Hoozdo ADN

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    Is it normal to be this exhausted after a 12 hr shift?

    Hoozdo replied to lannisz's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with Tazzi. I surveyed all the nurses in my unit to see how they feel after 3 or 4 12+ days in a row. They all feel bad - young and old alike. I was relieved to find out that all of...
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    Giving report - experienced nurses make you feel foolish

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

    I could do that, but I refuse to do any extra work - such as written report, just because the nurse is late and won't look at me! My new philosophy is to stay and wait for her, give her report, and...
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    Stupid mistakes!!!!

    Hoozdo replied to kit3375's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I do this, but some of the drugs I give in a hurry come in ampules. In that case I just put some tape around the syringe and label it....in a fast pinch I just put the first letter of the drug - like...
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    Giving report - experienced nurses make you feel foolish

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

    Oh yeah, I give report to one like this. She won't even look at me.....like I am so beneath her that she won't bless me with her gaze! Unbelievable :trout: She constantly comes in late too, such a joy...
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    SICU interview: questions for the manager?

    Hoozdo replied to angelladyclaire's topic in MICU, SICU

    What is your biggest challenge in managing this
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    kindred scottsdale

    Hoozdo replied to kimmykng's topic in Arizona Nursing

    But you don't live in
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    New Nurse/Need career advice

    Hoozdo replied to Joanne1033's topic in General Nursing

    I picked the MICU when I was a new grad and am not sorry about it. I am of the philosophy that if I am going to nurse sick people, then give me REALLY SICK PEOPLE! Yes, it is exciting......sometimes...
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    kindred scottsdale

    Hoozdo replied to kimmykng's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Me too Suzanne. My monthly balanced payment is around $350 a month. Price depends on your air conditioner efficiency, what you set your thermostat on, and whether you have a pool with the pool pump...
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    kindred scottsdale

    Hoozdo replied to kimmykng's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I have toured Kindred Phoenix before when I had to select a place for my mother to go to from the ICU. I much preferred Kindred over Select Specialty after my inspection. Unfortunately, her insurance...
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    RN relocating to Surprise, AZ...where should I work??

    Hoozdo replied to rnbabs's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thanks for the warning Andy. I realize that. I work ICU currently and it is pretty rough where I am right now. No unit clerk, no nursing assistant, very high acuity patients, short staffed, and burned...
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    Dry hands

    Hoozdo replied to mamason's topic in General Nursing

    On Ebay, coin collectors use them all the time. I buy 6 pair at a time and give away some to my
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    RN relocating to Surprise, AZ...where should I work??

    Hoozdo replied to rnbabs's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Well, both Arrowhead and Paradise Valley called me today for interviews! I will let you know I know Arrowhead is a good atmosphere for the unit I applied for - I did my preceptorship there....
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    Favorite Discovery Health Channel Program

    Hoozdo replied to Markthemalenurse's topic in General Nursing

    I TIVO a LOT of medical shows: Venom ER - have seen every episode Dr. G Medical Examiner - have seen every episode, all time fav Diagnosis Unknown - have seen every episode (kind of kills the...
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    What do you use? A fanny pack?!

    Hoozdo replied to er1c15's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I use a nursing apron. The things I carry in it are - hemostats, scissors, penlight, sharpie, about 5 pens, a pencil, tape, and my PDA. IMO, a fanny pack would be to clumsy and bulky. You need...
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    low census blues

    Hoozdo replied to mediatix8's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:
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    Just a uniform question

    Hoozdo replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in General Nursing

    I think the LPN program will tell you what to wear and you won't have a choice in the
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    Harrowing experiences as a patient???

    Hoozdo replied to Suninmyheart's topic in General Nursing

    In ICU as patient with foreign nurse that can't speak English well at all. 1. Nurse can not tell me what IV drugs she is hanging in English 2. Nurse stepping on foley line and dragging it out on her...
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    OHHHHHHH, my aching back

    Hoozdo posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Well, I think today put me over the edge. Incident 1 - told at 13:45, cat scan is waiting for you and you were supposed to have your patient there at 13:30. First I heard about it. ROAD TRIP....have...
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    Starting income for ADN R.N.s in AZ

    Hoozdo replied to NewJA's topic in Arizona Nursing

    The VA offers a couple of bucks more an hour for a BSN. Mayo offers something like .50 cents an
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    RN relocating to Surprise, AZ...where should I work??

    Hoozdo replied to rnbabs's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I am answering my own question. In this Sunday's classifieds: We'll give you a lot to smile about. $15,000 RN Night Shift Sign-On Bonus Abrazo Health Care is changing the face of health care in...
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    Nurses don't have a hard job

    Hoozdo replied to classactkellie's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl: OH, I can so relate to this! Except throw in an additional patient on sepsis bundle and 20 visitors for the original pt in a unit with open visitiation rules. Questions like, why can't...
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    OHHHHHHH, my aching back

    Hoozdo replied to Hoozdo's topic in MICU, SICU

    Sweet, sweet, sweet! Last night I had to put a 350 lb'er onto a cooling blanket. NOT SWEET
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    OHHHHHHH, my aching back

    Hoozdo replied to Hoozdo's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks! My transplant is what hooked me to become a nurse as a second career. I love nursing - the ICU in particular! It is great to be alive :balloons: It is a very powerful feeling to transform from...
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    A little HELP....please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Hoozdo replied to nessa77's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is an excellent idea and one that I will use A LOT:trout: Thanks for the tip. I can never find anyone to waste with me when I actually need to
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    RN relocating to Surprise, AZ...where should I work??

    Hoozdo replied to rnbabs's topic in Arizona Nursing

    How huge? I was looking recently at the sites for PV and Arrowhead and they don't mention a bonus. Thanks for any