Scrubby

Scrubby

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  1. Reasons for inhumane managerial behaviour

    Scrubby replied to pedicurn's topic in General Nursing

    pedicurn-I'm glad you brought this up. My hypothesis is that it's not because of cultural differences, rather it's due to the differences in legislation in the US. Call me cynical but if we had the...

  2. What is considered abuse by your boss?

    Scrubby replied to MouseMichelle's topic in General Nursing

    It might just take this sort of pantomine for this boss to realise the effect his/her behaviour is having on

  3. What is considered abuse by your boss?

    Scrubby replied to MouseMichelle's topic in General Nursing

    If you want to scare your boss a bit I suggest next time they yell at you to pretend your having issue with your heart. Say something like 'the doctors warned me this might happen if I'm put in a...

  4. Terrible first clinical experience (CNA)

    Scrubby replied to bustthewave's topic in General Nursing

    I saw some horrible stuff when I worked in aged care. One resident did not like being toileted by male carers and rather than getting myself or another female to assist this 'brave' guy decided to...

  5. How can an rn with no nursing experience be a supervisor

    Scrubby replied to mozella's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sounds like an unsafe situation. Where I live new graduate RN's are not allowed to be the only RN on a unit until they have had six months of experience. Have you discussed how you feel with this RN?...

  6. Nurses don't save lives....WHAT?

    Scrubby replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    I like to think that the team I work with including myself contributes to saving lives. Maybe this was an opportunity where you could have challenged this student and asked why he thought nurses...

  7. Is nursing the most interesting profession?

    Scrubby replied to LPNweezy's topic in General Nursing

    What I enjoy is that there is always something new to learn. Just when you think you've got the hang of something everything changes. I also enjoy the people who I work with, the OR attracts some...

  8. quit my job woes, must rant!

    Scrubby replied to RNme123's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on the new job If I were in your shoes I'd probably have a word with this boss and outline exactly what you've said here. Put it in writing and give to HR. Say that you felt your...

  9. Maybe I'm just old and cynical, but....

    Scrubby replied to KaroSnowQueen's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I wouldn't be doing this for less either. When I was still making up my mind what career path I wanted, I looked at becoming a veterinary nurse (yes they are nurses in Australia not techs) but when I...

  10. Terrible first clinical experience (CNA)

    Scrubby replied to bustthewave's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry to hear about your experience. Unfortunately this sort of treatment is not rare at all. I too have seen the neglect and abuse of residents and I shudder to think of any of my family or...

  11. Where have you found missing countable items?

    Scrubby replied to IdahoGrad's topic in Operating Room

    Wow, that's just mind boggling. I work with some nasty scrub nurses but that one takes the cake! I've found suture needles in all kinds of interesting places. Dangling from gowns, at the bottom of...

  12. Rant and steam

    Scrubby replied to KalipsoRed's topic in General Nursing

    What really makes my blood boil is when management points the finger at the nurse for having 'poor time management skills' rather than understaffing and overloading of patient

  13. Surgical Technologists Taking Over Nursing Roles?

    Scrubby replied to techraider77's topic in Operating Room

    I seriously doubt anyone who just knows the scrub role would be able to challenge an experienced OR RN who can scrub and circulate. For starters a tech only understand how to scrub, they do not...

  14. jobless/unemployed Au RNs

    Scrubby replied to glioblastoma's topic in International Nursing

    I have a permanent full time position in a public hospital, very lucky! If you're interested in theatres, RAH is

  15. jobless/unemployed Au RNs

    Scrubby replied to glioblastoma's topic in International Nursing

    In the public sector in Adelaide there are not enough jobs for graduates and all RN and EN jobs seem to be one year

  16. Pet Nurse?!

    Scrubby replied to Mashira's topic in General Nursing

    In Australia we have veterinary nurses but I'm confused as to whether or not the term is legitimate now the title 'nurse' is protected under National Law. I'm curious about this and will be ringing...

  17. Compassion or reality for obese patients?

    Scrubby replied to stefanyjoy's topic in General Nursing

    For starters saying to someone that they'll lose their legs is completely unprofessional. There is a way to convey a message to someone without resorting to negative scare tactics like that. Try and...

  18. Any helpful advice to learn procedures & instruments?

    Scrubby replied to ruralgirl08's topic in Operating Room

    I learned the instruments by getting copies of the instrument tray lists that are usually in the sterile trays and memorising them and writing some notes on how to identify them-is it toothed or non...

  19. Anesthesia leaves room, normal??

    Scrubby replied to IVyPush-her's topic in Operating Room

    Sometimes the anaesthetist may leave the room briefly but we have dedicated and trained anaesthetic nurses who are able to monitor the patient for a few minutes. But leaving the patient to the...

  20. Sore Shoulders

    Scrubby replied to kristen38's topic in Operating Room

    I find that I get sore shoulders a lot when I scrub and a sore back. My problem is that I like to lean over and actually watch the surgery and I don't realise until later when I'm sore how awkward I...

  21. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    Scrubby replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'd love to say: "Quit flirting with the surgeons and do some

  22. Back injury: stories & support for an injured RN

    Scrubby replied to christie_0307's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your pain and understand exactly what it's like to live with an injury and people not understanding what you're going through. I injured my back about 18 months ago. I was at work and was...

  23. Narc count right, then WRONG

    Scrubby replied to Dee_RN's topic in General Nursing

    If this count has been wrong for two weeks, why hasnt' someone done something about it? What actions were taken against the previous wrong counts? I'm surprised to hear that the DON doesn't know about...

  24. RCNA Postgraduate Nursing Scholarships

    Scrubby replied to gogirlgo's topic in International Nursing

    If any of you work in SA the South Australian public sector nursing and midwifery scholarships are definately worth applying for. They paid for most of my grad dip in nursing science My friend got the...

  25. is this within my scope?

    Scrubby replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely not. From personal experience I know that a depo shot can have some serious implications. A few years back I went to my doctor to have my injection. A day later I started developing an...