poodleH

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1. Need Info On A Pressing Issue, Please :)

   poodleH posted a topic in International

   i wonder if i were to become a en, can i still work in a nursing home doing pca (personal carer) and kitchen work as well as sometimes having shifts to hand out medications, treatments etc as an en. i have been told i can not be an rn and work as a p...

2. incontinence question

   poodleH replied to someguygoblue32's topic in General Nursing

   Hello Someguygoblue32, I totally agree with the last post. I work in a nursing home and we us uridomes (condom cathetar). They are much healthier than permanent cathetars. I am sorry to hear you have troubles with helpers. Unfortunately no shows...

3. thought some of you would enjoy this

   poodleH replied to student-with-no-life's topic in General Nursing

   What a great read!!!! Love reading what was done in the old days. Found alot of Australian Women magazines under a very old house. We bought the old house and surrounding land for property development. Anyway my hubby goes throw them away! I kep...

4. Please help

   poodleH posted a topic in International

   I work as a pca on evening shifts for a Nursing Home. I want a second job working anytime from 8am to 3pm during the day (any day) with aged people (visiting their homes,...) I don't know what ozcare, blue care or any other major organisation can of...

5. Why I Want to be a Nurse

   poodleH replied to CarolinaMarie 45's topic in General Nursing

   I feel for you and thank you for your moving post. You have many blessings in your life and am able to bless others with your love and caring attitude.

6. An Aussie that's Curious

   poodleH replied to poodleH's topic in Geriatric

   Nightmare, Sabby Nc and Gonzon1 I thank you for your response. It was a enlightening read. I am now thinking about having an interview with the biggest Agency here and doing at least 1 day a week. Thanks a bunch. :balloons:

7. An Aussie that's Curious

   poodleH posted a topic in Geriatric

   Hi everyone, Just got home from my evening shift from the Nursing Home. A Agency PCA (Personal Care Assistant - does duties such as toileting, showering, changing resident's clothes etc...) will be on tonight instead of one of the PCA's from the Nur...

8. I'm going to be studying Nursing!

   poodleH replied to bassandtea's topic in International

   Bassandtea, :cheers: Congratulations!!!! Ready for the hard work and sacrifices. You will be well rewarded in the end - have a great job and come across interesting things on the job.

9. Comfy and durable shoes

   poodleH posted a topic in International

   Hey everyone, I want to know what type of shoes and insoles do you guys think serve your feet with arch support, comfort (soft foot pad, flex in shoe bed....) durability, closed in shoe of course and looks good. I personally like homy ped and dian...

10. It's not so bad!

    poodleH replied to dmarie (GA)'s topic in Geriatric

    I work in a Nursing Home. One of the things I love is walking fast from one room to the next. Always love fast walking! I learn at least one new thing on each shift. There are many positive things to say about working there and also challenges. ...

11. Mrs Butter fingers@Your Service.

    poodleH replied to henryswife's topic in General Nursing

    Don't know what to say .... Henryswife (cute name) Personally I think no one is perfect, you can only do the best you can. I have my moments too but I am not hard on myself for dropping things. Believe in yourself! :Reindeer:

12. Creative ideas for making coffee based drinks...

    poodleH posted a topic in International

    I will love to read your posts on the creative ideas on the way you make coffee based drinks and what are your favourite bought ones and where they are from. I love to make a skim milk coffee with almond essence. I put 3 heaped tablespoons of skim ...

13. Why So Many Unhealthy Nurses?

    poodleH replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    I am always given lollies and bicky's etc... from residents and if I say no thank you they may get offended!! Also night shift doesn't help, I like to eat after work at night, it unfortunatlely helps me to destress!

14. care of patients with a loss

    poodleH replied to jrring1019's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Jrring1019, I am very sorry for your loss and will pray for healing and blessings. I have never been through your heartache but I know how important children are! I have 2, a boy 11 years old and a girl 14 soon. Love em heaps, more than life itsel...

15. holiday hall decorating ideas...

    poodleH replied to LVNwannaBE2007's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Ho, If I was in your predicament I would check out cheap stores, tinsel I can get for 2 dollars a strand, cheap decorations for the tree. Came across 3 glass angels for 2.99 altogether sooo beautiful to hang on the tree. See if I can scrounge s...