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  1. Survey:self Study Vs. Review Center

    hikernurse replied to rafRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think they used Kaplan. A bunch of them took the classes together and learned a lot and had fun at the same time

  2. Survey:self Study Vs. Review Center

    hikernurse replied to rafRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I guess it depends on how you test and whether you are able to study on your own or you need a bit more structure. I test fine and didn't use a study center; they're expensive and I figured I didn't...

  3. anxiety or just crazy?

    hikernurse replied to gospursgo07's topic in General Nursing

    Talking to your doc is a good idea. But you may want to consider changing jobs, too. It sounds like your problems are related to your ward. If you need meds, you need meds and only your doc can...

  4. restructuring the hospital into the Hilton

    hikernurse replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a patient in hospitals several times and I can honestly say I didn't care who brought in my meals as long as they were edible and came regularly :). I never really felt well enough to need...

  5. restructuring the hospital into the Hilton

    hikernurse replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    On second thought, maybe this could be a blessing in disguise...At hotels, there is the expectation of tipping. I'd be happy to divide 20% of the total bill with the other nurses

  6. restructuring the hospital into the Hilton

    hikernurse replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Hopefully the walls are soundproof. We have a couple of cultural groups in the area where I live that come with large families and stay with the patient. There can be 8-10 little kids in a room;...

  7. Need Your Honest Opinions, Please !!

    hikernurse replied to mammaoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    My friend has a bad back and the school gave her a hard time about it. I think she got to the point she wished she hadn't disclosed it . Clinicals were a little rough, but we had a good class and...

  8. Embarassingly dumb question

    hikernurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Seriously. I'm embarassed to ask, since I'm not quite sure how I missed this. Some of the meds we use are Y site compatible with TPN/lipids. How does that figure into using them? Aren't there still...

  9. A.M. Care question--About to start 1st clincials.

    hikernurse replied to mgalloLPN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Of course it's normal to be nervous before your first clinical :). The best way to do am care is to think about what you do to get ready in the morning--teeth, face, hair, shower--that kind of...

  10. Can I wear a hat during the test?

    hikernurse replied to sstars's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Pretty much nothing at all :). The good news is that they don't allow gum, either, so you won't have to hear anyone snapping and cracking their gum during the test. I admit, that's a pet peeve of...

  11. Embarassingly dumb question

    hikernurse replied to hikernurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You guys (gals ) are great . I appreciate the help--and the extra info. I knew I could count on you :). I expected a steep learning curve, but I didn't realize I'd need climbing gear to negotiate it...

  12. What do I do?

    hikernurse replied to love2beanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Boy, the day job would sure be tempting. One of my friends worked in dialysis for years and really liked it. She got to know the patients well; a downside was that those who died were patients she...

  13. Anyone use meditech in NICU, or at least chart by exception

    hikernurse replied to iHeartNICU's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We chart by exception and it's interesting to see the many ways people chart. I'ved seen 2 full pages on patients full of things like, "baby burped after two minutes of patting back" and "after bath,...

  14. help with 6th grade hygeine discussion

    hikernurse replied to Needsmorechocolate's topic in School

    Can you get some freebies to pass out? My 6th grader thinks the free deoderant he got in school is the neatest thing. He wears it every day and he doesn't look like he's heading into puberty anytime...

  15. Need help with HESI

    hikernurse replied to la student nurse's topic in General Students

    I got the book and the cd and I think it can be very helpful. I read through the book pretty quickly because we took the HESI in the middle of the semester and I couldn't spend a whole lot more time...

  16. drug testing in school

    hikernurse replied to prettylittlenurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    We had to do a drug test within 23 hours of the start of NS orientation. We had to pay for it in cash (aren't all drug deals done in cash ). We had to sign a paper saying we understood that random...

  17. birth control and pap HELP SCARED

    hikernurse replied to 4x4country's topic in General Nursing

    It's very natural to be scared about new things, esp. things that involve private places. I agree with the other posters, let your OB know you are very nervous and ask her to go slowly and explain...

  18. interview shoes

    hikernurse replied to Medsport's topic in Men in Nursing

    Just about any girl will tell you there is a strong correlation between nice new shoes and good things happening in your life. That's why we buy so

  19. Anyone blow up at work?

    hikernurse replied to kcochrane's topic in General Nursing

    It happens. You've apologized, now move on :). Your co-workers that were there know both you the CNA and likely think nothing of it--after all, we're all human

  20. Combining Peds and Women's Health Courses

    hikernurse replied to Penguin67's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I hope you don't mind if a non-educator answers. We had a similar setup and we would alternate weeks. 4 hours of OB one week and 4 hours of Peds the next. We all thought it was a nutty way to do...

  21. You're too sensitive...

    hikernurse replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    LOL. How on earth did you ever get a picture of me during my last

  22. Ha! Students following me?!

    hikernurse replied to Achoo!'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    Especially when it's a student just a semester behind you who started with you, but failed and had to retake a class. I have to admit I feel a bit like the Wizard of Oz; everyone else thinks I'm...

  23. You're too sensitive...

    hikernurse replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    And we could if we just knew what lovely meds this young lady nurse was taking

  24. Education topic ideas

    hikernurse replied to TriageQueen's topic in Emergency

    Even a pair of movie tickets or a gift cert to dinner somewhere would be enough. But, an even better incentive is that the topics chosen will be chosen from what is turned in, LOL :chuckle. We've had...

  25. Volunteers in the NICU

    hikernurse replied to RNDreamer's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We're the opposite here, Eliza. Our unit clerks are extremely proprietary about their jobs--they don't even want nurses ordering labs. I can't imagine them letting someone in to do their work for...