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    If I see one more post titled....

    talaxandra replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    We'd be nothing without the inspiration of our
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    PLEASE buy malpractice insurance!!

    talaxandra replied to Athena2's topic in General Nursing

    My first response is that anyone can make a mistake. Moreso, anyone can be sued, regardless of whether or not they made a mistake - even if the suit is thrown out, without legal representation you're...
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    Why is unionization a subject of taboo??

    talaxandra replied to wanderlustRN24's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    The situation's very different in Australia, where one union represents all nurses. Considered a professional body, the Australian Nursing Federation is consulted by government on policy development,...
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    PLEASE buy malpractice insurance!!

    talaxandra replied to Athena2's topic in General Nursing

    Malpractice insurance is now a requirement for registration in Australia, even though medical litigation rates are significantly lower than in the US. That applies to every health care practitioner...
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    If I see one more post titled....

    talaxandra replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    Winning post of the day: "thank you all but some of your opinions doesnot matter". As altra pointed out, that'd be those opinions that
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    pencil tip in palm....cause for hysteria???

    talaxandra replied to schoolnursejennie's topic in School

    Drat you - lead poisoning was goign to be my suggestion! I get the student's reaction given her status, but WTH's the problem with admin? I've yet to find a situation that's been improved with...
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    New Nurse and I dont think dialysis is for me HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    talaxandra replied to Cindy 17's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, I totally hear
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    New Nurse and I dont think dialysis is for me HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    talaxandra replied to Cindy 17's topic in General Nursing

    Ivanna, I appreciate your post but based on the OP's response to the thread I don' think she's
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    If I see one more post titled....

    talaxandra replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    Um, duh!Cowbell's so not addictive - that's just a like myth put out by
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    If I see one more post titled....

    talaxandra replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    plz help me with this issue that's, like, massively unique to meeeeeeeeeee!!! [thoughtful response] [informed reply] [experienced opinion] yeah, none of those really answered my question. well, they...
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    "If they really cared about their mom, they wouldn't of put her in a nursing home"

    talaxandra replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't think there's anyone here who has a problem with people keeping their relatives at home if that's what's right for them. The issue is that some members appear to be putting forward a position...
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    New Nurse and I dont think dialysis is for me HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    talaxandra replied to Cindy 17's topic in General Nursing

    Dialysis isn't right for everyone. If none of the points raised by more experienced members have given you cause to reflect and reconsider then you probably should look at a different area. I have to...
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    "If they really cared about their mom, they wouldn't of put her in a nursing home"

    talaxandra replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I call
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    "Nurses Are So Mean"

    talaxandra replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To be clear, I don't think your posts were aimed at me, and I don't feel attacked or misunderstood. The reason I responded by listing all the things that I believe make me a good nurse is because,...
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    "Nurses Are So Mean"

    talaxandra replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yeah, I don't have a "nice switch" and in any case being nice isn't part of my job description. I'm a very good nurse, and it has nothing to do with being a pleasant, bidable kind of person - as it...
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    "Nurses Are So Mean"

    talaxandra replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've been an AN member a wee bit longer than you, Bunny, and have to say that while I've seen dissent, anger, contempt, reasoned argument, debate and occasional outright rudeness but have yet to see...
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    Can Anyone Help Me Out? (Looking for a specific post)

    talaxandra replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I'm hunting for you, too - no luck so far but I wanted to subsribe so I'd get the link if someone else finds it
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    Nurses, perception difference and education

    talaxandra replied to pedicurn's topic in General Nursing

    Every registered nurse educated in Australia after 1994 has had a three-year degree (our secondary education is more standardised than yours, so the year lopped off is the freshman-equivalent). I...
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    Why do the weekend on call docs not listen to us

    talaxandra replied to registerednutrn's topic in General Nursing

    Our rapid response protocol has a doctor-delay criteria: any serious concern about the patient. If I've tried getting someone reviewed and I'm concerned I threaten the cover with that and almost...
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    "If they really cared about their mom, they wouldn't of put her in a nursing home"

    talaxandra replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have to disagree with all of you who've dumped family members in care to live riotous lifestyles of lazy selfishness (and that's all of you, BTW), for Jackson's post has shown me the light. Oh,...
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    New Nurse and I dont think dialysis is for me HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    talaxandra replied to Cindy 17's topic in General Nursing

    I work with grads who feel the same was about our end-stage renal population - the patients are boring, it's all about the pills, there's nothing to know and they're not learning anything. So to the...
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    need an OZ update! us rn seeking to flee country..

    talaxandra replied to nurseyNJNYC's topic in International Nursing

    As in the US, there are fewer RN's in subacute and aged care, with the majority of the workforce aides and EN's. Experience is also preferred there, but in any case I think post-registration...
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    free training to be EN or go to uni and study RN?

    talaxandra replied to round12tko's topic in International Nursing

    Oops. left out what I think makes an ideal nurse: - organisation - insight - mental agility and the ability to process information quickly - functional intelligence - strong communication skills -...
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    free training to be EN or go to uni and study RN?

    talaxandra replied to round12tko's topic in International Nursing

    It's true that the nursing market's tighter than usual right now, but things will change during the time you're studying. In every developed country the nursing population's aging; simultaneously we...
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    "If they really cared about their mom, they wouldn't of put her in a nursing home"

    talaxandra replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My mother flew home today (on Air NZ - thanks, Qantas) from a month-long offspring tour to Rome and the US. She turned 70 last month, works full-time as a naturopath and massage therapist (returned to...