RatherBHiking BSN, RN

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    rant Bulletin Board...ugh!

    RatherBHiking replied to Nurse2Kids's topic in School

    It's not really the bulletin board she's complaining about. It's the fact someone is creating more work for her when it isn't needed and she feels it's a waste because hers could work a lot longer....
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    Snacks?

    RatherBHiking replied to Imnotasnacklady's topic in School

    We only give out a snack to our diabetics who are low and saltines for upset stomach's. If they didn't eat breakfast and are hungry then I send them to the cafe for a free breakfast in a bag. I used...
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    Is it appropriate to say I have nursing experience if I have worked as a nurse's aide?

    RatherBHiking replied to floatingrib's topic in Nursing Career

    It would be the same as saying I have experience as a doctor when I'm working as a
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    Aides

    RatherBHiking replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    What a great manager! That's a good way of putting it. I will try that. You're very lucky Eleven!! I would give them a hug!
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    Aides

    RatherBHiking replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    Yes EXACTLY! I've never seen anything like it. You can pretty much do whatever you want and nothing will really happen. I just can't let myself be like that. They sure don't have a problem with it...
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    Does ANYONE like the hospital?

    RatherBHiking posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know people come here to vent and I see SO many people wanting to leave the hospital but I want to know who LIKES working in a hospital. If you do like working in the hospital which unit do you work...
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    The Gypsy Rose Blanchard Story

    RatherBHiking replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I've been watching this and am shocked and horrified. I also watched the one on Youtube on the same family. It's really sad there was a dr who had a suspicion and reported it to CPS but just kind of...
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    Does anyone here actually like nursing?

    RatherBHiking replied to Sumdaymurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think a lot of people complain because they actually do like being a nurse but sometimes it’s really hard to be the kind of nurse you WANT to be due to staffing ratios, management, etc. People...
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    I can’t seem to find a job that I like?

    RatherBHiking replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    Then why don’t you go back here until you get through school? Becoming an RN will open up a lot more opportunities. Plus you said you love hospice so get your RN, work for a year in the hospital and...
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    How many students do you see per day?

    RatherBHiking replied to Cas1in72's topic in School

    I have 410 students here in Pre-k-5th. I have one diabetic I see 2-3x's a day, 8 med kids a day and usually average is 10-15 kids a day for injury/illness. We have a full time counselor which helps....
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    Managing allergy symptoms

    RatherBHiking replied to ConnecticutMassRN's topic in School

    Oh my gosh yes it’s started here too. They all feel awful but so do I. I will sometimes rinse eyes with saline and then let them hold a cold pack for a few min after being outside which seems to...
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    So I called the police on a patient

    RatherBHiking replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    What a jerk! There is a huge difference in someone just randomly punching an innocent person for no reason who was not expecting it than someone resisting arrest. The cop is trained in defense...
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    Considering return to hospital / bedside

    RatherBHiking replied to nurse2592's topic in General Nursing

    I did it! I returned after 19 years to med-surg. At first I was like what in the world have I gotten myself into? LOL! Then once I got out of orientation and more proficient I really enjoyed it but...
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    Medical Tx vs. First Aid

    RatherBHiking replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    You were right! I don’t allow anything that can be done at home at school like that without a dr’s order. We had a girl once whose mom said she twisted her ankle over the weekend and she should...
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    Medical room goodies?

    RatherBHiking replied to RNTadaaaa's topic in School

    The only “perks” my students get is my loving attention. That alone brings in more than I want to see a day!
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    When nurse is needed outside of the clinic

    RatherBHiking replied to Feral.Cat.Herder's topic in School

    Oh gosh yes! I get “won’t get up, please hurry!”. Is it because they are unconscious, have a broken leg, sprained ankle, or just refuse? Like I need details. Thankfully nothing too major so far....
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    12 hr night nurses-how many recovery days?

    RatherBHiking replied to RatherBHiking's topic in General Nursing

    This is my biggest fear! I have only ever done 8 hr nights and do remember feeling tired A LOT. However I worked in a plant doing one week of days, then a week of afternoons, then of nights and start...
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    Speaking of summer...

    RatherBHiking replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

    Same here! I’m starting to realize how nice it will be to have the time to host all my kids and their family’s for the holidays and have plenty of time to get ready. Same! I do not work in the...
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    Dear Parent....

    RatherBHiking replied to Purple036's topic in School

    AMEN!!
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    Shake it off

    RatherBHiking replied to Rizowe's topic in School

    Yep! I think many kids will do anything for attention because they don't get any at home. Then the more you give, the more they come back. LOL! Of course there are those that get LOTS of attention at...
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    12 hr night nurses-how many recovery days?

    RatherBHiking replied to RatherBHiking's topic in General Nursing

    I feel like that Mon-Fri!? I only feel energized on days I can sleep
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    12 hr night nurses-how many recovery days?

    RatherBHiking replied to RatherBHiking's topic in General Nursing

    Ok that’s good to know that it’s not much (or any) different than days in most respects. I appreciate the
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    Sub for my school left a mess

    RatherBHiking replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Wow entitled much? That's ridiculous! At least put it all back the way you left it! And yes, don't mess with my desk! I had stuff rearranged as well. Plus lots of little sticky notes like "you know...
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    Advice please!

    RatherBHiking replied to Jacquipals's topic in School

    I grew up with an alcoholic dad and step-dad. My step dad drove after drinking all the time but he never really seemed drunk just happy and relaxed so I never felt unsafe although looking back-yikes!...
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    What would you do

    RatherBHiking replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    That happened to me! I was told I would work five shifts (8 hr shifts) a pay period, have call once every six months, flexibility with scheduling and could have anytime off during orientation I...