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  1. Scrubs: All solid, or mix and match/prints?

    hikernurse replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone wears something different. Lots of Winnie the Pooh on our ward, Shelly, LOL, but I do work in peds. Lots of people wear kid-themed scrubs, but a lot of people just wear plain. So no...

  2. Healthier Living Thread Part V

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

    now that's just plain mean...i pre-nap before going out for the evening, myself. i prefer to think of it as a result of night shifts over time and not a sign i'm getting older . a nanny service?...

  3. What do you pack for lunch??

    hikernurse replied to eager1hasbegun's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I keep oatmeal in my locker along with some healthier granola bars. When I make soup, etc. I will put some in the freezer so it's easy to grab before work. Otherwise,at 0600 in the morning, packing...

  4. Healthier Living Thread Part V

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

    Got in a good walk this morning then had some delicious fruit for breakfast. I love melons and they taste so good this time of year :). A couple of long naps later and I've mostly recovered from my...

  5. Need Help With Hesi Exit Exam

    hikernurse replied to Pola70's topic in General Nursing

    I used the cd and found it more helpful than the book. Mostly because the format is a bit different than tests we had taken, even though both were computer based. I think being familiar with the...

  6. For all nurses, especially peds..Heartwarming

    hikernurse replied to kstec's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. What a lot of people caring for and loving that little

  7. Healthier Living Thread Part V

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

    Wow, Tweety. Not a recipe I'd have come up with on my own, but sounds good :). Hi to the rest of you. I've been working every day (at least a half shift) for the past week and I'm beat . I did...

  8. Healthier Living Thread Part V

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

    Suweeeeet!

  9. Healthier Living Thread Part V

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

    Gentle, good for you for walking! Your piggy/donkey comment made me laugh (gathering the attention of several young 'uns who should have already been in bed ). Isn't it funny how toes get sore? It...

  10. NANN vs. ANN

    hikernurse replied to SmileyGirl :o)'s topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congratulations! Where I work, either is fine. I found both to be surprisingly expensive, but memberships count towards your raise, so I guess it all works out. Ask a manager where you work, they...

  11. Staff and clinical students

    hikernurse replied to Lainie B's topic in General Nursing

    It's also nice when the CI introduces her/himself to the nurse. Sometimes I'll get a student and never see the CI. I love students and try to be the nurse they want to be when they're done. Maybe...

  12. Healthier Living Thread Part V

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

    I'm going with Tweety's example and grabbing a nap myself. I've got a couple of kids in the tub right now and as soon as they're done...They're old enough I don't have to be right by the tub, but I...

  13. ASN/BSN: The good- the bad and the ugly-if you could do it again?

    hikernurse replied to racing-mom4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am starting an RN-BSN program at a local university this fall. It's an on-line program, but it's locally based. We have clinicals; that I'm not looking forward to. I'm thinking it's going to be...

  14. One of you will be writing about me tomorrow

    hikernurse replied to HisTreasure's topic in Emergency

    One of my children was hospitalized for IV abx for an abscessed tooth. They got him back darn quickly, too; had an IV going very soon. That's definitely a reason to go to the ER. I hope you feel...

  15. Can a nursing student use the word "code"?

    hikernurse replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    Good call. You made the right choice and alerted those who needed to make decisions. Nice work. I'm concerned as to how this will affect you personally. Did your CI talk to you about your...

  16. Uh Oh!!

    hikernurse replied to NeosynephRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    You don't seem like a total idiot at all :). Not even a bitty idiot (now that has some rhythm to it). I bet they find your paperwork and sign on bonuses aren't necessarily a bad sign, either. Our...

  17. just paperwork

    hikernurse replied to SwampCat's topic in General Nursing

    Discharge planning? I always think that sounds kind of fun. Manager, although our managers work a shift a week to keep up their skills and to be part of the team. That's cool. What about teaching?...

  18. Am i being Discriminated against?

    hikernurse replied to WVnurse6608's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sometimes day shifts are hard to come by, especially in hospitals, when you are new. What about an office or urgent care clinic? Those are usually day hours. Certain departments in hospitals also...

  19. What kind of lunch box do you have?

    hikernurse replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Snort. Hard to pick those up at CVS... I take the reusable/disposable plastic containers. That way I don't mind if it gets stolen from the fridge...and what kind of person steals lunches...

  20. Not so random thoughts for number 1000

    hikernurse replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats . Thanks for the update. It's fun to read the personal stuff; especially when it's all in one post; that's easier than putting together bits and pieces. Great news about your little one...

  21. Healthier Living Thread Part V

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

    and by little, are we talking short lol snort. fortunately, i've never been in that position. maybe you should talk to a nurse about those darn hiccups... i was there when my grandpa and fil died...

  22. Healthier Living Thread Part V

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

    Our internet has been down (turns out I'm pretty dependent on that--and sugar) and so I've been off for awhile. DH fiddled around and fixed it tonight--hopefully not only a temp fix. Zoe, I am so...

  23. /What are managers looking for???

    hikernurse replied to godbless-yute's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    As far as experience, that would vary with the unit. A lot of units (including mine) have great orientations geared toward the new grad. In that case, the fact that you had worked MB would be a plus...

  24. I didn't realize how she would take it to heart

    hikernurse replied to Rhee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Good for you

  25. Healthier Living Thread Part V

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

    I'm sorry about your dad. It's so hard to see your parents like that; I think no matter how old you are (and I am not saying you're old ) you still need your folks. Kudos for making it until 1700...