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1. Dama

   acetabulum replied to acetabulum's topic in General Nursing

   By the way, im sorry if my grammar is very poor. I'm not a native ENGLISH speaker. I forgot to mention that I am presently working in the UAE, and the scenario of the Medical practices here is quiet differrent from what you have in the US. Still, yo...

2. Saudi Arabia???? Anybody know?

   acetabulum replied to Travel Nurse's topic in International

   Mind you,it is true!!!women are not allowed to drive a car without a male relative. If you did,you will be punished or a Motawa will chase you. Women are also not allowed to expose their hair especially in public places-it's Haram(sin) for them. In ...

3. Dama

   acetabulum posted a topic in General Nursing

   :nono:First of all,i would like to apologize for ranting here.It has been 4 days already but i can't just erase my disappointment with 1 of our Medical on Call.You see,i have called this Dr. to inform that 1 of our patients that time wants to go home...

4. I was threatened by a Nursing Assistant

   acetabulum posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello everyone, 4 days ago,while cleaning the patient I was having an argument with our Nursing Attendant.I just reacted when I heard him telling one of my co-nurse to do the diaper change to two of our patients and he will go to change diaper for my...

5. Saudi Arabia - Good Idea or Not

   acetabulum replied to 43RN20's topic in General World

   It's true,Saudi Arabia is more strict in implementing thier Muslim Laws.But compare to UAE,specially here in Dubai where im presently working is much quite different.Here,the Government Or the Royal families were already opened-minded.Thou,they are s...

6. I NEED HELP/ADVICE FOR CAUDA EQUINA SYNDROME (CES) patient........

   acetabulum posted a topic in Rehabilitation

   hello to all, i need help or advice regarding my husband's present condition.we were married last nov.26,2007.he has been complaining of pain on his back and some numbness on his left leg for a couples of week back then.he was diagnosed of having sto...

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

   acetabulum replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

   well,as far as i can recall it,i was so facinated in arts.i even dreamt of becoming a painter.unfortunately my father didnt like that idea!so,insted of painting on a canvass,now im painting the hands of my patients while im doing iv insertion...........

8. in your own opinion, what are the 3 characteristics of a good nurse?

   acetabulum replied to Nanel's topic in International

   why only 3?? there are plenty of it i suppossed.nursing is a very complex profession and we nurses have the most outstanding characters in dealing with sick people including patients's families as well.

9. TO ALL NCLEX Exam takers

   acetabulum replied to loryn's topic in Philippines

   hello everyone,i heard we have already testing centers for NCLEX in Phil.im presently here in Dubai and im planning to take the NCLEX on my vacation in our country.any info.about this?thanks

10. General Discussion about Filipino RNs currently working in the U.S.

    acetabulum replied to lawrence01's topic in Philippines

    REp,you mention abt. Citibank,is it possible that i can use my credit account in this card once im there working?thanks...

11. JCAHO Alert: Tubing misconnections-a persistent and potentially deadly occurrence

    acetabulum replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Medications

    so sad to know that there will always be stupid things happening in the nursing practice.how such things occured were really irrational,lack of experience,practice,familliarization of works and equipments..etc???? come on.we are dealing with HUMAN'...

12. Can someone please explain INR & Coumadin therapy to me?

    acetabulum replied to christvs's topic in Medications

    Fantastic! Very informative....thanks to you guys....love reading your ideas and knowledge.hope to read a lot from you all...thanks once again

13. No room for errors?

    acetabulum replied to heartlover07's topic in General Nursing

    pray always and ask God's guidance to give you clear mind everytime you reports for work.errors will always be there but they are right,you should make it a point to double check everything you are doing, esp.when it comes to MEDICATIONs. and if yo...