They told us at our graduation ceremony, "that today is only the beginning of your learning and the bachelors degree you have all just finished is only a pre-requisite." Boy, were they right! I wouldnt worry too much about feeling like you have to ca...
There are some days where I walk out of work and just want to bang my head against a brick wall. It seems like nothing went right and everything I did could have being done better. That said, I love nursing, and I honestly wouldnt change any of it f...
Clexane is another one that really stings... Usually about 5 mins after the actual injection and stings for about 15-20 mins. I felt sorry for all the pts I had ever given it too and said "This wont hurt, just a tiny prick"
As a patient i hated it when my nurses gave a bedside handover. I felt so violated in that everyone else in that 4 bed bay could hear everything about me, and i really didnt want it shared. I was 20 years old and just had a MI, i was terrified and th...
Jess1990 replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing
I did a placement as a student at a partcular hospital that encouraged team members working nights to have a nap while on their meal break. They even provided a room with a cot, all you had to do was change the linen when you were finished... I guess...
My Uni doesn't test, ever... but we have been warned that some hospitals will do random screens on the staff, and if you happen to be there, then your staff so you get screened. I've been screened once and it was a huge one, they took urine, blood an...
Try covering your windows with alfoil... Depending on the neighbourhood your in, you may get a drive by from the police everynow and then, but it works... It blocks out all light, and acts as insulation for your bedroom... I also agree with what eve...
I honestly wouldn't worry about it. I fanited in theatre, when i went down to watch one of my patients op's. and just last week I fanited twice, for no apparant reason... and I graduate NS in december... Everyone faints at least once while there on c...
Jess1990 replied to jess112's topic in International
In queensland its compulsory for all students to take maths in years 11 and 12. i took maths B which would be a nsw equivalent of maths extension 1 (i think). however maths b hasnt helped me at all i nursing, maths a or trade maths would have been mo...
In queensland, aus, we dont need to carry our stethoscope on ward with us while were on clinicals. most hospitals have ward scopes that were more than welcome to use. when im out on prac though, connected to my top i have my pen light and 2 black and...
You could educate about Post-op cares Provide information about appendicitis (?sp) Its not much but may be a start :) Goodluck Also; Try this website, i find it really useful for interventions once i have my diagnosis :) http://www1.us.elsevierhealth...
I have been asked many-a-time, why im not wearing the proper uniform. Assuming its b/c im wearing my student uniform i politely remind them that im a student and this is my uniform, and its almost always followed by a, "No, where is your sexy little ...