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  1. How long is too long....dead body

    nambour51 replied to Jack39's topic in General Nursing

    Intriguing story. It would be interesting to hear the staffs account of the incident. Wonder why the family had a video camera with

  2. My first death (yesterday)

    nambour51 replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in General Nursing

    'I said catholic prayers for the dead'. Your prayers were also important for you. They assist you in adjusting to the reality of death, and enable you to continue caring for others. Your thoughtfully...

  3. I am an Australian and I do not understand the American levels of Nursing

    nambour51 replied to meme39's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. Does that mean after you graduate from uni/nursing school you still have to do the NCLEX? Why are some posters concerned about the number of questions they get? Is this a once only exam or do...

  4. Overtime-Do you get it for over 8 or over 80?

    nambour51 replied to nurseob7's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work in the land of OZ overtime is paid for time worked beyond the rostered shift hours for the

  5. I am an Australian and I do not understand the American levels of Nursing

    nambour51 replied to meme39's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for this thread. I too have been difficulty following some threads beacuse I do not understand the American levels. I would also like some info about the various tests that seem very important....

  6. pls help- what should I do?

    nambour51 replied to nurseinlimbo's topic in Operating Room

    'she cried' ... sounds like the preceptor may also be having a rough time. If you don't intend to stay there that may be reflected in your attitude and affect how your preceptor treats you. Training...

  7. what is OR trauma like

    nambour51 replied to kcorny8's topic in Operating Room

    Not all trauma is exciting or urgent. Those cases that are can be draining phyically mentally emotionally and spiritually. What I find challenging is that you don't know what your next case will be...

  8. Interested in Australia

    nambour51 replied to Cali83's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Keep in mind Australia is a BIG country. It is quicker to fly to New Zealand from Sydney than it is to fly to Perth from Sydney! So don't expect to see a large part of the country on your days off!...

  9. Thinking of uni

    nambour51 replied to knockandhello's topic in International Nursing

    Congratulations for being willing to give it a go. I too am hospital trained and like you I wasn't sure about how to go about upgrading my qualifications. I didn't want to go to uni just for the sake...

  10. Lice at camp

    nambour51 replied to MrsWampthang's topic in Camp

    Did your son have nits as well as the lice. Perhpas the other boys only had lice without evidence of the nits. Whatever the case lice can be very difficult to get rid of. Check your son's hair every...

  11. Am I being overly sensitive?

    nambour51 replied to emeraldjay's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your input daytonite (and others) - some very insightful comments. Staff morale, easily affected by misunderstandings and misinterprtations, can be further affected by staff 'discussions'...

  12. Do i look tasty???

    nambour51 replied to imamommynurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I can feel your frustration. This sosrt of treatment can seriously undermine your confidence and performance. Try and keep things in perspective. What were the other nurses like? The situation you...

  13. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    nambour51 replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    This thread is amazing. There are so many potential Darwin Awardees everywhere. A few things patients down under in the land of OZ have taught me: Don't try and cut wood with a chain saw, wearing only...

  14. Clinical Quiz: Bite Blocks

    nambour51 replied to piper77's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    In the land of OZ where I work bite blocks are not used with ETTs. Occassionally a guedel might be inserted if problems are anticipated on extubation. We use thick gauze bite blocks inserted between...

  15. Prepping a radical mastectomy

    nambour51 replied to michelle95's topic in Operating Room

    Not a major issue. We put the armband on the opposite arm or on an ankle if the surgeon doesn't want it on the same

  16. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

    nambour51 replied to gwenith's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Whether you will be able to work as a nurse will depend on your visa/work permit. Usuallly RNs have no trouble but others may find it more difficult. Some places to look for work include public...

  17. Discrimination in the UK

    nambour51 replied to futureTMA's topic in Men in Nursing

    I would have thought that having another person present for some procedures could be considered essential to protect the male nurse (or female nurses for that matter) from unjust allegations! However...

  18. any advice from GYN nurses? Testosterone for women?

    nambour51 replied to NurseRoRo's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Know a doctor who prescribes testosterone cream for menopausal women with very good effect. Hormone levels determine the strength prescribed, and the amount used.

  19. Temp and dying....

    nambour51 replied to luvmy2angels's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    One of the most difficult things to do is to go through the waiting time when a loved one is dying. We like to look for signs that the end is near, yet death has its own journey. I pray that you will...

  20. Venting...

    nambour51 replied to SillyLilly's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sad that you broke your ankle, but consider it a great opportunity to gain an understanding of what patients can go through. Keep a journal about your situation might come in useful in the future for...

  21. What a week, just a vent!

    nambour51 replied to L&Dnurse2Be's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes things happen and we don't give them a second thought. Other times tough we may be a bit vulnerable and little things become significant. You had a rough time, but try to remember the good...

  22. Just Failed, I am second language and now feel hopeless. Please help

    nambour51 replied to crisgom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hang in there. Nursing is about caring for people. The obstacles you face in becoming a nurse will help you understand the struggles of others and help you be a better nurse.

  23. Counting respirations...student freaking out!~

    nambour51 replied to SarasotaRN2b's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Not a silly question! Practise on a friend - get them to demonstrate different breathing patterns deep/shallow/holding breath/ rapid slow/ chest movemvent/ abdominal breathing etc. It is not just a...

  24. High Sickness record

    nambour51 replied to paris2's topic in International Nursing

    Any reasons offered for the high sickness record? Is it time off for personal sickness or for family reasons? May be an ongoing problem. May be a problem that has been resolved. Previous post seems...

  25. And so it goes....

    nambour51 replied to Saoudishabiba's topic in Nursing Humor

    Thanks for this - I didn't see the ending coming