AussieTina replied to ziggyldy's topic in International
In QLD health you write a W on the drug chart and then document the variance in the care plan as to why the drug was withheld, you are also meant to notify the doctor that the drug was withheld. Although I know on my ward the docs are not normally no...
AussieTina replied to chescat58, RNC-NIC's topic in NICU
Different country I know, but 1. We put our babes into open cots once they reach 1800gms. Only if they are medically stable of course. We do not take the gestation/ corrected age into account. 2. Our nursery is kept at 25.5 celcius at all times. 3. I...
Thankyou for your replies. That is what I was doing as well, or I was counting after I auscultated the heartbeat. Older more experienced neonatal nurses however were telling me to do the resps before I touched the babe, so I got a bit confused. I can...
I need some advice and tips on how to count the resps on a neonate. I work in a SCN and really struggle to count the resps. I know to do it before you disturb the babe so it is more accurate. I just have trouble seeing if their chests are rising ect...
I work in a Level II NICU in Queensland Australia. We wash our hands or use gel before and after each patient contact. The only time we would use gloves is for doing any procedure that involves blood. We do not use gloves for nappy changes. That i...
AussieTina replied to aussiemumj's topic in International
I am a member of this society. It looks really good on your CV as you can only join if you are invited. And they only invite the high acheivers So congrats on your invitation
AussieTina replied to Heparinlock's topic in International
Hi I am on the Graduate Nurse Program in QLD It is the first year out of Uni. At my hospital it is a full time position, so yes you get paid. We are doing 3 rotations through different sections of the hospital and you get recognised as being a 'new' ...
I am a single mum with four kids. :heartbeat My youngest was 6 months old when I started my RN degree (3 years), and my eldest was 13. Yes it is hard work, and yes you will have to sacrifice to do it. However..... I do not regret one second of it. My...