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  1. WGU and tuition reimbursment

    hikernurse replied to LongislandRN23's topic in Western Governors University

    And that is a valid concern. The reason my corporation pays for WGU is that they are certified by all the right people. Otherwise, we have the same rule against reimbursement without letter grades....

  2. WGU and tuition reimbursment

    hikernurse replied to LongislandRN23's topic in Western Governors University

    My hospital also reimburses WGU. It has all the right accreditations and I haven't had a problem with reimbursement at

  3. "When Was the Last Time I Wow'ed a Patient?"

    hikernurse replied to Mully's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Bravo. This is exactly what's wrong with nursing today. Our hands are tied because patients/families complain about things that are either out of control or appropriate care that is in some way...

  4. New to NICU

    hikernurse replied to NICURN2013's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Check out the S.T.A.B.L.E. guide. It has a lot of good information for new NICU nurses. Plan for a wild ride, lol, but it's a good one :). When you are off work, be off--your mind will be going a...

  5. Okay, need some help here...

    hikernurse replied to carolinapooh's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Ethics is huge. Another area to think about is the boatload of self-education that will come with this change. I spend a fair amount of time out of work (sometimes during) keeping up on the latest...

  6. NICU Nurses That Have Passed RNC-NIC (and any good test takers!)

    hikernurse replied to irish_rainbow's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I focused on the Watson book. Read once with a highlighter. Most of it is stuff you will already know from working, but the book was very useful. You should do fine! I don't know that I ever felt...

  7. Gloves!

    hikernurse replied to ChooSoul's topic in General Students

    I guess by that same logic, you'd want to wear gloves every time you go grocery shopping or pump gas or read a library book... Once you get to know patients better, I think you'll understand that you...

  8. Need to work on my "dexterity". Any advice??

    hikernurse replied to Shorty11's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The earlier suggestions were great. The only thing I can add is to take a few extra seconds and visualize where you are putting the tegaderm before you lay it down. I wanted to note that you gave me...

  9. Neglect or??

    hikernurse replied to kemmn's topic in Pediatric

    In our unit, we go through SW to report to CPS. Can you do research on the topic and present it to staff? You might even be able to use it in your class work as well. Evidence based practice...

  10. hot enough?

    hikernurse replied to K+MgSO4's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    And to those of us in the farenheit system, 44 sounds pretty comfortable,

  11. What the heck!

    hikernurse replied to nurse4sale's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Statistics is the big one that expires around here. I agree with sox above that looking around might be well worth your time. Ugh, I can't imagine having to start over with basic level courses!!...

  12. hot enough?

    hikernurse replied to K+MgSO4's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Wow, I was happy when we got up out of the single digits (farenheit) this morning! We spent several weeks in Australia a few years ago and loved every minute of it! People were so generous and kind,...

  13. Is it appropriate...???

    hikernurse replied to kRN0512's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Part of the interview process for my unit includes discussion of the time table for decision making. "You can expect to hear back from us by the end of next week either way. If you have any...

  14. Will I get in trouble ? ? ?

    hikernurse replied to Congababe13's topic in General Students

    Did you talk to your school about ways you can be accountable? I know you've learned your lesson, but if you offer to find ways to make this a learning experience for other students, that might help....

  15. 5th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    hikernurse replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    Since nurses stopped wearing caps, all professionalism went out the

  16. Anyone else see...?

    hikernurse replied to ninja-nurse's topic in Pediatric

    Whoa--what a scary place to work!! As far as the drug calculation goes, it's a lot tricker doing mg/kg/dose than figuring out typical adult doses. I'm a huge advocate for pain relief, but if your...

  17. Anyone else see...?

    hikernurse replied to ninja-nurse's topic in Pediatric

    But the more important point (since the baby was all right and the dosage appropriate) is that education was sadly lacking. Peds is an entity to itself and it isn't safe to care for little ones as...

  18. The Mockery of Nursing

    hikernurse replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ha ha, workingharder said butt . In front of

  19. The Mockery of Nursing

    hikernurse replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    But I thought nurses didn't have to deal with actual poo.....Don't you have CNA's to do that kind of

  20. The Mockery of Nursing

    hikernurse replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Or how about... "I just turned 21, am I too old to go to nursing school? Because by the time I'm done with school I'll be in my mid-twenties and everyone knows that's too old to start a new...

  21. Giving Nursing Students a Taste of NICU

    hikernurse replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We also do the observation day for nursing students, just to give them a quick overview and hope that the ones who like it will lobby to come back and do their capstones with us. We take them around...

  22. Say What??????!!!!!!!!!!

    hikernurse replied to gt4everpn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Uh oh--there are a lot of days I want to change that channel,

  23. I found another way to get my foot in the Health care door

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

    Sorry to keep harping on money, lol. I graduated from a community college a few years ago and it cost me only a few thousand, inclusive. I can't remember how much or I would tell you... :). I used...

  24. When you are failing

    hikernurse replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Students

    I'd be inclined to stick it out. That way, you at least have exposure to the material which will be helpful if you have to retake the class. Definitely talk to your instructor about areas you can...

  25. I found another way to get my foot in the Health care door

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

    13 K is a lot for that type of schooling, even if you qualify for some or all of that in aid. There are hospitals that teach phlebotomy for free as long as you are willing to work for them...