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    Is this outside my scope of practice?

    Hoozdo replied to FORTHELOVEOF!!!!'s topic in General Nursing

    You will love A-lines once you become more comfortable with them. There are a few BIG mistakes you can make with them though and they all involve having stopcocks turned in the wrong direction,...
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    How long after graduation did you wait before taking the NCLEX?

    Hoozdo replied to aachavez's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took it at the first opening after getting my ATT. No, I did not regret it at all. I was studying Saunders NCLEX all through nursing school, so I was ready. I am a good test taker.....so no reason...
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    Did you keep your nursing books?

    Hoozdo replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I kept mine for about a year until I ran into a unit clerk who was very short on money going to nursing school. I gave her all the books that I had with exception of my ICU text, (I was working in...
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    post hire medical exam

    Hoozdo replied to maceymorgan's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    You are not legally required to disclose and I suggest you
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    anyone noticing a massive increase in angiedema in patients on lisinopril?

    Hoozdo replied to Sirapples's topic in Patient Medications

    i was scratching my neck as i read your post:o it is my most common site of idiopathic
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    Fecal Management Systems

    Hoozdo replied to JulieRees's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have used both FlexiSeal and Actiflo. They both leak slightly but it is better than nothing, by far. I prefer FlexiSeal probably because I have used it much more. Both of them will come out if you...
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    Mayo Clinic Interview

    Hoozdo replied to sj73201's topic in General Nursing

    You may want to read the threads in the Arizona forum or do a search. There are a few threads in the AZ forum. Good
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    What are the Best and Worst Hospitals you've worked at in Arizona?

    Hoozdo replied to silentRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    When the economy started going downhill in 2008, management tried all ways to discontinue the seasonal workers. That included bogus reviews and nit-pickiness to the extreme. I did love the coworkers,...
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    jobs for ADN nurses?

    Hoozdo replied to mysonsmama's topic in Arizona Nursing

    All of them do. You might see BSN preferred in job ads, but a BSN is not
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    When Do I Tell My Boss . . . . ?

    Hoozdo replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Ruby, Somehow, I didn't see this thread until tonight. I hope you are feeling better and have some surprisingly good test results.
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    concurrent piggyback

    Hoozdo replied to purplemana's topic in General Nursing

    This is a difficult question to answer since we don't know what your definition is of concurrent and piggy back. Here is how I would run all the fluids you listed above. First of all, you are going to...
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    which shift 3pm-3:30 AM or 11AM-11:00PM

    Hoozdo replied to Marisette's topic in General Nursing

    I just love 11A - 11P. I have worked this schedule in two different jobs and hospitals, one ICU and the other PACU. It is perfect if you are a "night person", but not an ALL night person. Stay up late...
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    JCL or Scottsdale Osborn ?

    Hoozdo replied to xenka35's topic in Arizona Nursing

    The old HBO show, the land the wizard came from, or
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    Canadian RN looking to fly south to Phoenix. Any Arizona RN's out there?

    Hoozdo replied to DetoxNurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    ????????? The prospects are dismal for new grads in Phoenix. It is a rare new grad that gets hired in the metro Phoenix area. We pump out way more new grads than the area could ever use. You would...
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    Just tattoo DNR on my chest. . . it's been done!

    Hoozdo replied to TiffyRN's topic in General Nursing

    And make sure it is
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    Vanco Administration Question Please!

    Hoozdo replied to suzi0612's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    1) No 2) Yes It has always been policy, wherever I have worked, to infuse Vanco on a pump. It is always in a 250 mL bag, max infusion rate is 167.5 mL/hour. It can be infused on a primary line....
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    Does this place sound legit? or free labor?

    Hoozdo replied to Newgrad_STAT's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm, I need more information before I comment. 1) What is the job for, a registered nurse? Why does a sleep clinic need an RN? 2) The 5 nights of "observation" is not paid? 3) What are the ODD...
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    Is it something in the water? Inappropriate/rude patients.

    Hoozdo replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well, Dudette, there has been a full moon in the last
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    How do I get out of being a nurse?

    Hoozdo replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    Research isn't too bad either. I am enjoying
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    background failed for banner!

    Hoozdo replied to amberjo555's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Arizona is a "right to work" state. You can be denied employment for any reason at all. That includes hiring and
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    State by State percentage of jobs for each career area

    Hoozdo replied to damrcngrl95's topic in General Nursing

    This is old information. The job situation is much more bleak in my state than this website states. Here is what is stated above the numbers: Job Numbers and Growth There were about 2,505,000 nurses...
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    Reporting med errors...

    Hoozdo replied to Time4dilaudidyet's topic in Patient Medications

    In today's job market in my city, I would have to think hard on it before reporting. I am just being honest; I can't say whether I would or not. :barf01: I have never administered glucagon, but would...
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    would you go to your old job ?

    Hoozdo replied to RNHURT's topic in General Nursing

    I don't mean to encourage hijacking of this thread, BUT if you BAMMED down a phone on me, I would not hire you either. I especially would not hire you if I had to invest in your CNA training to make...
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    Any tips with smells? Please!!!

    Hoozdo replied to AML2007's topic in General Students

    Atomic Fireball jawbreakers are an essential part of my nursing supplies. So far they have worked for me for every stinky situation anyone could dream
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    Moving to Arizona soon

    Hoozdo replied to Manila Daisy's topic in Arizona Nursing

    It is not looking bright and shiny for hospital employees or the whole hospital system in this states. No unicorns or rainbows are sighted in the Phx area while looking for hospital employment. It...