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    What nursing shoes do your recommend?

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

    I have Dansko, Crocs, and Birkenstock. I must admit, the Birkenstocks are the most comfortable for
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    VA Nursing

    Hoozdo replied to nrsjo's topic in General Nursing

    Great place to work and great benefits. Nurses are entitled to 26 days of vacation (8 hour days) the first year. You are gauranteed 40 hours a week. As far as strict policy - I find that not to be the...
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    Diabetes questions...

    Hoozdo replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Oh yeah, insurance will pay for strips for type 2. Insulin now is about 35 bucks a vial. The vial is only good for 28 days. If you take two different kinds of insulin, (as I do), then you have 70...
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    Aching legs and feet... Advice?

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

    I have to agree with this. Between Jobst compression hose and Birkenstocks my feet/legs feel GREAT after a 12 hour
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    Diabetes questions...

    Hoozdo replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Well, I think you have a consensus from the diabetic RNs - I am a member of that group. Yes, he should be checking his glucose every day. I would recommend 4x a day to begin with to see how he trends....
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    Nursing shortages? Not in my area!

    Hoozdo replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Well Phoenix and the suburbs are really hurting for nurses. Hospitals are recruiting from foreign countries even. I understand Las Vegas is also very short staffed. The standard orientation for new...
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    Nursing shortages? Not in my area!

    Hoozdo replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    We need plenty of nurses here. The ER waiting rooms are spilling over waiting for nurses.......not doctors. I had a job before I was even done with school and before taking NCLEX - 3 different offers...
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    Acls, Pals

    Hoozdo replied to GooeyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I just took ACLS this week. If you don't read strips it might be kind of difficult. If you can get the ACLS book ahead of time that would help you immensely. The "hardness" also depends on who is...
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    New Grad??? Salary??

    Hoozdo replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I have worked at Banner and I don't think they are picky at all. Basically, if you can walk and talk, lift 50 pounds, and pass the drug test - then you pass the physical. The med test is not hard at...
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    National RN Salary Trends ADN or Diploma vs BSN

    Hoozdo replied to Darcifly's topic in General Nursing

    There are only 2 hospitals in my metropolis city that pay extra for BSN degrees. I happen to work at one of them and have an ADN. It's back to school for me
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    Phoenix, Banner hospitals

    Hoozdo replied to KatieRN04's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I have lived in Phoenix all of my life and I would not recommend living in the downtown area. There are many apartments around Greenway (1 mile north of Thunderbird) because that's where the...
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    what's the dodgiest thing you've seen done?

    Hoozdo replied to goats'r'us's topic in General Nursing

    A nursing home patient tied into a geri-chair with bed sheets by a CNA. There was no order for restraints and if there were........bed sheets???
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    New Grad??? Salary??

    Hoozdo replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Arizona Nursing

    But this is the ARIZONA forum and we don't have unions
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    New Grad??? Salary??

    Hoozdo replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Arizona Nursing

    New grad rates: Banner - 20.53 St Joe - 19 something Arrowhead - 20 something Sun Health - 21 VA - 20.50 All have varying night shift and weekend differential. Most have no weekend
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    I need advice

    Hoozdo replied to vaguilar's topic in Nursing Career

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    I Need Advice from Experienced Nurses...

    Hoozdo replied to jimbob7777's topic in General Nursing

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    Do other RN's imply you give "too much" nursing care??? (long vent)

    Hoozdo replied to ICURN_NC's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see how it is possible to give too much nursing in the MICU :roll I am a new MICU nurse and intend to treat my patients in the manner you treat yours! I wouldn't listen to what the other...
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    Male Chest Hair and Scrub Tops

    Hoozdo replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    And besides...........a t-shirt is HOT to wear under
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    Any Info on Select Specialty Hospital?

    Hoozdo replied to Luv2banurse2004's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I can tell you what I know from the persceptive of my mother being there for a month. I have not worked there. 95% of the patients are on vents and in the process of being weaned off. The ratio seems...
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    Any nurses working in doctor's offices?... is this the norm?

    Hoozdo replied to hhrhrn41's topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, Whenever I get labs I have the Dr write on the order "fax results to patient" or "patient allowed to call lab for results". In that way you can effectively eliminate the middle man and...
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    Final practicum and future career

    Hoozdo replied to BNAT2006's topic in Nursing Career

    I would not worry too much about losing skills - after you graduate you will not be at work immediately anyway. Those skills will come right back with practice. In my case, I did my senior practicum...
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    how do i find internships?

    Hoozdo replied to all4schwa's topic in General Nursing

    Search for the phrase "new grad". Most large hospitals have new grad programs if you live in a larger city. Or, you can search for a job in a field you are interested in - read the description and...
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    I'm wondering what I have to look forward to. Graduate in March

    Hoozdo replied to Pete Venkman's topic in General Nursing

    You shouldn't be doing any heavy lifting for anybody! Typically you use 2 people to move someone up in bed or transfer a patient. Use more people if the patient is heavy or use a mechanical lift. I...
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    VA/Govt Nurse Satisfaction

    Hoozdo replied to Ellen Bobinski's topic in Government, Military

    Well, to follow up..........I am now in nursing orientation, but I still don't know if I have passed the physical! The physical was pretty thorough - labs, xrays, EKG and I had to get a note from my...
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    University of Phoenix-online for BSN

    Hoozdo replied to luv2shopp85's topic in General Nursing

    It's pricey.....about $1200 for one 3 credit class! There has been many threads here about ADN to BSN programs. Try doing a search on University of Phoenix and you will find them. Cheers, Lu