Jess1990

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1. How long is your commute?

   Jess1990 replied to OnaTrek's topic in General Nursing

   At the moment 20-30 minutes, but as of next month I'll have an hours comute to look forward to

2. What paraphernalias a nurse must always have?

   Jess1990 replied to NurseMich.Elle's topic in General Nursing

   Stethoscope, pulse ox, 10mL syringes, NS flushes, scissors, haemostats, multitude of pens, highlighter, pen-light, paracetamol, tape, alco-wipes.

3. I'm very guilty...of laziness....gulp....

   Jess1990 replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

   They told us at our graduation ceremony, "that today is only the beginning of your learning and the bachelors degree you have all just finished is only a pre-requisite." Boy, were they right! I wouldnt worry too much about feeling like you have to ca...

4. Is nursing "worth it"? HELP!

   Jess1990 replied to bd22's topic in Pre-Nursing

   There are some days where I walk out of work and just want to bang my head against a brick wall. It seems like nothing went right and everything I did could have being done better. That said, I love nursing, and I honestly wouldnt change any of it f...

5. Penicillin IM to thigh in adult

   Jess1990 replied to AggieNurse99's topic in General Nursing

   Clexane is another one that really stings... Usually about 5 mins after the actual injection and stings for about 15-20 mins. I felt sorry for all the pts I had ever given it too and said "This wont hurt, just a tiny prick"

6. wanted: thoughts on bedside reporting

   Jess1990 replied to SiennaGreen's topic in General Nursing

   As a patient i hated it when my nurses gave a bedside handover. I felt so violated in that everyone else in that 4 bed bay could hear everything about me, and i really didnt want it shared. I was 20 years old and just had a MI, i was terrified and th...

7. Sleeping on lunch break

   Jess1990 replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

   I did a placement as a student at a partcular hospital that encouraged team members working nights to have a nap while on their meal break. They even provided a room with a cot, all you had to do was change the linen when you were finished... I guess...

8. get this one

   Jess1990 replied to rosieseattle's topic in Humor

   On my Pal Care rotation during school i worked with a Dr Careless :)

9. How often do you get drug tested?

   Jess1990 replied to mell260's topic in General Students

   My Uni doesn't test, ever... but we have been warned that some hospitals will do random screens on the staff, and if you happen to be there, then your staff so you get screened. I've been screened once and it was a huge one, they took urine, blood an...

10. Being Tired at work - How do you cope?

    Jess1990 replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Try covering your windows with alfoil... Depending on the neighbourhood your in, you may get a drive by from the police everynow and then, but it works... It blocks out all light, and acts as insulation for your bedroom... I also agree with what eve...

11. I fainted today in the ICU!

    Jess1990 replied to aismail3's topic in General Students

    I honestly wouldn't worry about it. I fanited in theatre, when i went down to watch one of my patients op's. and just last week I fanited twice, for no apparant reason... and I graduate NS in december... Everyone faints at least once while there on c...

12. How many of you took Maths in Yrs 11 and 12?

    Jess1990 replied to jess112's topic in International

    In queensland its compulsory for all students to take maths in years 11 and 12. i took maths B which would be a nsw equivalent of maths extension 1 (i think). however maths b hasnt helped me at all i nursing, maths a or trade maths would have been mo...

13. Items You Carry Daily in the Hospital

    Jess1990 replied to studentdan's topic in General Nursing

    In queensland, aus, we dont need to carry our stethoscope on ward with us while were on clinicals. most hospitals have ward scopes that were more than welcome to use. when im out on prac though, connected to my top i have my pen light and 2 black and...

14. Please Help me Deficient Knowledge care plan( I have no idea)

    Jess1990 replied to Lauri1214's topic in Student Assist

    You could educate about Post-op cares Provide information about appendicitis (?sp) Its not much but may be a start :) Goodluck Also; Try this website, i find it really useful for interventions once i have my diagnosis :) http://www1.us.elsevierhealth...

15. Inappropriate Demands

    Jess1990 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I have been asked many-a-time, why im not wearing the proper uniform. Assuming its b/c im wearing my student uniform i politely remind them that im a student and this is my uniform, and its almost always followed by a, "No, where is your sexy little ...