Hoozdo ADN

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    Gotta Wear Shades

    Hoozdo replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I am thrilled for you! Congrats. I have been following your blog - about time for some great
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    How hard is being an RN?

    Hoozdo replied to twinieten's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Heck, I was 49 when I graduated. Would I do it again..... HECK
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    Students giving and getting report?

    Hoozdo replied to SassyRuca's topic in General Nursing

    Your best bet is to be there in person while the off-going nurse is giving report to the oncoming nurse. Sit in a spot where you can hear everything. Don't interrupt report. If you don't understand...
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    lack of preceptor spots MCCD

    Hoozdo replied to kss0740's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Why do you think this is happening Dorimar? Are there that many new students that the hospitals don't have slots? Is it a sign of the economy that hospitals don't want to "waste" nursing resources to...
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    Filter needles...are they necessary?

    Hoozdo replied to fsaav's topic in General Nursing

    I recently switched to PACU nursing. To my delight, I now have Fentanyl available in a 100 mcg vial. NO more
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    Pay rate

    Hoozdo replied to yelnikmcwawa's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I hear you on the pay. My salary has still not caught up to what I previously made in another career in 1999! Well, it comes close if I work a 12 hour night of overtime and get night shift...
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    Pay rate

    Hoozdo replied to yelnikmcwawa's topic in Arizona Nursing

    That pay is the highest I have heard of for a new grad. It's about a buck more than Banner pays new grads. If you have an offer, take it. I don't think you are in a good position to haggle about pay....
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    Joined AACN, was it worth it?

    Hoozdo replied to simvee's topic in MICU, SICU

    Go over to the CVICU section and read that LONG thread about the best ways to study. I am all over that thread. Good
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    Joined AACN, was it worth it?

    Hoozdo replied to simvee's topic in MICU, SICU

    Oh, a little over 1 year I
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    Joined AACN, was it worth it?

    Hoozdo replied to simvee's topic in MICU, SICU

    Well, after you get your CCRN you won't want to drop out because you can re-certify with the free CEUs from the website. I know I certainly do not want to ever have to take that test
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    Labor and Delivery -experienced RN

    Hoozdo replied to DivaDownAspie's topic in Arizona Nursing

    What is really nice is the fact it is a brand new hospital and nobody will know anyone. Everyone will be new, including you! Excellent opportunity for team work and learning together. I think you will...
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    Report from OR: What do you want to know?

    Hoozdo replied to BridgetJones's topic in MICU, SICU

    Another piece of valuable info is who is the MPOA and is the family present waiting. Kindly point the direction of the waiting room if family is present if you roll them up to the ICU. Too much...
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    Labor and Delivery -experienced RN

    Hoozdo replied to DivaDownAspie's topic in Arizona Nursing

    A big
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    Lay-offs

    Hoozdo replied to silentRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Good detective
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    bolus and GI bleed

    Hoozdo replied to fiveofpeep's topic in MICU, SICU

    Given the restrictions the charge nurse put on you - I would have run that blood much faster than usual. Usually, I run it 150 cc/hr. I would have given it at about 250 cc/hr if her IV would tolerate...
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    Lay-offs

    Hoozdo replied to silentRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I haven't heard any rumors in Phoenix. A couple of months ago, my 300 bed hospital would not renegotiate a contract with the main hospitalist's group though. They hired ALL NEW doctors! It barely...
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    Turning Patients

    Hoozdo replied to Sg0223RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I consider myself lucky if they weigh less than 150 kg for a new admit. I have been getting so many super morbidly obese patients it's ridiculous. And, that's why I am getting them in ICU - they are...
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    County Hospitals??

    Hoozdo replied to RUN_RN's topic in General Nursing

    LA county, huh. Is it a teaching hospital - usually teaching hospitals have pretty good orientations. I would take it, (if offered), and look elsewhere after a year. Best of luck.
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    New RN With Questions

    Hoozdo replied to RNwithpassion's topic in General Nursing

    What symptoms would you expect with hypertension - something to do with walking? His first symptom is going to be a stroke. Please get his meds adjusted so he is WNL for
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    County Hospitals??

    Hoozdo replied to RUN_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I guess the answers would depend on what state and county you work in. I live in a major metropolis and the county hospital is a pretty good place to work. It is a well respected teaching hospital....
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    Have you ever had to nurse through a water shutdown?

    Hoozdo replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Nursing

    I worked about 3 weeks on a water shortage in the past, (organisms in water.) We even used bottled water to bathe patients with. We were allowed to flush toilets, but no tap water for ANYTHING. It can...
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    What to report to unit supervisor, Advice please!

    Hoozdo replied to AnewerRN's topic in General Nursing

    There is no reason you can't do a bed bath while infusing blood. Maybe the ICU nurse was swamped by her other patient. Or "talking with family" turned out to be 3 hours of talking to a stressed, upset...
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    Advice on 12 hour shifts

    Hoozdo replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    I like the brand Think! or Birkenstocks. I like Think! the best. My feet never bother me on a 12 hour shift. My feet feel very sad when I take them off when I get home. I never wear the same pair of...
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    Labor and Delivery -experienced RN

    Hoozdo replied to DivaDownAspie's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Banner Ironwood is a brand new hospital. Banner employees are given first shot at jobs there. You can apply, but I wouldn't be very
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    New Grad Back Pain

    Hoozdo replied to NiesyLuv's topic in General Nursing

    A brand of shoes. Shoes can make all the difference in the