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    The Great Double Standard?

    talaxandra replied to Doog's topic in Men in Nursing

    Couple of smaller things - 1. 'Power' is an interesting word to use in relationship to sex, where men are rarely (though certainly not never) overpowered by men. 2. I'm pretty sure that when a man...
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    Starting salaries for new nurses

    talaxandra replied to forumjunkie's topic in International Nursing

    Um no - I posted diorectly above you, talking about my post-tax income! Like ceridwyn said, the only exceptions/variations are ultra high demand remote placements. If you want a tax-exempt post you...
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    Must we all die with a feeding tube?

    talaxandra replied to URO-RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    No worries - it's still a relevant topic
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    Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    talaxandra replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    You might like this post, cicatrixx :)
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    Palliative Care Nursing

    talaxandra replied to sassy_squirrel's topic in International Nursing

    As you've already got a Bachelor's degree you may be eligible to study nursing as a post-graduate and complete in two years instead of three. most of these programs result in a BN but some are...
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    schapelle corby

    talaxandra replied to persephone714's topic in International Nursing

    I neither hate her nor support her. I think it's highly unlikely she's innocent, that she was stupid and/or ignorant and/or mislead, and that her punishment is harsh but consistent with where she is....
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    Starting salaries for new nurses

    talaxandra replied to forumjunkie's topic in International Nursing

    Salary and conditions vary from state to state - here are links to current pay rates in Western Australia and Queensland. Remember to include weekend and shift penalties, which contribute...
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    Best ER Nurse quotes

    talaxandra replied to JennyAS's topic in Emergency

    Seven days? There's a woman who really want to make sure it wasn't going to come out on its
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    Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    talaxandra replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Lizzy, there are days I'm not even monolingual! I can't speak for nursing as a whole, of course, but I have no problem with accents or some language issues. Most of the comments on this thread are...
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    Aus National Registration --- Query / Need help

    talaxandra replied to cioman94's topic in International Nursing

    Nothing about fees yet, though - I checked the Federal site and those won't be released until
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    Share The Weirdest Reasons Patients Push The Call Light

    talaxandra replied to RN06-NP09's topic in Nursing Humor

    "Sure, just as soon as I've finished ringing up a sale." People are
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    Aus National Registration --- Query / Need help

    talaxandra replied to cioman94's topic in International Nursing

    That's so weird, ghillbert - I got my letter today, too and my first thought was updating this thread! Too much
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    Should I wash my hands before I pee????

    talaxandra replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

    At work I always alcohol rub before entering the bathroom; anywhere except home I wash after I flush, and use a piece of paper towel when entering/locking/unlocking & exiting - I never trust that...
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    What can a nurse do?

    talaxandra replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    I'm so sorry for the hypothetical nursing staff and patients at this hypothetical hospital. Anonymously alerting the media is the only action I can think of, and it would need to be done vey carefully...
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    code blue question

    talaxandra replied to CrammyCute11's topic in California Nursing

    You're right that a medical emergency takes precedence over a routine med. That said, if there was room for a written answer I'd include that, provided the code was well attended and under control,...
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    hello

    talaxandra replied to tanu80's topic in International Nursing

    One of my friends was indignant that she failed a section, which was cause for much hilarity. I sometimes feel like it's a waste that I don't want to work in the UK, as I'm a citizen (passport and...
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    hello

    talaxandra replied to tanu80's topic in International Nursing

    I'm glad you picked up my little Tassie joke, ceridwyn :) I agree that the process of registration for overseas trained nurses must seem lengthy and difficult, and that it's essential. It's also not...
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    chronic kidney failure

    talaxandra replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    Any person with renal failure who is concerned or unsure about their dietary recommendations, or any other aspect of their care, should speak with their health care providers, who will be able to...
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    Nursing Journal Article - HELP!!

    talaxandra replied to julbug75's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    No worries - glad you found something and sorry I found nothing. Good luck
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    please help.. regarding to ethical dilemma resolusion.

    talaxandra replied to trinhhan's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Well, with the first example I'd... wait a
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    White Toe Syndrome

    talaxandra replied to NurseHotFlash's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Also think about cotton socks that wick away
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    Nursing Journal Article - HELP!!

    talaxandra replied to julbug75's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have bad news - I suspect the reason you can't find an appropriate article is because there isn't one. I used Google Scholar to search articles published since 2005, with various permutations of:...
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    Ideas from nurses who've been around awhile!

    talaxandra replied to vtgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Things I specifically remember learning about having changed through continuing education: - a reduction in manual handling, and the evolving process of legal lifts, as something I was taught to use...
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    Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

    talaxandra replied to gwenith's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    I hope all our Aussie and Kiwi members are doing well, and remembering our service men and women on ANZAC
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    hello

    talaxandra replied to tanu80's topic in International Nursing

    Hi tanu80 - welcome to allnurses and Australia :) I haven't studied or worked at either Deakin campus so I cna't tell you much about what they're like and, like tired ceridwyn (slack therefore cut for...