gwenith

gwenith BSN, RN

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  1. GNP interview at a Childrens hospital

    gwenith replied to monstermunch's topic in International Nursing

    I would start next to where you live and get some money and experience under your belt - then - kick off to see the

  2. Neuro ICU - "how to test for pain response in comatose individuals

    gwenith replied to janwebsa's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    A recent article I read (I think it was by waterhouse) stated that the National Neuroscience Benchmarking group have issued a position paper on noxious stimuli and the three that are now considered...

  3. Rationale for Medication

    gwenith replied to Megsd's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think basically she is asking why that patient was put on that medication i.e. Pt has a history of hypertension so is on an ACE or history of asthma so is on salbutamol nebs

  4. Graduate Nurse Mental Health Interview

    gwenith replied to poisoniv123's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks for posting this - we often get asked what sort of questions they ask in interviews and it is nice to have someone who is together enough after an interview to remember the questions and post...

  5. Aussie nurses working in the USA

    gwenith replied to augigi's topic in International Nursing

    :monkeydance::mortarboard::monkeydance: Good for

  6. is there a difference b/t brain and cerebral death?

    gwenith replied to troyb's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    There is a fantastic thread in this forum called "do you talk to brain dead patients"? It has lots and lots of links to brain death and the criteria for same. Off the top of my head though, I think...

  7. What is the Best Time to Have Surgery According to New Duke Study?

    gwenith replied to VickyRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Me?? I never want to be in a hospital at or around January or June because that is when we get our new rotations of

  8. GNP interview at a Childrens hospital

    gwenith replied to monstermunch's topic in International Nursing

    Commiserations mate!! The bottom line is that the more interviews you do the better you do at them. Perhaps you should get together with some friends and practice some mock

  9. Need help dealing with situation

    gwenith replied to Nurseboy1's topic in General Nursing

    Set up a meeting with your charge nurse there so that you have a witness. Do NOT meet him alone and do NOT let anyone give out your personal contact information - ever! - to

  10. I am so glad to have found this forum!

    gwenith replied to august_snow's topic in Burn

    Burns is not for everyone but it is an area where the difference YOU as a nurse, not just part of a team, make is astounding. Good luck in finding a job and don't let anyone tell you you have made...

  11. Help with Private Health Insurance

    gwenith replied to Spanish Nurse's topic in International Nursing

    Don't forget that unless Spain has an "agreement" with Australia you will need to get a comprehensive

  12. GNP interview at a Childrens hospital

    gwenith replied to monstermunch's topic in International Nursing

    Relax!! Read up on your hospital mission statement (that always impresses them) and remember they are after a SAFE practitioner so ensure you know safety precautions!!! But if you cannot answer a...

  13. GNP interview at a Childrens hospital

    gwenith replied to monstermunch's topic in International Nursing

    Lots of luck!!! (((((((((((hugs))))))))))))) Let us know how you do

  14. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

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

    :balloons::balloons: Woo Hooo!! Just in time for summer:p Be prepared to

  15. Is it possible to have BSN at age 18?

    gwenith replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in International Nursing

    I honestly don't know of any and would be worried if there were any that had a degree at 18 as they are just not old enough to be mature enough for the job at that age (thinks back to starting nursing...

  16. Neurosurgical Resources

    gwenith replied to gwenith's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Here is the UK National Institute for health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) and the guidelines for head injury management http://www.nice.org.uk/page.aspx?o=CG004NICEguideline I reviewed a lot of the...

  17. Traveling when in Oz

    gwenith replied to UWSRN's topic in International Nursing

    If you become a member of the Union there is a Union discount - at least with the Queensland Nurses

  18. Terms we will not admit to using

    gwenith replied to gwenith's topic in Nursing Humor

    Had one the other night - Cardiac rhythm SR with LOS Sinus Rhythm with Lotsa Other S*** (Patient had every type of ectopic you could imagine and then some I think he might have

  19. US RN with questions about travelling to AUS

    gwenith replied to SarRn's topic in International Nursing

    The cost of course, depends on where in Sydney or Melbourne you want to live. Close in the higher the cost, but on the other hand you do not want to be caught in the middle of some of the less...

  20. Interested in Australia

    gwenith replied to Cali83's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    We do not have travel nursing like you have it in the USA. Some agencies though are willing to find you work in different areas but at present there is nothing like you have over there. There are...

  21. propofol infusion syndrome

    gwenith replied to john 1947's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I am referring to those who from the get go need HUGE amounts to keep them even on the bed!! You START at 200 mgm/hr and they are writing notes - might as well drown them in the

  22. Rules for the ER (long)

    gwenith replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    A bit on the other side Please do NOT ignore that 10/10 chest pain - we actually DO WANT to see you -

  23. How much vacation time do you get?

    gwenith replied to NY Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    6 weeks paid leave + 10 days sick leave + Long service leave (Kicks in after you have been there 10 years and you get 1 week per year for every year of service - cumulative

  24. HELP New Neuro-ICU nurse

    gwenith replied to icunursematt's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Make no mistake - she is bullying you. Pure and simple. And she is being less than professional in her conduct - document, document, document and make it known to her and SOON that you will NOT take...

  25. propofol infusion syndrome

    gwenith replied to john 1947's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    As I said we do not use it as much and there are the occasional patient who is so resistant that you begin to wonder if hitting them on the head with the bottle would be as