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  1. CNA before RN?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to SkylerW's topic in General Students

    Hello SkylerW, The program you are applying to may require a CNA license so that all their students have plenty of the fundamental bedside skills taught in the first semester and can hit the ground...

  2. problem to be solved that involves communication in nursing

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to bwhiteside's topic in General Nursing

    Hand-off/end-of-shift reports are always tricky. Hospitals I have seen have made attempts to standardize the process (ex. SBAR forms) but there will always be an issue with some nurses giving too...

  3. LVN to RN - What did you do with your LVN license?

    Cuddleswithpuddles posted a topic in LPN to RN

    I am a new grad RN. I just realized my LVN license is expiring. What did you LVNs turned RNs do with your LVN license? Did you pay the fees and fully renewed it or put it on inactive status? In...

  4. LVN to RN - What did you do with your LVN license?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in LPN to RN

    For the people who have let the LVN license lapse, is there some sort of note on your record saying that payment is overdue, the license is delinquent etc. etc.? I poked around the CA BVNPT website...

  5. Help please, resume objective

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to LouisVRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Does the employer ask for an objective statement? I was under the impression that objective statements are a thing of the past. It is pretty obvious why people seek jobs. I think talking about your...

  6. A vet tech as a nurse ?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    Was she doing actual patient care or more like clerical duties? Maybe she is an office worker who happens to be a former vet tech and was just another non-nurse being called a nurse for convenience's...

  7. UCLA New Grad Residency Program 2012

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to newbiepnp's topic in California Nursing

    I submitted my application but I have not gotten an email for the assessment. Could someone share the link with me, or is it a link individualized for each candidate? HR is closed at the

  8. How Do You Administer The Following Meds?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Patient Medications

    All of them. It is best to consult a trusted, peer-reviewed drug reference to get the full picture of what you need to look out for as a

  9. Vancouver, BC Nursing Jobs

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to joey6216's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, I used to live in a suburb near Vancouver. Pardon me if I am stating what you already know but keep in mind that Vancouver has an extremely high cost of living. Also, Canadian taxes are very...

  10. I'm taking Nclex pn exam on Dec 1st...I am so overwhelmed..please help!

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to katrene555's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi katrene555, In addition to studying your materials consistently, I recommend looking for "tricks" to weed out wrong answers. There will always be questions that ask you about diseases, meds or...

  11. Pursuing nurse practioner degree without RN experience

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

    you are working as a rn while in a np program. i think what the rest of the people envisioned when we read the op's post is a rn with no work experience whatsoever heading straight to a np

  12. Pursuing nurse practioner degree without RN experience

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

    Great, hard hitting question. To huangsoRN, I am hearing a lot of concern about the job market but not much about your passion and vision in nursing. What do you want to do in

  13. What does an RN REALLY do?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to dazed&confused1129's topic in General Nursing

    My dad told me to become a nurse for the money and job stability. I was 17 and had NO IDEA what I was getting myself into. NONE. I laugh at what my dad said but I am grateful because I never would...

  14. What does an RN REALLY do?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to dazed&confused1129's topic in General Nursing

    The atmosphere cultivated by your nursing professors and the facilities that you are visiting can color your viewpoint greatly. Some professors and facilities welcome student learning with open arms....

  15. New LVN grad needs work experience and skills practice.

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to Life is Good's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Life_Is_Good, I am no veteran but I have been a LVN for 5 years and now a new grad RN and what I am hearing is a lot of fear and a deep-seated need for a comfort zone where you can be confident in...

  16. which stethoscope would fit me best in your opinion?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to meghan91's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have the Cardiology III. Very fine stethoscope but it is a bit overkill for ER tech work, in my opinion. It is expensive, heavy around the neck and I am always afraid it will "grow legs and run...

  17. West Coast University Nursing Program Questions, Please Help!

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to j-lyn's topic in California Nursing

    MrsFitnss, Are APU and West Coast your only options? West Coast is indeed very expensive and I am wondering why you feel that you either need to pay or get waitlisted forever. Have you looked into...

  18. UCLA New Grad Residency Program 2012

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to newbiepnp's topic in California Nursing

    Yay I got my letters of recommendation! I never knew filling out a job application could get me this pumped

  19. So Cal CC with Lottery

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to DeterminedFutureRN's topic in California Nursing

    Another thing---- My friend with a GPA around yours got into Mount Saint Mary's pre-nursing program. The buzz is that pre-nursing students are given priority for admission into their ADN program. She...

  20. So Cal CC with Lottery

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to DeterminedFutureRN's topic in California Nursing

    Hi DeterminedFutureRN, Another path to becoming a RN, albeit an often winding and difficult one, is to become a LVN first then apply to a LVN-ADN or LVN-BSN program. The pros (in my opinion, of...

  21. IV certified LVN- Scope of practice

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to tketels's topic in California Nursing

    Hi tketels, Congrats on getting your LVN license! This is a sticky situation indeed. Although CA LVNs with IV certifications can give blood products, I am not sure that extends to immunoglobulins....

  22. UCLA New Grad Residency Program 2012

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to newbiepnp's topic in California Nursing

    What is the assessment about? I am waiting on my letters of recommendation so I have not gotten to that point. Is it testing your knowledge or your

  23. UCLA New Grad Residency Program 2012

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to newbiepnp's topic in California Nursing

    Hi patteRN, What else did the HR person tell you? I hesitated to call due to the note on the website that said "Please no phone calls." Thanks for sharing the valuable

  24. two jobs

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to username33's topic in General Nursing

    I am no expert but you might be held liable as a RN by your state board even if your employer does not. You don't stop being a nurse even if your badge says CNA. It's definitely a sticky gray

  25. Behaviors you've learned to lose when at work.

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to nola1202's topic in General Nursing

    I started out in nursing when I was 19. I didn't care too much about body mechanics or proper shoes. Ohhhh boy did that change quickly when I developed sciatica and plantar fasciitis at the tender age...