Hoozdo ADN

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    nurses infected with HCV

    Hoozdo replied to caymen's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My view is that she is no different than any other nurse. What are the chances that the nurse will stab herself with a needle then inject the patient with the same needle? Will the nurse have rough...
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    Low census?

    Hoozdo replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    REALLY, REALLY slow in my ICU too. I haven't been on-call since January until this week. Three 12 hour shifts in a row on call! Luckily I was called in for one of the shifts at time and a half. Last...
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    Pens

    Hoozdo replied to bklynborn's topic in General Nursing

    Me too. Pilot retractable G2 gel ink. The pen just glides over the paper making for quicker
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    Need Help

    Hoozdo replied to ariannasmom's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I know nurses from other states need an AZ license, so would a CNA probably. If you work at a federal facility, such as an Indian reservation or VA, any state license
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    How many 12's?

    Hoozdo replied to fleur-de-lis's topic in General Nursing

    I typically always work three 12 hour shifts in a row. I like them together. On my work nights, the only thing I plan for is work, sleep, shower, and eating at some point. Nothing else. It is very...
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    Sopranos Finale - How well was nursing portrayed?

    Hoozdo replied to NurseRotten's topic in General Nursing

    I have my non-medical husband so well trained by my comments on medical aspects of TV shows that he now points out errors in the room/patient. :chuckle:roll Tonight he said, why does the vent make no...
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    Drawing blood from a PICC line

    Hoozdo replied to rnewmanjunkie's topic in General Nursing

    I would much rather draw from a PICC or central line any day than a peripheral stick. I will even draw from an 18 guage or 20 guage IV if it will draw. Follow this up with a 10 cc flush after drawing...
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    Starting nights, what to eat?

    Hoozdo replied to mrod's topic in General Nursing

    I have been losing weight working night shift, and I am not the type to lose weight easily. What I ate while I was losing at an alarming rate: A sandwich while driving to work At work a package of...
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    shoes for clinicals?

    Hoozdo replied to futureaznurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Oh yeah, there are restrictions! They must be solid white and have a back to them. Well, that was the restriction as of
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    What do you think

    Hoozdo replied to purple1953reading's topic in General Nursing

    I have also seen some rare incidents of Versed causing pts to go beserk, hallucinating, and needing restraints to control them. Perhaps she just does not tolerate Versed well. The reactions I have...
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    NET Arizona...can anyone give me a heads up?

    Hoozdo replied to Laka's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Know how to multiply, divide, add, subtract fractions. Ditto for decimals........I think they even had some Roman Numerals The test will start with math, and it is loooooooong. It has been at least...
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    Nurses not doing assessments

    Hoozdo replied to gucci rush's topic in General Nursing

    How's this one....... The nurse previous to me marked strong pedal pulses bilat in his charting. Fine, but this patient was a BKA
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    Signing Bonus for Maricopa County Hospital

    Hoozdo replied to Staric's topic in Arizona Nursing

    It is Aquent for sure. Google their website, they have
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    night shift and dogs

    Hoozdo replied to adnstudent2007's topic in General Nursing

    I have two dogs that are both >55 lbs. They use a doggy door and always have. They used to sleep with me, but now I work night shift. I try not to have ANY interruptions during "sleep
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    need help re reading glasses

    Hoozdo replied to mjm1979's topic in General Nursing

    The best thing I ever did is get the no line bifocals with Transition lenses.......that way they are sunglasses too! In addition, they are good eye protection at
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    Do you shower when you get off work???

    Hoozdo replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl: Me too! I am too tired to even eat anything, let alone take a shower before AND after
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    Question about co-worker competence

    Hoozdo replied to NightICURNBSN's topic in General Nursing

    How about required CCRN certification within one year? Allow no "grandfathering" in. No CCRN certification in one year, then the nurse can not work
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    Do you shower when you get off work???

    Hoozdo replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Nursing

    I don't, I shower before work. In the ICU I never have more than 2 patients. I believe that my contact precautions, (when called for), work. So does excellent hand washing. When I do get home, the...
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    Hospital Reputations in Phoenix

    Hoozdo replied to Sunlover's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Generally, there are two types of critical care courses. One is offered at Gateway College. The other is online at put out by the AACN called
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    Banner Good Samaritan

    Hoozdo replied to momofsix's topic in Arizona Nursing

    No that is Banner
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    Police officer or RN

    Hoozdo replied to cyb's topic in General Nursing

    He doesn't need to become a nurse to learn that lesson. That lesson is more easily learned being a patient!
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    Help!!!

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

    I would call and say you have another job offer, but you would really like to work for Emory.....so what is the status please? Put a time limit to the request - like you need to let the other employer...
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    Filipino nurses

    Hoozdo replied to monee8870's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I have. Sometimes I was the only English as a primary language and born in USA nurse on my shift. That is here in PHOENIX. I will not post where it is either
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    Banner Good Samaritan

    Hoozdo replied to momofsix's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I have never worked on the maternity unit, but it has a good reputation for complex multiple births. The hospital is OK to work at, but located in a bad neighborhood. Rule out living near the...
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    LPN first

    Hoozdo replied to Glina's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hmmmmmmmm, I would say a minimum of 20 hrs a week in block 1. I remember block 2 as being much more difficult and time consuming. This was mainly due to writing care plans. It takes about 8 - 10 hours...