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    Housing while traveling

    Hoozdo replied to angel's RN's topic in Travel

    I am not a traveler, but have researched it online. Some companies offer completion bonuses after each 13 week period. It seems to be around 500 bucks for an average. Anyone, feel free to correct
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    Improving Patient Satisfaction

    Hoozdo replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing

    ********sigh******* when i go back to work next thursday, i will probably have this policy also if press-gainey is behind it. hard to turn on a call light if you are ventilated, sedated, and...
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    SBAR Report Form. what do you use?

    Hoozdo replied to jamonit's topic in General Nursing

    I don't like SBAR for report. When I get report I don't want to know the situation first, I want background first. What is dx, why are they in the ICU.....that is background. Then tell me the...
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    Do I really want to be a nurse?

    Hoozdo replied to sassiebaz's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Well, you certainly will make more than 12 or 15 bucks an hour as an RN in a hospital, so I don't understand what you mean. It is possible to make close to 100K a year if you work some overtime, go...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    Hi! Vegas was great. Won a lot of money, then lost it all back. Oh well, easy come........easy go I was with my Dad and husband; we all had a good time. The summer league NBA games were a gas -...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    Hoozdo replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! Vegas was great. Won a lot of money, then lost it all back. Oh well, easy come........easy go I was with my Dad and husband; we all had a good time. The summer league NBA games were a gas -...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    Hoozdo replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, what's a GRE? Well, I am still on schedule to test on 7/25. Studying full time since this Monday. First I started off with a Pass CCRN DVD Post test to see what my major weaknesses were. As...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    Hey, what's a GRE? Well, I am still on schedule to test on 7/25. Studying full time since this Monday. First I started off with a Pass CCRN DVD Post test to see what my major weaknesses were. As...
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    For all you old-timers: How have you lasted in nursing so long?

    Hoozdo replied to BBFRN's topic in General Nursing

    I just have to tell you Tazzi, I physically LOLed at that statement. You are right though - and sometimes the glue is not sticking too well at all. I can definitely say I run my butt off at work, and...
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    Please Read and Help w/decision. thx

    Hoozdo replied to *RubySlippers*'s topic in General Nursing

    I would stay where you are and do the PRN job also. I think you might have a problem finding a PRN hospital job as a new grad though. Normally PRN workers don't require much of an orientation and you...
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    Improving Patient Satisfaction

    Hoozdo replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing

    this crap comes straight from press-gainey and has been discussed here before. press-gainey seems to have brain washed management and has made even ex-nurses in management forget what it is like to be...
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    The worst or strangest orders you have seen...

    Hoozdo replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in General Nursing

    Infuse 2 units PRBC written on the WRONG patient :trout: residents are so much fun,
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    non-NLN hiccup, Scottsdale Healthcare System

    Hoozdo replied to jamonit's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Bummer! I have heard that Scottsdale Healthcare is a pretty good place to work. It is just too far for me to drive to though. Does this mean that they also do not hire ASU BSN graduates too? Are you...
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    Has anyone taken ENG102 at Rio???

    Hoozdo replied to peeesh's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I took it at Rio and didn't think it was too bad. I recommend it if you are the type that can buckle down and do the work on
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    When will I be considered NOT a new grad??

    Hoozdo replied to GrnHonu99's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Until you have to precept a new grad......or until you go to work in a different
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    Hey my CCRN-to-be buddies, THanks for the Las Vegas wishes. Yeah, I have been there a bunch of times - too much, LOL. I have seen a Cirque show........normally don't go to much shows. This trip we...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    Hoozdo replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    Hey my CCRN-to-be buddies, THanks for the Las Vegas wishes. Yeah, I have been there a bunch of times - too much, LOL. I have seen a Cirque show........normally don't go to much shows. This trip we...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    OK, I just set my date.......July 25! Yeah, I am on night shift too. That is why I am just taking vacation to do nothing besides study. And for the Las Vegas trip I am leaving tomorrow
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    Hoozdo replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    OK, I just set my date.......July 25! Yeah, I am on night shift too. That is why I am just taking vacation to do nothing besides study. And for the Las Vegas trip I am leaving tomorrow
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    Hoozdo replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone in my whole unit was given the $4 incentive and have one year to pass the CCRN. We greatly expanded our ICU from 8 beds to 26 beds, so this was used as a hiring incentive. Nobody wants to...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    Everyone in my whole unit was given the $4 incentive and have one year to pass the CCRN. We greatly expanded our ICU from 8 beds to 26 beds, so this was used as a hiring incentive. Nobody wants to...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    Hoozdo replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    Add 6 to the list of studiers! I am a Dec 05 graduate that went to MICU. My work gives a great incentive for CCRN - an additional 4 bucks an hour if you are even studying for it. I have until December...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    Add 6 to the list of studiers! I am a Dec 05 graduate that went to MICU. My work gives a great incentive for CCRN - an additional 4 bucks an hour if you are even studying for it. I have until December...
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    Revisiting the question of shift times:

    Hoozdo replied to NewJA's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Most PACU and ER shift hours are different. I used to work 11:30 AM to midnight and loved it. Now, I am a 19:00 - 7:30 AM:trout: Never figure just 12 hours. Throw in a half hour for lunch that you...
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    "The Jesus Factor"

    Hoozdo replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have been on the other side of the bed as a patient many times before I became an RN. Let me tell you, it is mighty uncomfortable to be a captive audience when the priest or chaplain come around to...