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  1. Type of Syringe for Heparin Injections?

    hippienurse replied to hhrhrn41's topic in Patient Medications

    I am just a student, but we are taught only to use TB syringes unless for some reason there was only an insulin syringe

  2. migraines and nursing

    hippienurse replied to Jen,SN's topic in General Nursing

    I have to say, after having migraines since age 14, spending alot of time with neurologists and various other specialists--for someone to say there isn't much different between a tension headache and...

  3. How important is a BSN?

    hippienurse replied to greerster's topic in General Nursing

    Just as a side note, in my area you get paid more for a BSN starting than an ADN *shrug* Also, they "prefer" the BSN and if you and another nurse with the same experience, etc apply and the only...

  4. Birkenstocks turning yellow!

    hippienurse replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't had that happen to mine, but when I get other marks on them I use the Mr. Clean magic eraser--maybe that would help? I would also just take them back to the

  5. Do you see good results with doulas?

    hippienurse replied to Jess-RN in 2006's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Being a Doula, and having used a Doula--I say whole heartedly YES! Especially if you don't feel you have someone to support you during labor. If you have any specif questions, please PM me!

  6. The scoop on Practicums or Preceptorships

    hippienurse replied to ER1010's topic in General Students

    They are not the same thing. Clinicals/Practicum is when, during your Nursing education, you spend time in a clinical setting with an instructor guiding you (as well as the primary nurse of the...

  7. Clinicals: what was the biggest surprise or thing you would have wanted to know?

    hippienurse replied to ER1010's topic in General Students

    They are fun, I think. The trick is to remember--you are there to LEARN, they don't expect you to be perfect and know everything. Just work your butt off and learn all you can from those who have been...

  8. Most dreaded Dr.'s orders

    hippienurse replied to BBFRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. I am an overweight woman, and find it insulting for a professional to be using those types of terms to describe their patient. Glad I won't ever have her for a nurse.

  9. good credit

    hippienurse replied to stephera's topic in General Nursing

    Some employers do check credit as a way to try and determine a person's level of responsibility. It is quite

  10. Need advice about failure to thrive

    hippienurse replied to ICUnowOHN's topic in General Nursing

    I doubt there is much you can do if the Mother doesn't think there is an issue. I know my daughter (who is 2.5) has issues with eating and will (if you let her--which we don't) eat sweets and treats...

  11. Be very Careful about considering Excelsior's Online ADN program...

    hippienurse replied to ColoLPNStudent's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I agree. I cannot believe people are allowed to learn nursing online, it just doesn't seem right to me. (Sorry if this upsets anyone, it is just my

  12. Be very Careful about considering Excelsior's Online ADN program...

    hippienurse replied to ColoLPNStudent's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I agree. I cannot believe people are allowed to learn nursing online, it just doesn't seem right to me. (Sorry if this upsets anyone, it is just my

  13. When did you know?

    hippienurse replied to kellyo's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am still a student, but my passion for everything related to pregnancy and birth came from years of fertility treatment. When you are trying so hard to have a baby you become obsessed with every...

  14. Phenergan?

    hippienurse replied to RN92's topic in General Nursing

    I am a migraine sufferer (and nursing student, lol) and wanted to add my experience. I have gotten Phenergan and Demerol together many times IM. They give me the demerol in one shot and then the...

  15. Help with careplan...

    hippienurse posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    for nursing diagnosis of "Social Isolation". I am having trouble with interventions since my client is blind and sleepy most of the time from meds. She is sad and depressed and isolating herself...

  16. meds that should never be given IV push

    hippienurse replied to newgrad2005's topic in General Students

    I just saw a post about this on the general forum, was that

  17. A & P 2 and Nursing I at the same time, am I that CRAZY?????

    hippienurse replied to dream8's topic in General Students

    Oh yes, it can be done! I am taking Nursing I right now and I don't find it a very difficult class, especially compared to A&P. Last quarter I took A&P II and MIcro at the same time, now that...

  18. What is your workplace's policy on jewelry?

    hippienurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    and not just earrings, I mean nose rings, tongue piercings, eyebrow piercings,

  19. What is your workplace's policy on jewelry?

    hippienurse replied to hippienurse's topic in General Nursing

    THanks for the reply. I have several small hoops in each ear, and a small hoop nosering. I plan to put in a stud (small) instead of the nosering. I also have waist length hair so I guess it is a bun...

  20. Nursing & Misdemeanors in Florida

    hippienurse replied to jlp2778's topic in General Nursing

    I am not in Florida, but I have a worse in my background and I am allowed to be licensed. It depends on the type of crime, as well, but just be honest and forthright and don't

  21. What would you do?

    hippienurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    At the beginning of the month, I went in the my doctor to get my first Hep B vaccination that is required for nursing school. I left with them a form they had to fill out and send back to me....

  22. Stethoscope Cost

    hippienurse replied to Rivs's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Littman Classic SEII - online at allheart.com for $55 bucks on

  23. pushing with an epidural

    hippienurse replied to starry nights's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am just a new student, but I have my own experiences as a laboring mother and as a doula to call on. My first birth (where I wasn't as knowledgable) I didn't know to wait, I told them I had to push...

  24. New here--nursing student...

    hippienurse posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi there! I am a nursing student, starting this fall anyway, and stumbled upon this forum when looking for nursing links to store away for my classes. I am glad I found you all! I am Jenna, nice to...

  25. When One Child Is Enough

    hippienurse replied to Spidey's mom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    After reading thru this thread, I know my opinion will meet with opposition but I can't help but put in my .02. Reading this made me feel physically ill. I am pro-choice. I believe a woman has a...