mircats

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1. How to Get Hired When I Graduate

   mircats replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   As a fellow Aussie, go to the open days of the facilities you're interested in. Your uni should be able to give you help with interview skills, even if you don't think you need it - they can do mock interviews then figure out where your weak points a...

2. Non opioid pain options

   mircats replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

   Many people have significant pain yet pain meds stop working, or they worry it could be taken away after years of use. It's already happening - many patients with chronic pain in the US are being taken off their current opioid pain meds, often despit...

3. Non opioid pain options

   mircats replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

   I'm in Australia, and IV paracetamol (acetaminophen) is used a lot, particularly post-op. Part of the reason is that for some reason it does help opioids work, and in itself can be beneficial for many types of pain. From personal experience, I have f...

4. Nursing Student Afraid I Have Mental Illness

   mircats replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   I have BPD, and it has no effect on my ability to care for pts. Unless you are unsafe to practice, there is no need to report it. As for being at uni since you were 17 - it took me 6 years to complete a 3 year degree. Not a big deal, unless you make ...

5. When YOU are the ".001% of Patients" Who Develops the Serious Medication Side- Effect

   mircats replied to Sarah Matacale's topic in General Nursing

   I get the rare side effects, too, from pretty much any medication I'm on. Currently having issues with med-induced bronchospasm.

6. What struggles did you go through to eventually become a nurse? Share your story.

   mircats replied to alieu4's topic in General Nursing

   I started my bachelor's in 2010, initially full-time but very quickly had to drop to part-time. Took all of 2011 off because of mental health issues. Finished first year at the end of 2012. I had my mental health subject and placement first trimester...

7. Choose Your Favorite TV Nurse

   mircats replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   Carla from Scrubs - stands up for her patients, doesn't hesitate to tell doctors they're wrong or being morons, passionate, devoted to her patients.