AussieAIN

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1. Funny things that pts say

   AussieAIN replied to jRN4now's topic in Humor

   I once had a lady ask where I got a bum like mine from or did I have to order it in special?( I'm a large person and this lady has dementia)

2. enrolled nursing

   AussieAIN replied to nomi's topic in International

   nomi, Don't forget with some uni you can do a bridging course so you can go in second year instead of first. The bridging course for Wollongong is only ten weeks. Aussie

3. massage therapists in acute care

   AussieAIN replied to jax's topic in International

   We have them in the nursing home I work at, though it's up to the family to pay for the massage therapist. Some residents have benefited from this, it realy depends on the resident, for some its reduced their pain levels. Aussie

4. Thought For Today

   AussieAIN replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Humor

   Suzanne, Granted but it's hard to get the image out of my mind. http://www.gotlaughs.com/funpages/view.cfm/2447 Aussie.

5. Thought For Today

   AussieAIN replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Humor

   Good one Fran, only problem is I got a mental image of what it looks like after gravity hits :wink2:

6. One For The Aussies

   AussieAIN replied to kmchugh's topic in Humor

   Buggar, I must have been working that night!!!!

7. what are duty shoes?

   AussieAIN replied to emmy's topic in International

   An add on to joannep, I have a feeling they also need to be leather as well. Oh, and please make sure their comfortable. Personally I've found one brand that I really like. I don't have to wear them in and their light weight, their made of Kangaroo l...

8. nurse patient ratio on nites

   AussieAIN replied to niteshiftnurse's topic in General Nursing

   I work in a 25 bed Nursing Home. On night shift we have 1 RN and 1 nursing assistant

9. moving to Australia

   AussieAIN replied to sum's topic in International

   Sum, inrelation to pay rates please see the sticky gwenith startedin the begining of this section, it has some very useful links.You may also find other information there that you need.

10. Not me!

    AussieAIN replied to Town & Country's topic in Geriatric

    I work in a 25 bed facility and there is a RN and a AIN (nursing assistant) there a all times minimum. I fully support you in any decision you make.

11. Cricket Season!

    AussieAIN replied to gwenith's topic in International

    Don't remind me. I'm going to b e spending a fortune on video hire. I'm not a cricket fan.

12. vegetative state

    AussieAIN replied to kat57's topic in General Nursing

    My parent and I have talked about this and none of us want to left hooked up to any machine. I only hope I'm strong enough should there every be a time like that to turn everything off. I also agree with Lecia "I don't believe her condition is living...

13. Pickle Jar

    AussieAIN replied to Spidey's mom's topic in Humor

    Tears here too. Whos got a tissue?

14. Need to loose weight for me health!!!

    AussieAIN replied to LPN-n-2005's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with Nurse Ratched. Love yourself and don't focus on losing wieght, rather focus on a healthier you. I wish you all the best :kiss

15. Amen !

    AussieAIN replied to Wolfpax's topic in Humor

    You forgot to mention the midriff shirts and midriff bulge combined with hipster pants combined with....... Won't go on. Too scary:eek::chair: