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  1. I am buyng my scrubs yeahh!!!

    hikernurse replied to 9livesRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'd try them on in a store first; that way you have an idea of how they fit. Are you wearing them to classes? Three pair should be fine for that. I have a lot more (of course I am a girl and work in...

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

    hikernurse replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    sorry :sofahider; but i do hate to suffer alone . . . got a urine shower the other day, myself, from a bitty girl, no less. how she managed that, i don't know. fortunately it was near the end of...

  3. Do big girls and boys really cry??

    hikernurse replied to yinit9278's topic in General Nursing

    Every situation will be different, so you'll have to play each one by ear. I think it's fine to show emotions with a patient, as long as you don't "steal the show". Emotions need to be in check...

  4. What types of scrub bottoms do you prefer?

    hikernurse replied to TheCommuter's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I like the Cherokee flared leg; the ones with half elastic and half drawstring. The fact that they employ vanity sizing is not a bad thing either

  5. Just hired in NICU

    hikernurse replied to NFB2008's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Welcome. I was in your shoes a year ago :). Prepare to be overwhelmed, but you'll get through. I asked the manager the same question you're asking us and she told me to focus on passing the NCLEX...

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

    hikernurse replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    A blood pressure of 59/42 requires no more than noting it on the flow sheet. Your patients would sleep right through heel sticks/IV insertions if there was a way to do it without having to hold the...

  7. nursing school and marriage

    hikernurse replied to e_zapanta's topic in General Nursing

    Something else to think about is that a lot of marriages that don't survive NS, weren't really doing well anyway and NS is a way for a wife (usually, although it could be a husband, too) to find a way...

  8. problem with filling out online applications

    hikernurse replied to wishiwereanurse's topic in General Nursing

    If there's a place for a cover letter/resume, you could explain your situation. It's hard if you haven't worked for a while. I was home with children for many years and I had no professional...

  9. Healthier Living Thread Part V

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

    {{{{Zoe}}}} Doesn't everything just fall apart at once? Do you like using the elliptical at the gym? I can understand your worry about it becoming a clothes rack--maybe it feels like it has the...

  10. The bad stuff

    hikernurse replied to mslinzyann's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think one of the hardest things is seeing parents put their babies through every misery (I wanted to use a stronger word, but am respectful of TOS ) just to keep them alive a little longer. We've...

  11. Question for the females about working with a male in neonatal

    hikernurse replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have 24 hour visitation, too, except for shift change. Some parents are always there. I've worked with guy nurses and they're great. Most are married, a couple aren't. Sometimes dads prefer the...

  12. Healthier Living Thread Part V

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

    Zoe, I've looked at elliptical machines, too--at least on-line. It looks like it's hard to find a cheap one that's good. Not impossible, probably. How much are you looking at spending? I want to...

  13. Working Alone on a unit

    hikernurse replied to lauron9's topic in General Nursing

    We always had to have two nurses, even if there were only two patients--which has happened. What if you're in the bathroom and something happened? Never mind

  14. Have been offered a Day position

    hikernurse replied to dreamingofbeing's topic in General Nursing

    Days can be quite a bit different than nights, but you'll adjust :). Days can be more frenetic and chaotic--there are more people around; visitors, doctors, OT/PT, etc. Patients have more scheduled...

  15. Xray's and long term damage?

    hikernurse replied to bayouchick02's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I keep asking and receiving the same answer--no. I'm not sure I believe it. I know it's not good for the babies, I'm sure the long term ramifications will not be good. With CXR, KUB, fluouros, CT,...

  16. My step-dad passed away yesterday...

    hikernurse replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry, luv. What a blow to you and your mom and the whole family. I'll remember you in my prayers. Losing a parent really can shift the ground beneath your feel.

  17. Private rooms for NICU babies

    hikernurse replied to FemmeRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our kiddos are pretty sick and can turn on a dime. I wouldn't feel comfortable having the babies out of sight, frankly. We have a lot of parents who would move right in, too. We'd be tripping all...

  18. 1 week left of orientation- scared to death

    hikernurse replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm edging up on my first year :). It's tough, but it gets better. I'm still very nervous when I get to work...and at work and even afterwards sometimes. The thing is you're not supposed to know...

  19. Do your nursing supervisors do anything?

    hikernurse replied to tirednursedude's topic in General Nursing

    Ours are good. They work on the floor usually once a week so they don't lose their skills. They will also serve as a resource when you have a problem. Maybe they fuss about it behind closed doors ,...

  20. Healthier Living Thread Part V

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

    Me, too. I find that my most out of control eating is when I'm tired. I've been working nocs, so that is most of the time. I don't realize what I'm putting into my mouth, I think on some level I'm...

  21. Healthier Living Thread Part V

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

    Way to go . That's quite an

  22. Funny Names

    hikernurse replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    and each parent thinks that they're the first to come up with such an original name. am i the only one who thinks that a backwards heaven is more or less hades? not a name i'd go

  23. Crib Cards & HIPPA - researching policies

    hikernurse replied to DonnaH123's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    We have really cute scrapbook-like cards with the babies first name on it. There isn't any other information on it; parents love it. I think the cards help parents understand that we see their baby...

  24. First time working night shift!

    hikernurse replied to NICURN04's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'll have to try those stockings. It's funny that it occurs at night because I don't think my activity level is a whole lot different than the day. Things are a little calmer, but that means more...

  25. About the little pocket license you get :)

    hikernurse replied to labcat01's topic in General Nursing

    Mine is in a folder with the rest of the stuff I'll probably have to look up at some time. Our licenses are very ugly or I'd have mine framed. I'm darned proud of that license :). Oh, but you asked...