Lorrain

Lorrain specializes in Oncology, Medical, cardiac, surgical,.

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1. nurse/patient ratio

   Lorrain replied to efRN's topic in International

   I work in Queensland in a Private Hospital and the norm is 1/6 AM shift and 1/8 PM and ND 1/18 One AIN ND & PM and 2 for five hours AM shift. We are constantly busy and we could do alot more for our patients but there is never enough time SAD!

2. Minor things people get fired/wrote up over,,,give examples.

   Lorrain replied to northmississippi's topic in Professionalism

   I was fired for giving a medication that was ceased, but the signing sheet was still in place from when the medication was still being used. It was a very very stressful wing which I was manager of plus worked on the floor. I had just told my boss th...

3. The Patient I Failed

   Lorrain replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Relations

   This happens so often and not only are the children (relatives) but the facility and the doctors and some nurses to blame. 18ths ago I started my postgrad in an aged care facility and as we were taught about Advance Health Directives (living wills) I...

4. Saudi Arabia - Good Idea or Not

   Lorrain replied to 43RN20's topic in General World

   For those of you who are interested - I have made enquires and I'M TOO OLD. Oh well I think we shall just go outback Australia. Yes, 55 is the limit, I am 54 and even though I have been a Registered Nurse for two years you have to do at least two yea...

5. Saudi Arabia - Good Idea or Not

   Lorrain replied to 43RN20's topic in General World

   Thankyou for this info plus you have generated a popular topic with plenty of information. My husband and I want to go. I am a 2nd year post grad Registered Nurse and my husband is an engineer and had his own business making hospital beds so I'm hopi...