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  1. Brisbane Suburbs

    jax replied to littlehobo's topic in International Nursing

    Kangaroo Point - close to work, southbank, town, story bridge hotel. Coorparoo - lots of units, handy to work, shops. Annerley, Stones Corner, Woolloongabba............... I have lived in this area...

  2. Two quick questions

    jax replied to greatshakes's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Hassled, I'm sorry to hear you didn't get into the grad programme. Can you apply to the hospitals direct? Are you in regional queensland or

  3. Missed a fractured arm?

    jax replied to jen42's topic in School

    I was at school with my 6 year old son when he came up to me crying, saying "mummy, the ball hit me in the arm and it really hurts." I had a look at his arm, he had full range of motion, no deformity,...

  4. Neurogenic shock

    jax replied to monkeyman1000's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Great question - I'd love to hear the answer

  5. Should an old dog learn new tricks advice form MSICU & Neuro welcome (VERY LONG )

    jax replied to dorimar's topic in MICU, SICU

    It sounds to me like you didn't get the support you needed. Your concerns were all valid and you obviously knew your stuff and what to look for, you just needed some support - didn't get it, and got...

  6. form oncology to orthopedic

    jax replied to kimaboogie00's topic in Orthopedic

    My 2cents, Become familiar with ; .signs and symptoms compartments syndrome/DVT/PE . drug and alcohol withdrawal...

  7. high dependency trauma

    jax posted a topic in Orthopedic

    Hello all. If your workplace was to be opening a new high dependency trauma bay ( within the exisiting orthopaedic unit), what are your suggestions for must have items/ set out / etc.... or what do...

  8. Travelling to Brisbane, what to do and see?

    jax replied to X-treme's topic in International Nursing

    Best clothes shopping in fortitude valley, (Ann St), this area also has a lot of bars/nightclubs/llive music etc, this area has a very eclectic mix of people, very interesting but like any inner city...

  9. cervical skin traction

    jax replied to tylersmom716's topic in Orthopedic

    We use skeletal traction for fractured/dislocated cervical spine, and haven't seen halter traction used for many

  10. high dependency trauma

    jax replied to jax's topic in Orthopedic

    Sorry for all the confusion. I don't work in America or Canada and our use of terminology may be different, or perhaps I 'm not too good at written expression. Anyway, I work in a large orthopaedic...

  11. Haunted by incidents at work/Part II UPDATE

    jax replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you did everything right, but need some help leaving work at work. Playing the "what if " game, and seconding guessing ourselves leads quickly down the road to burn out. I have had...

  12. What punishment should this nurse get?

    jax replied to Daytonite's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps the event needs to be looked at differently. Why did nurses needs to leave their pt. load to care for a pt.one on one.? Who was covering their pt.'s when they did this? Was the shift...

  13. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

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

    Well, I'll come and have a little winge. I am SO SICK OF FOOTBALL. Thank God the Aussie Rules is over and done with, only the league to go.... Then again, when I think it's all done, there's always...

  14. Shift times

    jax replied to Avie's topic in International Nursing

    early 0700 - 1530 late 1300 - 2130 night 2100 - 0730 team leader on early does 0600 - 1430 one person does a 1430 - 2300 shift Sorry, just realised this was in the UK thread, the above information is...

  15. any pregnant ortho nurses?

    jax replied to inwyte's topic in Orthopedic

    I have worked throught 2 pregnancies on an ortho. unit. The first pregnancy I had no problems , the 2nd one I was a lot more physically tired. I used to go home, and sit in the shower with my legs...

  16. Help Needed with research topic

    jax replied to Tweety's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I posted about pinsites/ext.fixators on the other thread. (In case you missed

  17. Advice Wanted......

    jax replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Pinsites and care of them. It seems to vary widely from place to place. We use saline and pink chlorhexidine to clean, and don't allow patients to shower with them exposed, and other places use a...

  18. Do You Have a Bad Back from Nursing?

    jax replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    It's been 10+ years working in orthopaedics and 2 years ago I sat forward in a chair and L5-S1 disc bulged out. I now have greater empathy for the orthopaedic 'back pain' population. I was off for 3...

  19. Any advice for a new ortho nurse

    jax replied to Nice Nurse's topic in Orthopedic

    I agree with many of the above posters. Know the signs and symptoms of compartment syndrome. Assess each and every pt for dvt/pe signs - use the teds and encourage triflow/deep breathing. Understand...

  20. pain & external fixator

    jax replied to PediRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not suprised you were so sore. OUCH! That's big surgery. The arm needs to be elevated in a gallows post surgery and even then we can still run into problems with swelling - tight bandages...

  21. Missy Higgins

    jax replied to Spidey's mom's topic in International Nursing

    She is very popular here is Australia - I must admit I didn't realise her music was taking off overseas - that's great

  22. Missy Higgins

    jax replied to Spidey's mom's topic in International Nursing

    So talented and so

  23. Is it normal to take 4 Tries and Catheters to finally get it right?

    jax replied to Nurseinthemaking's topic in General Nursing

    Don't worry. It takes a while to figure out what you're looking for. The more you do the easier it is, although having said that- sometimes you may need a few pairs of eyes to help you - some people...

  24. Should patients be allowed to refuse LPNs and CNAs?

    jax replied to flashpoint's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I looked after a male 16 year old the other night who needed to be catheterised. This poor fellow was nearly dying of embarassment, I asked him that if a male nurse was available would he prefer...

  25. Nurse needs assistance. Teenager Out of Control!!!

    jax replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry. I don't feel qualified to offer any advice. Just offering my support.