aussiemags

aussiemags

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  1. most enjoyable nursing books for pleasure / films

    aussiemags replied to aussiemags's topic in General Nursing

    I found one of her books recently at a secondhand shop -'a nurse in parts'. Havent read it yet but will start it soon.

  2. most enjoyable nursing books for pleasure / films

    aussiemags replied to aussiemags's topic in General Nursing

    have just ordered three of her books -they sound good. Thanks for the

  3. how do you relax outside work

    aussiemags replied to aussiemags's topic in Health, Stress Management

    "Never let them rent the space in your head" Love this! Thanks to everyone for all your suggestions. Hope other people are getting ideas too. Some of the things suggested I used to do and had put...

  4. can't do nightshift anymore..on the verge of having nervous breakdown

    aussiemags replied to inthesky's topic in General Nursing

    I feel so sorry to hear this has happened. Please hear what everyone is saying to you on this discussion. This is not your fault. You have not done anything wrong. You are not inadequate or a failure...

  5. Depression...

    aussiemags replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in General Nursing

    All the luck in the world. And thanks for starting this discussion - I think it has allowed us all to be very supportive of each

  6. Depression...

    aussiemags replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in General Nursing

    WOW! Am astounded at how many of us are dealing with depression. Kind of makes me feel better - but in a wierd way cos it's sad too. It is odd but good to feel better knowing that other nurses have...

  7. most enjoyable nursing books for pleasure / films

    aussiemags replied to aussiemags's topic in General Nursing

    I dont know this series. I guess some of our greatest reading pleasures are a bit like guilty secrets. Who

  8. Depression...

    aussiemags replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in General Nursing

    Funny I should find this post today. I am on my way to the doctor this morning knowing she will suggest antidepressants. I have been on and off them a few times over the last 12 years and really would...

  9. can't do nightshift anymore..on the verge of having nervous breakdown

    aussiemags replied to inthesky's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry to hear that people are having problems with rostering and / or their nurse managers. These are the very people who should be advocating for nurses, and taking care of us when we are...

  10. Guess the mispronounced medical term

    aussiemags replied to EricJRN's topic in General Nursing

    a below knee amputation. Yesterday I asked a patient for a faecal sample. She had a fit saying "i am over 70 years old. How can I give you a fetal

  11. Guess the mispronounced medical term

    aussiemags replied to EricJRN's topic in General Nursing

    love this stuff. Keeps me in nursing. What about the ward clerk who asked me what was a baloney

  12. Guess the mispronounced medical term

    aussiemags replied to EricJRN's topic in General Nursing

    this is hysterical! I'm waking up my very sleepy daughter with my

  13. Nurses go for trial

    aussiemags replied to gwenith's topic in International Nursing

    Sometimes it feels that way but usually it seems to be ok. There have definitely been days when that has happened, especially with "behavioural patients". I do find that I am sometimes given student...

  14. ANF.Worth joining?What advantages?

    aussiemags replied to ProudofmyNursingart's topic in International Nursing

  15. Nurses go for trial

    aussiemags replied to gwenith's topic in International Nursing

    I agree. No wonder there is such a high incidence of nurse burnout and general increased levels of stress. I work agency, am often sent to wards that are struggling (after all you dont send extra...

  16. Nurses go for trial

    aussiemags replied to gwenith's topic in International Nursing

    This entire story is scary. the stories shared here show that things can quickly escalate and not only the patient but the nursing staff are at risk. The health system with its need to push people...

  17. Anzac Day - 2008

    aussiemags replied to Grace Oz's topic in International Nursing

    Having worked at a repatriation hospital let me tell you that the tears are flowing freely on my face right now, even though it is the end of May. The words of Ataturk are heartfelt and demonstrate...

  18. Agency in Adelaide

    aussiemags replied to nyapa's topic in International Nursing

  19. Agency in Adelaide

    aussiemags replied to nyapa's topic in International Nursing

  20. ANF.Worth joining?What advantages?

    aussiemags replied to ProudofmyNursingart's topic in International Nursing

    Hey I didnt know that you could access the Aust Journal Of Advanced Nursing?? I am a member of the ANF so how do you do this?? Is it via the ANF website?? Do I need to register? and

  21. ANF.Worth joining?What advantages?

    aussiemags replied to ProudofmyNursingart's topic in International Nursing

    wise?

  22. ANF.Worth joining?What advantages?

    aussiemags replied to ProudofmyNursingart's topic in International Nursing

    NYAPA, I sent a thanks response but felt I really wanted to say a more truly heart felt thankyou. I feel you have accurately described the situation. Nurses are there 24 hours a day, anything can be...

  23. Can a patient refuse PART of her medication dose?

    aussiemags replied to nadjjaa's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I think this nails it really

  24. Funny things you have said but wish you didn't

    aussiemags replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    Reminds me of something said to me once. I used to work as a fitness instructor back in the days of leotards and not much else. I went to a wedding and the husband of one of my class members was...

  25. Funny things you have said but wish you didn't

    aussiemags replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    "sam's mortuary. You stab 'em, we slab