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  1. how are student nurses treated on placements?

    jax replied to emmy's topic in International Nursing

    I enjoy having the students on the ward and enjoy working with them. However, I am generally flat strap working on my own, and I find having a student slows me down. (I am not saying this is a...

  2. kids and fevers....

    jax replied to nurseunderwater's topic in General Nursing

    Too lazy to look it up- Whats 101 in celcius?

  3. How soon post op do you turn your total hip replacement pattients?

    jax replied to brinasmommy27's topic in Orthopedic

    I have only seen the old fashioned BIG incisions - PRN, it is interesting to think how the hardware might squeeze in! I am open to all education , I presume the "minimally invasive" total hips are...

  4. Nurses who don't take the time to care: have you seen examples?

    jax replied to np2b's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    One of the reasons I only work part time is that I do care, and it is increasingly hard to do so. The rewarding part of nursing is being able to spend time with your patients, learning about them,...

  5. Mother of Sorrows: Rachel's Story

    jax replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You have made me stop, think and reassess. Thank-you. My day is just beginning over here in the southern hemisphere, I'm now in a different headspace, and will have a better day, thanks mjlrn....

  6. Survival Tips for First Year Nurses

    jax replied to rosemadder's topic in General Nursing

    If the opportunity is there to do something new - take it. If you're working with someone who enjoys new grads - pick their brains, and remember to say thanks. Don't let your social life interfere...

  7. i need help --i need info about a disease from the 1940's

    jax replied to NURSE NANCY's topic in Government, Military

    Dengue Fever may be a

  8. Cancelle surgeries

    jax replied to sharann's topic in Operating Room

    It is our unit doctors responsibility to make sure the pt. is fit and well for theatre - ie reviewing ECGs, bloods etc , getting an anaesthetic consult if necessary. We check the consents the evening...

  9. I really need help!!! SENIOR NRSG PROJECT

    jax replied to military girl's topic in General Nursing

    Have you thought about elder abuse? Not much talked about, but apparently a very real

  10. Morphine PCA Shortage

    jax replied to rntg's topic in General Nursing

    Are your morphine syringes/bags for PCA s premade? We make up our own , we go through a lot of ampoules in a day to do so, but reorder every 24 hours and don't seem to run into trouble. Is this a...

  11. Medicare package

    jax replied to road runner2003's topic in International Nursing

    Just happened to be listening to radio this am, and heard one of NSW green members speaking re health/medicare etc. it was very interesting. I am very afraid of what will happen in the future if...

  12. All RN Mothers

    jax replied to Hello Nurses's topic in General Nursing

    I am coming from the opposite end of the spectrum. I say let them get grubby and build up their immunity. Lots of interesting research about kids growing up in super super clean houses and not being...

  13. Fainting blood donor ?

    jax replied to S.N. Visit's topic in General Nursing

    Could anxiety be a component? Were you well hydrated? I know that some bood banks wont let you donate after a couple of fainting episodes. If you are going to try again, eat a meal beforehand, be...

  14. High-need infant. Please help!

    jax replied to Anagray's topic in Pediatric

    My two were exactly the same. I feel for you. Both of them settled at 9 months. If you have any family or friends that are offering help, take it. Does your daughter settle in a sling? Can you...

  15. Nurses Not Answering Call Bells

    jax replied to Dolphin777's topic in General Nursing

    I don't belive nursing is a service industry and I think the comparison between a hotel and hospital is comparing apples and

  16. Melbourne Cup

    jax replied to jayna's topic in International Nursing

    I'll be watching on tele, have no clue about the horses, but love to watch the fashion on the field. Have a few friends coming over and lots of food. Should be a great afternoon.

  17. Who Should NOT do nursing as a Career?

    jax replied to gwenith's topic in Nursing Career

    Gwenith, I have worked with a couple of perfect princesses, besides taking frequent bathroom breaks for reapplication of lipstick , they were great. Different priorties to me but still good nurses....

  18. Nurses in Other Professions

    jax replied to gizzy76's topic in General Nursing

    Recently had a 12 year reunion from nursing school, majority of us still nursing - the vast majority part-time. Other people are now med reps x 3 alternative medicine x 2 doctor x 1 full time mums x 3...

  19. @#%*!! (long.....sorry)

    jax replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    mjlrn This sounds like an awful shift. If it makes you feel any better I have also gone to remove a drain from a TKR that snapped at the insertion site - the family were present, the pt. wished them...

  20. Bruises?

    jax replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    I still use it. My kids hate it - I find the smell quite comforting. It's a lying in bed, I'm so sick, I need someone to fuss over me, childhood memory smell.

  21. Nurses Capes (not caps)

    jax replied to Ariko's topic in General Nursing

    I trained in the late 1980's and we had one as an optional part of the uniform. A shorter style red felt, red riding hood number. Very uncool at the time, although I quite liked it .

  22. Graduate Nurse in Ortho, should I start there?

    jax replied to KimRN03's topic in Orthopedic

    If you're happy why not stay? It sounds like you will be well supported by the staff in your new role . Perhaps you could stay for a while , while you find your feet as an RN then think about...

  23. Renerian's thread "Worksheets from your shift..." uppdated w/ a poll

    jax replied to renerian's topic in General Nursing

    Our sheets are to go in the recycling box for shredding at end of shift - doesn't always happen, no one checks. I am sorry to hear of your situation renerian it doesn't sound pleasant - I'm sure...

  24. When to dilute IV push meds ???

    jax replied to RNNC2003's topic in General Nursing

    Make a list of the commonly used drugs on your unit, and some not so common ones, enlarge it , laminate it, stick it on the wall in you medication area. A useful resource for anyone. Better yet get...

  25. Needle Sharpness

    jax replied to Rosie2's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I use a larger guage needle when drawing up antibiotics \ meds and always change the needle to a smaller guage when administering. Have never thought about not changing it. ouch. Are your...