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  1. HELP,I have to clean my sons room today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    hikernurse replied to proud2b1's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I've got a bunch of messy boys--you'd think cleaning their room wasn't their top priority, go figure . One day when I grew too tired of fighting that particular battle, I told them to clean or I...

  2. Statistics prerequisite

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

    Math is definitely not my strong suit and I did fine in stats. It really doesn't have much math in it . I know they like to require algebra first, but I didn't take it and really, algebra had...

  3. How much difference in pay do two year rn's get than four yr??

    hikernurse replied to bigmac018's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    that is part of the reason i am applying for bsn programs now. we would get 11 credit hours (not even considered full-time status) when we spent between 20-25 hours a week just in class and...

  4. How much difference in pay do two year rn's get than four yr??

    hikernurse replied to bigmac018's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    That would make me very angry, too. I know some schools do that and it's nothing but wrong. I have to say that the NS I attended was very pro-active in keeping students in. The college, itself, is...

  5. How much difference in pay do two year rn's get than four yr??

    hikernurse replied to bigmac018's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    actually, i would accept that. if a teacher spent three years focusing on learning how to teach, that teacher would probably be pretty prepared to teach. i have a lot of teachers in my family (most...

  6. Co-sleeping?

    hikernurse replied to amber1142's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Maybe her bed isn't enough of a challenge?? My little one never falls out of our bed, either, and it's a great big tall one. I'd let you know how he does in his own bed, but since he never sleeps...

  7. Do you leave your med/flush tubing up?

    hikernurse replied to BittyBabyGrower's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks, Eliza

  8. Do you leave your med/flush tubing up?

    hikernurse replied to BittyBabyGrower's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think I'm going to forward this to our purchasing committee--we're always trying out new things and these sound perfect

  9. Do you leave your med/flush tubing up?

    hikernurse replied to BittyBabyGrower's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We leave it up and reuse the tubing for 72 hours. I haven't seen the filtered connector, but it sounds pretty neat. We filter just about everything and those sure sound

  10. Best shoes ever?

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

    I swear, though, that different style Danskos are sized differently, so make sure you try on the style you intend to buy

  11. Sleep Hygiene

    hikernurse replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Z, nice to see you, my friend. Great thread and information. I bought a yoga dvd that is extremely relaxing--the hardest part is getting up off the floor and into bed when it ends . I also have...

  12. Do you allow rings of any kind in your NICU??? and other infection questions...

    hikernurse replied to NANSNURSE's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Nothing below the elbow; no nail polish; short fingernails. Parents and doctors also need to comply. If parents can't or refuse to remove rings, they must wear gloves the whole time they are with...

  13. How much difference in pay do two year rn's get than four yr??

    hikernurse replied to bigmac018's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    We're magnet here and there is no difference between ADN and BSN as far as pay. BSN grads don't get preferential treatment as far as finding jobs, either; no matter the care area. Do what works best...

  14. Difficulty

    hikernurse replied to nurseofalltrades's topic in General Nursing

    weisler (i don't think that's right, but close) wrote a book on understanding fertility. it goes into pretty good detail on recognizing what's going on with your body. it's a great book. i'll try...

  15. night shift & sleep

    hikernurse replied to cardiacnurse05's topic in General Nursing

    You are so not alone. I feel like I waste a lot more hours sleeping when I'm working nights, yet I'm always tired. Several noc nurses where I work totally switch their schedules around and stay up...

  16. Parents that make you go MMMMrgh!

    hikernurse replied to danissa's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree. Our unit still doesn't allow them, though, because of privacy; it's hard to know exactly where parents are aiming their camera phones and we have more than one baby in a room. I'm...

  17. HIPAA and personal journals

    hikernurse replied to newlpn08's topic in General Nursing

    If you're going to keep one, I sure wouldn't mention it. I think if you are sued and they are aware you have kept any kind of info in your journal it can be admitted in court. Just something to...

  18. Work 3 nights in a row or keep schedule?

    hikernurse replied to confused101's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer three in a row, too, but not everyone does. After my third night I sleep in the morning and stumble around in the afternoon before going to bed early. That way I'm pretty much back on track...

  19. RN's and CNA's working together

    hikernurse replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Love 'em . They do a lot of hard work and spend time with the patients that I am not able to r/t nursing tasks I have. My overall experience (with only one exception) has been very positive. I was a...

  20. Do you say you're a nurse...

    hikernurse replied to picurn10's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When I was an LPN, I'd introduce myself as a nurse; now I'm an RN and I still introduce myself as a nurse. I liked the earlier poster who said, "I'm the kind of nurse you want in an emergency."...

  21. Shifts

    hikernurse replied to BiologyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of places do offer 8 hour shifts from 2300-0700. I do 12 hour nights, so I pick up as few shifts as I can. The higher acuity areas of hospitals where I live pretty much only have 12 hour...

  22. Funny/happy NICU moments needed

    hikernurse replied to 2curlygirls's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    aw, you're not intruding; welcome . kangaroo care is when an undressed baby--down to his diaper--is placed on the bare chest of his mom or dad. it's great for both babies and parents--as long as the...

  23. Co-sleeping?

    hikernurse replied to amber1142's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You know, it's also good for dads, too. I started co-sleeping after almost dropping my first out of my arms when I was nursing him in the rocker and almost fell asleep. Plus it was a darn cold...

  24. I need a laugh

    hikernurse replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

  25. Something different needed please!

    hikernurse replied to AusNurse2B's topic in International Nursing

    Maybe divide the class up into groups and give them a slip of paper with causes of dehydration and act it out. The sillier the better. We did campy stuff all the time and not only was it fun, but it...