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  1. You Know You're a NICU Nurse When...

    hikernurse replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I know. We occasionally get term babies and I always wonder how something that huge could come out of a normal sized woman. Especially when looking at their head sizes,

  2. You Know You're a NICU Nurse When...

    hikernurse replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    But it sure makes you feel like you accomplished something to pull that out

  3. makes you think

    hikernurse replied to Imafloat's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think sometimes parents also associate their child's problems with being in the hospital. "Once I get the baby home where they can be in a normal situation, then everything will work out." We tell...

  4. You Know You're a NICU Nurse When...

    hikernurse replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    we love you guys and, believe me, we're nothing but glad to see you

  5. You Know You're a NICU Nurse When...

    hikernurse replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Cute :). It's kind of like knowing which baby is crying by looking down the room and seeing which little legs are pumping up and down underneath their blanket bundles. Heh, they can't keep any...

  6. questions about nursing school

    hikernurse replied to sweetpea16's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Great way to start :). If you are shaky on math, there are nursing math books out there that can walk you through the steps. Almost all of the math involves ratios, decimals, etc. Once you get the...

  7. You Know You're a NICU Nurse When...

    hikernurse replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've got a couple more: You can never raid the patients fridge when you're hungry at 0300 because all you'd find is breast milk Occasionally late at night (and never when management is around ), you...

  8. Did you guys remember all of your anatomy before starting nursing school?

    hikernurse replied to NursingStudent-Tati's topic in General Nursing

    Of course I remembered every single bone, muscle attachment, etc. Doesn't everyone? No really, you'll remember what you need to know. Everything builds up on every thing else. It will make sense...

  9. Mmmm

    hikernurse replied to RN1982's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Well, then I'll buy some for me and tell the children that it's a grown-up food, making a face that subtly shows that while I'm more than willing to share, string cheese is a much safer choice

  10. 3 12's - in a row or break them up?

    hikernurse replied to bisacat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I prefer them in a row, but it did take me a while to get used to it. It seems all I do though for those three days is work, go home to sleep, repeat

  11. Healthier Living Thread Part V

    hikernurse replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Steph, how do you guys (gals) do no carbs? I get awfully cranky. I'm doing all right with eating healthier carbs--I prefer wheat bread and brown rice--but I really do need to stop with the white...

  12. Mmmm

    hikernurse replied to RN1982's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I've seen the commercials and the lady on them sure looks happy . I'll have to give it a try. Having the cheese already portioned out

  13. How much sleep?

    hikernurse replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    I'm asleep by 2100-2200 and up at 0530. I work my days in a row and I find by my 3rd night I'm usually sound asleep by

  14. CNA Skills Test - Those "Extra" Steps?

    hikernurse replied to HeartForCaring's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The test is pretty much common sense. I'd do what I had to do and not worry about the rest. You'll do fine

  15. Do nurses like volunteers?

    hikernurse replied to NICUplease's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Great way to break in to the NICU :). I love cuddlers; a lot of time nurses don't have time to actually play with the older ones (and some kiddos are there for months) and they really need it. Good...

  16. How long did it take you to get into the NICU?

    hikernurse replied to HappyPediRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Also a new grad starter. The managers interviewing you won't expect a lot of experience--most NICU's have long orientations--but they do like to see a lot of enthusiasm and desire to work in the...

  17. Healthier Living Thread Part V

    hikernurse replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I've got a doc appointment tomorrow, too, Blue, but I am exercising (ha ha) my right to refuse treatment and not step on the scale, LOL. I went hiking with the kids a couple of times last week. We...

  18. Do you need a Laptop?

    hikernurse replied to dfw2lax's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    They're very, very helpful--especially since most public libraries, coffee houses, etc. have wireless--but if you can't afford one, you can't afford one :). You can get by without one. The best...

  19. Hospital Nurses -- Give it to me straight...

    hikernurse replied to SAHM_2RN's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, nursing is both very family friendly and very family unfriendly. The cons: working holidays, weekends, nights. Some hospitals tend to be less flexible with scheduling than others. The...

  20. Healthier Living Thread Part V

    hikernurse replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Heh, that would definitely surprise me

  21. Healthier Living Thread Part V

    hikernurse replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Sarah, I think you're safe with the small cinnamon biscuit . Sounds like a healthy day for you. Pretty soon your sig will have RN in stead of student nurse . Hey, Blue. Nice to see you :). It's...

  22. NICU/Neonatal Nurses: Please Help Me.

    hikernurse replied to BabyNurse_PJN's topic in General Nursing

    It can be heartbreaking at times. I saw the Hopkins episode, too. It looked like they tried the baby on the oscillator and then just took him off. Were the parents nearby? Our unit (and most...

  23. Healthier Living Thread Part V

    hikernurse replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hang on there, Zobes, next week you'll be five pounds lighter

  24. Healthier Living Thread Part V

    hikernurse replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Worked the last couple of nights, did OK--not great--with the eating. My babies slept most of the night. I have one we're just waiting until she's big enough for surgery and she is the cutest thing...

  25. how much does your hospital pay to precept a new nurse?

    hikernurse replied to rninnv's topic in General Nursing

    $1.50 an hour