Djuna

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  1. RN interested in working in Australia

    Djuna replied to owlnurse's topic in International Nursing

    I am concerned you would want the english language test waivered. It is in your best interest to have the best possible speaking english you can, especially working in a hospital where you will need...

  2. Would you become a nurse today if you could do it over again?

    Djuna replied to marie-francoise's topic in General Nursing

    1) No, absolutely not. 2) Yes I am still in nursing because I am the sole breadwinner and going back to school to get another degree is too expensive. What I am doing however is planning to do my...

  3. EEK! There's a MAN in my room!

    Djuna replied to abooker's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry chatsdale, a nurse is a nurse is a nurse is simplistic in relation to healthcare, patient's rights and discrimination. Women have throughout the ages been subject to the notion they are a...

  4. Patients Treat Nurses Like Garbage!

    Djuna replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

    I just tell them 'If you don't take the medicine in your mouth I'll have to put a needle in your bottom' One child actually CHOSE this route voluntarily then thanked me for it. Kids are

  5. EEK! There's a MAN in my room!

    Djuna replied to abooker's topic in General Nursing

    I would never go to a male Dr for any gynae-related medical problem and when I had my children I refused to have male Drs attending. If my wishes had been disregarded because 'we don't gender...

  6. Are you allowed to wear Makeup ?

    Djuna replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    When I wear makeup I feel like a little girl dressing up in her mom's

  7. I have an interview!

    Djuna posted a topic in International Nursing

    I have an interview via telephone next week for a position in ER in a fairly large teaching hospital in New England. I am so excited!!! As a NZ RN who has worked in both New Zealand and Australia, I...

  8. Pushing drugs for the Man bother anyone?

    Djuna replied to somebody's topic in General Nursing

    What an interesting topic to discuss. Lifestyle changes including weight loss, stop smoking programs and exercise routines are part of primary care in the community. As part of general medicine Drs...

  9. Sloppiness results in write-up

    Djuna replied to longjourneydream's topic in Emergency

    cweeks, you sound like an amazing nurse, I wish you all the best for your future. It's just wonderful to see a new grad not buckle and give up in the face of pressure and difficulty. You've done so...

  10. Permanent nights..now anxiety/panic when I try to sleep...

    Djuna replied to heartlover07's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to get off topic slightly, but I have a question for RainDreamer. When you are on days off, do you revert back to sleeping at night or do you continue your routine? I'm always curious to know...

  11. Don't wanna always give baths, clean up feces, etc., where to work?

    Djuna replied to WannaBCRNA's topic in General Nursing

    Even if students are not exposed to the smellier, dirtier aspects of nursing at university, you can't tell me people are unaware nurses do those sort of jobs. And if they don't know, don't you think...

  12. Need advice from nurses please!

    Djuna replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Lizzyberry Hep C is a blood-borne disease so you need to do your standard universal precautions and meticulous hand washing. In response to the cigarette issue, that's a hard one. It is the...

  13. Sloppiness results in write-up

    Djuna replied to longjourneydream's topic in Emergency

  14. Don't wanna always give baths, clean up feces, etc., where to work?

    Djuna replied to WannaBCRNA's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen Drs smell urine, suck out pus from an abscess, perform rectal and lady partsl examinations (they can get nasty), and get covered in blood from a trauma patient. They may not clean up much...

  15. Don't wanna always give baths, clean up feces, etc., where to work?

    Djuna replied to WannaBCRNA's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand why nurses don't want to get their hands dirty so to speak. Historically having a university degree gave you a certain standing and within that you could expect status. When you have...

  16. mother dies after refusing blood transfusion

    Djuna replied to FireStarterRN's topic in United Kingdom

    Informed consent is the basis of medical and nursing practice. If a person understands the risks and benefits of a certain procedure, it is their right to refuse unless it involves a child. I...

  17. RN interested in working in Australia

    Djuna replied to owlnurse's topic in International Nursing

    Steve I don't practice in New Zealand anymore but I did a little bit of research and although it doesn't answer your questions fully, these sites do give a bit of background and scope for the NP. The...

  18. mother dies after refusing blood transfusion

    Djuna replied to FireStarterRN's topic in United Kingdom

    I cared for a beautiful 20 year old man with leukaemia who refused a blood transfusion due to his religious beliefs and subsequently died. Such dignity and peace in the face of tragedy, I was humbled...

  19. Frustrated NZ Nurse

    Djuna replied to ANnot4me's topic in International Nursing

    I'm sorry you're having problems with your ward chigap, I understand how frustrating it is working in NZ, which is why I came to Australia 3 years ago. Compared with New Zealand, Australia has much...

  20. When is the best time to go to NS?

    Djuna replied to np_wannabe's topic in General Nursing

    I will tell you my story. My children were 1 and 3 when I started doing my 3 year Nursing Diploma. My husband picked up a lot of extra work, especially when I was on clinical placement. I sincerely...

  21. What is wrong with me??

    Djuna replied to fancee free's topic in General Nursing

    TazziRN, I completely agree with you. Whilst having some Med/Surg experience is useful, I have see new grads fit into ER very well. A lot of people comment on how chaotic ER is but having worked in...

  22. I've noticed something on these boards...

    Djuna replied to bethem's topic in International Nursing

    'nurses eating their young' is a phrase used in new zealand, not just the us. the phenomenon of horizontal violence is worldwide and it knows no boundaries of profession either. it is however widely...

  23. Can a new grad negotiate?

    Djuna replied to bucknangler's topic in General Nursing

    You state you are not sexist yet in your very first post you assume that because you are a male you are worth more money, merely on the basis of your gender. You are perpetuating the myth that men...

  24. Can a new grad negotiate?

    Djuna replied to bucknangler's topic in General Nursing

    Wow....haven't you heard of equality? How contemptuous you appear to every female RN reading your posts. With your male superiority complex you are going to get eaten alive once you hit the

  25. What exactly does certified copy mean??

    Djuna replied to shellbell543's topic in International Nursing

    Certified simply means an official has seen the original document and stamps the photocopied one as a certified copy. To avoid problems I would have a solicitor verify all of your photocopied...