Tiwi

Tiwi

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  1. The GOOD things about nursing - why are we still doing it

    Tiwi posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have seen and participated in many forums here where ppl have shared angst and pain related to various issues in their nursing careers. But there are so many of us still here, so why are we (still...

  2. Northern Territory...

    Tiwi posted a topic in International Nursing

    This may be a bit political, but as I am working up here, I thought I'd fish around and see how others felt. I am really upset that the Federal Government has decided to "invade" our indigenous...

  3. New Grad Anxiety

    Tiwi replied to DimplesRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know what you mean re: being a new grad and not knowing anything. Just when you think you are going ok, a new situation arises. I find the staff on my ward are fantastic as well, and I ask lots of...

  4. change from adults to kids

    Tiwi replied to nrsjo's topic in Pediatric

    I have just changed from adult to paeds as part of my grad rotation. I feel a bit like a fish out of water; I am in isolated paediatrics, but I am enjoying

  5. what is the patient - staff ratio...

    Tiwi posted a topic in International Nursing

    in hospitals around Oz? Where I am it can be M: 1 to 5 L: 1 to 6 N: 1 to 8/9 It would be interesting to

  6. Unique Australian language

    Tiwi replied to Grace Oz's topic in International Nursing

    1.Shout...when someone wants to shout you a drink, it means they want to buy you one. Of course, you usually have to be polite and shout one back. 2.Blue...to get into a fight. 3.Down the track...this...

  7. It's Official We are definitely short staffed

    Tiwi replied to gwenith's topic in International Nursing

    I've had the experience recently when I required assistance from the "Hospital in the Home" visiting nurses. It was great to get out of hospital; all I required was IV ABs, and I think this should be...

  8. On the Job only 1 week and want to leave!

    Tiwi replied to SweetieRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am unfamiliar with your system, however is there someone senior to this lady that is not ward based? Could you notify

  9. Role change - EN to New Grad RN

    Tiwi posted a topic in International Nursing

    I'm sure there are many of us around. As an RN I am really enjoying the new role, new skills and practice. I am finding the transition from EN to RN quite difficult, though I couldn't have a better...

  10. australian / adelaide nurses?

    Tiwi replied to aussiemags's topic in International Nursing

    Thanx everyone. It is really hard trying to find places as you all know, in a town/city you don't know. My dream would be to buy an old mechanically sound bus, turn it into a mobile home, toss the...

  11. what is the patient - staff ratio...

    Tiwi replied to Tiwi's topic in International Nursing

    Nights are good, though not great for the social

  12. Role change - EN to New Grad RN

    Tiwi replied to Tiwi's topic in International Nursing

    That helps. Where I am they are really supportive, so I'm probably in a similar situation. You mentioned joining me as an RN. When are you planning to do it? You should find it helpful to have that...

  13. Cheating in Nursing School

    Tiwi replied to dunkinut's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    "Whistleblowers" are brave ppl. You've definitely done the right thing, I can assure

  14. Charting

    Tiwi replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in General Nursing

    We have computers in our hospital, but they are basically used for theatre lists, appts, location of patients, statistics :angryfire, handover sheets, and path/radiology results. We have been told...

  15. Sleeping on The Job?

    Tiwi replied to pam78's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that you had to report your concern to the charge sister. It's jumping the gun a bit to think she was automatically on drugs. There could be extenuating family circumstances etc etc....

  16. Sodium Losses Through An Ileostomy??

    Tiwi replied to ginger58's topic in Gastroenterology

    Is this patient on dialysis / in renal failure / have a renal impairment? I was just wondering if there would be any relationship between that and sodium loss. I know nothing about renal except...

  17. Preparing for 1st Semstr. Good Reading?

    Tiwi replied to michellesrndream's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think no matter where you are in nursing, whether you have completed your study programme, or are currently nursing, that you can never go past: 1 Mosby's Medical, Nursing and Adult Health...

  18. Anyone been a new grad on a unit they've worked before?

    Tiwi replied to kityzkatz03's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good for you!

  19. I want to do something else

    Tiwi replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh, you are definitely not alone...I have just noticed that you said you would transfer at the end of January. I really hope that this experience is going well for you. I imagine the transition will...

  20. new nurse woes

    Tiwi replied to stayingoutoftrouble's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm interested in the new grad programme there, as it sounds so different to our own... 1. How long are you mentored 2. Do you begin having your own patients straight away? 3. How many patients do you...

  21. australian / adelaide nurses?

    Tiwi replied to aussiemags's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks, I will PM

  22. where do old nurses go?

    Tiwi replied to insightful's topic in General Nursing

    I was going to suggest education, but someone beat me to it. I do believe old nurses deserve heaven on earth, receiving all the attention they gave with heart and soul over the

  23. Is anyone else uncomfortable with this?

    Tiwi replied to jill48's topic in General Nursing

    As an RN student giving meds, I had to have an RN observe me dispensing and giving to the patients, and every med had to be countersigned, even acetominophen (we call it paracetamol in Oz, so I hope I...

  24. Role change - EN to New Grad RN

    Tiwi replied to Tiwi's topic in International Nursing

    An EN is an Enrolled Nurse. They have their own patients, and if they are medication endorsed, then they give their own medications as well. A typical uni/college course can be found at...

  25. Is anyone else uncomfortable with this?

    Tiwi replied to jill48's topic in General Nursing

    I was agreeing with you ppl in my usual confusing way by saying I refused as an "underling" to pass/give meds simply for my own and the RNs protection. I think the difference in the two systems...