alotaibi

alotaibi

Med/Surg, OT, Mgt

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About alotaibi

alotaibi has 21 years experience and specializes in Med/Surg, OT, Mgt.

After graduating from the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences and Nursing, Kuwait University. I served as a staff nurse in both the Armed Forces Hospital, (the Ministry of Defence) and Al- Adan Hospital, (Ministry of Health). I also served as a nursing officer in Al-Ahmadi Hospital, (Kuwait Oil Company). I completed my PhD in Nursing in 2002 at University of Wales Swansea, United Kingdomand. I'm teaching now at the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences (formerly known as the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences and Nursing). I was the president of Kuwait Nursing Association from 2006 to 2008. Most recently I was appointed the Chairman of Health Information Administration Department, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University.

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  1. I'm going to be an ER nurse!!

    alotaibi replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations and best wishes. Try to use every single slice of the critical care course materials and use the advantage of your presence in the ICU. It's not going to be easy but it's not impossible, be patient. Good luck and let's hear from you n...

  2. My life is so hopeless right now!

    alotaibi replied to Lisa321's topic in General Nursing

    dear lisa 321, first of all thank you for sharing your feelings with us, nursing community. this is a major step on the way to recovery . i know the pressure become too much to handle and although i don't have much information about your situation bu...

  3. As a patient, is it okay to suggest a vein for IV?

    alotaibi replied to Lahryn04's topic in General Nursing

    I think being a patient doesn't mean you're not a nurse any more. I'ts absolutely ok not only to suggest a vein for IV but also to share with healthcare team members all the necessary measures to help you as a patient.

  4. Is it ok to take a break??

    alotaibi replied to Bruin's Mom's topic in General Nursing

    of course it is ok to take a break from your job bruin's mom and no need to feel guilty. now this is not because it was your request but also it was the truth. i believe that you need this break so badly. you are 40 years old and your experience in n...

  5. How many hours can a nurse work.

    alotaibi replied to kappykatlpn's topic in General Nursing

    In my country nurses work 7 hr morning shifts, 8 hr afternoon shift, and 9 hr night shifts. This is regulated by the government. Nurses may work 9 hr night shifts and then go and work 7 hr morning shift somewhere else. Now the big question is not how...

  6. experienced nurse with anxiety on the job

    alotaibi replied to SFDRN's topic in General Nursing

    first of all thank you sfdrn for bringing this issue to light and beginning a discussion in the nursing community. you said that you're an academically-minded person (working on your second master's) and you're certified in your specialty. you also h...

  7. Is being a Male nurse weird?

    alotaibi replied to Daniel Floyd's topic in Men

    Hi Daniel, The answer to your question is NO. Being a male nurse is not weird. From my experience as a male nurse in Kuwait I believe that number of male nurses is increasing. This is not only in Kuwait but also in the neighboring countries, namely S...

  8. Psychiatric Hotline

    alotaibi replied to nurz2be's topic in Humor

    This is soooooooo funny LOL:lol2: