Rach101

Rach101

Member

  • Content

    53

  • Visitors

    2,640

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    0

All Content by Rach101

  1. Preceptor Gift

    Rach101 replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Students

    When ive had a preceptor ive found really helpful i will write them a card and bake them something- usually a cake or some cookies that they can share with other staff. They always seem to appreciate...

  2. NG tube placement

    Rach101 replied to DolphinRN84's topic in General Nursing

    I practiced inserting NG tubes on my fellow nursing student buddies and they practiced on me. Wasnt the most pleasant experience but not as scary as doing it first time on a patient. And now, whenever...

  3. Did anyone watch 20/20 last night? transgendered children

    Rach101 replied to allantiques4me's topic in General Nursing

    Things can change as a kid gets older. I knew a family- had 3 girls and one boy. The boy grew up and wanted to be like his sisters. He wore skirts, insisted on having ribbons in his hair, played with...

  4. Did I miss the memo???? (rant)

    Rach101 replied to Cmariehart's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. Youre

  5. First time here...first question

    Rach101 replied to teapot52's topic in General Nursing

    I always remember: what you want what youve got = number of tablets you use. As far as converting mg--> mcg and back its basic maths- mcg is 1/1000th of mg. Just move the decimal

  6. Vital signs in NICU

    Rach101 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi. Hoping that somone can help me. Im a nursing student about to start a placement in the NICU. Im trying to find out what the 'norms' are for vital signs in the NICU. I realise that they wont be as...

  7. Bullying in Class

    Rach101 replied to Jayfa's topic in International Nursing

    I have never experienced bullying in my nursing class and i too consider it to be like my family. We help eachother out with assignments, vent about nursing challenges and enjoy eachothers company. I...

  8. Vital signs in NICU

    Rach101 replied to Rach101's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thankyou

  9. Would you recommend nursing to your daughter?

    Rach101 replied to burn out's topic in General Nursing

    My mum was an RN and both my parents discouraged me when i was considering nursing. However, i made my own choice and am now in my final year. Still not totally convinced i want to be a nurse but...

  10. Did you work when going to nursing school?

    Rach101 replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently in my final year of nursing school. I work Saturdays at a local shop. It fits in fine with study when its theory weeks but working shift work mon-fri then working saturdays too is...

  11. Pregnant and In Nursing School

    Rach101 replied to lakRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    A girl in my class got pregnant during her first year. She had her baby just after exams and took a full year off school to be with her baby. She told me she would do the same thing again- schoo can...

  12. Why are RN's so fat!

    Rach101 replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    People who work in the healthcare profession are expected to care for their bodies. This includes eating well. It would seem hypocritical to be encouraging a patient to lose weight to benefit their...

  13. Name hospital and salary--everywhere

    Rach101 replied to mistydave's topic in General Nursing

    Wow US pays well. In New Zealand new graduate pay is NZ$20per hour before tax. Thats equivalent to around $10

  14. Psyc. clinical

    Rach101 replied to LaxNP's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hey. This may not be relevant to you as im probably in a different country but im a student currently on my first psych placement. Im actually really enjoying it, even though i thought it would be my...

  15. RN to patient ratios

    Rach101 replied to RN007's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Wow sounds like very high patient ratio's. In New Zealand its maximum 6 patients to one nurse on any med/surg ward. Mental health wards are no more than 4 and specialised wards such as haematology...

  16. LPN overseas?

    Rach101 replied to dan207's topic in International Nursing

    Hey. As far as your question about healthcare assistants(HCA's) overseas... Im not sure exactly what an LPN does but sounds like you are more qualified than an HCA would be here in New Zealand....