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  1. Float pool nursing

    hikernurse replied to 2ndcareerRN_2004's topic in General Nursing

    I've done it. I really liked it. You visit the units enough to know people, but not so much that you're involved in the politics. Plus, you get more freedom in your hours--always a good thing if...

  2. Married / engaged nurses...

    hikernurse replied to KLeigh's topic in General Nursing

    I wear mine, but I'm kind of on the fence about it. My stone is kind of high, but so far it hasn't caught on anything. As far as germs go...I'm really careful about wearing gloves, but I know the...

  3. What career would YOU have chosen if you weren't a nurse?

    hikernurse replied to RN BSN 2009's topic in General Nursing

    Librarian in a small-town library, or maybe run a post office in that same small town. Well, that's what I'd like to do,

  4. car seat overload--HELP!

    hikernurse replied to Almabella's topic in Ob/Gyn

    By the travel system, do you mean the set-up where the car-seat matches the stroller and fits onto it? If so, I'd go with that. They are worth their weight in gold--as are baby swings :-). As far as...

  5. Circ on a 2yr old?

    hikernurse replied to Danianne's topic in Pediatric

    Hey Mvanz, Cool. What else is there to say? I didn't realize one could restore that area to that extent. I can see the appeal (I mean if I were a guy); especially, for somone who feels strongly....

  6. Circ on a 2yr old?

    hikernurse replied to Danianne's topic in Pediatric

    Wow, that's interesting. I would never have thought...OK, dumb question now: Wouldn't all that "effort" actually cause discomfort, at least in the short run? Would there be longer term benefits...

  7. shy girl

    hikernurse replied to iluvmynavyman's topic in General Nursing

    Once you gain more knowledge and become more comfortable in the nursing role I bet your shyness will become less of a problem. You'll get a lot of experience as a student and most...

  8. Toughest mammogram ever

    hikernurse replied to lindy777's topic in Health, Stress Management

    (((((Lindy))))) I'm sorry about your mom. Grieving takes a long time, as Chelli said. You'll be in my prayers tonight (hope that's not offensive to

  9. Circ on a 2yr old?

    hikernurse replied to Danianne's topic in Pediatric

    I don't know much more than that, either, but I did see a book at the library once that said there was a push (must be an incredibly small one) for men to have foreskins replaced in adulthood. The...

  10. Letting CNA pass your meds, bad idea?

    hikernurse replied to walla189's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't even let a certified med tech pass my meds. Not worth my license. If the tech messes up, then I'm on the line, too. I'd rather spend the extra time it takes to pass my own. Anyone can be...

  11. Too many Negative remarks regarding Nursing School here!! Stop the discouragement!!

    hikernurse replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    Aw, what's the fun of doing something tough if you can't complain about it a little :-). You'll probably find when you start NS that it's nothing like you expected and really, nobody else understands...

  12. Circ on a 2yr old?

    hikernurse replied to Danianne's topic in Pediatric

    Your little guy is old enough to realize that part of him is missing; and even at that age, a pretty important part. But, he's also way too young to understand why. I wouldn't put a child through...

  13. What is the hardest thing about Nursing school?

    hikernurse replied to chicksmom's topic in General Nursing

    Time, time, time. Working, school, homework, kids, church. Throw out sleep and cleaning house and I think I'd have a fighting chance ;-). The biggest problem is that the school keeps changing their...

  14. gift ideas for new mom?

    hikernurse replied to nursingisworkRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Gift card to Wal-Mart, Target, something like that. That way she can get diapers, wipes, all the useful stuff that seems to constantly run out. We got a nice gift card to Target at one of my showers...

  15. Songs before NCLEX

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

    I like Air Supply well enough; I have their greatest hits album that I listen to, but if I had to listen to that single over and over again, I would've done whatever it took to pass the NCLEX, just to...

  16. Songs before NCLEX

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

    No Surrender by Bruce Springsteen Stand Back Up by

  17. This is a VENTING Post!

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

    I'd be frustrated, too. With so many students trying to get in, it's difficult to watch slots filled up by students who aren't trying. Can you make it mandatory for this student to spend x numbers...

  18. How Do You Manage Kids/household/school?

    hikernurse replied to girls1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First you're gonna have to set your standards a whole lot lower . Your priority needs are going to change every day--sometimes family, sometimes work, sometimes school and so being flexible is really...

  19. cloth vs disposable diapers

    hikernurse replied to Jayla's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've used cloth diapers for the last 18 years and I love them. I prefer the plain old-fashioned pin-them-up kind. The gauze ones are so much softer and just get better with washing. Some of the...

  20. real bed baths on classmate?

    hikernurse replied to nurseabc123's topic in General Students

    The thing is that the relationship between classmates is a lot different than between nurse/patient. I bathe a lot of people at the hospital and have absolutely no problem with that. I like doing...

  21. real bed baths on classmate?

    hikernurse replied to nurseabc123's topic in General Students

    Yeah, it seems like you'd get enough practice on real patients soon enough. At our school we have to pass them off but we can wear t-shirts and pants; although last time it was mentioned it was down...

  22. nurse locater devices

    hikernurse replied to SWAT_RN's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle :chuckle

  23. Do you cover your books?

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

    Well, I've never covered my books. . . intentionally. But when I had Physiology I really liked the "autumn leaf" motif my book had; it had nothing to do with Physiology, but it seemed kind of neat...

  24. Feel like such a Failure

    hikernurse replied to brandyl123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If your spring/summer terms are shorter than the regular terms that can make a huge difference. I took Stats in the spring and got a grade lower than I would have if I had taken it in a longer...

  25. Bookstore refuses to give out ISBN #'s

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

    Mine have been in great shape. I guess you have to be willing to gamble a bit, though . I got more than half my books online this semester, but there were a few that were actually cheaper in the...