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  1. day shift vs. night shift *vent*

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

    Sorry to hear that! We have tough jobs as it is without friction amongst ourselves. I am happy that I have always had good experiences with either shifts. Problems are with individual nurses and not...

  2. Clogged G-tube

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to Chrissy2003RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    travkitty, Mic-Key g-tubes can be changed and replaced by nurses and trained caregivers but they are usually for pediatric patients and not adults. They are these wee little things with balloons on...

  3. appt with nurse manager

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to jan-dez's topic in General Nursing

    Jan-dez, If you've made it clear what you wanted to talk to the manager about and she made an appointment for you, that's wonderful! I am doing the job search thing myself and it is so hard to get in...

  4. New Grad RN volunteer opportunities in CA

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to luckystarRN's topic in California Nursing

    Nihaojailan, thank you so much for your link to CareNow. I have been looking for volunteer opportunities. I am thrilled and have passed this along on Facebook. I also volunteered with Remote Area...

  5. Clogged G-tube

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to Chrissy2003RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sorry for the bad experience! It certainly does not help to have your superiors make unnecessary attacks on your credentials. We've all been in your shoes at some point or another, and I think it is...

  6. what do you talk about at work?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to nola1202's topic in General Nursing

    We exchange a lot of tips and stories about applying or being in RN programs. The LVNs talk about RN programs, the RNs talk about BSN or specialty programs. I don't know what this says about my...

  7. I wish I could just shut up already

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there, Your feelings are worthy of expression but, of course, we must all find a healthy outlet that works. On top of all the good stuff everyone else has said, I recommend keeping a journal....

  8. UCLA New Grad Residency Program 2012

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to newbiepnp's topic in California Nursing

    My heart is a-flutter for the two cardiac ICUs (7N ICU and 7ICU) and 4ICU/MICU in the Ronald Reagan Center. However, it would be a honor to be accepted into any unit so I would be flexible. Anyone...

  9. Need a volunteer position.

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to Jacen Solo's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I have volunteered with Remote Area Medical in the past. They hold massive free clinics in US and have a few international expeditions. I had an incredible experience doing triage in their Los...

  10. NCLEX Test Guide- Advise from newly passers pls... :)

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to mischa084's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello mischa084, Congratulations for coming this far in your path to becoming a nurse! On top of what everyone else has said about consistent studying, I suggest using some sort of system to weed out...

  11. White Memorial RN Residency Program March 2012

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to marie,RN's topic in California Nursing

    Hello, I was wondering how selective White Memorial is on the basis of their applicants' spiritual and religious beliefs. I am an agnostic and I can answer their essay questions as a respectful...

  12. UCLA New Grad Residency Program 2012

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to newbiepnp's topic in California Nursing

    Hi there! I am in the process of applying. Found out on Sunday and I fired off some requests for letters of recommendation. I am looking forward to a lively discussion. Good luck to

  13. New job offer dilemia....feedback appreciated

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to crb613's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, Do you have any specific career goals right now? If so, ask yourself which job will help you achieve those goals, or will sound "sexier" on a resume or school application. But if you are...

  14. Need HELP keeping my emotions in check

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to jg24's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi jg24, I relate so much to your feelings. I, too, am thin-skinned and tend to shy away from conflict. Remind yourself that the person who is training you is only one of the many people you will meet...

  15. Yet another RN to BSN question....

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    Hi MomRN, I am in the same boat as you. Although I cannot give you advice as someone who has their BSN, I can tell you to look at your local colleges/universities with BSN programs to see if they have...

  16. PICC line certification - Asset to the new grad?

    Cuddleswithpuddles posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone! I am a RN now! On to my question: A home health care company I talked to requires new grad RNs to have PICC line certification in order to work. The certification is pretty pricey. I...

  17. PICC line certification - Asset to the new grad?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in General Nursing

    Hello That Guy, Yes, the course includes PICC line

  18. PICC line certification - Asset to the new grad?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in General Nursing

    Hi NICU_babyRN, The company asks new grads to pay for the certification (over $200) and will reimburse for half. This is not super easy for me at this time but I was wondering if it will be useful in...

  19. Tips for a Successful Preceptorship in CCU

    Cuddleswithpuddles posted a topic in Cardiac

    Hello everyone, I am a LVN in a ADN program, and I found out today that I will be doing my preceptorship in a CCU and that I am starting as soon as next week. I have had clinical rotations in...

  20. Tips for a Successful Preceptorship in CCU

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in Cardiac

    Yes, we are required to make a list of objectives on a daily basis. There is barely anything to simply "brush up" on because most of these things are new to me hehe ECG, arterial line care, basic...

  21. Pt's mom asks to you lie to the pt---What to do?

    Cuddleswithpuddles posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone, I am doing a paper on a dilemma I encountered at work. I am a home health LVN. I accompanied one of my pediatric patients' to the ER. He asked me if he was undergoing surgery that...

  22. Bedside reporting

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to becca001's topic in General Nursing

    Hello there, I have never heard of bedside reporting. I looked it up and it is very interesting! I have no experience with it obviously but I just wanted to say thanks because I learned something new....

  23. Pt's mom asks to you lie to the pt---What to do?

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the replies :) What would you guys do if the mom said not to lie but just not tell the kid what's going on? She is the legal guardian after all. What would you say if the kid asked you...

  24. Major decisions

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to pnmia10's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the previous two replies. Also, I highly recommend consulting with counselors of the schools with the NA programs you are interested in, NOT the counselors at the school you are currently...

  25. MO degeneration.

    Cuddleswithpuddles replied to comnursesall's topic in General Nursing

    What's the context? Nothing jumps out at me, but maybe if you post what passage you found the term in that would help us infer what it