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  1. Nurses' row goes to industrial commission

    Sonn replied to gwenith's topic in International Nursing

    Does this mean that each hospital with an ED will receive more money to make this happen

  2. A job at last...Oh what a feeling!!!

    Sonn replied to greatshakes's topic in International Nursing

    Dear Hassled, be down and miserable no more. You are obviously not useless, but are wanted and needed. On top of that you also have luck on your side. Your life is too short to entertain negative...

  3. the hug for Tweety thread

    Sonn replied to Ado Annie's topic in General Nursing

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  4. Crocs!

    Sonn replied to mel1977's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Get bright

  5. Advocacy and Caring..

    Sonn replied to solumedrol's topic in General Nursing

    (Sorry Miffie)...was supposed to write

  6. Advocacy and Caring..

    Sonn replied to solumedrol's topic in General Nursing

    In a normal day at work in the OT, Preoperatively I care about whether my patient is comfortable and if anxious I will try to find out why (eg fear or pain etc) and will listen and address my patients...

  7. Advocacy and Caring..

    Sonn replied to solumedrol's topic in General Nursing

    Caring is the essence of nursing and advocacy is part of the role that we as nurses demonstrate by respecting and supporting the basic values, rights and beliefs of our patients. Athenas story...

  8. Crocs!

    Sonn replied to mel1977's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Rural Oz OT. We all wear

  9. What Color Are Your Scrubs?

    Sonn replied to Miss Kitty00's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Only one colour available in Oz..baby

  10. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    Sonn replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    Some freak out moments: 1. A nurse locked her demented patients in their rooms on night duty so she could get some sleep 2. A nurse gave a patient a dose of insulin (note: he was not a diabetic nor...

  11. The "live" chat room is "dead"

    Sonn posted a topic in General Nursing

    The "live"chat room seems to be "dead". Does anyone really go there? I check it out from time to time, but no-one is ever there (once I found 2 people). I don't think I can be bothered to go there...

  12. What do you really do over there...

    Sonn posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    What specific responsibilities do CRNAs have in USA? I am from Oz, working towards completing my anaesthetic certificate. I am trying to compare our roles... Can you administer a GA by yourselves?...

  13. What do you really do over there...

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

    I am really envious of you american nurses. I so surely wish that in the future our role with anaesthesia will be expanded with more responsibility. I have done a lot of training courses have an...

  14. What do you really do over there...

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

    Thanks for your replies. I work in a base hospital as the anaesthetic registered nurse. My role does not allow me to induce a patient. I can intubate, ventilate, maintain and give reversal drugs...

  15. Documentation vs. Patient Care

    Sonn replied to ltg623's topic in General Nursing

    In my opinion I don't think it's right to separate "documentation" from "patient care". Good documentation is part of patient care. I work predominantly in Recovery Room and OT. We document at the...

  16. Help with selection criteria?

    Sonn replied to milenko's topic in International Nursing

    Its difficult to advise you on what to add/say on your CV as I do not know you or your experience. Maybe your referees can help you. some considerations.... Principles of nursing care...you should be...

  17. Traveling when in Oz

    Sonn replied to UWSRN's topic in International Nursing

    I know some agency nurses whom are working around australia. Their agency pays a proportion of the travel fare to relocate

  18. I have a Dillema

    Sonn replied to royr's topic in General Nursing

    I empathise with your dilemma. I have also been in your position, I was the primary carer for a dying relative. I got to a point where I found I was unable to do everything and had to reevaluate how...

  19. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

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

    Hi Gwenith, Great idea for this threat. I work in a large rural hospital. Our current problem is the drought and being on Level 5 water restrictions. Not only does this affect our gardens, dirty...

  20. Where were u 9/11/01?

    Sonn replied to k_cole21's topic in General Nursing

    The effect of this horrible event impacted throughout the world. I live in Australia. I was at my grandmothers house looking after her and the news showed the first plane hitting the tower. In...

  21. Don't put that in your nose!!

    Sonn replied to whiskeygirl's topic in General Nursing

    A kid had been complaining that his head rattled every time he moved. A year later his mother took him to the doctor who suspected their might be something stuck in his ear. He came to OT and we...

  22. Please participate in my survey for school

    Sonn replied to berny28's topic in General Nursing

    1. The cost of university fees for becoming an RN. 2. Yes 3. I work with supportive colleagues and patients are very appreciative 4. Yes 5. Scholarships would help Good luck with your studies....

  23. clinical portfolio

    Sonn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am writing a clinical portfolio as part of a postgraduate certificate that I am currently doing. The portfolio is a critical reflection on both my practice as a nurse and the development of my...

  24. Nursing is like _______. One word, fill in the blank. Then explain.

    Sonn replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is like oxygen. we breathe it and help others do the

  25. What do you do to calm yourself at work?

    Sonn replied to dano's topic in General Nursing

    Before I go on a break, I make sure that I have assessed all of my patients. If they are all okay, and obviously not life threatened, I can relax on my break, knowing they will all be there when I...