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  1. This transporter looks as if he wants to punch me everytime I see him and Im scared

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to willowRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well, definitely don't ask him that! LOL! In addition to what mofomeat said, I would stick with the objective duties at hand. If he does not fulfill his duties during transport or hand-off, say...

  2. How far away would you move for free nursing education?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to CNA1991's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    All things being equal, I would go to the school that would afford me the best chances of landing a job. The LVN job market in California is in the pits for the most part. I have no idea if that is...

  3. Taking Medsurg II & Microbiology

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to MouseyMouse's topic in General Students

    What will you stand to lose if you do take that semester-long break? I have overloaded myself on courses and have done fine. Is it doable? Yes. It is wise to do so? Most of the time, no. A break may...

  4. I can't hear a thing! Re: Percussing lung fields

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to acerbia's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello, I would like to know what kind of nursing program you are in. Percussion is usually considered an advanced practice technique that is more in the realm of NPs, PAs, MDs and DOs. In my...

  5. Transgender Nurses

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to kwalton's topic in General Nursing

    If you do not mind, I would like to know if you came out to people in your workplace. What prompted you to be open about this matter? Thank

  6. Just put an end my misery if...

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to R!XTER's topic in General Nursing

    Super kudos for your post. I have met some amazing human beings who were bedridden and paralyzed for one reason or another (ALS, MS, MD, spinal cord injury etc. etc.) who did not quit living. They had...

  7. feel silly asking this question but can someone walk me through this

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to NEWER's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Is 40 mg the total amount in the vial? I think it would be easier if you focused on 2 mg/mL. Check any dosage calculation book for methods for solving like cross multiplication and dimensional...

  8. Can't find a job as a new grad RN, is it crazy to apply for an LPN position?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to Ted D's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are likely to be held to your highest license so even though your job description limits you to LVN duties, your RN license may mean you are held accountable to a higher scope of practice and...

  9. What was the best thing about being a new nurse?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to SarahCunningham's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have been a newbie many times over and currently am one. I was a LVN and now I am a RN (ADN). Lots of "firsts" as I have changed jobs and gone up in patient acuity. The "firsts" can definitely...

  10. How do you approach hospitals' HR?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I am in Southern California and I sought RN acute care jobs for a few months last year. Walking into HR was a pointless exercise for me. I did not get to meet the nursing recruiters who made...

  11. Camera over each pts bed on the M/S unit.

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to jlog.j's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Technology is only as good as the people behind

  12. Hand help please!

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to HarleyNrs's topic in General Nursing

    If feasible, you could bring your own pump bottle of hand sanitizer or soap. Germ X brand (available at CVS and Walmart) is the least irritating to my hands and I used to carry a bottle of my own. Not...

  13. Why doesn't the NCLEX include skills demos?

    Cuddleswithpuddles posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello everyone, CNAs have to demonstrate their skills. Pilots have to demonstrate their skills. Same with cosmetologists. Why don't nurses? What the rationale behind not including a demonstration of...

  14. Scripps New Grad Training Program

    Cuddleswithpuddles posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hello California people, I am starting this thread because the application for external candidates starts tomorrow, November 7th....

  15. Weird little things you do as a nurse

    Cuddleswithpuddles posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello AN people, I am in private duty home health and I assist with my patients with all sorts of odd things as part of being their go-to gal in their home. This weekend I had a blast assisting a...

  16. New to forum and need some advice :)

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to sweettooth012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You're right. I shouldn't have generalized. In my experience, it's common but my experience shouldn't be the

  17. Tips for a good shift!

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to Good Morning, Gil's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand the 200 lb thing. There are plenty of walky talkies over 200 lbs. Could you

  18. New to forum and need some advice :)

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to sweettooth012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Okay, so what I forgot to ask above was...what do you two mean by inflexible? Every nursing school is different but it is pretty typical to be expected to show up to class or off-campus commitments at...

  19. Washing patient's hair!!!

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to Blueberries's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, these things sound swell. I've never seen a shampoo board. Then again I have never seen a full lather shampoo and rinse in acute care either. All I have seen are shampoo caps or talcum powder as...

  20. Should I Take Micro or A&P II Over the Summer???

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to summerzippsalong's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would take microbiology in the summer and A&P in the spring. A combined anatomy and physiology course is bound to have much more material than a microbiology course, and you have the benefit of...

  21. What the what??

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to pockunit's topic in General Nursing

    Find Otis and unzip his

  22. New to forum and need some advice :)

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to sweettooth012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello there, Welcome to Allnurses :) You said that you wanted a flexible job that you do not have to "bring home" with you. Unfortunately, nursing often does not fit that description. There ARE areas...

  23. Catheterization Expiriences

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to ubsjl's topic in General Nursing

    I really, really would like to know how that guy managed to stick a skinny squishy Foley through the orifice. I mean that guy must have really focused intently to get that sucker in. That's like...

  24. Catheterization Expiriences

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to ubsjl's topic in General Nursing

    Another random thought: It amazes me how many of my former professors would treat breaking sterility or missing the urethra as the end of the world. Game over. No license for you. It took me a while...

  25. low pressure alarm if trach comes out?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to nursedelia's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen decannulation happen with loose trach ties. The ties remained in place but allowed a squishy, flexible Bivona trach to come out and rest on the kid's skin just under the gauze dressing. It...