sarahjos

sarahjos specializes in medical, surgical, reearch , clinic.

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1. The most embarrasing thing you've done at work!

   sarahjos replied to ClaireMacl's topic in Humor

   I was doing an agency shift in a high care nursing home. Whilst leaning over patient to turn her, she had dementia, she looked straight at my chest and said, "you have nice bazookas". I couldn't move, and had to wait until we had finished turning her...

2. What a week, just a vent!

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

   I hope you have a better day tomorrow! Sorry to hear about your misfortune.

3. Suffering thru night shift position for your kids sake

   sarahjos replied to Nursesuzi's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I did nights for a few months because I had twins that were under 12 months and an older girl at primary school. I thought I would do it for the kids, but in my instance, it wasn't a very good idea. I turned out completely cranky, moody, yelling ...

4. suggest a name for postpartum depression program

   sarahjos replied to sarahjos's topic in General Nursing

   Thankyou all so much!! These ideas are all wonderful! Sarah

5. Syringes with no needles - garbage or sharps container?

   sarahjos replied to Hoozdo's topic in General Nursing

   We were told to place syringes without needles into the garbage at the hospital otherwise it fills up the sharps container unnecessarily!

6. Need ideas on how to afford nursing school

   sarahjos replied to RNStudentLearning's topic in General Students

   I applied for a nursing scholarship due to my financial circumstances when I was studying (a single mum on low income) and received the cost of my fees from the government. I'm in Australia so I'm not sure what it's like in America, but I would defin...

7. Age conflicts with classmates

   sarahjos replied to mrod's topic in General Students

   I ended up meeting my best mate through nursing school and she was 12 years older than me. I was 21 and she was 33 when we started and we seemed to get along just fine. I don't know if it's an age thing, probably just a clash of personalities. Maybe ...

8. suggest a name for postpartum depression program

   sarahjos replied to sarahjos's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks Guys, Your suggestions are great!!! Sarah :balloons:

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

   sarahjos replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

   I was a single mum heading down the wrong path and didn't know where to go. Mum and dad were supporting me and I was pretty much depressed when they suggested that I should give nursing a go. I guess, at first it was to make mum and dad happy, didn't...

10. suggest a name for postpartum depression program

    sarahjos posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I'm starting a program that offers a home visitation support service for women with postpartum depression but I need an organisation name...any suggestions would be great.. Cheers Sarah:penguin:

11. reflective journal/diary writing - help!!!!

    sarahjos replied to sarahjos's topic in General Students

    Thankyou so much for all your advice!! This is fantastic! Sarah

12. reflective journal/diary writing - help!!!!

    sarahjos replied to sarahjos's topic in General Students

    We have been told to use an objective, outcome, evaluation and plan in writing our reflective diary...It's really hard to do!

13. What are the item(s) you need most for nursing school?

    sarahjos replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Students

    If you are starting out, I'd recommend you take a packet of jellybeans to keep in your pocket. Saves alot of embarrassment if you feel faint whilst looking at those nasty blood soaking procedures....!!! I learnt the hard way but am fine now with thos...

14. reflective journal/diary writing - help!!!!

    sarahjos posted a topic in General Students

    Hi, I am an RN BSN studying to be a child health nurse. As part of my assignment work, I am to complete three reflective journal entries. The problem is, I'm finding this very difficult to put what I have learnt into words. Anyone have any ideas...we...