baleyja

baleyja specializes in Paediatrics.

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1. Increase General Knowledge....

   baleyja replied to NurseMaryB's topic in General Nursing

   It is good that you want to enhance your knowledge. Since you have experience in the surgical unit, why not do a course on stoma care or wound management...You could also do a degree in nursing. There are a lot of choices in nursing. Once you have so...

2. Please help! I need to ask a Head Nurse these questions..

   baleyja replied to CarolinaGirl84's topic in General Nursing

   Hope this is of some help to you.... 1. Degree in nursing - minimum. 2. Nurse Manager. 3. 3 months. 4. Motivation- highlight the good values first even when a mistake has been done. Then proceed to correct the mistake. Appreciate their good work alwa...

3. Using words like honey, sweety a no-no?

   baleyja replied to bee212's topic in General Nursing

   It is a rule generally in nursing not to use words of endearment. We nurses work in a close proximity with clients/residents. These words could cause confusion and mixed feelings in the clients.With permission we could call their first name. In most ...

4. I am sure this is a silly question but I am truly curious.

   baleyja replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Nursing

   There is no harm in crying.... we are humans, right? I know when I was a student, my tutor told us it was wrong to cry in front patients. Along the years, I realised, tearing when you see your long staying patient die is being human... I realised it ...

5. i need support with my bad experience as a new nurse...

   baleyja replied to angiefaye's topic in General Nursing

   I am sorry to hear what had happened...when I started as a junior, I had a good team to work with. I believe our colleagues play a vital role in determining the situation of the unit. Next time you endure situation like this, talk to your team member...

6. I'm sick of taking care of people who don't care

   baleyja replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

   Everything changes in pain.I have a mother who has been in denial since her youngest son was diagnosed with ALL. She is always complaining about the nursing care and blaming us for the fever her son is enduring. Sometimes or most of the time it can g...

7. What I Love About Nursing Is....

   baleyja replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

   A genuine and loving smile in the morning from my patients...:loveya: The appreciation and credit that money cannot buy.... The opportunity to help those in need..... :hrnsmlys: SATISFACTION !!! :hanukkahstar:

8. Charge nurse with less than a year RN experience???!!

   baleyja replied to RNpandoraRN's topic in Management

   It depends on the individual themself. We cannot under/over estimate one's credibility. I had a charge nurse who was promoted to manager after 7 years and got demoted in a year because she could not cope. However, it is up to the staff to accept the ...

9. Teaching Effectively in Very Large Classrooms

   baleyja replied to VickyRN's topic in Educators

   In my experience of teaching large groups, I found that the students dreaded lectures. Hence, I opted to integrate case presentation, seminars and some problem based learning. A lot of work is involved in preparation as there would be a lot of questi...