Snuffy

Snuffy

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  1. A Diabetic rant

    Snuffy replied to veggie530's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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

  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...

  8. Allnurses Hospital

    Snuffy replied to ebear's topic in General Nursing

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

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

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

    Snuffy replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, 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...

  16. Much needed help with communication?

    Snuffy replied to USNOUMED's topic in General Nursing

    I think it speaks volumes that you asked for the opinion of nurses. That in itself tells me that you will more than likely end up with good physician/nurse relationships/collaboration in terms of...

  17. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    Snuffy replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    No kidding folks, about 5 years ago, at 3 a.m., had a grown adult female present to triage c/c "chapped lips X 3 weeks". Don't know about the rest of you, but that still holds first prize at our ED...

  18. Z-coil shoes

    Snuffy replied to Shamrock's topic in General Nursing

    As NICUnurse2B said, the Z-coil shoes do come with an enclosed spring, (and if you're a klutz like me that's helpful!!) I paid about $200.00 for mine and wouldn't trade them for anything. They're not...

  19. Boards in 2 days

    Snuffy replied to alpine76's topic in General Nursing

    TazziRN is absolutely right, if you don't know it by now, you probably won't learn it in time for your boards. Do not study the day before your boards, just relax and get a good solid 8 hours of...

  20. "but doctors are better than nurses"

    Snuffy replied to AussieJack's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, it always seems to be an US vs THEM issue. Ideally speaking MDs and RNs are a team. RNs are with the pts 24/7, and we provide direct bedside care, we keep the MDs up to date with...