gun

gun specializes in adult critical care.

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1. Can Nurses Give Stitches?

   gun replied to swimincatz's topic in General Nursing

   in my country, nurses can give stitches and they are trained during their academy/classes. we can even repair the episiotomy during the labour. So i hthink it depends upon the policy of each countries.

2. My Dilemma: Start in ER or a very laid back ICU

   gun replied to nola04's topic in Emergency

   in our settings , i would prefer to work in ICU and then get transfer to ER. I know it is equally good but if you have work experience in ICU then you can work any of the units

3. I have a question about Nursing specialites.

   gun replied to TCLA's topic in General Nursing

   in our situation, the surgical nurse has to work in the surdical wards or assist in OR as circulating nurse. You are not allowed to make incisions.I would prefer to be in aneasthetic side.Make a good research and make choice yourself

4. nursing care plan please..

   gun replied to im_confused's topic in Student Assist

   what will be the medical diagnosis?

5. Getting Nurses to Document

   gun replied to RebeccaC's topic in Education

   it is same in my settings too, we educate the patients but fail to document it.It is mainly due to shortage of time as we are very less in numbers who is taking care of the patients. like Marti Ann said that reward is the best solution, as every bob...

6. Advice needed: ICU nurse looking at working in a Trauma ED

   gun replied to deeDawntee's topic in Emergency

   it is great that you want to switch on to Ed after working in ICU.Here in our setting we can go and work in Ed as they say that we can work anywhere if you have worked in ICU.I would say all you need is the will to run around.

7. Terrible night--mean, mean nurses....

   gun replied to Annebug's topic in General Nursing

   hi new Grad, I would also say to hang in there.It is always like that in the beginning and later on they will realize that they have done the wrong when you excel in your work.Show them that you also have the nursing skills and that you have also bee...

8. Need Advice.... going to ER

   gun replied to Nurse4AU's topic in Emergency

   I felt the same like you when I first went to ER. I think it is normal as you always feel little excited as well get scared as you might fail but keep your head cool and carry on, you will do good.These days I am working as ICU/ER nurse. Here in our ...

9. Need Advice.... going to ER

   gun replied to Nurse4AU's topic in Emergency

   I felt the same like you before i went to ER but later on got used to it. You will also do the same. These days I am working as ICU/ER nurse.It is great to work iin ER as you have to be the toe all the time and should be having the a wide range of kn...

10. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    gun replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    well don't have one intersting but will definately post one when i get 1

11. So you thought your ER experience was bad? - this is long but certainly ices the cake

    gun replied to SK-222's topic in General Nursing

    Dear SK-222. Ifeel very sorry for u and wish you a very speedy recovery.