Torachan

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1. Is there REALLY a nursing shortage?

   Torachan replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in General Nursing

   angel337 - please excuse my ignorance but what is a

2. Move to Australia

   Torachan replied to minnieme104's topic in International Nursing

   Koalablue - Can I have your dog? I love boxers. My boxer is yet to be born as I fully intend to be a responsible "carer" and wait until I have a stable job and house. I have been wanting a boxer for...

3. Paramedic to RN: Where do I belong?!

   Torachan replied to LadyBugLass's topic in General Nursing

   It sounds like ER wouldn't be the place for you. I am an aspiring Paramedic and I have been for several ride alongs. I have been told about their worst cases. A guy called an ambulance because he cut...

4. How do you feel about child molesters?

   Torachan replied to Blackcat99's topic in Correctional

   probably lower than that. The truly disturbing thing is that some don't even think what they are doing is wrong. Truly sick

5. Where to start on the nursing journey? x posted from introductions

   Torachan replied to LCinTraining's topic in General Nursing

   "Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible." Saint Francis of Assisi

6. How do you feel about child molesters?

   Torachan replied to Blackcat99's topic in Correctional

   Also children don't vote and the monster does. Priority number one for most politicians seems to be

7. How do you feel about child molesters?

   Torachan replied to Blackcat99's topic in Correctional

   OOO Blackcat99 - you are a bit of a stirer :) This thread will quickly degenerate into a nasty little one. So why don't I start. They lose all citizenship rights and are to leave the country...

8. The "Queen and her son" of Frequent Flyers

   Torachan replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

   Thanks everyone for the great posts. They really brightened up my evening. Stretch thin - a suggestion for the guy with the cath... get a male to perform it and make him go in with a large tube then...

9. Paramedic to RN: Where do I belong?!

   Torachan replied to LadyBugLass's topic in General Nursing

   Actually thinking about ER... as a paramedic you had the opportunity to drop them off and letting someone else deal with them. If you go with the ER option then you would become that someone. Also I...

10. Why is it MEN seem to get along better in this field than WOMEN??!!!

    Torachan replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Farkinott - Be very careful as some don't apreciate humour on this

11. Paramedic to RN: Where do I belong?!

    Torachan replied to LadyBugLass's topic in General Nursing

    Great question. I want to go the opposit direction (RN - Paramedic). I do like your take on the different area's. I'd go for delivery. ICU sounds a bit to messy (after all they are very sick and can...

12. Dam Beavers!!

    Torachan replied to Farkinott's topic in Nursing Humor

    Thanks for sharing that with us. It made me laugh. What would be good is to hear their

13. I'm so frustrated and sad...

    Torachan replied to Sadie04's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Stop complaining. You are lucky to be a nurse. Next time they ask you should never complain and ask if you can do more....... I hope you relise that I am joking. Honestly how much do they expect you...

14. Pa RN Survey: average age 45.2.... 57.2% dissatisfied with job, < 36 leave in 10yrs

    Torachan replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    One day the powers that be will address the problem (i think it has a lot to do with being based at university). Until that day we will just have to bust our hump and wait for the day to say "we told...

15. Whistle Blower Protections Goes to Committee

    Torachan replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Don't know how things are in the US but here in Australia we hate "cobber dobbers" and traditionally whistle-blowers are crucified. This is despite the fact that the decision is never taken lightly,...