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  1. Minor things people get fired/wrote up over,,,give examples.

    hikernurse replied to northmississippi's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Just a thought for those who have too many absences. If you have a condition that will keep you out several days or intermittently (and you meet certain requirements such as number of hours worked,...

  2. How does your facility deal with fetal demise?

    hikernurse replied to anggelRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We let family decide when the baby goes to the morgue, too. Wow, an hour and a half isn't very long . I've had babies who have stayed with their families for an entire shift. If they are facing a...

  3. My Friend's Test Question

    hikernurse replied to traciepooh's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The question does not state he lives with his adult son, but assessing the situation is necessary. If the patient were being neglected/abused talking to him alone is imperative. I would go with...

  4. How do rotating shifts work exactly?

    hikernurse replied to finallyRN7's topic in General Nursing

    We are assigned how many night shifts we need to complete during a schedule period. We have only twelve hour shifts. We can always work more, but not less :). The nurses have some latitude about how...

  5. car seat challenge/test

    hikernurse replied to ICNClinicalRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That is a good idea! I'll have to pass that around our unit. We mostly do car seat challenges at night too, that way parents aren't denied holding their baby if they come in during the challenge. It...

  6. car seat challenge/test

    hikernurse replied to ICNClinicalRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    They do have to lug it in, but we do have car seat specialists who are available to place it in their car afterwards. Honestly, in all the time I've worked in the NICU, I've only seen one baby who...

  7. Wash scrubs with regular laundry?

    hikernurse replied to jdsp87's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Like Miranda said, this is probably more of a psychological comfort than anything else, but it definitely makes me feel better. I don't even keep dirty scrubs in the family hamper although the...

  8. car seat challenge/test

    hikernurse replied to ICNClinicalRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our unit follows the AAP guidelines without exception. We do car seat trials on all our patients, even the full-term ones. The nurse assigned to the patient is the one who does the trial as part of...

  9. Thank you gift for a preceptor?

    hikernurse replied to hiddencatRN's topic in General Nursing

    The part your preceptor would appreciate most is a well thought out thank you note. (Although a gift card is also nice :)) Forwarding a note describing your experience to your department management...

  10. called in sick

    hikernurse replied to socalRN3's topic in General Nursing

    That's ridiculous . How can people be expected to work for 12+ hours without hydration? I guess it saves taking time out to

  11. called in sick

    hikernurse replied to socalRN3's topic in General Nursing

    You did the right thing, if that's any comfort!! An untreated UTI is not only impossible to work with but can lead to other problems. I'm glad you're getting in to the doctor. Nurses can and do...

  12. Certifications: HOW?

    hikernurse replied to StillSliding's topic in Nursing Career

    Some certifications such as CCRN require work experience first. I would imagine that "no pass off" classes are not considered as legitimate. Hospitals in my area only accept American Heart...

  13. Patient's Families as Facebook Friends....

    hikernurse replied to spacey's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We don't have a policy that covers that specifically, although we do have one for social networking. We do get to know and care for our babies and their families well during their stay and I can...

  14. STABLE program

    hikernurse replied to scaredtorelocate's topic in Oregon Nursing

    There is a day class that would get you a certificate. I did look up the stable website and I didn't see any classes in Oregon. It was a bit confusing as Oregon was stuck in the middle of the...

  15. STABLE program

    hikernurse replied to scaredtorelocate's topic in Oregon Nursing

    STABLE is a program designed to stabilize babies, basically. Amazon has the book if you want to purchase it. You can also google STABLE and order it straight. It covers the basics and has some...

  16. add future employer on facebook?

    hikernurse replied to Laurenrobertson's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree with orthonurse. It would be a bad idea to cross those boundaries. It's frustrating looking for work--especially when you've found the job you want!! Just keep it on the...

  17. Finally got day shift.... but they want to change it 3 days in

    hikernurse replied to freaky1's topic in General Nursing

    It's a price I'd be willing to pay for being able to sleep nights, but that's me. I hope you're able to find a way to work out your new schedule

  18. Confess! Whats the craziest force of habit you've done in the "Real World"

    hikernurse replied to vhern246's topic in Nursing Humor

    I work in a locked unit and when I encounter a closed door in real life (at home or an elevator, even) I'll reach up for my badge to scan it open. When I'm really deep in thought I find myself...

  19. NICU NURSES....labeling breast milk???

    hikernurse replied to schoolnurseadmin's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    A different animal image specifically assigned to each

  20. Looking professional all day long . . .

    hikernurse replied to Sugar-Phosphate's topic in General Nursing

    How the heck do these work?? Obviously, I'm not the person who can do much more than a ponytail, LOL

  21. Is it a bad idea to ask?

    hikernurse replied to Gabby-RN's topic in General Nursing

    As long as you are professional, there's no reason not to ask. They might not have an opening, but you can tell them you are interested in changing schedules when they do. I'd talk to the DON...

  22. You know you're a NICU nurse when...

    hikernurse replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Of ten grams... :) An enema is only a couple of mls and comes in an oral syringe. You get to call your patients Mr. Grouchypants and nobody complains Your patients total urine output for the shift is...

  23. Netbooks for NS?

    hikernurse replied to kk83's topic in General Students

    I wish I had some words of wisdom about netbooks, but this quote had me roaring--such a typical nursing student you will be . And a typical nurse, too--many of us still customize our journals,...

  24. nursing program with children at home

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

    The simple answer is that you will have as much family time as you choose to make. Obviously, classes and clinicals get in the way, but there are ways to mitigate that. I had several children when...

  25. Studying for RNC-Inpt OB

    hikernurse replied to pugmomrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I can speak only for the Core Curriculum. It's not something you'd want to sit down and read like a novel, but the info is good. I read it in small chunks and it worked really well for me. But, no,...