AussieRN_1292

Acute Medical, ICU

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AussieRN_1292 specializes in Acute Medical, ICU.

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AussieRN_1292 replied to alyssa green's topic in Australia

Hi Alyssa I know how frustrating this can be for you. The Bachelor of Nursing will result in you becoming a Registered Nurse (RN). If you complete the Diploma of Nursing then at the end of the course you will be an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse (EEN). You ...
Starting Nursing at 52 and Nervous

AussieRN_1292 replied to eyeball's topic in New Nurse

I agree with these comments. I also became a RN when I was 42, I am now 47, and I am going to do my Masters next year in order to open up my opportunities. I have worked both on a Medical ward as a graduate nurse and moved onto ICU. I do find that pe...
ICU to Dialysis advice please

AussieRN_1292 replied to terese's topic in Urology

Good luck with the change, no nights sound great to me lol.
The best nursing advice you've ever received

AussieRN_1292 replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

Ascultate positioning of ngt in stomach when assessing pt and prior to giving ngt meds. Don't assume it it in the correct place. Always dilute meds well before administering via a ngt. Always cover the opening of the ngt and do not stand directly in ...