kmwb

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1. Best Brand of Shoes

   kmwb replied to SwtTxLdy's topic in General Nursing

   I have heard good things about crocs, but Have to have enclosed with heel shoes for school dress code, and yep I am another Dansko lover, they are really comfy, expensive but they last forever.

2. cleaning poop

   kmwb replied to tprashad's topic in General Nursing

   I was really worried about the "poo factor" when I started working as a AIN (CNA) and I am not denying the first few weeks was pretty tough, not just the poo but all the physical requirements of the job and having the patience of a saint at times. Bu...

3. cleaning poop

   kmwb replied to tprashad's topic in General Nursing

   It takes maybe 2 weeks to get used to max. If you don't get used to it in this time pick a non-poop specialty. I mean It is never the greatest thing to do, but you'll be fine. Oh and I am working LTC while im at school, and I would say about 15 times...

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

   kmwb replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

   :rotfl: :chuckle :rotfl: LMAO this stuff is gold. I have a few questions. I am from Australia to clarify before I ask what may be a very stupid question. Its indicated that 2-3 hours is a long wait in ER/ED? We have enquiries why ped hospital had ED ...

5. choosing a specialty and personality type?

   kmwb replied to TRousse's topic in Career Support

   Ahhh yes I am an "idealist" ENFJ. I am still in school but want to pursue ED, OR, ICU, CCU or even Medicine(probably ER doc) Currently working LTC bit to sane and monotonous for me, not saying it isnt a great field, I love some aspects of my job, but...

6. What's your story? Why did you take up nursing?

   kmwb replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

   Hrmm, when I was around 9 I was an ambulance cadet, it was pretty exciting stuff back then. I got to go to carnivals and sporting events wear a uniform and help people. I have had many operations on my eyes since I was born and was always grateful of...

7. How to get in TAFE for Enrolled Nursing?

   kmwb replied to pink_margarita's topic in International

   As for the traineeship, I am first year BaSc Nursing, in Perth (Curtin) and I atrted working at a nursing home with no experience on a traineeship. I get paid the same as everyone else, I get cert 3 and then cert 4 for free I am permanent and everyth...

8. Please help ASAP! Need patient care info!

   kmwb replied to Bumashes's topic in General Nursing

   I work as a AIN/NA ( which I think is Australian version of CNA, but we have a million different names too) in a LTC facilty I have many patients that are non-ambulating and my advice is even if someone weighs only 30-40kg (time 2.2 = pounds um... 60...

9. How do you deal with death?

   kmwb replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in General Nursing

   I have worked in a LTC facility for about 6 months, I am a first year Bsc Nursing student and I was really scared about my first death. I too had a friend die in high school in a tragic car accident and found it hard to come to terms with such a sudd...

10. Clinical Outfits

    kmwb replied to Golden_Clover's topic in General Students

    We have a choice of either button or zip front white top with navy piping, with school crest on left chest. Navy pants and white, black or navy enclosed non-slip shoes. (really not that bad) Also white lab coats, but don't really have to waer on prac...