Zana2

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1. Can an RN be fired for being immunocompromised?

   Zana2 replied to lexy3227's topic in General Nursing

   wrote something in rage, thought better of it. :)

2. Please tell me I am not wrong!

   Zana2 replied to GMSinCA's topic in Operating Room

   I'm with you on that one Scrubby. Long cases, 5-6-7+ h, give them some water and a sweetie before they collapse on you.

3. Should I lighten up?

   Zana2 replied to Scrubby's topic in General Nursing

   I have this as well, scrubby. I make a joke out of it, something on the lines of: now, guys, that was a nice dinner, but I prefere not to see it back on the table, shall we just leave it? More wine?

4. Laid off after 38 years

   Zana2 replied to Ckwil1948's topic in General Nursing

   You've cared for others for 38 years, that's longer than I've been alive. That counts for something and your wisdom is a great asset. May I suggest that you see this as a bit of a break and 'me' time, recharge your batteries, read some, swim some, sl...

5. Professional hospital visiting?

   Zana2 replied to talaxandra's topic in International

   Try and find a learning and development coordonator. The hospitals I know have an appointed person that facilitates placements, work experience visits etc. Yours is not in that category, but I'm thinking this sort of person might be able to facilitat...

6. Elderly Care ward...

   Zana2 replied to xAmyRose's topic in International

   Elderly care ward is my idea of hell. I absolutely hated it as a student. So much, that I had to be extra careful at all times so i don't lose my temper big time. Some people are cut out for it, some don't. BUT, it was an unvaluable humbling experien...

7. Trying to get a job in adelaide

   Zana2 replied to han21's topic in International

   :), thanks Scrubby. They'll come to their senses sooner or later :) I'm in no hurry. If they really want to pay me a fortune as agency for a while, who am I to complain? Carol, thank you for the info, I'll bear that in mind. Really appreciated. I'm n...

8. Question about dying patient

   Zana2 replied to Scrubby's topic in General Nursing

   Scrubby, I'm sorry you had to go through that. We're not really used to this, are we? Are you alright though? Try not to be angry . I'm sure she's a good,compasionate new nurse. Maybe she didn't realize the poor man was dying. I bet you next time she...

9. I really do not get it!

   Zana2 replied to labrador4122's topic in General Nursing

   Think of what you want versus what they want. You want to put your point across, appear proffessional, responsible, show leadership etc. They want you to lose the plot, be an emotional wreck etc. Don't give them the satisfaction. Be the grown up. You...

10. Trying to get a job in adelaide

    Zana2 replied to han21's topic in International

    Cheers for that, scrubby,. As soon as I'm registered with ANMC I'll get the wheels in motion, I figure it'd make it easier for everyone, I haven't got a house to worry about, we can pretty much up stick and get on with it, providing we can sort out a...

11. Trying to get a job in adelaide

    Zana2 replied to han21's topic in International

    Are you really that short staffed Scrubby? Are you in Adelaide? I'm after a job (theatre) in that part of the world, what's the situation like? Cheers.

12. General Election - Better NHS??

    Zana2 replied to AQuinn's topic in International

    LOL, I was at the end of 10 hours straight of trauma ,the guy did ask for the number, but what he meant was obviously what you said, Ayla, did i vote for tories? LOL, I took it literally and told the bloke I have no idea LOOOOL. Crikey, I'm not sane!...

13. General Election - Better NHS??

    Zana2 replied to AQuinn's topic in International

    So did I. It was like the whole village has come to life, I've never seen that many people on the street. I didn't get an election card, so I just walked in there, said the name of my street, confirmed my name and that was that. It just seems strange...

14. Just wondering... what would you want your kids to do for a living?

    Zana2 replied to labrador4122's topic in General Nursing

    Sweet. Mine wants to be a Mum. But she's definitely anaesthesia material LOL.

15. Almost Fainting

    Zana2 replied to cashew1's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't fainted so far, but from noticing the others, lack of breakfast, not moving for a period from one spot whilst staring at one fixed point under bright light are factors that contribute. Don't lock your knees and keep moving on the spot. Tell...