gwenith

gwenith BSN, RN

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  1. Plan to privatise public hospitals

    gwenith posted a topic in International Nursing

    http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200609/s1739556.htm Not happy Jan!! This would be a

  2. Credit Scoring

    gwenith replied to Nurse2BMonique21's topic in International Nursing

    We have a different language here in some respects. We do not call it credit scoring but a credit rating. I am unsure if our main credit rating agencies can or would contact yours but that is not...

  3. Credit Scoring

    gwenith replied to Nurse2BMonique21's topic in International Nursing

    If you mean university credits - some will be transferrable to a maximum of about 50% of the course

  4. Plan to privatise public hospitals

    gwenith replied to gwenith's topic in International Nursing

    :blushkiss Teststra???:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: Says she thinking of the recent fracas in relation to public

  5. Organ Donation and Homosexuals

    gwenith replied to mysticalwaters1's topic in General Nursing

    Interestingly here, sexuality is not even mentioned!! http://www.organdonor.com.au/cfm/SmartGate/Applications/LifeGift/default.cfm Only that you cannot be a donor if you have HIV or active Cancer....

  6. Problem with recurring cellulitis

    gwenith replied to Elisheva's topic in General Nursing

    i am sorry to hear of your problems however as per the terms of service/rules of this board this is not a medical advice bulletin board this is a board for nurses and nurses-to-be to discuss...

  7. How much ancillary help do you get?

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

    It isn't that way here - sounds like you need to do a submission to management i.e. no phone calls per day 10 - 20 av length of time per call 10 minutes = 100 - 200 minutes time lost per day (approx...

  8. statring as new neuro icu nurse, after 5 years medsurg

    gwenith replied to nrsang97's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Your focus should shift to a more holistic thinking of the patient but please give yourself some time to do

  9. Left Basal Ganglia Hematoma, Please help.

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

    Without seeing the CT, doing a hands on assessment it is impossible to give any advice that would be worth anything. Please, please, please ask for a family conference with the doctor in charge of...

  10. Mommies and daddys in the trauma room.

    gwenith replied to crazy4trauma's topic in Emergency

    I was taught that there were situations where you did NOT separate mother and child - mainly if you have a child with epiglottitis. We try not to separate here but, like a previous poster, tell the...

  11. Plan to privatise public hospitals

    gwenith replied to gwenith's topic in International Nursing

    Actually I think that is why this has died a death - there were reports that public hospitals sold to private enterprise have ended up costing the goverment three times as much by the time they have...

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

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

    In VERY simple terms concsiousness is actually a function of the two halves of the brain the Cerebrum and the Hindbrain (all the structures from the Diencephalon down). While the Cerbrum controls...

  13. 'Unhealthy' nurses...bad examples?

    gwenith replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

    this thread has been reviewed and problematic posts have been removed. unfortunately that also means that some, excellent posts that were valid and reasoned responses to the problematic posts were...

  14. 'Unhealthy' nurses...bad examples?

    gwenith replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

    thread closed for interim - under moderator

  15. Oz requirements

    gwenith replied to torrent1's topic in International Nursing

    You will have to apply through the QNC here is a copy of the checklist for overseas applicants http://www.qnc.qld.gov.au/upload/pdfs/Info_sheet_for_OS_nurses.pdf...

  16. Do cell phones interfere with telemetry?

    gwenith replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    There is the thought that analog phones(cordless) are relatively safe while digital are not, anyway here are some links. http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/181_03_020804/law10022_fm.html...

  17. Oz requirements

    gwenith replied to torrent1's topic in International Nursing

    If you are wanting to immigrate you have to apply through DIMIA. There is a "sticky" thread at the top of this forum with some of the links in the thread. You will be more successful in getting...

  18. Plan to privatise public hospitals

    gwenith replied to gwenith's topic in International Nursing

    I have worked agency in our local hospital turned private hospital and well it is a standing joke around here - What is the average age of a CABG patient in that hospital? Answer - Who cares - so long...

  19. Tips on how NOT to appear like a Drug seeker

    gwenith replied to WillowBrook's topic in Emergency

    I think we might have hit a nail on the head!!! A national registry IS needed to help identify those who need treatment for drug addiction - our system is nowhere near perfect and is also not that...

  20. Tips on how NOT to appear like a Drug seeker

    gwenith replied to WillowBrook's topic in Emergency

    Personally I would find a 24 hour medical practice and register as a patient with them - especially if you can find one that bulk bills. That way you do NOT have to come through A&E. - You get...

  21. Future of NPs in Oz

    gwenith replied to bethem's topic in International Nursing

    Queensland health has just given funding for Cardiac failure NP's. I think there probably is a future anywhere that you can prove that case management keeps readmission level

  22. Intensivists

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

    Most of the ICU's in Australia are run by intensivists. You have to hold a double specialty here to be an intensivist - usually Anaesthetics plus or some allied discipline. They are awesome as they...

  23. Cardiology Conference Topic

    gwenith replied to amynahmed's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hmmmm - a good one might be related to knowledge base of Cardiac patients in relation to ............................. This would be a great one as basis for simple research - what do cardiac patients...

  24. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

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

    It's so dry up here that the trees are whistling the dogs!! Although this drought has had one GOOD outcome - we are finally starting to put in place the water saving measures we SHOULD have put in...

  25. What concerns do you have about being a caring nurse?

    gwenith replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Do not forget too that what is seen as "care" can be different by different people. I.E. the Prima donna Drama Queen screaming about a nearly invisible paper cut may feel that we are uncaring when we...