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  1. Showing off my vent experience

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you to everyone. Your input has been very helpful. I have decided not to pursue a certification and simply describe my experience with vents. :) I have been told over and over again that...

  2. My patient's idea of a Halloween costume

    Cuddleswithpuddles posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    My ventilator-dependent patient says he should be Darth Vader for Halloween. Luke.... *ventilator whoosh* I am your father. *ventilator whoosh* I burst out

  3. Your Most Heartwarming Moments in Nursing

    Cuddleswithpuddles posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone, I realize that this thread subject has probably been done but it can never be OVERdone, right? Post the moments in nursing that warmed your heart, made you burst with pride, made your...

  4. UCLA New Grad RN Program-Winter 2012

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to krx100's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks for all your help! Your school must have a good reputation with UCLA and your community work is definitely an asset. My school is in the very east of LA County and is not prestigious by any...

  5. UCLA New Grad RN Program-Winter 2012

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to krx100's topic in California Nursing

    Hi, 5 years as a LVN, no experience as a RN. I volunteer with Remote Area Medical and took on a lot of positions and projects in my campus nursing

  6. UCLA New Grad RN Program-Winter 2012

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to krx100's topic in California Nursing

    I have alternate candidate selected. I applied on October

  7. UCLA New Grad RN Program-Winter 2012

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to krx100's topic in California Nursing

    I read that applicants must have less than 6-12 months (I dont remember) of RN experience. My 5 years experience is a LVN, not a RN. Thanks for the insights! More motivation to keep at it at school...

  8. UCLA New Grad RN Program-Winter 2012

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to krx100's topic in California Nursing

    I have 5 years of experience but not all in acute care. Maybe they are looking specifically for ADN RNs with a lot of acute care experience to "make up" for the lack of BSN. To UCLA's credit, they...

  9. UCLA New Grad RN Program-Winter 2012

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to krx100's topic in California Nursing

    Hi marmar, Maybe you are missing some documents? I had to call HR once to confirm they received all my stuff. Things were acting funny on my end and I did not want to be disqualified simply because...

  10. Arrests and Nursing School?

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

    Hi willowita, We have no way of knowing. The only thing for sure is that what a school finds acceptable may not be acceptable to your state board. A nursing school may accept you *if* you do end up...

  11. UCLA New Grad Residency Program 2012

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to newbiepnp's topic in California Nursing

    I applied on the 8th and completed the assessment. Seems like you're still in the running!

  12. Unusual physician order

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to sweetnurse63's topic in General Nursing

    Carpet is like underwear you can't change for years.

  13. Home Health Aide to LPN

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to keis1225's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The training to become a home health aide is pretty similar to CNA training. You will learn how to assist clients in performing activities of daily living like bathing, dressing, eating and...

  14. UCLA New Grad RN Program-Winter 2012

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to krx100's topic in California Nursing

    Could you tell us a bit more about your work experience and background? I am an ADN RN and I was turned down. I am wondering what UCLA is looking for in ADN RN applicants.

  15. Unusual physician order

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to sweetnurse63's topic in General Nursing

    I like this guy actually. Yes, it is strange to put that note in a MD order. We are advocates for patients but not every single complaint has to go through us. He would have had better luck bringing...

  16. HHH

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to red2003xlt's topic in General Nursing

    Hobbling hotdog hoedown? Hard harping harpies? Horrible hamburger, honey? Hell, holistic

  17. Oh, those ingrained abbreviations....

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

    I give new grads introductions to the vent. Inspiratory time (Ti) will always remind me of the rapper. The car model named Previa will never be a good car in my eyes. I used to post on a wedding...

  18. I love hemodynamics, lab values, Vital signs

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to ICU RN, CRNA Wannabe's topic in General Nursing

    Hi guys, I am soooo envious! I fell in love with critical care nursing and I am trying my best to land a position in an ICU. The technical challenge is fascinating and it is so darn satisfying to see...

  19. Sharp new grad residency winter 2011-2012

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to horef's topic in California Nursing

    Hi guys, I applied last night. I chose SICU in Grossmont and the Adult Health rotation in Memorial. Those supplemental questions took way longer than 45 minutes but they were good food for thought....

  20. UCLA New Grad Residency Program 2012

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to newbiepnp's topic in California Nursing

    MICU, cardiothoracic and med

  21. UCLA New Grad Residency Program 2012

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to newbiepnp's topic in California Nursing

    Sigh. Mine too. I got the same message when I applied for jobs in UCLA and did not get them. On to the next

  22. Should I continue with nursing?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to lelerenee2501's topic in General Nursing

    Hi lelerenee2501, You dug yourself into a hole but it is not too late to dig yourself out. The beauty of education in the US is that you can pick yourself up, dust yourself off and change course for...

  23. Everyday Cheat Sheet??

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to RoxyChic's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Amanda_NJ_RN, Congratulations on landing the job! I love the Davis series of pocket reference books: http://www.amazon.com/MedSurg-Notes-Nurses-Clinical-Pocket/dp/0803611153 Also have a drug book...

  24. UCLA New Grad Residency Program 2012

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to newbiepnp's topic in California Nursing

    They will be calling closer to the November interview dates posted for the units you have applied to. I know November 9th is for ICUs. I don't remember the rest,

  25. Just how difficult is nursing school?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to michele742's topic in General Students

    So true! I entered a LVN program almost immediately after high school. It was difficult to adjust to the idea that a test can have more than one right answer. And that there is only one answer you...