gwenith

gwenith BSN, RN

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  1. propofol infusion syndrome

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

    Has anyone hit the phenomenon of increased tolerance to propofol in adults - especially those who have a background history of drug abuse and most particularly marijuanna intake?? I think I am...

  2. IVF's for head injuries

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

    http://www.ccmjournal.com/pt/re/ccm/abstract.00003246-199807000-00032.htm;jsessionid=GcQQZ2dGvLZbcGdrcgSh2JTQGthk811HvGSsLQHppxWtVhLZ4vXh!-1082563917!-949856145!8091!-1...

  3. Defend RNs Right to Unionize, and Advocate for our Patients

    gwenith replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    They will not get an argument from me. It always astounds me that even here, where unionism is far, far more accepted we have so many who disdain it on the basis on "what has it done for me" Hmmmm -...

  4. New graduate nurse applications

    gwenith replied to maria8484's topic in International Nursing

    http://www.thinknursing.com/files/00389_howdoiapplyforajobwhenigraduate.asp?style=3 this in only for a graduate nurse program. to apply as a new grad, in qld at least, go to thinknursing.com (i think...

  5. propofol infusion syndrome

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

    I am glad I am not alone - oh! Well we live and learn - obviously this has been a bigger problem in paeds than in adults and we are only now starting to see a connection. Some of the problem is that...

  6. propofol infusion syndrome

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

    I have to say that I was not as aware of this but then Propofol is ONLY used for 24 - 48 hours here. It is never used for long term sedation and we tend to use lesser amounts. Cost of the drug is...

  7. Breast is best, but watch out for the allergies

    gwenith posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg19125634.400-breast-is-best-but-watch-out-for-the-allergies.html Please note that this is one study only but I think the preminary results are interesting and I...

  8. Query about ventilator problems

    gwenith replied to jasper_x's topic in MICU, SICU

    Almost sounds like a brown-out problem with your electricity - now the Drager/siemans monitors :Crash:Less said the

  9. Not brain-dead, but ripe for transplant

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

    I think some of my objections stem from the time to decide Cardiac death. Although at present it seems 10 minutes is being considered before irreversable cardiac death in some time periods as low as...

  10. triple reflex

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

    I also think you are best looking up Cushing's triad - and I would ask whoever said it in the first place what they

  11. University Melbourne or RMIT

    gwenith replied to xng's topic in International Nursing

    University results are published as soon as they are known. ALL results that are passes - if you fail your name does not appear. But our system is different in that it does not matter how well you...

  12. looking for someone who could help me out

    gwenith replied to wenndy's topic in International Nursing

    Unfortunately it seems the Queensland Nursing Council is backlogged with registration at the moment and it may take some months to

  13. newly qualified in UK - want to work in Sydney

    gwenith replied to bonzer's topic in International Nursing

    It IS preferred but as they say there is no harm in

  14. newly qualified in UK - want to work in Sydney

    gwenith replied to bonzer's topic in International Nursing

    You can apply direct to a hospital. Quite a few will take applications directly from UK students but it will also take quite some time. We have a UK RN waitning to come over and it has taken 8...

  15. Heads up experienced nurses...What drives you nuts about GN's?....be brutally honest!

    gwenith replied to jamielyn_1981's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Heads up experienced nurses...What drives you nuts about GN's?....be brutally honest! What drives me nuts - those who do not LISTEN!!! I work critical care do NOT tell me after only 1 month in the...

  16. CRNA on a global scale?

    gwenith replied to Reeny's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Don'y ever bet on Australia having CRNA's - it is too late for that here. The golden opportunity that occurred in the USA has now passed and there are so many constraints on even medical officers...

  17. plz, give me some advice.

    gwenith replied to aromababy's topic in International Nursing

    All states have mutual recognition - once you are registered in one then you are recognised in all of the others. The difference in the two is only wording - ACU simply saying that you could register...

  18. just wanted to let you know

    gwenith replied to greatshakes's topic in International Nursing

    Deepest sympathy for your

  19. Healthcare System

    gwenith replied to DolphinRN84's topic in International Nursing

    You have made some excellent points. We have a dual system here in Australia. There is a universal health care system but to ease the burden on that you can have private insurance and pay excess....

  20. plz, give me some advice.

    gwenith replied to aromababy's topic in International Nursing

    Hello and welcome!! You might have to wait a little to get your answer as the activity on this forum is can be intermittant. I am sure though you will get someone soon. Personally I would look...

  21. Can anyone shed some light for us?

    gwenith posted a topic in International Nursing

    It is just that we had one of your health care big wigs come over here to take over running the Royal Brisbane Hospital and, well, he managed to make a bit of a pig's ear of his first couple of weeks...

  22. Differences between Medical Assistants and Registered Nurses?

    gwenith replied to MA2006's topic in General Nursing

    If anyone truly thinks that an MA is the same as an RN - ask them to look for a job outside the US and if they can travel the world as an MA. That is the real difference and hey! it is still one of...

  23. Interested in Australia

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

    Knew you would chip in Grace:p Let's face it - no matter where you end up Australia is

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

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

    I have a particular problem with that method and the last medical officer to ATTEMPT to do it in my presence - well let us just say that he won't ever suggest THAT method of pain stimuli again - ever...

  25. Interested in Australia

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

    Don't eliminate Brisbane - close to the Gold Coast - geographically the centre of the East coast, However if you are Canadian prepare to spend you first summer melting - after that though you will...