Hoozdo ADN

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    New Nurse 6 Months-float ?

    Hoozdo replied to SALLYSMG's topic in General Nursing

    In my unit, if there is somebody to float, then you can say you will float or somebody gets to go home. Usually someone wants to go home.....so no floating. If no one wants to go home and someone has...
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    Nurse fanny packs

    Hoozdo replied to Sassybottom's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I use one too and like it. I like the one in the first picture; the second one looks to large. I can think of only 3 drawbacks to a nurse's tool belt. 1. Maybe 1 out of 50 times when I bend over...
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    I am done and it is OVER!!

    Hoozdo replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Arizona Nursing

    :balloons:A hardy congratulations are in order!:balloons: Make the Saunders NCLEX review CD your new best friend. Yes, yes, let us know how the job search
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    A few questions from a newbie

    Hoozdo replied to futureaznurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Trust me, you don't want to buy more than 2 pair of the white pants scrubs. You will never wear them again once school is done.
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    Tell me the best way to search for job!!

    Hoozdo replied to arin9020's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Agency work would definitely be out for a new grad. You have to hit the floor running as agency. Since you don't have a green card, I am at a loss on how to advise you. I would try to talk to a nurse...
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    Drawing bloodwork

    Hoozdo replied to Creamsoda's topic in MICU, SICU

    This is probably my worst skill also. I have found 3 things that help. 1. Always use a butterfly 2. Keep your tubes real, real handy 3. Insert the butterfly in a manner that you don't have to hold it...
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    Switching Floors

    Hoozdo replied to antidote's topic in General Nursing

    That's what I was thinking. I know I wouldn't be happy going from ICU to an X-ray department. Now, if it is interventional radiology, that would be a different story. I would enjoy
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    how did you develop your flow??

    Hoozdo replied to kimber3ks's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Here is my first one to two hour flow for the ICU. 1. Get report on both patients. Be SURE to go through the orders in the chart during report to see what needs to be done. Make sure you can read all...
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    How do you feel about famous Doctors doing medication ads?

    Hoozdo replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    when i see the commercials with dr. jarvik i can't even pay attention to what he is saying because he looks so weird. those eyes, that hair.....the man looks like an alien. generally, i am against...
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    Nights: Normal schedule on days off??

    Hoozdo replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    This is my strategy. I don't flip flop either......just too hard for this old body. I will flip for family emergencies or vacations though. I am pretty miserable when I do. I find that I just can't...
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    ethical dilemma

    Hoozdo replied to starbin's topic in General Nursing

    I would question this doctor carefully. If speech therapy has evaluated the pt and said he can swallow pureed food; why is the doctor so opposed to letting the pt eat? Can he be reasoned with at all?...
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    Do you know a nurse who worked at a Veterans Administration hospital?

    Hoozdo replied to mikethern's topic in Government, Military

    Each facility has their own pay scale based on what the surrounding area hospitals pay. When you go on an interview, they will give you a
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    Sign-on Bonus contract terms

    Hoozdo replied to Keshet's topic in General Nursing

    5K for one year. If I quit, I have to pay it ALL back. It is paid out in 3 installments and it is taxed. All in all, it has worked out fine. I would have taken the job without a
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    at my wits end

    Hoozdo replied to extraordinary067's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had very similar problems in my first year as a new grad in the ICU. I didn't have a regular preceptor though :angryfire It was whoever :trout: I tried to stick it out a year, but left after 11...
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    Epogen injection - first time - how to give?

    Hoozdo replied to Betty555's topic in Patient Medications

    As a former frequent user of Procrit, (basically same drug as epogen), I can say the reason it burns is because you inject it cold. If you can roll it between your hands a couple of minutes or let it...
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    Abrazo, Paradise Valley Hospital

    Hoozdo replied to jamonit's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I think all the Abrazos have 4 bucks an hour night shift and 1.50 an hour
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    Just venting frustration...

    Hoozdo replied to jbp0529's topic in MICU, SICU

    Sounds like you need a policy on how to escalate problems with a patient over an intern and resident. Can you ever call the attending? Have you discussed this with your nursing manager? This resident...
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    I need some help please!!

    Hoozdo replied to kristen1024's topic in General Nursing

    Well, here's two ideas that need changing on my unit: 1. Why to use both pain medication and sedation drugs on an intubated patient. Some doctors only use sedation drugs! :trout: 2. Use a sepsis...
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    Tell me about preceptorship!!!

    Hoozdo replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Oh how cool! I did my preceptorship in ICU. I loved it. I loved it so much that I went to the ICU as a new grad! Honestly, you will be humbled by what you DON'T know. It will be a very good learning...
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    Abrazo, Paradise Valley Hospital

    Hoozdo replied to jamonit's topic in Arizona Nursing

    That's pretty good pay for a new
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    Do you enjoy TV surgical/medical shows?

    Hoozdo replied to MSJ2007's topic in General Nursing

    I had an inquisitive resident once WHO ASKED ME HOW to draw blood! I trained him for drawing out of a central, an IV, an actual poke, AND....how to insert an IV! I even went out of my way to teach...
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    leg cramps in my sleep.. help!

    Hoozdo replied to Bluestem's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you should get your electrolytes checked as some others have suggested. Hypomagnesia is the culprit with my leg cramps, confirmed by labs. Fixed simply with OTC mag
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    Maricopa Skills Center

    Hoozdo replied to PaSsIoN_4_NuRsInG's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Yes, I waited close to a year and that was in 2004. I just used the time to take a lot of prereqs. One advantace of MSC is that you get a definite start date. There was no wait at all to get into...
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    Hello Mr. VIP! I'm your servant nurse for the night!

    Hoozdo replied to SICU Queen's topic in General Nursing

    Also a few from med/surg ICU - 5. what is my BP RIGHT NOW? 6. I hear something funny (BP cuff pumping up) 7. I'm in pain but don't want any meds for it 8. Where does your husband work? And 15 other...
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    Restraining an intact patient

    Hoozdo replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, I have had to. The problem is you think they are intact, but they really aren't! I would have done the same thing as you with counseling and education. At the end I have them say "I promise I...