Tiwi

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  1. Is this how to conduct a job interview?

    Tiwi replied to garciadiego's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good point. I wonder if the interviewers took this into account. Surely though, this is not the only pre - requisite required to gain employment? What about references/referees, qualifications,...

  2. Would you rather have a child said to be SS or abort?

    Tiwi replied to ICURN7's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The decision to abort is not yours to make and it is very unfair of this person to ask such a question of you. I would suggest that the person be given information about the condition from reliable...

  3. why should doctors be paid higher

    Tiwi replied to etinosa's topic in General Nursing

    I think doctors here earn minimally more than first year RNs but don't quote me on that. The nurse makes decisions based on what they see at the time, they are the first ones there. The doctor makes...

  4. Anyone here in a "nursing couple"?

    Tiwi replied to heartlover07's topic in General Nursing

    My husband and I are both nurses, Billy is an EN, I'm a new grad RN (previous EN). The good points were that we both knew the pros and cons of shift work, and that we worked in different fields - I...

  5. My destiny journey almost over

    Tiwi replied to onduty23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Looking forward to hearing your outcome. The worst stress is often the wait after the original exam...don't forget to get back to

  6. How Would You Handle Pt Anger r/t Wait?

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

    that stinks, pure and

  7. Run out of nursing school - what to do?

    Tiwi replied to Diahni's topic in General Nursing

    You must be a very focused person, to be able to move on, especially if they have affected your financial

  8. $1500 to investigate stolen Sandwiches

    Tiwi replied to gwenith's topic in International Nursing

    OMG! Those sandwiches - and the light bulbs for that matter - must be lined with gold! I wonder how many of these paper pushers get free lunches, or for that matter, steal a couple of sandwiches...

  9. It's Official We are definitely short staffed

    Tiwi replied to gwenith's topic in International Nursing

    The Territory has 8 hour shifts morning and late, with a 10hr night duty. This is good because it gives you an extra day off, and also gives you a 'cross over period' where there are double staff....

  10. Run out of nursing school - what to do?

    Tiwi replied to Diahni's topic in General Nursing

    How can they get away with not notifying you that a lab session is an exam? I have to agree with sonicnurse; that should be clear from the start! Studying's an expensive business both financially and...

  11. Nursing and Depression

    Tiwi replied to Kim O'Therapy's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure what the figures are in the US but one in five ppl in Australia have a mental health condition. It doesn't take much math to look around you and see how many ppl this could be... I have...

  12. Feeling Cold Hearted

    Tiwi replied to ertravelrn's topic in General Nursing

    Travelrn, it's funny how everyone is in agreeance. I think nurses feel guilty because of the expectation that both society and we ourselves put on us. Nurses are supposed to be 'caring', 'always...

  13. older "new nurses"

    Tiwi replied to chuckc's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure I agree with this, having been the recipient both when I was young and older. There are just some ppl that enjoy a power trip. But the majority of nurses are not like

  14. How Would You Handle Pt Anger r/t Wait?

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

    I agree. After all, they are in a hospital. Also, if they continue to complain, I would also write in the notes something to the effect that despite being informed that there was an emergency that the...

  15. What is a nurse?

    Tiwi posted a topic in General Nursing

    At a meeting this morning a senior nurse posed the question: How would you describe what a nurse does to the general public? Good point. They all know what physios, OTs, doctors etc do, but do ppl in...

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

    Tiwi replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Why did I become a nurse? Hmmm... 1. I know my mother was a bit of a feminist. She wanted us all to do high faluting (do you spell it like that?) uni degrees, and the three things me and my sister...

  17. My destiny journey almost over

    Tiwi replied to onduty23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Exams are awful; funny, I find it easier to cram before hand as long as I have kept my readings etc up to date throughout my course. Others find having a good rest the day before helps. Have you got...

  18. I curse the Internet!

    Tiwi replied to Sassy5d's topic in General Nursing

    The internet is useful though for getting the latest treatment, presuming you use accredited journals and databases etc. I found some information for a medical condition I have. The doctor didn't...

  19. What is a nurse?

    Tiwi replied to Tiwi's topic in General Nursing

    That may have been long, but it was worth reading. As for that

  20. Which is correct method admin meds via GT

    Tiwi replied to Kashia's topic in General Nursing

    As I understand it, the medication port should be used, but it should be flushed pre and post administration to avoid mixing with medications. Of course there are some medications which require the...

  21. Why can't RN take LPN positions?

    Tiwi replied to jjjoy's topic in General Nursing

    It is a similar situation in Australia. When I became an RN I had to hand my EN (enrolled nurse - sounds very similar to LPN) registration in. It was one of the saddest things I ever had to do, losing...

  22. "Funny Codes"?

    Tiwi replied to burn out's topic in General Nursing

    Oh ppl, I'm nearly crying with laughter here. You wouldnt read about them! About the only code I went to that was a bit weird was when I was an EN student. We came rushing to the bedside with the...

  23. Male nursing students can do assessments on the women?

    Tiwi replied to PHLEBOTOMIST_TO_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I guess the concern is patient values, and maintaining "cultural safety". This applies equally to female nurses as it does to male. Where I work, it is important to be aware of indigenous Australian...

  24. "You need to learn to tolerate abuse"

    Tiwi replied to anynurseanywhere's topic in General Nursing

    Toleration of abuse? How many ppl here work at institutions that have "zero tolerance" abuse policies? How do they go about it? And how does theory and ideals translate into practice? Also, how many...

  25. When staff accuse resident's of being racist?

    Tiwi replied to LadyMonteCarlo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Like I said, I was unsure as to whether the person was demented. I still think support should be provided for the carer. The decision to move on should be in consultation with the carer, not just...