swazi-maci

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1. Why I'm leaving nursing

   swazi-maci replied to UK nurse88's topic in General Nursing

   Dearest Burnt Out Nurse - I empathise with you and how you are feeling. I think we have all had similar experiences one way or another. I too am totally fed up with the way nurses are treated, we now have to do 17 extra annual competencies which take...

2. PTSD & Nurses

   swazi-maci posted a topic in Activism

   Hi all, A friend of mine had a very bad breakdown 18 months ago. It's a very long story but the after effects of a mismanaged case in labour ward and then a court case 18 yrs afterwards. Her and the other nurse were not supported by their union nor ...

3. Webcam use in NICU/SCBU

   swazi-maci replied to swazi-maci's topic in NICU

   Hi there, Thanks for the responses. I will check out that website. I have done a fair amount of research on this topic. My first reaction was also one of resistance however if this is set up well and monitored then it can be a valuable resource for...

4. Webcam use in NICU/SCBU

   swazi-maci posted a topic in NICU

   Hi there, I am doing a project proposal regarding the use of webcams in nicu/scbu for my degree. I was curious regarding feedback from NICU nurses as to how you feel about this new technology in the units. Those of you who are using it how is it work...

5. Phototherapy and migraines

   swazi-maci replied to swazi-maci's topic in NICU

   Thank you for the responses, I will most certainly look into the tinted sunglasses.....

6. Phototherapy and migraines

   swazi-maci posted a topic in NICU

   In the past week we have had 4 nurses go off or complain of suddenly getting a migraine headache with nausea and vomiting while looking after babies under phototherapy. I was wondering if any one else has had similar experiences or know of a link bet...

7. NICU Nurse

   swazi-maci posted a topic in International

   greetings to all, i am new at this 'chat room stuff'. i am an nicu nurse, currently working in the uae. i basically joined this site as i need information regarding relocating to the usa. a friend has done it on her own, its taken her years and now ...