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  1. Discouraged and new to forum.

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to auntlala's topic in General Students

    Oh hell yes. You can study so much that you lose sight of the forest and focus on the twigs. You can study so much that you burn yourself out emotionally and physically. You lose all creativity to...

  2. What are the classes offered at LPN program and what textbook?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to 2bNewToNurseLPN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi NewtoNurseLPN, Although nursing programs have many things in common, each program has its own curriculum and choice of textbooks. I suggest you get in touch with the nursing programs you are...

  3. Need a reality check

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to nicubee's topic in General Students

    Absorb as much of it as you can, in my opinion. Expand your toolbox for the future. You will not use all of your knowledge at all the times but you never know when you will need that footnote no one...

  4. Advice please: Suggestions on why I want to leave my job after three mo.

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

    I put down on my applications that I want to explore the RN role in an acute care setting. I think any halfway savvy recruiter or manager will know the deal when they see your record. Relatively new...

  5. New RN/Panel Interview

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to JMO82's topic in General Nursing

    I have never been in a position to interview or hire nurses but I would be very surprised if any recruiter or manager does not look on a candidate with goals like yours with favor. If they do, then...

  6. New RN/Panel Interview

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to JMO82's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have any specific career goals? Are you working towards a certification? Going back to school? Any specific promotions or titles you can earn at the company you will be interviewing for? If,...

  7. Help! Common meds given in the hospital

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to busttamuv3's topic in General Nursing

    Hi busttamuv3, Congratulations on landing the job! I highly suggest you review your textbooks on the conditions and populations you will be encountering in your workplace. We don't know if you will...

  8. PLEASE HELP!!! I'm in trouble with a school assignment.

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to Rios0421's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Do you still need help? I am a LVN (for another 2 weeks hehe) and I am in home

  9. LPN or Medical Assistant

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to peppapig123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am definitely biased as a LVN turned RN but, objectively, the LVN has a far larger scope of practice, choice in work settings and more room for advancement. Another thing to consider though: The...

  10. What else can I do with a LPN degree besides working @ bedside?

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

    You can market yourself as a tutor. I tutored basic dosage calculations and medical terminology while I was in my LVN program. Now that you have a license you definitely have a lot of "street cred"...

  11. New RN/Panel Interview

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to JMO82's topic in General Nursing

    Hi JMO82, Congrats on landing the interview! I have never had a panel interview, or an interview as a RN applicant but in my previous interviews I was asked what are my goals for the future and some...

  12. Help...should I go to Cerritos College Nursing Spring 12'

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to Van22's topic in California Nursing

    Hi van22, I have had my RN license for a little over a month and have not found a RN job outside of my current company. I am focused on landing an acute care job, so I can't comment on how hard or...

  13. john f. kennedy university adn to msn pathways program

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to sunnysteph87's topic in California Nursing

    JFK does not offer a BSN. You get a BA or BS in a small variety of majors at JFK then you get priority admission (but not guaranteed) to UCSF. It's a little funky. If I find the list of BAs and BSs...

  14. Clueless

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to kitkat104's topic in General Students

    I started out in a LVN program when I was 18, no relatives in the healthcare field, greener than grass, naive as all hell and had no idea what I was in for. My suggestion is to just take things one...

  15. Volunteering w no Experience

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to LateStarter_inCA's topic in California Nursing

    Hi latestarter_inCA, Some hospitals have volunteer programs specifically for nursing or medical-track students. These programs required background checks, proof of educational track and a time...

  16. How can you be nonjudgemental?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to Kristy02_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You can judge but also realize your judgment is often irrelevant and hinders you from providing care. It does not help your patient. It does not help you. So let it go in the moment and vent after...

  17. gained alot of weight as a nurse

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to sunshine1216's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I gained about 50 lbs in total over my 5 years as a nurse. There were a few ups and downs, but mostly slow ups. I gained 20 lbs in the beginning of my LVN program, lost 30 then up, up, up, up to a...

  18. Living with poo

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to dropbears101's topic in General Nursing

    Kudos just for that quote. The habits the coworkers describe drive me up the wall too. WHY would you put your poo-covered gloves on a patient's clean body parts and clean diaper to finish up the...

  19. UCLA New Grad Residency Program 2012

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to newbiepnp's topic in California Nursing

    Hi all, I got the assessment and will be completing it in a moment. I applied to cardiothoracic, MICU and

  20. apparently, peri care is optional

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    Heh I am sad to say that I immediately assumed that people were too lazy to cath 4x a day. It's an unfair assumption but...

  21. apparently, peri care is optional

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    Just to clarify: Are the CNAs performing both straight caths AND Foley insertions? Either way, this is making me cringe. Whatever savings this facility has made by having CNAs do this will be easily...

  22. Help...should I go to Cerritos College Nursing Spring 12'

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to Van22's topic in California Nursing

    How much have you delved into the option of using your non-nursing bachelor's degree to apply to bridge programs that result in a BSN? I am a ADN RN and the vast majority of job ads specify BSN...

  23. CNA before RN?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to SkylerW's topic in General Students

    Some schools definitely favor candidates with health care experience but it a lack of it will not disqualify you outright. Most of your classmates will not have any either. As far as the job market...

  24. Terrible Clinical

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to mkmatthew's topic in General Students

    Hi mkmatthew, I think you handled the situation very well from what you have posted. The unfortunate reality of clinical rotations is that sometimes you have to see unsavory things and be close to...

  25. Taking a hospital job while in school?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to Snuggs105's topic in General Students

    Hi snuggs105, Being a CNA in acute or long-term care is incredibly hard work. I cannot imagine working close to full-time as a CNA while class is in session. A good alternative may be to become a home...