people will be weeded out in the first
  15. Hoozdo

    Maricopa County???

    Hoozdo replied to AZ hopeful's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hopefully some nurses that work at county will chime in. I have done clinicals there and a couple of my friends from my current hospital went to work in their new cardiac critical care. It is a busy...
  16. Hoozdo

    I'm starting to hate my patients...

    Hoozdo replied to txdude35's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yeah, I know how you feel. I like to use a bit of subtle humor with these patients. I would rather laugh than hate them. Sometimes my humor can be sarcastic also.......but that is better than hating...
  17. Hoozdo

    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    Hoozdo replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    I have doubts whether a hospitalist could pass this test without studying I think maybe even a cardiologist couldn't pass it with no study. I am doing much better with my Pass CCRN questions. I have...
  18. Hoozdo

    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    I have doubts whether a hospitalist could pass this test without studying I think maybe even a cardiologist couldn't pass it with no study. I am doing much better with my Pass CCRN questions. I have...
  19. Hoozdo

    Maricopa County???

    Hoozdo replied to AZ hopeful's topic in Arizona Nursing

    East Phoenix is not far from County. Where in the east valley are you talking about....or are you talking a whole other suburb of Phoenix like Apache Junction, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe? Tempe...
  20. Hoozdo

    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    From http://www.certcorp.org/certcorp/certcorp.nsf "The methodology used to set the minimum passing score is the Angoff Method; this is a criterion-referenced process in which expert judges estimate...
  21. Hoozdo

    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    Hoozdo replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    From http://www.certcorp.org/certcorp/certcorp.nsf "The methodology used to set the minimum passing score is the Angoff Method; this is a criterion-referenced process in which expert judges estimate...
  22. Hoozdo

    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    They are a set of 6 DVDs and I think 14 hours worth. The neuro section is not a huge portion of the test, cardiac and hemodynamics are at 36% of the test. 20% of the test is just...
  23. Hoozdo

    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    Hoozdo replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    They are a set of 6 DVDs and I think 14 hours worth. The neuro section is not a huge portion of the test, cardiac and hemodynamics are at 36% of the test. 20% of the test is just...
  24. Hoozdo

    New RN moving out of state with little exp...

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

    Ohhhh, that is a tough one! Try to stay as long as possible at your new place - at least 6 months. Try to stay one year. I don't think you will blacklisted. Unexpected things can happen in life, and...
  25. Hoozdo

    Compare Glendale/Goodyear and per-diem pay rates

    Hoozdo replied to military spouse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I think your per diem rate would be close, if not more than Sierra Vista. The last time I was in Laveen, (probably drove through about 7 years ago), it was pretty gritty. I think Banner Estrella is...