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  1. Can graduate nurses work before passing boards?

    hikernurse replied to Aspen1's topic in General Nursing

    We can--and do--here. Graduate nurses have to work with a licensed nurse, though, until they pass their boards. The licensed nurse has to sign off on their work. Although GN are strongly urged to...

  2. How many still paper chart everything

    hikernurse replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    We paper chart everything. They keep "threatening" (LOL) us with computer charting, but haven't found a NICU program they're happy with. Where I worked before had computer charting and I loved it....

  3. stress symptoms at the end of shift

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

    It happens to me all the time. Especially after a night shift. Sometimes I worry the oncoming nurse feels like she got report from a moron

  4. Healthier Living Thread Part V

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

    all right, you're now one workout ahead than you would've been :). tsuh (i know that's not a word, but it should be and it sounds just like it's spelled , i've a family member exactly the same way....

  5. How did you decide NICU is the right place?

    hikernurse replied to blindlittlebear's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yep, all of that :). Although once I did clinicals in a NICU, I never looked back. I told my CI that I would be working in a NICU as soon as I could get hired . Plus, night staffing isn't any...

  6. Healthier Living Thread Part V

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

    And which superhero are you?

  7. Healthier Living Thread Part V

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

    Sounds like a blast. Next time you play, maybe you should post a video

  8. Healthier Living Thread Part V

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

    Spidey, deciding whether it's worth it is the big decision :). Unfortunately, I usually weigh in on the wrong side . Good job on your workouts! Gentle, I'm with you on the school thing. I love my...

  9. What you get for nurses week

    hikernurse replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe all of you should keep your (filled with water, of course, LOL) flasks well-displayed at the nurse's station

  10. Healthier Living Thread Part V

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

    i just don't think you can have everything at once. i think the cake was exactly what you needed. i think it's good for kids to not be exposed to a lot of issues r/t food; there's nothing wrong with...

  11. Healthier Living Thread Part V

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

    Gentle, hope your toe is better. It's funny how such a small part of the body ends up feeling a lot bigger when it hurts. Zoemaloey, great news about the weight loss. Eight pounds is significant....

  12. Standardized meds times in the NICU

    hikernurse replied to neopremie's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Pharm always schedules in standardized times, but it is the rare patient that follows that schedule . We adjust it according to feedings if it is an oral med or with abx, as soon as they come up,...

  13. Holding an intubated baby with a UAC

    hikernurse replied to elizabells's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Good for you, Eliza. Mom will never forget your kindness. We have the same "non"-policy at work. Nothing official, but it isn't often done. It sounds like you have all the bases covered....

  14. Coworkers - So Now That We Know What We Want To Tell Them

    hikernurse replied to bollweevil's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you. As a pretty new nurse I love it when I get "feedback" (even the bad stuff ) from other nurses because I don't always know. Even the most thorough orientation isn't going to cover...

  15. Do they really look down on you...

    hikernurse replied to Hey There Elizah's topic in General Nursing

    The MD's I have worked with who used to be nurses are great; they have a lovely habit of listening to nurses

  16. What you get for nurses week

    hikernurse replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    Night shift seems to be the forgotten group. We, too, got a schedule with all the fun activities/foods planned for the day, but like others have said, who's going to drive in for a piece of cake or a...

  17. Desperate Need Help from RN students who make A's and B's consistently

    hikernurse replied to Txborn82's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The above suggestions are awesome :). I just have a couple. Definitely review your tests with your instructors. I didn't do that myself, but I have sat in the hall waiting to talk to a teacher and...

  18. Wait to conceive after a miscarriage

    hikernurse replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    With my last miscarriage, I was fortunate enough to conceive before I had a period. The pregnancy turned out well, although I did have some first trimester bleeding. Not sure if the two are related....

  19. Confused. Whether I should drop Anatomy

    hikernurse replied to ThePretender's topic in General Nursing

    That's right, always listen to your mama :). "My two cents" more or less refers to how much the suggestion is "worth". Kind of like, here's my opinion, take it for what it's worth. Although, of...

  20. Fears

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

    It helps to think of it in the long term. My kids get vaccinations, which hurt, but I know they're trading a short amount of pain for a much longer bout with an infectious disease. A short poke with...

  21. Confused. Whether I should drop Anatomy

    hikernurse replied to ThePretender's topic in General Nursing

    Withdraw. See if you can stay in the class unofficially, though. The extra exposure will help :). Is the rest of the tested material from the text? That's not uncommon. Our instructor said his job...

  22. GPA drop due to illness. Am I in trouble?

    hikernurse replied to Koala33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'd definitely mention it. Your GPA is pretty darn good for being sick that often. Most applications have a place where they ask you for anything else that you wish them to consider, that would be a...

  23. Healthier Living Thread Part V

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

    All right, the two of you have convinced me that raw beets will be in my future :). Tweety, I hope your PF is not chronic and that it gets all the way better soon. It's a hard thing to recover...

  24. Healthier Living Thread Part V

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

    Tweety, I've never had a raw beet before, I'm sure it's very...crunchy . I do like them roasted, though. Zoe, plantar fasciitis? I think I've got a touch of that myself--ouch. Have you tried...

  25. I passed Micro with an "A"....

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

    Good for you