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  1. Field Trips

    hikernurse replied to zenman's topic in General Nursing

    With kids who have special health needs, field trips can be trouble. One of the children in my kid's class had an anaphylactic (well, that sure doesn't look like it's spelled right) reaction to...

  2. Weekend Option folks....

    hikernurse replied to Elvish's topic in General Nursing

    That's how we do it,

  3. Does anyone else feel guilty when your sick?

    hikernurse replied to blondeern's topic in General Nursing

    Better feeling guilty for calling in sick than feeling guilty for staying at work and infecting patients/other staff, etc. Hope you feel better soon :). But yeah, I feel guilty,

  4. Should you be able to refuse an isolation assignment when pregnant?

    hikernurse replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm done having babies and I'm more happy to take an isolation assignment for someone who is pregnant. Even if the risk is negligible, I can surely understand a pregnant mom not wanting to take...

  5. Visitation during RSV season

    hikernurse replied to ScammRNC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Nobody under 18 is allowed on the unit until late next spring. If a baby is being removed from support, exceptions are made and rightfully so; but even then, kids are limited to the family room....

  6. Sleep

    hikernurse replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I sleep whenever I can--even on my days off. Benadryl helps a lot; I found when I switched to nocs that the night after my 3rd in a row I was too tired to sleep--ironic. It got better with time, but...

  7. Wracked by Guilt -- Need Help -- Long

    hikernurse replied to Lousynurse's topic in General Nursing

    I doubt there are many nurses out there who haven't forgotten to open a stopcock or give a dose of meds. You will feel better if you own up to it and next time call the pharmacist--you don't want to...

  8. Things to do while awaiting NCLEX results

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

    My sister and I engaged in some serious retail therapy; an approach I heartily recommend

  9. Silliest thing you ever did after a long shift...

    hikernurse replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    BTDT, more than once, unfortunately. I can make it home, but it's too much effort to make it to the door. Just a *little* nap . Once when I was getting out of report late, I heard my name over the...

  10. Holidays: Here We Go Again

    hikernurse replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Leslie, I guess after this year's schedule, you'll be off for all the holidays next year??? You must have drawn the short

  11. Holidays: Here We Go Again

    hikernurse replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Work the night before Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve night and Christmas night and something on New Years (can't remember, we're usually early bedders New Years Eve anyway). I'll get Christmas and...

  12. Does your facility have a dedicated I.V. team?

    hikernurse replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I totally

  13. Healthier Living Thread Part V

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

    Woo hoo. Good job :). Yep, we make quite a parade--only topped by my carrying a bunch of little ones in a backpack. But, think of all the weight I'd gain when I'd be in the hospital in traction...

  14. Halloween in the NICU

    hikernurse replied to MegNeoNurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We had some babies that wore costumes their parents provided and some staff dressed up, but nothing for the whole unit. I think it's a great idea. Makes me want to set something up for next year. I...

  15. Delegation

    hikernurse replied to mimi1jb's topic in General Nursing

    I dunno; kind of sounds like a typical day to me . . . These priority choices are the same ones I'd have chosen. I always liked these assignments in school, kind of like putting a puzzle together....

  16. Healthier Living Thread Part V

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

    Hope you enjoyed your luncheon :) I'm *trying* to picture that one . I'm dressed as a nurse, myself. Easier for spending the day at work, LOL. Some of our babies dressed up and looked darn cute,...

  17. Healthier Living Thread Part V

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

    Ha ha. The worst part of bending down is having to get back up, though Yep, my littlest is two and the rest just go on up to grown and out of the house. They would definitely go with me; I just...

  18. Which nursing skills do you dread?

    hikernurse replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, Leslie. You almost make ME want one

  19. Which nursing skills do you dread?

    hikernurse replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    My first day of clinicals was in a LTC facility and the visiting podiatrist pointed to me and said, "She'll do." I followed him and soon found out that the doing involved following the doctor and...

  20. Which nursing skills do you dread?

    hikernurse replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I'm too new to be willing to do kangaroo care on a vented baby. The nurses who do that with the vented patients are always very careful to say that whether or not it happens depends on the comfort...

  21. Which nursing skills do you dread?

    hikernurse replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I can only answer for myself. The thing I least like is the viscousness of the blood itself. It's just so red and thick . Ugh. And I can't help but be reminded of nasty blood borne disease,...

  22. Healthier Living Thread Part V

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

    An over-interest in ANY body secretions is just a healthy sign of being a nurse, LOL. Work is good; I've been better at eating better at night. I avoid lunch during the days I work at night (mostly...

  23. Please tell me how you would feel et what you would do

    hikernurse replied to Lylesmom's topic in General Nursing

    We arranged for a venue that would have enough seats for each of us to invite 12 people. Some places (esp. a community center or related to a school) aren't that much to rent. What about a high...

  24. Healthier Living Thread Part IV

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

    Well, woo hoo for

  25. Healthier Living Thread Part IV

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

    Woo hoo! You're even closer than you were in the last post . Don't study yourself too hard, Sarah! Yeah, I know. Easy to say. I'm getting ready to apply to some BSN programs now, I'm just not sure...