Gold_SJ
has 5 years experience and specializes in Paediatrics.
Was born in a coastal town, (where I remain to this day ^.~) Always desired to work in the health care system, work full time in the children's ward.
Work in Paediatrics but also have Med/Surg and A&E experience.
Gold_SJ replied to BluegrassRN's topic in Relations
It sounds like you're doing this for positive outcomes. But I have doubts it will truly benefit your ward. Having a superior watching over your shoulder can cause not only paranoia and lower morale but also generally out of sheer nerves people are p...
Time management is a process that shapes and solidifies with practice and passage of time. Do not beat yourself into a mess if when starting out you are not accomplishing spot on timing and feel you're ran off your feet while the experienced nurses c...
^.^ That's alright, with nursing I do love it but I feel unsettled like I'm supposed to be doing something else. I pray that I do what's right and I have a sense I'm supposed to write. Which I do daily (as I personally love to) but whether it eventua...
Hi Suzie, Lovely to hear from you. I'm a Christian Nurse too, gave my heart to him when just a child, I am uncertain if I'm called to be in nursing, but I do try my best to be kind and understanding with co-workers, patients and their families. I tal...
Its seen as the gold standard and being implemented across the state here. ^.^;; To be honest though...I can't stand it. I admit it can take people different lengths of time to adapt to change and that's probably me. But in a kids ward I feel it just...
Physiology is a massive subject with so many things to take in, I am a little luckier as I've always been a great exam person. But there are some things I always did before exams. Seeing as you have the ability to take practice quizzes. I'd write do...
Gold_SJ replied to HeadingWest's topic in New Nurse
It's great you have such a loyal attitude and truly care about the job you've taken on. Personally though I think it's best to do what's right for you and your family. I see no harm in going to interview if it's something that would really benefit yo...
Gold_SJ replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric
In complete agreeance with this, I was taught that not breaking a dementia individuals 'reality bubble' was the most therapeutic for their mental health and feeling of well being. Which I believe to be true, if a lady is nattering on about how she ju...
XD Thought I'd give an update. Reading this thread had me reflect an awful lot on my perception. A variety of members commented on how lateness gave them the feeling their time was not valued, that the individual was lazy, selfishness, how it made th...
I don't know if this qualifies. But for me the biggest struggle would have to be those occasional family members that are dead set their child has some 'mystery' illness and demand every intervention and test under the sun (Often failure to thrives, ...
Gold_SJ replied to JustEnuff2BDangerous's topic in Humor
Here we certainly avoid the 'Q' word and some poor people have been told off severly by breaking this unwritten rule. (Generally newcomers by the more blunt personalities who've been around for a while). I've always believed the full moon does someth...
Gold_SJ replied to RehabRNjc's topic in Stress 101
I had a substantial back injury in the hospital system at the bedside with a morbidly obese lady, I was used to hold her weight up. Causing damage to my L4, L5 and S1 I can't describe the pain. Lots of chiropractor, Dr care, core exercises and pain r...
I feel it's truly unfortunate that the economy is so harsh right now and making it so difficult for new grads to start their first job, so wish you all the best in this endeavor. I do feel however whether an experienced RN decides to stay on in thei...
Gold_SJ replied to DichloroacetateAl's topic in General Nursing
--.-- Horrible scrawl. I see 30 and TDS and that is it. I'm betting we all see completely different things XD I have to say though, I think we sometimes deserve awards for the things we start deciphering because we see the Doctors writing so often lo...
Gold_SJ replied to Guest 360983's topic in New Nurse
It sounds like you had a horrific shift and as a new grad you had a lot on your plate. I think you did a rather good job particulary advocating and seeking help for the high acuity. You'll find with more experience and time you'll be able to manage y...