Hoozdo ADN

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    RNs tell your hospitals to hire new grads

    Hoozdo replied to DedHedRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

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    Comfortable Shoes

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

    Crocs for home. Think! or Birkenstock for work. My feet are actually sad when I take off my Think! shoes after 13 or 14 hours. They are that
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    What comes first? Religious beliefs or Osha Safety Guidelines?

    Hoozdo replied to nnurse32's topic in General Nursing

    You mean OSHA actually has a rule for nurses to wear shoes? I looked around OSHA rules for nurses a couple of years ago regarding weight lifting limits. I found no rule for lifting patients. We are...
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    Budget shortcomings for 2012

    Hoozdo replied to silentRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    A large Phx chain of hospitals already have a wage freeze for 2011. I can't say which one, but a LARGE one. Hospitals are going to go to hell in a hand basket if AHCCCS is that deeply
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    How do I get out of a pt's room politely?

    Hoozdo replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in General Nursing

    I sometimes have to rely on the "buddy system". I tell the coworker who is closest to me, "If I am not out of that room in 20 minutes, please come tell me there is a doctor on the phone for me." I...
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    Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    Hoozdo replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    For the always messy nurse - "Did you code this pt during your shift or did a bomb go off?" For the previous shift that left the med room with sticky substance on all the counters, needle wrappers on...
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    VENT: Frustrated, working at new ICU (not new to ICU)

    Hoozdo replied to Lisap91010's topic in MICU, SICU

    Do you ask your coworkers if there is anything you can do to help them? You should do this before resorting to People magazine. Help turn pts, help bathe, straighten up the area. It is a great way to...
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    BLS or ACLS certification for new grad

    Hoozdo replied to salimom's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I concur w klone. I have never worked at a hospital that allowed a program that was not AHA approved. You need CPR for health care providers. I would not bother w ACLS as a new grad unless you have a...
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    Best new grad residency programs

    Hoozdo replied to Guest463881's topic in General Nursing

    The VA also gives extensive orientation. The orientation lasts for 6 months no matter what position you accept. Well, that's how it was in 2005. It may have changed by
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    Need Your Wisdom and Experience please!

    Hoozdo replied to BrandNewbieNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I like the EKG interpretation game at skillstat.com. If they are testing you for reading strips, know every possible rhythm that is listed. Do they do drips on this tele floor or not? Ask someone that...
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    wearing makeup to work?

    Hoozdo replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, except I skip the eyeshadow. I think I would also scare myself if I looked in the mirror at work and saw myself sans makeup. If I were 25 or younger, I think I would be OK with just some...
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    staying in shape as a nurse?

    Hoozdo replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school will be difficult to maintain your current weight. You will have much sitting around and studying. Just try to keep away from the junk food while studying. I have no problem staying in...
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    do you always monitor BP b/f giving HTN medications

    Hoozdo replied to nursegreenbean's topic in General Nursing

    Well, it also depends on what kind of blood pressure medication it is too. For example, beta blockers (usually the drug name ends with lol) knock the heart rate down too. So you wouldn't want a beta...
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    How much danger are our licenses in... really?

    Hoozdo replied to CloudySue's topic in General Nursing

    In my state, the State Board of Nursing sends out a quarterly magazine. There is a list of people in trouble with the board. The reasons are not very specific. In almost every issue I see someone I...
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    New grad RN. ER or Cardiac Telemetry Department! What do I pick?

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

    CCRN is the certification for ICU nurses. CEN is the certification for ER nurses. PCN is the certification for tele nurses. All things considered, I would compare pay and benefits of both jobs and use...
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    Transferring from ICU to PACU

    Hoozdo posted a topic in PACU

    Hello to all of you PACU nurses, Today I accepted a new job in PACU. My background is Med/Surg ICU with some dabbling in CVICU for the past 5 years. You will start to see me hanging out more in this...
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    Transferring from ICU to PACU

    Hoozdo replied to Hoozdo's topic in PACU

    Yes, that's what I meant. Just woke up! Oh yeah, those LMAs are slimy. I leave the cuff inflated so it brings up most of the slime on top of the
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    Transferring from ICU to PACU

    Hoozdo replied to Hoozdo's topic in PACU

    I think you will enjoy PACU. Biggest pearl of wisdom- do not leave the bedside of a pt with an LMA. If you need something, yell out for it. Don't turn your back to the pt. It's a whole different...
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    Sedona

    Hoozdo replied to Guest296136's topic in Arizona Nursing

    There are nurses who live in Sedona that work at Verde Valley Medical Center, (in Cottonwood). Sedona is very pricey to live in though. http://www.nahealth.com/careers/default It is about a 45 minute...
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    Problem with School Advisor

    Hoozdo replied to igus2666's topic in General Nursing

    Just out of curiosity, what is your
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    OR vs ICU

    Hoozdo replied to LivewellRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, one big difference in the specialties is family involvement. In the OR you will have little family interaction. In the ICU you will have a ton of family issues. That is a reason right there to...
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    Spanish for Healthcare Workers

    Hoozdo replied to Southern Magnolia's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Si, si, senora. I would love to be bilingual. I know some just by growing up in AZ. I know some key phrases. I definitely need a translator to do teaching or discharge instructions - sometimes several...
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    Abusive patient

    Hoozdo replied to Guest296136's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You are protected because there is an order from a pain management specialist. The doctor is the specialist, not the nurse. Protect yourself by having Narcan on hand. Is the patient trying to change a...
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    Do you know a nurse who worked at a Veterans Administration hospital?

    Hoozdo replied to mikethern's topic in Government, Military

    Benefits also are variable. Why insinuate I don't know? Phoenix VA, 2006, NO DENTAL
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    Hey new grads, here is a link I found

    Hoozdo posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Nursing - New Grad Development Program jobs in Arizona at Abrazo Health Care Job Description: Apply New Grad Development Program Job Details: Abrazo Healthcare is offering a New Grad Development...