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    Coding visitors?

    talaxandra replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital we call a code on any non-inpatient that collapses or otherwise needs urgent medical attention on the grounds - ED staff and the med reg respond, and they make decisions about...
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    If you can say one thing to your boss, what would it be?

    talaxandra replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    I think you've done amazing things in the ten months since you took over - the positive feedback, team building, education and enthusiasm have reinvigorated my interest. It's still a joy to know that...
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    Need feedback on nursing job description

    talaxandra replied to Sera Blue's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm with beckster - consider the source, and compare her comments with the opinions of those actually working in the profession. If you go ahead with nursing you'll undoubtedly run into doctors who...
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    need help with this plz

    talaxandra replied to johny 24's topic in Nursing Career

    Although there are more women than men in nursing, it's by no means a profession only for women. You might find a quick read through some threads here, including the Men in Nursing section, useful...
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    RN...?? misrepresentation?

    talaxandra replied to ariel7777's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have no direct knowledge, and imagine exact details vary from juristiction to juristiction, but surely you have to be registered (ie on a register) to legally call yourself an
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    EN nursing at tafe

    talaxandra replied to jack92's topic in International Nursing

    The OP is enquiring about EN programs - s/he is a lay person, not a professional, supposed or otherwise. And even if the poster's name actually is jack92 I doubt a post enquiring about education...
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    EN nursing at tafe

    talaxandra replied to jack92's topic in International Nursing

    Given that nursing in general in Australia isn't post-graduate entry, and that EN training isn't a degree course, the OP most likely hasn't completed a college-level writing course. And while the...
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    Nurse Vs Daughter! Help Me!!!

    talaxandra replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    Obviously I know nothing of the OP's situation except what she's told us, and I'm happy for her to be the best judge in her case - it certainly sounds as though at least part of her wants to try...
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    Not sure what Journals to subscribe to...

    talaxandra replied to miluevano's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You could also consider subscribing to Medscape.com - it's free, and will send you weekly emails with summaries and links to relevant peer-reviewed research articles in your
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    Can you live without Kidney's?

    talaxandra replied to cherricka's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I can't speak for individual transplant recipient requirements in the US, but I know here they're somewhat looser when there's a living donor - perhaps your friend's husband has a better shot is she...
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    They must think we are stupid...

    talaxandra replied to HDNurse's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I have a rule - once Godwin's law is invoked, I'm out. Thank you
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    Can you live without Kidney's?

    talaxandra replied to cherricka's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thank you, traumaRus, for posting what i felt but couldn't
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    The Suicide Tourist

    talaxandra replied to JRD2002's topic in General Nursing

    I mentioned earlier in this thread Roger Magnusson's book about euthanasia, He spoke about HIV/AIDS patients who , at around the time nominated, while well, a point beyond which the indignity of...
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    The Suicide Tourist

    talaxandra replied to JRD2002's topic in General Nursing

    One of the most valuable, challenging, confronting books I've read on the topic was Roger S Magnusson's Angels of Death: Exploring the Euthanasia Underground. He interviewed doctors, nurses,...
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    help me im going insane!

    talaxandra replied to rozymisty's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Excellent news - good luck with your recovery
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    After the nurse-patient relationship has been terminated...

    talaxandra replied to Eirene's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'd proceed with extreme caution, if it
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    Highest INR....

    talaxandra replied to FiduciaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow - I thought my highest (9.7) was
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    What advise would you give to your younger self?

    talaxandra replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    Save 10% of your income from the time you start earning If Prince Charming comes along then that's icing on the cake, but in the meantime make sure to take control of your financial future "The best...
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    Menstrual talks, tampons/pads the only option?

    talaxandra replied to jane a white's topic in School

    I use the keeper, a product that sounds similar to a moon cup. It's made of natural rubber and is reusable, so it's environmentally friendly, which is why I started using it. It's also really...
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    Question about dying patient

    talaxandra replied to Scrubby's topic in General Nursing

    That really strongly reminded me of a night shift many years ago - I had a patient who was deteriorating, NFR but for full ward management. I had the resident up examining him, more a pro forma...
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    Alert patients who refuse meds.

    talaxandra replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    *pitcher Every time I read about Press-Gainey it makes me more glad I work in Australia! I'm conflicted about 'compliance' because there's a whole lot of subtext packed into the concept. On one hand...
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    Starting salaries for new nurses

    talaxandra replied to forumjunkie's topic in International Nursing

    Maybe, if the 4th year RN was working weekends and agency. I'm a CNS, with around 18 years post-registration experience and get a Masters allowance - working most weekends and a lot of nights plua the...
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    Alert patients who refuse meds.

    talaxandra replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    The patients are the ones who have to experience often unpleasant side effects, not me - they get to balance the benefits and drawbacks. It seems like the long-term benefits (eg delaying the...
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    Starting salaries for new nurses

    talaxandra replied to forumjunkie's topic in International Nursing

    No worries :) There are a couple of new nephrology units springing up - Knox has recently (9/12 or so ago) opened an inpatient unit, too, though no transplants :) And the heart/lung transplants...
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    help me im going insane!

    talaxandra replied to rozymisty's topic in Health, Stress Management

    It's great that exercises like breath control are helping :) I'm not psych person but I wonder if the needle/sticking phobia is a manifestation of a more general work anxiety. It sounds like you had...