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  1. low pressure alarm if trach comes out?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to nursedelia's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand what you just described here. Did you take an unused Shiley from its box and attach it to the vent? If... 1. the vent is pushing air into a plain old Shiley (just straight out of...

  2. Struggling on Medical Floor!

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to NickiJules's topic in General Nursing

    A quote that is pretty appropriate right now... “One of the reasons we struggle with insecurity is because we’re comparing our behind the scenes with everybody else’s highlight reel.” - Some...

  3. Catheterization Expiriences

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to ubsjl's topic in General Nursing

    My random contribution: When discontinuing a urinary catheter, do not pull it all out with a big grand yank. You are not starting a lawnmower. A new grad did this. With much flourish, she pulled the...

  4. Where is my confidence?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to MN2LA's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes, it will make sense with hard work and persistence. The only way to know that you will do it well is... to do it. :) Also, please keep in mind that things often do not click and feel comfortable...

  5. Fecal Transplants- What do you think about this?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to indigo girl's topic in General Nursing

    Whatever works. I'd do this over constantly being on heavy duty antibiotics. It also makes for excellent opportunities between family members to make fun of the line "I am not putting up with your...

  6. New job, need clothing and accessory advice!

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to DarkBluePhoenix's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats on the new job! I have found Walmart scrubs to be better than I expected. I have some that have been with me since my first year of nursing. They do run big and feel stiff at first but they...

  7. So tell me.. What's New?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to bratmobile's topic in General Nursing

    They are not allowed in patient care areas but, in my experience, people use them very liberally in the station and lounges. There are so many wonderful apps out now that it would be a loss if...

  8. Pass NCLEX-RN WITHOUT READING Kaplan book & WITHOUT watch videos on demand?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to Miley22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did. I did my best during my program, tore out the pages with the Decision Tree in them and gave away the rest of the book. For my NCLEX-PN, I did not use any study books other than my notes from...

  9. So tell me.. What's New?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to bratmobile's topic in General Nursing

    Hello bratmobile, I have not been a nurse for long but computerized... everything... has certainly changed the face of nursing for me within the last five years. Computerized charting is both a...

  10. I can't find a job! Could I work as a CNA?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to New_LPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello New_LPN, Check with your state's board of nursing before working as a CNA. Nurses are often held to the professional standards of their highest license, so it is possible that you could be held...

  11. So is counseling worth the price?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to Vtachy1's topic in Health, Stress Management

    It depends on your counselor. Some seem to just let you wander and vent which, of course, is very therapeutic and helpful for some. Others are more results-oriented and give you concrete advice such...

  12. Cracked and Bleeding hands...help?!

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to ustechrn's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Gold Bond Hand Sanitizer lotion is great as is all Gold Bond lotions I have tried. Have you heard of Gloves in a Bottle? It is a lotion that coats your skin with dimethicone like those skin protectant...

  13. Someone, throw me out a life jacket!!! What am I doing wrong?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to nique281's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Parker and GrnTea, I so agree with you guys! To me, time away from the books is just as important as time with the books. If I have to look at my notes the minute before a test, I know I've already...

  14. Struggling on Medical Floor!

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to NickiJules's topic in General Nursing

    This is something I never, ever would have agreed before but it is so true! It took me a while to figure out that I could have seen the three walky talky patients for 5-10 minutes each before...

  15. New job...daily essentials?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to danielle vines's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I like Davis a lot. Davis Drug Guide and their series of pocket reference books. Here is one for med-surg http://www.amazon.com/MedSurg-Notes-Nurses-Clinical-Pocket/dp/0803618689 Lotion is also...

  16. New job...daily essentials?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to danielle vines's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh man, this sounds like my list too. I do not work in acute care yet but this is what I lugged around me during my preceptorship and I have no intention of paring it down lol How do you carry it all?...

  17. Does RN-BSN programs have more "old" people???

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to Nolander's topic in General Students

    I have found it far more enjoyable and productive to study with the older students in my LVN and RN classes. They took things more seriously, panicked less and had a stronger conviction in what they...

  18. Does RN-BSN programs have more "old" people???

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to Nolander's topic in General Students

    I was about to share my experience about going LVN, ADN then now applying to BSN but I don't think I fit into the "first degree student" type you were asking about. If I could go back in time, I...

  19. Looking to Shadow an ICU Nurse

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to Anastasiak's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks. Puddles is the name of the Yorkie I gave my friend. I figured that that is the reaction I would get if I was not associated with a school. I have not given the issue serious thought but I...

  20. Looking to Shadow an ICU Nurse

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to Anastasiak's topic in California Nursing

    I have always used Nurses Service Organization. Most people seem to go with this company.

  21. Looking to Shadow an ICU Nurse

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to Anastasiak's topic in California Nursing

    Hello anastasia, Thanks for the link! I will check it out. I will answer your other questions in another post. I will be back on AN tonight. Did you apply to the UCLA new grad program? Which ICUs?...

  22. Just got offer for overnight on tele: Brand new LPN!

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to autbot4500's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Kudos to you for looking in the long term! The only thing I can give you concrete advice on is adjusting to the night shift. I worked the night shift for a few months. The key thing for me is to make...

  23. Looking to Shadow an ICU Nurse

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to Anastasiak's topic in California Nursing

    Hello there, Check this course out: http://nursing.iupui.edu/continuing/courses/adultcare.shtml I do not have any personal insight into this course but I am highly interested in registering for it in...

  24. I got a job offer!

    Cuddleswithpuddles posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello Allnurses people, I got a job offer for a new grad program in DOU! Gotta go through background checks, physicals and all that jazz but I do not expect any complications. What has really worked...

  25. New to the medical field, Interested in CNA work- 1 day training?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to Sunaj's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What about a community college? Even if the Craigslist course is legitimate, you will be missing hands-on practice with fellow students and clinical experience in facility where you get to see CNAs...