Hoozdo ADN

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    VA/Govt Nurse Satisfaction

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

    Hi all, Ruh row, how intense is this physical? I am a new grad ADN that accepted a job with the VA earilier this week. My physical is on 1/4. I had a liver transplant six years ago. If people are...
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    SCOPE of practice ??

    Hoozdo replied to IrishItalianRN's topic in General Nursing

    Very informative post, thanks. I just accepted a job for an RN Thursday at the VA! Holy smokes, I am a new grad and you have me thinking I am going to insert central lines and Swann-Ganz catheters...
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    swab stopcock before IV push?

    Hoozdo replied to RNcathlab's topic in General Nursing

    I have never heard of NOT swabbing, (unless it's a
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    Need an opinion

    Hoozdo replied to Annie63's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I took second semester A&P with my second semester of nursing school, (for LPN I went to a diploma school and A&P was not a prereq). answer to questions: 1. nothing going on my life except...
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    NCLEX Date Approaching...

    Hoozdo replied to TheCommuter's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Good luck. I am scheduled to take the NCLEX-RN on 1/4. I just got done last night with the 604 questions on Pharmacology last night on the Saunder's CD and I am glad I reviewed them all. There is no...
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    Any GCC Students?

    Hoozdo replied to IrishItalianRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    YES :) And thanks for the congrats Calz I have to tell you guys the job market is jumping for nurses. You will have NO PROBLEM AT ALL finding RN jobs. I start on 1/9. I also have to take a critical...
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    Any one work at the VA hospital in PHX?

    Hoozdo replied to Hoozdo's topic in Arizona Nursing

    It is something they do to set your pay rate from what I can figure out. How do you like the VA? PM me if you don't want the world to
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    Any one work at the VA hospital in PHX?

    Hoozdo posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    I accepted a new grad job there in the MICU yesterday. You can't beat those government benies - 26 days of vacation! The pay is a couple of bucks lower than I could have got but I love those...
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    Any GCC Students?

    Hoozdo replied to IrishItalianRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    They done graduated
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    Question for new nurses

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

    Well, I had the same problem just this week. I had an interview on Monday and they offered the job right on the spot - but I still had lots of apps out. The money was good, bonus included....but it...
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    Bad eyesight and nursing

    Hoozdo replied to EDGRADNURSE's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on getting your job! During my senior preceptorship I was having problems with my eyes due to a temporary vision change secondary to DKA. I had the most problems drawing up morphine in those...
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    Any one work at the VA hospital in PHX?

    Hoozdo replied to Hoozdo's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thanks for the tips. The recruiter mentioned something about boarding that I didn't quite understand completely, but she said I could do it right away. I will find an old
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    Phoenix, AZ - Can't wait to go!

    Hoozdo replied to sweetpea839's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I live a few miles down the street from T-bird. The hospital is right on the border between Phoenix and Glendale.......there's not much difference. There are watering holes all over the place - but...
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    **Organ Donation**

    Hoozdo replied to sirI's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmmmm, your transplant center must leave a lot lacking in the "social assessment" area. I nurse externed in transplant and enjoyed it immensely, but I found I love ICU even more. I can only speak for...
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    **Organ Donation**

    Hoozdo replied to sirI's topic in General Nursing

    I am going to start calling you "Leave It To Bipley", :rotfl: We can always count on you for a lively discussion. I did a huge reasearch paper in school on organ transplantation in China. ......and...
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    **Organ Donation**

    Hoozdo replied to sirI's topic in General Nursing

    I had a liver transplant 6 years ago. I am not rich nor famous. I never paid a fee to UNOS to be listed either. The transplant cost 0 dollars for me - not 6 figures. I waited 13 months for a liver and...
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    Which watch is best?

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

    I have learned you better have one that is semi-water proof too. All that handwashing does impact your
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    Have my 1st interview...practice questions??

    Hoozdo replied to shortstuff31117's topic in General Nursing

    I had an interview just today. I had read another thread on this topic and it suggested to ask the manager what was the most difficult area for her in managing the unit. I did ask just that when the...
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    adn graduate

    Hoozdo replied to mitch8lem's topic in MICU, SICU

    I am an ADN new grad and was offered a job just today in the MICU/SICU. I did my preceptorship in the ICU and loved it. There will be a large learning curve, but I think I am up to the task. I know,...
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    sun health phoenix v TMC Tucson

    Hoozdo replied to joolsc's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Well, the interview went well and they offered me a job on the spot in the ICU. The pay is a bit more than the other Phx hospitals for a new grad, plus a 3K bonus :) I am going to wait till the end...
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    Nursing salaries by state

    Hoozdo replied to selulion's topic in General Nursing

    Arizona - metro Phoenix area is 19 something to 22 something an
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    sun health phoenix v TMC Tucson

    Hoozdo replied to joolsc's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Well I filled out an application online for the ICU (keep in mind I am a new grad), and got a call the next morning at 8:30 AM! Sun Health runs two hospitals - Boswell and Dell Webb. This job is at...
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    Reason for Lab Value???

    Hoozdo replied to HillNPStudent's topic in General Nursing

    Reasons for small elevations - alcohol the night before labs, tylenol or any other OTC pain relief meds the day before labs. I would not be too concerned - it is was a serious liver problem you would...
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    What is nursing school like?

    Hoozdo replied to selulion's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with all of what has been posted. One more important thing you need is a supportive family. You won't have time any more to cook nice dinners, clean the house, spend much quality time with...
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    summer icu externship question..

    Hoozdo replied to blee1's topic in MICU, SICU

    Since no one has answered you - I will jump in........I am a new grad nurse and I did my preceptorship in the ICU. I loved every minute of it. Since you will be interning you can't give any meds,...