Bikerchic

Bikerchic

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About Bikerchic

Live for Jesus, wife for 18 years to a great, if not occasionally grumpy husband; although not grumpier than me so I guess it's o.k. mom for 16 to 3 great kids, graduated 1998 from an ASN program in nursing.

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  1. IV Starts

    I used to like starting IV's on adults, but after 7 months of trying on the babies and not being successful I am real frustrated. I can get a blood return many times but then it blows when I advance it. I have never tried a scalp vein yet, but I thi...
  2. 28wkr mother posting pics/links and saying THANKS

    Hi Stephie, Just wanted to add my opinion that your son is sooo cute. I'm so glad he is doing so well . And you are gorgeous, and your husband is adorable. Your son was bound to be so cute, I bet he'll be quite the ladies man when he gets older. ...
  3. stressed out nurse needs advice

    Hi Hefe, and MetheBabiesR.N., I wish you luck Hefe and hope you start feeling more comfortable and confident as the days go by. Hi MethebabiesRN, my that screen name is long, what can I call you for short? Thanks for writing back again. It must b...
  4. stressed out nurse needs advice

    Hi everyone. I couldn't believe all the responses I found when I signed on today. I have been on a leave of absence since Thanksgiving for depression and stress. And I have ignored this site because I didn't want to think about work or go back to w...
  5. Freshman in college, nursing?

    Hi Keely, How are you? How was your thanksgiving? I hope it was better than mine. I spent it in the hospital. I am home now and am taking a leave of absence from work until the beginning of Feb. I think I will apply to other places, so I can wor...
  6. Freshman in college, nursing?

    Hi Keely, I did see James Bond, movie was real good. Pierce was as handsome as ever. Some hospitals and nursing homes around here train you for free, but you have to work for them for awhile. My sister did at the hospital, and then left before sta...
  7. stressed out nurse needs advice

    Hi NurseIam and Nell, thanks for the advice. My unit is going to be doing a trial of 12 hours, but not everyone wants to and most of the nurses don't think it'll work out. I am #1-5 lowest seniority depending on the night I work so I get frozen oft...
  8. stressed out nurse needs advice

    Hi everyone, Having a hard week, seems usual lately. Need a pick me up. Anyone want to tell how many years it took before you felt like you knew what you were doing? And what do you like about working in the nicu? I love it, but it is stressful ...
  9. Freshman in college, nursing?

    Hi Keely, sounds like growing up was fun. My sisters-in-law still get mistake and they are not identical, different haircuts, and one is thinner than the other. but I guess if you don't tell anyone you have a twin it is easy to get mistaken for the...
  10. Freshman in college, nursing?

    Thanks Keely, you're so nice. You'll make a great nurse. Good luck in school and feel free to ask any questions you need help with. You sound so grown up for your age? are you the oldest? Sounds like your aunt is a great role model. God Bles...
  11. Freshman in college, nursing?

    Thanks Keely, your kind words are so much appreciated. I was going to quit last noc, but I'm generally not a quitter so I'll stick it out a little longer. I am definitely stressed and frustrated. I feel like no one at work appreciates anything, a...
  12. New Grad

    Kristi and Nell, thanks for your book suggestions. I already own way to many, but find it difficult to read some of them. I ordered the med and nutrition book, the neonatology book and the preemie book. I'll let you know what I think when they arr...
  13. Freshman in college, nursing?

    Hi Cheerfuldoer, what book of Max Lucado's did you get your quote from? I could sure use the encouragement, I live for Jesus too, but am at a low point right now. I see your posts alot on the nicu site. I have been a nicu nurse for less than a year...
  14. Tell us about YOUR unit!

    Hi Kristi, I have worked in nicu since Dec, on my own without a preceptor since april and I don't have as much info as you do, but here goes. We are a large teaching hospital, with level I-III nurseries. We are the only level III in our state. Our...