Hoozdo ADN

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    Allergy

    Hoozdo replied to musicnursing's topic in General Nursing

    At least you clean allergens off of hardwood floors. I shudder to think what is in left in carpeting and the underpads of carpeting. This is the reason I have all hardwood or ceramic tile in my
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    Home med lists make me crazy.

    Hoozdo replied to imintrouble's topic in General Nursing

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    Home Health-The good, The bad, and I'm getting out.

    Hoozdo replied to lsvalliant's topic in Home Health

    It is difficult to explain but I will try. It becomes an exercise in futility to keep a person alive who is never going to get better, or death is in the immediate future. It is disheartening and...
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    Home Health-The good, The bad, and I'm getting out.

    Hoozdo replied to lsvalliant's topic in Home Health

    I am also a former ICU nurse that has turned to hospice nursing! I have only been working in hospice about 6 weeks so I haven't had time to fully evaluate the pros/cons. I am in a triage position and...
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    Blackout curtains

    Hoozdo replied to puroticorico's topic in General Nursing

    You have the right idea. I have a small blackout blind to fit inside the bedroom window frame, then a larger one that fits outside the window frame (to block out the light seeping from the sides and...
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    Health Insurance rates...

    Hoozdo replied to HippyDippyLPN's topic in General Nursing

    $850 a month would be the price for me with family coverage. Luckily, my husband has excellent insurance and we use his. In my area, all nursing jobs have bad insurance. Ironic, when you can't afford...
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    Unsanitary practice?

    Hoozdo replied to GraceNotes's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Sanitizer does NOT kill C.-Diff spores. I second the thoughts of Nursetastic. Only soap and water kills
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    Nurses carrying weapons

    Hoozdo replied to KittyLovinRN's topic in Home Health

    Intriguing idea. I am actually pondering this idea also. I am working as a night shift hospice triage nurse and cover a large metropolitan area. Oftentimes I have to go into areas that I would never...
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    Phoenix Children's Hospital

    Hoozdo replied to Kabin's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thanks for the heads up Kabin. An RN friend of mine just had an interview there on Friday.
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    Shift work

    Hoozdo replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I think it is wrong. It is barbaric. I have noticed that the hospitals in my area, (southwest US), have it in the job descriptions now. I don't know anyone that actually has to do it - I know I...
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    My feet HURT!!!

    Hoozdo replied to NursieNurseLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Nursie, You should never try to save money or skimp on your feet. They are as important to your career as a strong back. Spoil your feet.......they are worth it! One of the best ways to try...
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    What Type of Nursing is Right for Me?

    Hoozdo replied to abeccone's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree. Lindykid, repost this over disabled nurses under the general tab. I have some advice for you but can't email you yet due to your low number of
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    Mayo New Grad Program Arizona 2012

    Hoozdo replied to SEA3347's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Mayo has a very behavioral interview style. Study up on behavioral interview questions and be prepared to give your example answers. All candidates are asked the same
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    I HATE my job! HELP!

    Hoozdo replied to mamabb's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with the above, especially for femoral sheaths. I have worked at some hospitals that require two RNs in the room to pull a femoral sheath. Things can get pretty hairy pretty quickly...
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    Good Shoes

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

    :rotfl: Me too. I NEVER wear the same shoes two nights in a row. My favorite brands are Birkenstock, Think!, and Merrel. I like to wear Crocs around the house since I have hard floors in all...
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    Custom scrubs

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

    30 bucks for a scrub top is not unheard of and quite reasonable for a custom fit and design. If you get pants made, be sure and get some cargo pockets. I can not wear a pair of scrub pants that are...
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    Clinical research coordinator

    Hoozdo replied to Akeos's topic in Research

    i was able to obtain the following job description, but the interview is not predicatable. best of luck! position summary: coordinates and conducts research protocols in a manner that ensures...
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    ACLS

    Hoozdo replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The only restriction for a non-ACLS nurse working in an ACLS required unit is that you may not transport a pt that requires a cardiac monitor. No road trips at all. That is a hospital restriction that...
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    Things that gross you out..

    Hoozdo replied to vintage_RN's topic in General Students

    Urine so purulent that you can see ropes in the foley tubing, false eyeballs, dentures. I am fine with everything
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    Yuma Regional Medical Center @ New Grad RN intern 2012

    Hoozdo replied to fourland's topic in Arizona Nursing

    $16/hr? That is record low pay for an RN. It should be at least 9 or 10 more bucks an hour at the lowest for a new grad. I guess these are desparate
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    The gross side of nursing..

    Hoozdo replied to Ashley94's topic in General Nursing

    I find the candy Atomic Fireballs, an essential part of my nursing supplies. I can't smell a thing with this powerful cinnamon flavor in my mouth. Try it, you'll like
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    "No nurses of color....."

    Hoozdo replied to Queen2u's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I wish I have never seen the race issue, it almost physically makes me ill. It disgusts me THAT much. I was on a travel assignment once shortly after Obama was elected. The assignment was very close...
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    Nursing is slavery Period!!!

    Hoozdo replied to sonia211's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That's what I though too until a recruiter called me one day and asked if I had any interest. RNs are needed to take care of all the study participants! An ICU background seems to be
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    Nursing is slavery Period!!!

    Hoozdo replied to sonia211's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hospital nursing is a little like slavery. No eating breaks, and no contingency plans to even cover your patients for an eating break. No plan for bathroom breaks. Hello, we are PEOPLE and people need...
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    Did you keep your nursing books?

    Hoozdo replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    BURN BABY BURN Zookeeper! That was my secret ambition for book disposable. My municipality doesn't look kindly on bon fires though. So instead I hung my 2 pairs of white clinical pants and hung them...