storm06

storm06 has 14 years experience and specializes in Medical.

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1. touched inappropriately by patient

   storm06 replied to newohiorn's topic in General Nursing

   It is a sad state of affairs when this type of behaviour is 'acceptable' or when nurses are encouraged to just deal with it - I know of no other profession that is expected to 'deal' with inappropriate behaviour like this. I remember being told duri...

2. Nursing Crisis

   storm06 replied to nyapa's topic in International

   Crisis in nursing? How about a patient who died in the Ed because 2 nurses were looking after 17 pts? Patients waiting on average 8 hours to be seen in ED Small hospitals being closed (or the threat of closure) Regional hospitals being promised upgra...

3. Nurse tracking devices

   storm06 replied to PattonD's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I am stunned. I didnt even think a concept like this existed. I opened the thread wondering what the hell it could mean. It must have taken 2 pages of posts for it to sink in. Now I may live in a small town and I know the hospitals I have worked in d...

4. Why are paper towel dispensers locked?

   storm06 replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

   locked paper towels is nothing,,,, try locked up loo paper its a real bugger when u cant get into the secret cleaning cupboard on night shift for loo paper with out calling the nurse manager The sacred, secret, cleaners only cleaning cupboad, what I ...

5. piercings at work

   storm06 replied to iamcool's topic in General Nursing

   Wow, I wouldnt last to long in some of these work environments. I have a nose stud, ear rings and a small tatt (which no one can see). I have worn them at interviews and while I was at school. I wore them as a clinical instructor as well. I have only...

6. Stage fright and report

   storm06 replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

   GardenDove you have my sympathy. I dread taped handover. Face to face I am fine with. Taped; I trip over my words, say everting in big long sentences, and take huge gasping breathes. I had the very unfortunate experience of listening to part of a tap...

7. When is it ethical to talk about religion with a patient?

   storm06 replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

   I usually ask the patient if they have any spiritual or religious needs that we can help them meet while they are in hospital. Best time is while you are asking the stock standard dob, adress, age, ect. No one has ever told me they have been offended...

8. Deathbed visions

   storm06 replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

   I have heard of several patients who have dreamt of black crows, who then passed very quickly and quietly. From what I understand it's an old Eastern European superstition (can anyone confirm this?) If someone tells me they have dreamt of black crows...

9. Trouble c accents at work?

   storm06 replied to Suninmyheart's topic in General Nursing

   I looked after an American guy who kept asking all the nurses to "say G'Day" It got a bit dull after a while,,,,:zzzzz I have to admit one thing that has always scared me about working in the US is I have no idea what '1cc' amounts to in mls or how ...

10. Dear nurse, I really don't want to bother you

    storm06 replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Nursing

    Chaya, I can understand that you want to be there for your family. And it is natural to want to get your relative a blanket if they are cold. Through your training and as you get more experience you will find family and friends will take great comfor...

11. I woke up during surgery, Have you?

    storm06 replied to GatorRN's topic in General Nursing

    A very old Aunty of mine (now passed) had a GA for a knee arthroscopy. She was fit and healthy, a real bright spark. After her surgery she complained that she felt pain and could hear the Dr's and Nurse's talking during the surgery. She tried to tell...

12. Does your work call you at 0530?

    storm06 replied to MarySunshine's topic in General Nursing

    I learnt this from an old boyfriend who used to get work calling him anywhere between 0100 and 0500. Phone rings - pick it up but dont say anything. Usually the caller will say "hello? um hello???" You say "what time is it?" While they are saying "...

13. Write-Ups & Disciplinary Action

    storm06 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    You are all welcome to come and nurse in the great Land Down Under. I promise not to be nice to your face and then stab you in the back. I promise that regardless of any mistake u might make you will be listened to with compassion and empathy. I pro...

14. Ever give yourself a flu shot before?

    storm06 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    During a run of flu shot vacc before winter a student RN came to tell me he had drawn up his flu shot. Acting macho he then preceded to tell me he was brave enough to give it to himself. I told him to stop being a show off, that I would do it. So I t...