MuzzleSnuzzler

MuzzleSnuzzler has 7 years experience.

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1. Nursing with a hearing loss: Yes you can!

   MuzzleSnuzzler replied to Donna Maheady's topic in Nurse Disabilities

   I have a congenital hearing loss; 50% bilat. The loss is in the mid-range where the human voice is. I had always compensated by reading lips. Certain people's voices are nearly impossible to hear...

2. Preparing for my first day as a Nurse!!

   MuzzleSnuzzler replied to NurseGLC's topic in First Year After Licensure

   If strong odors make you a little queasy at times bring a small jar of Vicks VapoRub to keep in your locker. I have had to use mine a few times. Place a small amount under your nose or inside your...

3. Tips for Dealing with Difficult Patients...

   MuzzleSnuzzler replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

   the earlier advice about investing time early on usually works. also, if appropriate, humor works wonders. i had a grouchy little old man that i was to ambulate post cardiac cath. he was so impatient...

4. You just can't make this stuff up....

   MuzzleSnuzzler replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Nursing Humor

   we have similar 'einsteins' roll through our er. as one of our older er docs states, "sadly, you can't cure

5. 20 Things Nurses Wish They Never Had to Say

   MuzzleSnuzzler replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   no.3 reason: "i don't have money for tylenol" said by the mom in designer jeans, carrying a designer purse, fresh manicure, and latest cell phone. grrrrrr! (oh and the child is usually brought in...

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

   MuzzleSnuzzler replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

   Would LOVE to be able to direct pts to Walgreens/CVS. Most days at least 1/4 of our waiting room could be taken care of with OTC meds. A few of my favorite: -Constipation x 2 days. Yep, called 911...

7. Older Nursing students

   MuzzleSnuzzler replied to MarieD's topic in General Students

   I became an RN at 46. I found that it was easier attending school at an older age -- I didn't have a 'social life' to worry about. My child was in high school. A group of us 'older students' formed a...

8. Which study resource resembles the NCLEX type and difficulty of questions the most?

   MuzzleSnuzzler replied to IcanHealYou's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I did the live Hurst review and the hospital that I did my internship at supplied the online Hurst review. I passed the NCLEX in 75 questions on the first try. She has a way of breaking things down...

9. Enough is Enough

   MuzzleSnuzzler replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I don't have a problem with "customer service". I do have a problem with my raise being based on the opinions of frequent flyers, drug seekers, and patients/familes with unreasonable expectations of...

10. considering nursing school at 45 yo

    MuzzleSnuzzler replied to turtlesrus's topic in General Students

    I am 46 and will graduate in 6 days & 23 hrs. (but who's counting!). I was sure I'd be the oldest fossil in nursing school but was surprised to see others older than me. I believe us older...

11. Weird question @ nursing school: assessments

    MuzzleSnuzzler replied to neenja's topic in General Students

    I am an RN student and have just completed my first semester. During labs there was NO undressing. We had anatomically correct manequins to practice on for catheter / enemas. We did have lab partners...

12. Northwest NWCC wannabe needs info

    MuzzleSnuzzler replied to missjackson's topic in General Nursing

    The Freshman 1 nursing class is on Monday & Wednesday. But there are labs that take place on Tues. & Thurs. These labs will be on clinical skills & check-offs -- catheter insertion,...

13. Northwest in Senatobia

    MuzzleSnuzzler replied to glaze78's topic in General Nursing

    thanks! you too!! wow, what a week with the nursing/pharm classes -- 3 tests & 2 check offs!! i think i'll self-medicate with some chocolate!!

14. Northwest in Senatobia

    MuzzleSnuzzler replied to glaze78's topic in General Nursing

    Good question RNStudent&Momof2! Good answers Mommy Nurse2b! My family is also asking what "Santa" should bring to help get me started. Everyone has really been great to share advice on this site....

15. Northwest in Senatobia

    MuzzleSnuzzler replied to glaze78's topic in General Nursing

    AMEN to the potato sack comment!!! The grey scrubs sound good. Thanks asoldierswife05!