kmwb

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1. Best Brand of Shoes

   kmwb replied to SwtTxLdy's topic in General Nursing

   I have heard good things about crocs, but Have to have enclosed with heel shoes for school dress code, and yep I am another Dansko lover, they are really comfy, expensive but they last

2. cleaning poop

   kmwb replied to tprashad's topic in General Nursing

   I was really worried about the "poo factor" when I started working as a AIN (CNA) and I am not denying the first few weeks was pretty tough, not just the poo but all the physical requirements of the...

3. cleaning poop

   kmwb replied to tprashad's topic in General Nursing

   It takes maybe 2 weeks to get used to max. If you don't get used to it in this time pick a non-poop specialty. I mean It is never the greatest thing to do, but you'll be fine. Oh and I am working LTC...

4. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

   kmwb replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

   :rotfl: :chuckle :rotfl: LMAO this stuff is gold. I have a few questions. I am from Australia to clarify before I ask what may be a very stupid question. Its indicated that 2-3 hours is a long wait in...

5. choosing a specialty and personality type?

   kmwb replied to TRousse's topic in Nursing Career

   Ahhh yes I am an "idealist" ENFJ. I am still in school but want to pursue ED, OR, ICU, CCU or even Medicine(probably ER doc) Currently working LTC bit to sane and monotonous for me, not saying it isnt...

6. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

   kmwb replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

   Hrmm, when I was around 9 I was an ambulance cadet, it was pretty exciting stuff back then. I got to go to carnivals and sporting events wear a uniform and help people. I have had many operations on...

7. How to get in TAFE for Enrolled Nursing?

   kmwb replied to pink_margarita's topic in International Nursing

   As for the traineeship, I am first year BaSc Nursing, in Perth (Curtin) and I atrted working at a nursing home with no experience on a traineeship. I get paid the same as everyone else, I get cert 3...

8. Please help ASAP! Need patient care info!

   kmwb replied to Bumashes's topic in General Nursing

   I work as a AIN/NA ( which I think is Australian version of CNA, but we have a million different names too) in a LTC facilty I have many patients that are non-ambulating and my advice is even if...

9. How do you deal with death?

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

   I have worked in a LTC facility for about 6 months, I am a first year Bsc Nursing student and I was really scared about my first death. I too had a friend die in high school in a tragic car accident...