nambour51

nambour51 specializes in Theatre.

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1. just wanted to let you know

   nambour51 replied to greatshakes's topic in International

   Hassled You've had a difficult year to date with lots of stress and grief. As you move from one phase in your life to another it is important to be positive. From memory the medication error was not entirely your fault. If it comes up I would be incl...

2. Foot problems - am I screwed?

   nambour51 replied to DaughterofRuth's topic in Pre-Nursing

   No it is not the end of your dream. You just have to find out what treatment suits you the best. Good shoes are essential. (Podiatry, shoe inserts, surgery, injections etc) I Have lived with it for years. Orthotic shoe inserts helped, specific exerc...

3. Advice for RNs who are still wet behind the ears

   nambour51 replied to suture_self's topic in General Nursing

   Be willing to learn from anyone with more experience, but be wary of anyone who big notes themself or infers that they 'know' it all. Some people have a very good knowledge in a limited area, but just because they are experienced in one area doesn't ...

4. cultural question

   nambour51 replied to kessadawn's topic in Hospice

   "she seemed to want to hold the child in the worst way" What do you mean?

5. just wanted to let you know

   nambour51 replied to greatshakes's topic in International

   Have been keeping you in my prayers. I gathered from a previous post that his death was imminent. My heart goes out to you. Allow yourself time to grieve. It takes time to adjust to a major change in your life circumstances. I pray all goes well with...

6. I have really messed up.

   nambour51 replied to Heather A.'s topic in Ob/Gyn

   "everything works for good" etc. Not only has the situation worked out ok for you it has also been a learning opportunity for others. Thanks for sharing your story!

7. I have really messed up.

   nambour51 replied to Heather A.'s topic in Ob/Gyn

   We all make mistakes - it is what we do afterwards that is important. You share that you are a Christian and you appear to have handled the situation from a Christian perspective. You recognized that you made a mistake, you acknowledged that you made...

8. Lost a baby today

   nambour51 replied to luvmy3kids's topic in Pre-Nursing

   You are grieving and that is ok. You have had a very distressing experience and your emotions are still raw. It sounds like you were part of a very caring team that was sensitive to a family's suffering. Your post indicates a very caring nature which...

9. errors

   nambour51 replied to lilyflow's topic in General Students

   Keep things in perspective. Examine the history of your mistakes and try and identify what is the underlying problem. How many mistakes have you actually made? How often have you made mistakes? Not everything you do is a mistake - consider how many t...

10. errors

    nambour51 replied to lilyflow's topic in General Students

    We all make mistakes. It is what we do about them that is important. A mistake does not make you incompetent, not learning from mistakes does. Tweeety's advice is sound - are mistakes occurring because of your personal practise or are they occurring ...

11. workcover discrimination

    nambour51 replied to greatshakes's topic in International

    It was good to read your update about the situation. I am pleased that things seem to be improving. I feel for you at this time though. You are already going through a grieving process and you are hurting. We like to look for the signs when death wil...

12. how will the new IR laws effect nurse's.......

    nambour51 replied to froghair's topic in International

    OnTheShoales the notice apparently said 'holiday availability will be curtailed' you still have the right to apply for them - you may need to negotiate the time though. This situation happens from time to time and is not necessarily a result of the I...

13. Psych nurse considering Oz?

    nambour51 replied to Murt's topic in International

    Hi Murt. There are lots of variables to be considered. The land of OZ is a big country. (It is quicker to fly to NZ from the East Coast then it is to fly to WA). The cost of living and income varies from state to state. Suggest you narrow down where ...

14. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

    nambour51 replied to gwenith's topic in Australia

    Welcome Meg. I was in Canberra in May for the ACORN conference. We had beautiful weather and it wasn't nearly as cold as I thought it would be. All the best with your studies.

15. You Might Be A Nursing Student If......

    nambour51 replied to SNBran's topic in Humor

    Nursing certainly changes your appraoch to life and your vocabulary. I remember when I was doing my hospital training I was with my family and said '****' my mother was horrifed and said I shouldn't use such words at the dinner table. I just looked a...