hodapp8

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1. Problem Already for New Grad!

   hodapp8 replied to hodapp8's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you all for all the info! Great stuff!

2. What are some cool nursing shoes?

   hodapp8 replied to GottaGetIn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   Doc Marten's! 1461 style. They take a week or two to break in, and then they're GREAT! Heel: bend toward inside of shoe to break in, shoe: bend where foot bends. If they're a bit big (only whole...

3. LPN to RN bridge programs in the Bay Area

   hodapp8 replied to suzanne4's topic in LPN to RN

   Hi all. I wanted to submit the link below for CA questions on which schools are where. It is the California Board of Nursing's website, and it is always current. It specifies LVN programs. Just...

4. San Quentin Scrubs

   hodapp8 replied to hodapp8's topic in Correctional

   Just go to the website for the california department of corrections and rehabilitation. It will answer all your questions. It's union, so you must POST for a job, and it's not really scary, you have...

5. Anyone know where I can get soft scrubs?

   hodapp8 replied to BerthaRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   :redpinkheAbsolutely the best, softest scrubs I have found are from s.c.r.u.b.s. brand and can be found online at smartscrubs.com. This is only true for the SOLID poly/cotton blend ones, though....

6. Anyone know where I can get soft scrubs?

   hodapp8 replied to BerthaRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   s.c.r.u.b.s. brand @ smartscrubs.com... see my other message, below.

7. San Quentin Scrubs

   hodapp8 replied to hodapp8's topic in Correctional

   Thank you! That's GREAT, HELPFUL information! I appreciate the pants info especially so much! THAT"S the kind of info that will help me so much in my job, and I am so grateful. You have no idea...

8. San Quentin Scrubs

   hodapp8 replied to hodapp8's topic in Correctional

   I have no idea, so if you want to share, bring it on... sounds like a month or so? LOL! Also, yes, the food here is GREAT... but so expensive, we only go to the city when we have out of town guests,...

9. San Quentin Scrubs

   hodapp8 replied to hodapp8's topic in Correctional

   Thanks so much for that prompt reply! Still hoping to link up with an LVN that works there, ... thanks so much, though, I appreciate your

10. San Quentin Scrubs

    hodapp8 posted a topic in Correctional

    Speaking of safety in nursing at correctional facilities... Does anyone know the scrubs and shoes dress code for San Quentin (State Correcitonal Facility, MAXIMUM security, CA)? Thanks for any help...

11. The worst or strangest orders you have seen...

    hodapp8 replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in General Nursing

    -------------------------------------------------- 14y/0 female pt. admitted to ICU from ER scratched up/bruised on face, thighs, inner thighs, back, buttocks DX. ETOH toxicity 0.028 on admit.........

12. I scheduled my NCLEX Exam

    hodapp8 replied to ss07's topic in California Nursing

    i take the nclex Pn tomorrow....gosh, I don't think I should be reading these boards! I'm more afraid now than I was! I also heard 4 weeks to hear, so I think we should just take a break for awhile,...

13. Medical Terminology & Abbrevations Game :)

    hodapp8 replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Beat to beat variability???? I think??? I think this is the end of the game? I can't think of one that has not been already done, and am too tired to look through them ALL.... so freebie for next...

14. "I'm an uncertified medical assistant"

    hodapp8 replied to Freedom42's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    One more thing... there is so much to this question that it's impossible to go into it all.. there are unlicensed and licensed pharmacy techs, opticians, MAs, phlebotomists, and more... but I was...

15. "I'm an uncertified medical assistant"

    hodapp8 replied to Freedom42's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You know, these questions are almost impossible to address on a site that is not state-specific. It's kind of a shame because they should all be addressed. Aside from that point, it is also...