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:yeah:Thanks alot! Now i look at it i feel stupid! Ta Rachiee

hi everyone please help me with this question, i just cant work it out! you are caring for a patient who has been charted for erythromycin 800mgs. the stock strength avaliable is 125mg/5mls. the patient only tolerates 15mls of their dosage when you are administering it. a) what percentage of their total prescribed dose have they tolerated? so i have done 800/125 x 5 = 32mls 32-15mls = 17mls not sure how to get the answer which is 47% ???? b) how many mgs is this? thanks to everyone who help me! :redbeatherachiee

if it is really hard to get a job near you, i would ring around all the hospitals near you and speak to the hospital nurse manager, ask to work casually if no full time/part time positions are avaliable, that way you'll show your reliable and a good worker, get good references and when a job opportunity comes up take it! even if its not the best of positions or not where you really want to work, look at it as a stepping stone! once your in, itll soon be easy to swap wards etc. good luck!:redbeathe

Oh there is heaps here! And the opportunites are fantastic! My grad program has 3 rotations. Its so well designed and you have so much support! Even if your not doing a graduate program there are 45min inservices every week day on everything from new dressings to new procedures or just upskilling! You can also write down preferences on things you would like to learn about and the CDN's Clinical Development Nurses or SDNS Staff Development Nurses come up with the info needed to make you competent in a area. Its Fantastic!http://www.pmh.health.wa.gov.au/brochures/health_professionals/cahs0094.pdf

i live in western australia, in perth. im working at princess margaret hospital and the grad program is absolutely fantastic! :redbeathe rachiee

dont be disheartened by other people's bad experiences getting jobs. when i was applying for graduate positions i got accepted to 3 different ones! i acepted a childrens hospital. when talking to my graduate coordinator she told all the new grads that no matter what your theory knowledge is like as long as youve passed they mainly look at your personality, are you a happy person, will you make patients smile, take the job in your stride etc. the grad program is based to improve your skills and knowledge so there not trying to find out how smart you are etc! when going for your interview try not stress out, just be yourself and just think of it as a friendly but professional chat! im sure you'll do well! i did :redbeatherachiee p.s dont think negatively from other peoples experiences you have to go in there being positive otherwise itll be reflected by your actions! and dont forget to smile

Thanks Janfrn! I am a real softie but i enjoy looking after kids. I just work on the basis that even tho it mite be sad, at least u know ur helping them

THANKYOU THANKYOU THANKYOU!!! I really appreciate this! :bowingpur

hi everyone, im applying for a rn graduate program at princess margaret hospital in perth (childrens hospital), one of the essential minimum requirements of the selection criteria is demonstrate understanding of goals of family centered care/family advocacy. i think im just procastinating over it because i really want to get this graduate position but i cant think of anything else to write except for identify the needs of parents/family as well as child, to debrief- identify problems/issues, name and referr them to specialists eg social work etc pls help!!!! im desperate. anyone who can input in the slightest i would be very greatful, as this will be hopefully my future career place!!

LOL neither did i that was the problem! I cant remember what i said now, but I did pass so thats all that matters lol Thanks for replying anyways:bow: rachiee

please help i have a case study and i a question says how would i plan, prioritise, and implement nursing interventions for this scenario! "melissa, 16 says her father has always criticised her and never gives her any praise. she feels like a loner at school but admits she often picks fights with other students and gets angry if anyone hassles her. she has a reputation for being 'strange' and likes to argue the point with just about anybody in a position of authority. she says she likes to look and act 'different'. she also says " i've started getting a razor and cutting into my arm. i ring up my friend and we talk about doing it. she does it too. we talk about how to do it. i know i can control it though..........." im confused tho because i thought nursing implications were made to stop the effects from the signs and symptoms! what interventions would i put in place for melissa and how would i plan and prioritise this? i have an oral presentation due tomorrow and i dont understand any help would be great thanks rachiee

thanks anyway

please help i have a case study and i a question says how would i plan, prioritise, and implement nursing interventions for this scenario! "melissa, 16 says her father has always criticised her and never gives her any praise. she feels like a loner at school but admits she often picks fights with other students and gets angry if anyone hassles her. she has a reputation for being 'strange' and likes to argue the point with just about anybody in a position of authority. she says she likes to look and act 'different'. she also says " i've started getting a razor and cutting into my arm. i ring up my friend and we talk about doing it. she does it too. we talk about how to do it. i know i can control it though..........." im confused tho because i thought nursing implications were made to stop the effects from the signs and symptoms! what interventions would i put in place for melissa and how would i plan and prioritise this? i have an oral presentation due tomorrow and i dont understand any help would be great thanks rachiee

Thanks so much for making me see the sence Life saver Rach

What is microcirculation? I have an exam tomorrow on cellulitis and some people have told me to research microcirculation i dont really understand -maybe im just really tired but i feel so dumb for having to get this explained. "The microcirculation is the blood flow through blood vessels smaller than 100 µm (i.e. arterioles, capillaries, and venules). The main functions of the microcirculation are transporting blood cells and substances to/from the tissues, and as body coolant in thermoregulation processes. It also contributes to tissues color and stiffness."(Wikipedia, 2008) This is what i have found but how can this effect cellulitis? Please help a tired nurse:cry: