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hikernurse

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  1. Exercising w/ Plantar Fasciitis?

    hikernurse replied to lambimari's topic in General Nursing

    Orthotics? They can make a big difference for

  2. Does anyone else do quiet hour?

    hikernurse replied to NurseKerry's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We use it in our unit. I love it. It not only helps the babies sleep, but it gives the nurses a break from all the stim, too

  3. No Patients!

    hikernurse replied to nkochrn's topic in Rural

    If I was all by myself, non-work related material might have [accidently???] slipped out of my bag and into my hands. Just

  4. US Schools Brace For "nasty" Flu Season

    hikernurse replied to oramar's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Schools in our area aren't planning on closing unless the attendance is extremely low. I remember a few years ago when the flu shots weren't as effective, the number of students in the local...

  5. Honestly, is the state written exam tough?

    hikernurse replied to butterfly135's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Mostly common sense

  6. If you have ever been an LPN...

    hikernurse replied to Student4Now's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I got an LPN halfway through RN school at my local community college. The first year (after which students are eligible to sit for NCLEX-PN) was more basic information, the second year went into...

  7. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    hikernurse replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    I hope you gave her a note to miss

  8. Transmission, Pathogenicity, Virulence and Vaccines

    hikernurse replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Indigo, thanks for keeping us updated on the flu. I've appreciated reading your posts about it; you're doing us all a great

  9. IS THIS IT?

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

    Basically, they just want to know you are safe and willing to learn with a positive attitude. Most skills are taught on the job. Since most floors/units have different nursing needs, this works...

  10. Would you not work your last year of school if you were able?

    hikernurse replied to KeithT66's topic in General Students

    Luck. That's bound to be a big load off your shoulders

  11. Would you not work your last year of school if you were able?

    hikernurse replied to KeithT66's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't work now if I didn't have to.... It sounds like you're stressed with work; you have the money, it might do you some good to focus on school. Like msdeannah suggested, working in the field...

  12. Survey: How do you get a life outside of work?

    hikernurse replied to neonatal_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Work is just a part of my life. I wish I had those extra hours each week for personal use, but I also like not defaulting on my mortgage and eating... I Tivo TV, not watching commercials saves a LOT...

  13. 3 baby assignments

    hikernurse replied to MA Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We very rarely get three babies per nurse. I guess I should consider myself lucky :). We are mostly 1:2 or 1:1. My unit is good at staffing for admits and usually the admit nurses are only assigned...

  14. Decorating the Clinic

    hikernurse replied to GeauxNursing's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    August kind of covers all kinds of sports--except maybe basketball, LOL. My husband and boys spend all kinds of time watching football and baseball in August--except when their mean wife/mom gets...

  15. Decorating the Clinic

    hikernurse replied to GeauxNursing's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    This is the time of the year I always decorate my house with a potassium/phosphorous theme, LOL. Potential August themes: stars (meteor showers are big in August); blooming flowers--the summer...

  16. I'm Lazy

    hikernurse replied to Tozz's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm a fairly well-organized gal, so sorry if you only wanted opinions from "lazy"--I'm quoting here, folks--males.... Ask my husband, I'm never unwilling to share what I'm thinking . Procrastination...

  17. Taking NCLEX without studying-Wanting honest opinions

    hikernurse replied to mommy.19's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You should be fine. I didn't think the test was that bad, but like the poster above said, you need to have your mind wrapped around the idea that LPN has a different role than RNs. I worked as an...

  18. Names for A Nurse Superhero

    hikernurse replied to amateur's topic in General Nursing

    Well, certainly the power to hold 15 hours worth of urine at one time. And serve justice (and the ailing) without either a break or food for the same amount of time, LOL. The power to leap across the...

  19. Which specialty of RN nursing finds the most satisfaction

    hikernurse replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes stressful positions can be the most interesting and therefore the most satisfying. It kind of gets in our blood

  20. Pain in childbirth 'a good thing'

    hikernurse replied to Anxious Patient's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't disagree with Dr. Walsh. I had most of my children without pain relief and overall it was a positive experience each time. I started motherhood feeling strong and powerful, which is a great...

  21. k now its every morning from 730-11 i want to quit! lol

    hikernurse replied to erin01's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Like Cruffler said, start with one thing at a time :). For report, take good notes on your report sheet. Copy that and use the copy as a "scribble" copy. If there's something that needs to be put on...

  22. clinicals, why are the nurses such *******.

    hikernurse replied to lesliedabbs's topic in General Students

    Hopefully I can shed some light. I'm a mom with several children. A lot of what I do is to help my children become independent. That means I do a fair amount of teaching through my day at home....

  23. How to tell you've worked too many shifts in a row

    hikernurse replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Nursing Humor

    You do make it home--in one piece--but it takes over two hours because you have to stop every few blocks and catch a twenty minute nap in the nearest parking lot. I've done the fall asleep in the...

  24. Holding vented infants?

    hikernurse replied to babyNP.'s topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Stable vented babies, sure. Oscillator babies aren't held due to policy--and usually they'd be too unstable, anyway. I like to see parents do kangaroo care when they can; it's so good for both baby...

  25. awkward Nicu Mom/nicu nurse

    hikernurse replied to krltdy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I always tell parents that they will ask the same questions over and over again and the only time we worry is when they don't :). We never expect new moms to be completely oriented--esp. when their...