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  1. ER RN and Pregnant

    kukukajoo replied to RN112's topic in General Nursing

    Is there any way the hospital can incorporate a fe extra questions for the basic assessment done in triage?? This would certainly help you protect your baby and I would think a good employer would be...

  2. Shocked At Nurses Actions Tonight

    kukukajoo replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Subee- I disagree with your assumption that she cant be taught. When I was a kid we got a cat we named killer. We wanted to train it like a dog and did. Nobody told us that training a cat to do...

  3. Shocked At Nurses Actions Tonight

    kukukajoo replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    You have to remember to replace, rehire and retrain a new employee is quite expensive to a facility. To attempt to retrain and redirect the offending nurse is the most cost effective AND morally...

  4. Questions for breastfeeding nurses...

    kukukajoo replied to landonsles's topic in General Nursing

    I wasn't sure what a whisper pump was so I looked it up and all I have to say is WOW! When I had my children there was nothing like it on the market. Basically you can work and pump at the same...

  5. Shocked At Nurses Actions Tonight

    kukukajoo replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't read most of the responses but did want to comment on the situation. It sounds to me this young nurse is just plain ignorant and needs to be educated. Will firing help? I am not sure. I...

  6. Heart Attack Grill (20/20 ABC show)

    kukukajoo replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Here is another page from their website: Heart Attack Grill Nurses are actually NOT REAL

  7. Heart Attack Grill (20/20 ABC show)

    kukukajoo replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    who actually took the time to read the articles or see the website of the restaurant beside lambasting them without knowing all the facts? heart attack grill - home of the double bypass burger - taste...

  8. Nursing History Question

    kukukajoo replied to VandyNursingStudent's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you have a very wise instructor! Not only did you learn about the nurses you had to research, but you also learned about other nurses in the process without even

  9. Is this normal/typical?

    kukukajoo replied to charebec65's topic in General Nursing

    Med prep- Yes. Housekeeping- NO! Your job is the peds pt. not to clean a house for them. I can see your shift notes now- "0900- cleaned out dust bunnies from behind the couch" lol! I sould...

  10. Nursing History Question

    kukukajoo replied to VandyNursingStudent's topic in General Nursing

    i found it!!! ana hall of fame: 1984 inductee mary may roberts, 1877-1959 about the hall of fameinductees2004 inductees information and nominations mary may roberts served as editor of the...

  11. Nursing History Question

    kukukajoo replied to VandyNursingStudent's topic in General Nursing

    Check this site- You have to click on each individual but full of information there as well as all over the site. Good luck and please let me know the answer! Gravesites of Historically Significant...

  12. New Haven, New Britain, or Bridgeport???

    kukukajoo replied to daniw603's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Are you looking into CRNA

  13. Heart Attack Grill (20/20 ABC show)

    kukukajoo replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly? I've been single 2.5 years if some guy wants to fantasize about me I hope and pray he lets me

  14. should I mention this in an interview?

    kukukajoo replied to iHeartNICU's topic in General Nursing

    I used to do the hiring for a home health agency and I feel you should tell them about the hospitalizations, etc. but leave out the transplant. What I tell people is that I was a very sick child and...

  15. Heart Attack Grill (20/20 ABC show)

    kukukajoo replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder if they use trans

  16. New Haven, New Britain, or Bridgeport???

    kukukajoo replied to daniw603's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    North Haven is very nice but VERY expensive and almost no rental or condo units- the entire town is single family housing except for two or three small and very fancy developments I can think of...

  17. no-smoking policies

    kukukajoo replied to MIA-RN1's topic in General Nursing

    Smoking is addictive we all know that, now. I was a smoker for 18 years and a 2 pack a day habit. I used to wake up and smoke in the middle of the night even!! I tried to quit SO MANY TIMES over...

  18. Ethics Violation-Would you remain silent or challenge the system?

    kukukajoo replied to MissJanelle904's topic in General Nursing

    Reebok- you are missing the point- why should someone who got a better grade by cheating than someone who didn't get the last slot in a Nursing program? The non-cheater earned it on his/her volition...

  19. Ethics Violation-Would you remain silent or challenge the system?

    kukukajoo replied to MissJanelle904's topic in General Nursing

    Reebok- Religion does not even come into play when applying to colleges!! I have never ever been asked what religion I am and frankly it does not matter. Also once again you have changed the...

  20. Fresno...Fresno...Fresno

    kukukajoo replied to m_chatelaine's topic in California Nursing

    Please, Please be VERY careful about where they send you! Trust me- the address makes a huge difference in Fresno!! The agencies may tell you its nice and safe but reality is it may be a nightmare! I...

  21. Ethics Violation-Would you remain silent or challenge the system?

    kukukajoo replied to MissJanelle904's topic in General Nursing

    So because the teacher left the room is it okay to cheat? Does that also mean that when on the job and nobody is looking it is okay to bend the rules, not follow sterile procedure, reuse needles,...

  22. Fresno...Fresno...Fresno

    kukukajoo replied to m_chatelaine's topic in California Nursing

    Kern county is where most VF cases occur and Fresno does have a lot cases, but thankfully most who get it do not get sick. Mainly the migrant farmworkers get it and for some strange reason, hispanics...

  23. Fresno...Fresno...Fresno

    kukukajoo replied to m_chatelaine's topic in California Nursing

    Fresno has its good and bad. Housing is cheap considering the surrounding areas. There are beautiful homes there and very pretty areas but there are sections I would NEVER walk in day or night. If you...

  24. Getting a home...

    kukukajoo replied to usmc2nurse's topic in General Nursing

    CHECK and see if you qualify through USDA Rural Development/ Don't let the name fool you- they have tons of loan categories and awesome rates. One goes by your income so no matter what rate you...

  25. Books for CRNA School?

    kukukajoo posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am currently going for my RN but will be applying to CRNA colleges when the time comes. I am wondering what books you have all had to get and also what books you recommend that you have also bought....