Snuffy

Snuffy has 11 years experience and specializes in ER ( Peds/Adult).

Latest Activity

1. A Diabetic rant

   Snuffy replied to veggie530's topic in Endocrine

   VBRNJD99, How frustrating that must have been for you!! I too have an insulin pump, although when in the hospital (which thankfully, isn't very often) the nurses and docs usually listen and let me manage my BS/pump, they usually concede that in ord...

2. I'm so disappointed; CEN exam

   Snuffy replied to VICTO3841's topic in Emergency

   The CEN examination is meant to be challenging and it is very stressful. I recommend using the ENA CEN review book. It is not the memorization of questions that will enable you to pass, it is the understanding of the concepts being presented. Oftenti...

3. What on earth did nursing students do before the internet and msg boards??

   Snuffy replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

   If a student or new nurse has a question I believe in helping them, not spoon feeding them as others have said. To the "newbies", part of the challenge is learning who your resources (experienced Nurses) are within your institution and seeking the...

4. Nursing with diabetes??

   Snuffy replied to rayk1021's topic in General Nursing

   Having diabetes will not affect your hiring. As others have said, an empolyer cannot refuse to hire you because of your diabetes. You just need to be familiar with your body and how it reacts to hypo vs hyperglycemia so you know when to intervene....

5. Intubation & Chest Tube skills

   Snuffy replied to naz220's topic in Emergency

   naz220 you might want to check out the SLAM course (street level airway management) you can google their website. They offer some awesome airway classes, I don't think they offer certifications but it's a pretty intense course, which I highly reco...

6. Today's Gripe:Some travellers ain't got what it takes to be a "traveller"!

   Snuffy replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

   I completely agree with TeleRNer, so I guess we can get burned together LOL

7. Today's Gripe:Some travellers ain't got what it takes to be a "traveller"!

   Snuffy replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

   My dept. hires a lot of travellers, so I've seen a lot. I agree with other posters when they say that a big part of the problem is agencies who don't screen their travellers well. It's easy to look good on paper, but when push comes to shove, not a...

8. Allnurses Hospital

   Snuffy replied to ebear's topic in General Nursing

   time4meRN, you hit the nail square on the head!! I'm with you.

9. Am I Nurse Material??

   Snuffy replied to Shadrach's topic in General Nursing

   When I atteded nursing school/college I was a traditional student (fresh out of high school), but interestingly, the majority of my classmates were over the age of 40 and "second career nurses". I found that their life experience offered a different...

10. How were you oriented to your floor?

    Snuffy replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    I was fortunate to have a 3 month preceptor program as a new RN, working alongside an experienced nurse. I shadowed her for a week, then gradually began taking patients with her oversight. It really helped ease the stress for me. If you have cowor...

11. Confused and could really use some advice from current nurses!

    Snuffy replied to raynbabe07's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with RN1989, get your BSN first and get some experience under your belt and then decide on your specialization if you choose to pursue your Master's. IMHO it's difficult to go straight into an MSN program without previous nursing experience....

12. Registered nurse vs Registered Psychiatric Nurse?

    Snuffy replied to bigtoque's topic in General Nursing

    Many nursing specialties offer certifications. There are certifications offered in Emergency Nursing, OR nursing, Ortho Nursing, Med/Surg nursing, Pediatric nursing, and many more. Contact your specialty specific nursing association. (for example, a...

13. What's your favorite area of nursing and why?

    Snuffy replied to philosophical's topic in General Nursing

    ER/peds, I love the adrenaline rush and the having to be on your toes. I find that ER makes me have to keep up with current research and goings on. It keeps me sharp and is often mentally challenging, which I love. I also love teaching/educatin...

14. Help with Peds pts in ER

    Snuffy replied to mysticalwaters1's topic in Pediatric

    As far as PO meds, I first explain to the parents what I'm going to do so that they are not shocked when they see it...I have the parent hold the child, I put the oral syringe in the cheek, give a small amount and then gently pinch the nose closed an...

15. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    Snuffy replied to szccdw's topic in ADN/BSN

    I myself am a BSN educated RN, and I think this idea, although sounding great in theory, is an impossibility until some major changes take place. The fact is, as was previously stated, ADNs far outnumber BSNs. If ADNs were grandfathered in I wo...