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  1. I like being different.

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

    Most if not all nursing programs are strictly opposed to visible tattoos and piercings. Most are also pretty specific about conservative hair and makeup. You will find that nursing will ask you to...

  2. I like being different.

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

    Education does not negate

  3. So frustrated and discouraged - kinda long.....

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to flying_ace2's topic in General Nursing

    Hello flying_ace2, In my opinion, your experience with this school is not typical of the nursing school admission process. The process is indeed confusing especially since there are so many entry...

  4. New to Nurse Recruiting

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to Carmenrjones12's topic in General Nursing

    lol tango... 7G is also the sector where Homer Simpson works at the Springfield Nuclear Power

  5. I got an interview!

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hello everyone, I finished with the interview. Things are looking really promising. I am very happy with the fact that I got on a first-name basis with everyone on the panel when I was in school, long...

  6. Is becoming an LPN worth it in my case?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to moneyline702's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello moneyline702, You have to consider the job market in your area and whether nursing is right for you. The job market for LVNs in my area is absolutely terrible. It is hard to get any sort of...

  7. A good answer to those who ask our salary

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh, I hate that question. I answer simply by saying I do not discuss stuff like that. If prospective nurses ask that, I immediately think less of them. If money interests you so much that it is the...

  8. how to approach manager and give resume?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Ms.RN, What about looking for events that will allow you to meet the managers and nurse recruiters without "storming Bastille" (I love that expression, Meriwhen! lol!)? Hospitals often have...

  9. How does your hospital identify DNR?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to jmgrn65's topic in General Nursing

    yes. i miss them too. as far as i can tell, they are falling out of favor because of privacy reasons. hospitals are moving towards color coded bands or clips but no written information about what the...

  10. Ideas for Practium

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to claudiap51's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Great suggestion. I did my evidence based paper on the use of normal saline lavages during tracheal suctioning. I do a lot of suctioning and one day I thought, "Hmm, I wonder if this is even helping."...

  11. What can an LPN student do to get ahead?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to nekozuki's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hello, Congratulations for entering a LPN program! I would email the instructors or talk to someone in the department to get the syllabi and book lists early. Never failed for me. If that does not...

  12. Nurseweek Career Fair in Pasadena

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in California Nursing

    Oh wow, that sucks. This was not my experience at the Nurseweek career fair. The nurse recruiters had name badges and business cards. Everyone was very much willing to give their information out. Only...

  13. Nurseweek Career Fair in Pasadena

    Cuddleswithpuddles posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hello California folks, I attended the Nurseweek career fair at the Pasadena Convention Center today. It was awesome! There was a discussion panel with 3 nurse recruiters from Huntington Hospital,...

  14. Is Home care a good choice for New Grad?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to Infermero's topic in General Nursing

    I definitely agree with everything you have said. I entered home health care as a new grad LVN. I went through an agency, started with clients who were relatively easy and had adequate orientation...

  15. YouTube Nurse Vlogs

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to Biffbradford's topic in General Nursing

    I like this guy http://www.youtube.com/user/ed4nurses Nice straightforward explanations on critical care

  16. LPN Central / PICC Lines

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to Rico84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This is a general comment about hospital policies vs. what the state nursing board allows. Hospital policies are made with the state's nursing practice act in mind. However, they may be vague,...

  17. Giving Report...Please help.

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to SweetseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi SweetseRN, No tips on personal preference other than just try to get to know your colleagues and what they prefer. However, know that it is still YOUR report. Be an advocate if something truly...

  18. Who has more stess RT or RN?

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

    So many things I agree with in this post. I remember one of my easiest patient assignments in private duty home health. I was on easy street but I felt more antsy and frustrated than I ever did in...

  19. Community college before University BSN?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to Justin93's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello there, I am answering as someone who is planning to go into a RN-BSN program. Not an expert :) Is it possible to do 2 years at a community college then transfer to a university and complete a...

  20. What are clinicals like for you?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to RHIA, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    Hello everyone, Clinicals were also pretty confusing at first. Every instructor was different. Some wanted to watch us like a hawk, others just threw us in the deep end of the pool. We did not know...

  21. How soon can I get my RN?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to JaceyA.'s topic in LPN to RN

    The answer will always be with your state's board of registered nursing but I doubt a state allow such an arrangement. RN programs have to provide their students a specific number of lecture and...

  22. New Nurse--Organization Tips?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to CandiceMarie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi azMissK, I don't have a file of it anymore. I just photocopy if need be. All I did was make a table on a word processor. Two patients to each sheet so 2 columns with 12 rows for the hours. I've...

  23. Is it possible to be a fit nurse?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to Crystal112's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hello everyone, I just wanted to share that I am about a week into Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred. I change into workout clothes before driving home, throw down my work bag, play the DVD and 20...

  24. First job as a new grad- wondering if I made the right decision

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to GypseyGirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi GypseyGirl, Congratulations on your jobs! Welcome to LA too hehe. What are your goals in life? What do you want to do as a nurse? Where do you see yourself living in the long-term, LA, LV or...

  25. Washing my clients face help

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to Sugar-Phosphate's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ask the resident to wash his face as much as he can. When it is your turn, I would glove up and apply soap with my fingers. Pat to rinse and dry. Find out what he has. If it is something that can be...