Hoozdo ADN

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    Tremors in Hands

    Hoozdo replied to cdietrich404's topic in General Nursing

    I have problems with tremors r/t side effects of an immune suppressant I take. For anyone entering nursing school I would recommend you tell your clinical instructor that you are not shaking due to...
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    Patients reading their own charts-yay or nay?

    Hoozdo replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I am MPOA for both of my parents. Whenever there is a hospital admission for either of them I first establish MPOA. The next thing I do is ask for a doctor's order that I can read the chart. With a...
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    Q's for the Arizona natives:)

    Hoozdo replied to GrnHonu99's topic in Arizona Nursing

    When you say Mesa, nothing comes to mind. When you say Arizona, you are expanding your possibilities! How about the Grand Canyon? Sedona is closer and is awesome and you can couple that visit with a...
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    Nurses with Hepatitis C

    Hoozdo replied to Seank's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hepatitis C is a non-issue. The nurse does not even have to tell anyone she has
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    immune compromised but want to become a nurse

    Hoozdo replied to 44365's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry to hear this news. If you want to be in nursing it is doable. My prognosis was unsure when I started nursing school. I wasn't even sure I would live through nursing school :roll WHy don't you...
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    immune compromised but want to become a nurse

    Hoozdo replied to 44365's topic in Nursing Career

    So am I and I just became an RN in January. I work in ICU - I don't let immunosuppression stop me. Obviously you have to be VERY CAREFUL using standard precautions and I have made it a habit to NEVER...
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    I'm coming to MSICU!!

    Hoozdo replied to cardiacRN2006's topic in MICU, SICU

    Congrats my fellow Arizonan :mortarboard: :smiley_aa You will be way ahead of the game for a new grad due to your tech experience. Study up on your ACLS protocols and drugs that you need to grab in a...
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    PDA's and the ICU

    Hoozdo replied to Rivs's topic in MICU, SICU

    I am a December grad just finishing up my orientation in MICU. I use my PDA daily, (I bought it as a graduation gift to myself). The most frequent program I use is IVMEDS to check compatabilites of IV...
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    want to help out a friend BUT.....

    Hoozdo replied to hhrhrn41's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't read this whole thread, but I concur with the above poster. A vial of NPH insulin costs about 35 bucks max. A vial of regular insulin costs about the same. If she is a very brittle diabetic,...
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    What is your opinion of this situation?

    Hoozdo replied to newgrad06's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated last December and did the same thing you did. I had no desire whatsoever to go to the pinning ceremony for a variety of reasons. A pin means nothing to me, the phrase RN after my name is...
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    The 1st Time You Cried on the Job

    Hoozdo replied to Eilana's topic in General Nursing

    I was actually in this situation just last week. I lost my mother unexpectedly with a massive stroke and had her extubated. She died within 10 minutes and all immediate family was in the room. I took...
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    Have you ever refused to care for a particular patient?

    Hoozdo replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Why would the patients have layers of dried saliva, nasal passages crusted with mucus, and dried lips?
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    Skin Tags :(

    Hoozdo replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    Thoroughly clean some toe nail clippers with alcohol wipes. Clean areas to be clipped with alcohol wipes. Have husband clip off. Problem
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    Seeking new grad job in Arizona

    Hoozdo replied to jayrelic's topic in Arizona Nursing

    You can check out The Meadows (I think they have a website) in Wickenburg. Wickenburg is about 90 miles southwest of Phoenix. The Meadows is an addiction (all types) rehab facility. Another place to...
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    Transplantation Nursing

    Hoozdo posted a topic in General Nursing

    How many of you would have an interest in adding transplantation nursing in the specialty forums? I was asked by a moderator to see if there was interest in it. I work in transplantation and know of...
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    Waiting is horrible...

    Hoozdo replied to PhoenixGirl's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I KNEW it! :balloons: I see Kindred is hiring now. BUT, so is every ICU in town! They are being nicer to me now where I am.......so I guess I will stick it
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    Waiting is horrible...

    Hoozdo replied to PhoenixGirl's topic in Arizona Nursing

    LMAO! YOu passed big time girl.
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    Best places for scrubs?

    Hoozdo replied to PhoenixGirl's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I am too lazy to leave my computer chair. Cutest ever prints, comfortable and cool. Best cargo pants around - I get lots of compliments on these scrubs, but they aren't cheap. The price is worth it to...
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    Waiting is horrible...

    Hoozdo replied to PhoenixGirl's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Yeah, I KNOW.......horrible! Here's something to make you feel better. Was the test awfully hard? Were there a lot of priority questions that seemed like they should be asking an RN charge nurse? If...
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    New Grad ICU programs at ???

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

    Veteran's Administration trains ALL nurses, no matter what the specialty, for a full six months. Located nationwide plus 26 days of vacation a year to boot! BSNs get paid more than ADNs
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    prioritizing

    Hoozdo replied to kocon23's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :rotfl: You stole my
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    two questions: need your opinions for newbee

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

    I am going to have to vote for preceptor problems also. I am a new grad in a medical ICU and my preceptor was a very bad match for me. I think she resented having to precept me and was not helpful at...
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    What is "KVO" on your unit?

    Hoozdo replied to KellNY's topic in General Nursing

    Mine too, Medical
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    Can a Platelet Transfusion cause a Stroke ?

    Hoozdo replied to ItalianRN's topic in General Nursing

    Transfused platelets have a very short life span....only 3 or 4 days. You would want to transfuse platelets for procedures such as surgery or liver biopsies in a person with thrombocytopenia. One must...
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    choosing a specialty and personality type?

    Hoozdo replied to TRousse's topic in Nursing Career

    i am also an entj. i work in the