Aha ! at last ! something I might be able to help with ! Isn't it the pits, when you have hung the bag , set the rate ect , and triumphantly " hit " the switch, .....hold breath, and " beep beep" We have inserted a simple cup hook on the end of the c...
I am quite at loss ! I have never had any involvment with Computer charting . if you guys have the time, would you mind explaining the set up for me ? I am in OZ. Do I understand that the Nurse assigned to the patient care , does NOT take her own VS...
We use the saline , to both prime the tubing, and flush same, we do not necssarily run the entire 100ml. It also is routine for our Docs to order Lasix between units
I too have made many friends online, and just last year , a friend from Texas came over to stay with me ( melbourne) and we had a great time! Mind you , we had been online buddies for 4 years , but it was as if we knew each other so well. Good Luck!...
Isearl, your point about us using the Process without really thinking about it is so true, I fully support your concept, regarding individual NCPs, as each person's needs are different
melbnurse replied to esmereldajane's topic in Agency
We use Agency Nurses quite a lot , to replace "sick calls". I think it is very important that the nurse is orientated to the unit , appropriately. As we use " primary nursing" it is also important that the Agency staff are given a comprehensive han...
Hi all! my name is leigh , and yes Grace, I do agree with hospital based training ! think we may be of an age, ie 50+ lol I too, owned a " Bluey " til last Tuesday , had to have her put down, she was 20 yo Lost my best mate ! I worked for t...
Well, Majikbear, I must disagree with you! I . too have worked night shift for a long time at one stage , and as far as I am concerned , if you , meaning any N/S staff, have contracted to work nights , you should accept the responsibilty for THAT shi...
melbnurse replied to nurseattorney's topic in General Nursing
yeah! But Gwenith, don't you think it was wrong , for RNs to give not ordered meds ? There really is no excuse ! wake the bloody Doc , who cares ! I may well think wrongly re this , but as you know Gwenith, there are " nurse initiated " drugs , b...
melbnurse replied to nurseattorney's topic in General Nursing
Hi Gwineth Can't really help you there ! I m not from Brissy, and hav been working in an isolated area , ( RFDS) for 21 years , prior to returning to Melboure . I heard about it , but don't have any info. Will ask around tho leigh