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  1. How do you deal (failing a class)

    hikernurse replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in General Nursing

    Any bookstore and library should have NCLEX books to study from. Look through and decide which one looks best to you--I liked Saunders. Kaplan also has a book that can talk you through how to test;...

  2. Murphy's Laws of Nursing | Life of a Nurse

    hikernurse replied to Roy Fokker's topic in Nursing Humor

    When you come in out of the goodness of your heart to do an extra, you will get the absolute busiest patient assignment--with all sort of unplanned excursions off the unit that require you to...

  3. Signatures...

    hikernurse replied to SweetLemon's topic in General Nursing

    Funny, Whispera. Same post, same time. Great minds think alike, I guess

  4. Signatures...

    hikernurse replied to SweetLemon's topic in General Nursing

    Do y'all sign your full name? We usually just use our first initial and last name. H. Nurse,

  5. Unfair Tests/Pls give advice

    hikernurse replied to ggabri07's topic in General Students

    If your instructor is using a test bank, I'd sure focus on studying the book for exams. At least you know where the material is coming from. I don't know how your school works, but where I went,...

  6. Feeling Down... About Failing

    hikernurse replied to blueowl222's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We were posting at the same time :). This is a great point. My physiology teacher rocked. She thought the whole subject was fascinating and boy, did it show. My friends who had other teachers had...

  7. Feeling Down... About Failing

    hikernurse replied to blueowl222's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Blue, physiology is not easy. You're working full time and going to school (and don't dismiss your schoolwork even though you're "only" taking one class); that's a lot going on. The first time I...

  8. Any runners???

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

    I agree with Steph. I've got kids and work in a noisy unit, so running is my chance to be alone and listen to music without interruption. My i-pod has been well-worth the money it cost :). I've...

  9. Please help me convince my wife that she needs to return to nursing school...

    hikernurse replied to NIGHTWOLF87's topic in General Nursing

    I say go for it! I went to school with a passel of kids (the youngest one a nursing baby) and got through. It wasn't easy, but I'm sure glad I did it. It's probably overwhelming to have to think...

  10. Forever greatful parents

    hikernurse replied to krltdy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    But, I do think the work we do is very important as members of the team caring for these babies, knowing that without everyone's expertise most of these babies would do less well. I wonder if the...

  11. Forever greatful parents

    hikernurse replied to krltdy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Maybe a little uncomfortable, I'm not always sure what to say, but I'm grinning inside when parents feel that way. It's what we do though :). We do get thank you gifts from time to time; but it's...

  12. Terminated,,,, stressed and relieved all at the same time.

    hikernurse replied to Lorie P.'s topic in Private Duty

    Good for you for taking responsibility for yourself. That can be a hard thing to do. Take a good break and enjoy your family. I'm sure sorry about your struggle with depression. That's tough to...

  13. Is it appropriate to visit past patients in the unit?

    hikernurse replied to lilla_fjaril's topic in Operating Room

    I love to visit my babies when they return to the hospital. We have our babies for so long that some of them begin to feel like family. After the constant attention the babies get in the unit, the...

  14. Care plan book: To buy or not to buy????

    hikernurse replied to aerorunner80's topic in General Students

    Great resources, Day. I used care plan books (I ended up with 2-3 to cover different areas, like Day said, the books don't cover everything) and they enabled me to get my care plans finished in time...

  15. School Advisor says I shouldn't work???

    hikernurse replied to CLJ1988's topic in General Students

    They told us the same thing when I was in school. It's a great plan--if you have unlimited funds. Most of us didn't and worked because we had to. We got through and so can you if you need to. I...

  16. Drying up breast milk

    hikernurse replied to swirlygirl's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You were doing the best for your baby--please, please don't feel that you caused his hospitalization. A lot of babies get jaundice and need to be under bili lights. It's not a culpable offense,...

  17. Do nurses make the worse family members or patients ?

    hikernurse replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I've found nurses tend to be pretty good patients overall and understanding of what needs to be done. I treat my nurse parents (NICU) as regular parents, but I can go into more detail about their...

  18. Prospective male nurse with a catch

    hikernurse replied to mowski1214's topic in General Nursing

    Choose nursing, of course :). There are a lot of options that would not require strength. I work in a NICU and our babies are, for the most part, very small. You'd have to have some fine muscle...

  19. ha, made me laugh

    hikernurse replied to iHeartNICU's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Well, as you know, some of the babies are given

  20. phobia of puke

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

    You'll get used to it :). If it's any comfort (and it was to me, actually), most people who vomit in the hospital aren't

  21. Tech saying they are a nurse

    hikernurse replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    But...they're NOT a nurse. A three week CNA class does not a nurse make. I was a CNA and it was great experience for when I became a nurse, but I couldn't have begun to make the decisions nurses...

  22. How does NICU experience transfer to adults?

    hikernurse replied to mtbikegirl's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Something else to think about; most orientation programs for NICUs are pretty extensive and it will take you a fair amount of time to feel comfortable caring for your patients. If this isn't going to...

  23. Does anyone else wake up in the middle of the night for no reason?

    hikernurse replied to jbjints's topic in General Students

    Over tired and under stress, that's what leads to the middle of the night wake-ups for me. It's my sign that things are out of balance and I need to make some changes. Of course with work, school...

  24. The Emergency Nurse Guide to Dealing with Early Pregnancy Loss

    hikernurse replied to Aneroo's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for this :heartbeat. I've lost babies and support can be hard to find. I think people aren't always sure what to say--especially if it is 1st trimester and Mom isn't showing yet. My mom...

  25. Shoes for Wide, Flat feet?

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

    Keen makes lace up shoes that are supportive and wide--with a wide toe tox. If your feet hurt, you might want to consider looking into orthotics. They can make a world of difference. I've worn...