Aussie_RN_87

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1. Would you call a code/MET on a pt. who is a complete DNR?

   Aussie_RN_87 replied to 2011nursetobe's topic in General Nursing

   I think it should also be clarified if a patient is for escalation of their care. Example: Are they for admission to an ICU? Are they for BIPAP but not Intubation? Inotropes but not Defib? Its important also that you clarify with the doctor at the ti...

2. My first medication error

   Aussie_RN_87 replied to Aussie_RN_87's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks heaps for this reply :) Your right, I feel much better about it all now and it has made be extra vigilent without feeling like a nerd. Some nurses thinks people that triple check everything thing are nit pickers. I think were just safe

3. Is becoming an RN still worth it?

   Aussie_RN_87 replied to round12tko's topic in International

   He He he I love my job. Sometimes Ive gone home and had a big cry after a stressfull day. I work in Autralia and have been in the hospital for 2 1/2 years now. It worth it. I have never had to stay back without being paid. It really isnt required. ma...

4. My first medication error

   Aussie_RN_87 posted a topic in New Nurse

   Im a new grad. 2 days ago I made my first mistake. My patient was charted prozac and we don't use prozac often over here so I looked up the generic name in the medication book found it in the cupboard checked the dose in the medication guide and grab...

5. 3 medication errors in 7 months!

   Aussie_RN_87 replied to NYCRN05's topic in New Nurse

   i know how you all feel.