Jane Wilson

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1. Clinical Pathways

   Jane Wilson replied to Jane Wilson's topic in CCU

   Hi Kat 63, That would be wonderful if you could. My e-mail address is [email protected]. Many thanks Jane Aussie:cool:

2. Clinical Pathways

   Jane Wilson replied to Jane Wilson's topic in CCU

   Hi Kat 63, That would be wonderful if you could. My e-mail address is [email protected] Many thanks Jane Aussie:cool:

3. Swan ganz Vs Picco

   Jane Wilson replied to Jane Wilson's topic in MICU

   Hi Janet, I think the reason that you have never heard of Picco catheters is that they are called something different in the states. The correct name is Transpulmonary thermodiultion technique and arterial pulse contour analysis. The catheter can be...

4. Swan ganz Vs Picco

   Jane Wilson posted a topic in MICU

   Recently our RMO,s and head of our unit ( CCU) has decided to change to PICCo catheter for monitoring, instead of using SwanGanz catheters. Our nurses are a little worried about the change , as we have always used Swans ,as there is very little writt...

5. Clinical Pathways

   Jane Wilson replied to Jane Wilson's topic in CCU

   Hi Wendy, Many thanks for your information on pathways. I would love to see what you have got.My email address is [email protected]. I will email you the pathway that we are working on. Regards Jane Aussie:D

6. How much do you make?

   Jane Wilson replied to Navy Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   Hi I live in Aussie. Critical Care nurse for 30 yrs. Work in CCU Get $20.00 Aussie an hour, ($ 10.00 US) Shit wages. Great job Jane Aussie:D

7. Survey: How old were you when you entered the nursing profession?

   Jane Wilson replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   I started nursing in 1970 when I was 18, nurses were trained in hospitals . The Doctors were gods and the charge nurses were the generals. We stood up when a more senior nurse came into the room and you could never talk to your patients. If you had a...

8. Clinical Pathways

   Jane Wilson posted a topic in CCU

   I am currently exploring clinical pathways for AMI in the CCU setting. Is it widely used overseas and what format do you all use? I have looked on the internet for information, but too broad and not what I am looking for, any information or help woul...

9. Amidarone

   Jane Wilson posted a topic in CCU

   We use IV amidarone infusions at lot in our CCU, and have trouble keeping the IV site patent and infection free. It seems that we have to re cannulate everday as they become swollen , sore and do not work. We are currently using 18g Jelcos, however ...

10. What do all those initials mean?

    Jane Wilson replied to wmurphy6's topic in Career Support

    You are so right , there are so many different meanings for initials. For eg. PRN in Aussie means when ever necessary to give medication. CEN means Cert. Emergency Nurse. I myself am an RGON, BS OF HS Nursing, PG CCN (post grad critical care nurse) O...

11. silly question but please reply

    Jane Wilson replied to Anagarcia26's topic in Career Support

    Yes Part of nursing is that you have to clean up the whole patient. How do you think the poor patient feels when her or she have no control over their bowels. In time you may get covered in poop but you will laugh and eat a sweet potatoe stew. Good l...

12. Pay Scale

    Jane Wilson replied to Trauma's topic in CCU

    I am working in Australia with 25 critical care behind me , with BA in NURSING, ACLS, TNCC,and POST GRAD in CRITICAL CARE. We get $27.00 an Hour, equal to half in American dollars,plus penal rates we may clear $1200 a fortnight. However if you work a...