kukula

kukula specializes in med surg.

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1. Computarized Med Pass in a LTC facility????????

   kukula replied to pretty70's topic in Geriatric

   It is a pain. I started working in a LTC facility last week. And they have recently upgraded to using computers not just for their MAR but for everything. I dont claim that I know a lot. But I also recently worked in a hospital where we did thing...

2. Scrubs - what do you wear?

   kukula replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in Uniform/Gear

   As a guy, I dont really have much choice when it comes to scrubs. So all my scrubs are solid whites. I currently work full time in a hospital and will be doing per diem in a LTC facility soon. I figured all white is a "safe" color, allowing me to ...

3. Patient fell and died a few days later, was it my fault?

   kukula replied to GlitterRN's topic in General Nursing

   This, my friend, is the worse post I have seen. TS used her Nursing judgement in that specific situation. And IMHO she did the right thing as the situation dictated. She tried to offer patient a bed pan and patient still insisted on going to BR. ...

4. California doesn't accept BSNs from Chamberlain College of Nursing?

   kukula replied to RN122's topic in California

   Wow and I am presently shopping for an online RN-BSN school and Chamberlain is definitely on top of my list. I hope someone from Chamberlain or who have any experience with this chimes in. Thanks for the heads up

5. Lack of basic care--appalling!

   kukula replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for doing the right thing! Just today I was giving meds to my patients. It has been my habit to have some small talk with my patients. I ask them about how thier day was, how thier lunch is etc. I ask them if they are comfy, are they in...

6. who knows about IPAMS?

   kukula replied to examinee0705's topic in International

   I think IPAMS is trustworthy. I know the owner, *************** That was waaaaaayyyyy back 20 years or so ago when I was still based in Manila. I wasnt a RN then. I wonder though if he still owns the company. Anyway yea I am sure they are trustw...

7. Could use some advice or a listening ear...new RN, newly abusive husband

   kukula replied to seekinganonymity's topic in General Nursing

   I would say that you should get out of that relationship NOW. Never allow anyone to treat u that way. Ever. And that is coming from a male RN. It will only become a vicious cycle. He will beat u up, then come back and say sorry. Over and over a...

8. nclex nightmare

   kukula replied to kolagirl's topic in NCLEX

   Dont give up. What I did to prepare for my NCLEX was going to the local library and do the computer NCLEX questions. I did it over and over again. Somehow these practice questions allow to set your mind on the right tract on HOW to answer the ques...

9. Losing hope

   kukula replied to jeyre1847's topic in General Nursing

   I feel your pain. I am exactly in a similar situation like you. I graduated Dec 2011 cum laude. Did self study and review and took my NCLEX last April and thankfully passed it. I have been looking for a job since February. Nothing. I have sent ...

10. NEW GRAD, somebody's gotta give me chance!!!!!!!!!!!

    kukula replied to NayD_RN's topic in New Nurse

    Like what others have mentioned, it doesnt matter wether you have an AS or a BSN. Times like these, its people u know that matters. I was exactly in your shoes a few months ago. I almost lost heart until I finally asked my wife to help me out (she...

11. AAS RN vs. bachelors RN

    kukula replied to Enza's topic in ADN/BSN

    I will have to totally agree with the two posters above me. I live in NY and graduated last December. Took my NCLEX last April and recently got a med surg job. I also know of at least 4 of my classmates who got jobs in big name hospitals here. So...

12. AAS RN vs. bachelors RN

    kukula replied to Enza's topic in ADN/BSN

    Chukster made a very good point. Everything depends on where u live and what the trend is in your area. I will also second his opinion to take your AAS, then the NCLEX and try to get a job. You can then take the RN-BSN route this way while making ...

13. I'm going to be an ER nurse!!

    kukula replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! Wishing you both the best!

14. 168 Application since 8/2010 no job...

    kukula replied to NYSNOWBUNNY007's topic in New York

    I feel for you. I graduated last December. After graduation I decided to take a lil breather while all my classmates prepared for their NCLEX. By February, almost everyone had passed the NCLEX exam. It was only then when I decided to start studyi...

15. First Day On The Job!

    kukula replied to sn543's topic in Geriatric

    Good luck to you for landing that job. I know exactly what you are going though since today was my first day on the job too =)