Nicky30 BSN, RN

Nicky30 is a BSN, RN and specializes in Emergency Midwifery.

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1. Rupture of an unscarred uterus?

   Nicky30 replied to 2curlygirls's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I was not working but there have been two in our region. The first was a primip and went to section for obstructed labour. When the first incision was made into the uterus it ruptured. Babe delivered ultra quick and was 11lb 2oz. Uterus was repair...

2. All nurses do is wipe butts

   Nicky30 replied to MyUserName,RN's topic in General Nursing

   When I started nursing my hubby told me I was nothing but a glorified butt wiper! Now I am studying for NP and I earn double what he does! He doesnt call me a butt wiper anymore.

3. How many patients do you typically have (day/night)??

   Nicky30 replied to 2011nursetobe's topic in General Nursing

   Med/Sug - 5-6 during the day 10-12 at night. ED - well being the only nurse on for the department means you get everything. With a resus you call for backup from the ward; we are supposed to be a 1:3 ratio but that never happens unless the patients ...

4. "true knot"

   Nicky30 replied to LouisVRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I have only been a midwife for just over 2 years and I have seen one true knot. It was a scheduled section and not known prior to delivery. Mum and bubs were fine. :redpinkhe

5. Asking for guidance/opinions just like everyone else.....

   Nicky30 replied to BrandNewLisa's topic in General Nursing

   I think you only ever regret that which you did not do. You appear to regret not taking the opportunity when you had it. Is it a risk taking the opportunity now? Perhaps, but only the person who risks is free. :redpinkhe Nic.

6. Nursing in Australia

   Nicky30 replied to danni87's topic in General Nursing

   I am a rural nurse but our tiny (48 bed) hospital has sponsored nurses before as well. We have no paediatric department as such and our really sick kids are transferred to a tertiary centre. With your qualifications you would get a job anywhere - ...

7. Graduate Nurse

   Nicky30 replied to rickmoss's topic in International

   Be wary of the length of time you have to serve after completing your grad program. I did my stint in the Army in my younger days and there is not much that would compel me to go back. Nicky.

8. Graduate Nurse

   Nicky30 replied to rickmoss's topic in International

   I work in a rural hospital in South Australia - while it is not Victoria there should be hospitals with similar programs. Our graduate program should be what is described above - a preceptor for every graduate, one training day a month, and a program...

9. Dont want to be a nurse anymore due to the politics and lack of support

   Nicky30 replied to ruby_red's topic in General Nursing

   I work in Australia as well and the situation you describe is all to common to me - an unsupported work place with poor skill mix..... the final nail in our coffin is not being able to request shifts (we are taking this to the union). We can take a ...

10. new to ER - more questions....

    Nicky30 replied to jotond's topic in Emergency

    One thing my manager told me is the ICU is controlled chaos....... the ER is not! I am grateful that we usually only have one nurse running the ED, and if the doctor wants or doesnt want something then they have to tell us. The computer system is ...

11. Who was the last patient to just break your heart?

    Nicky30 replied to ChristaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Two years ago as a midwifery student baby J graced us with his brief existence. J was as beautiful as could be with dark curls and the brightest blue eyes. He was also the sickest little baby I had come across so far. I remember helping with his r...

12. Personal attack in progress note from physician

    Nicky30 replied to finchfamily4's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. It happens in Australia too.

13. Meals to eat on afternoon and nightshift?

    Nicky30 replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    I like to take a small baked potato with a choice of whatever filling appeals to you. However whenever I take that I have no time to heat it bup let alone eat it. Finger food I think is best - unfortunately you tend to eat lots when that happens bec...

14. Have you ever shed tears in front of a patient or a patient's family.

    Nicky30 replied to dudette10's topic in Relations

    Yes a few times but the one that really comes to mind is...... My dad had just passed away after a very short illness and I was in my first week back at work - I am not sure how I got allocated the end stage terminal patient of a family I knew very w...

15. Documentating too much??? My agency doesnt like that

    Nicky30 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Oh good lord! A written complaint because you forgot a blanket?