AussieKylie

Yep its a once off dose for 320mg IV

I have a question about Gentamicin? As in the Drug Handbook it states "The concentration of gentamicin in the solution should not exceed 1mg/mL". I would like to understand if the prescribed dose is 320mg how do I work out how much fluid it needs to be administered in? Look forward to your helpful replies, as I find both Vancomycin and Gentamicin dosing confusing, thank you:confused:

Hello everyone, Happy New Year to all I have an enquiry about shifts, shift changes and workloads for the 24/7 period. As my situation involves a busy acute ward and I have been doing alot of day shifts and sometimes get the busy workloads ie trachies, dressings etc. I use a time planner but still cant get all the duties for the day done. However, I keep being reassured by my mum and others that its ok that you cant get everything done in your shift. That is why there is shift change to handover. I cant help but feel incompetent that I couldnt get the tasks and duties done for my shift. Meaning I take on ownership and then I feel exhausted. So I need to try and remove that stigma in my head that I need to have everything done before next shift. Does anyone feel the same way as I? Just curious to know Thank you and look forward to your replies :paw:

What I would change about nursing is the following: * Patient care is put first * Providing patient care is holistic * Nurses treat other nurses fairly and are friendly * Nurses provide to new nurses support and positive attitude * Nurses working together are working as a team and include every nurse on shift. So when its discharge time, we all leave together. * Post op patients that are returning to ward at the close time of nurses to go home, should be given to the afternoon staff on shift OR the patient can return when the new shift starts. * Patient discharges are about trying to get everything organised to help patient get home rather than pushing patients OUT ( I hate that) * If AM shift duties are not done, then its really OK if the other shifts try to get it done. Because it is a 24/7 care situation, not everything can be done on the AM shift. So when its handed over that some nursing cares could not be achieved, then the attitude is No worries, we can do that. Without any negative remarks or grimaces. Thats all I have to say

Hello everyone I am needing help with writing a narrative report in relation to patients that are returning to ward post operatively from ICU. I havent been nursing for 2 years and have return and have found myself writing a big speel about a post operative patient coming from ICU. So that I can keep concise with pertinent information. I am wondering what is necessary to document. I do look forward to your guidance and many thanks Kylie:specs:

LOL, thanks for the chuckle Joannep Yep I sure do speak English and I have a pulse lol :chuckle I have sent my applications to Brisbane hospitals and awaiting a reply anytime soon I hope:confused:

Hi there I was wondering if anyone can help me out. Its been two years since I havent nursed. I have been living in Canada and I am wanting to return back to Brisbane by the new year 2010. I have sent my applications to hospitals in hope for employment. However, knowing competition is fierce, I may consider Aged Care but I have no idea what the job duties are for RNs in Aged Care, as I have only worked in hospital care. I do enjoy working with the elderley especially when I did look after them in hospital facility. However I have been told aged care has loads of paper work??????? So if anyone can give me a run down I would appreciate it. I am still keeping hope to get a job in a hospital facility as that I know is where I want to be but would give aged care a shot too. Thank you and look forward to your replies

Hi John I am starting my Pediatric course this month and I need to get a few more details but I think it will be for a month and half. I am going with Mount Royal College. Right now they are trying to sort out the clinical practical dates in which I hope they sort out very soon. Its making me nervous with the delay especially when you have work requirements to get sorted out too. The cost of this course is good around $500 so that is way cost effective. The Obstetrics course well, that maybe later on the year with Mount Royal. Yet to be determined by the college. If you want more information its best to contact the College. All the best

Thanks JanfRN

Thank you JanFrn The only two I came up with is 1. Socioeconomic status and 2. Cultural ie language barriers Thank you for your help

Hi there I was hoping some Pediatric nurses can help me out. I am doing a course to assist in upgrading my education for Canadian Nursing. I have never done pediatrics in Australia and I am doing the course and one of the questions of my theory module is bugging me. I am using the Wongs Pediatric Nursing text. My question is 'What are the barriers to parent participation in family centered care? I appreciate your help thank you

Hi JanfRN I have already done my SEC that is why they want me to take the course in Pediatrics and Obstetrics but being that I had an overwhelming year last year I wasnt in the frame of mind to do any courses, only until now that I feel ready to. I have never done any Pediatrics or Obstetrics back in Australia so I am very much feeling a little lost as to what to expect.

Well I have decided I will doing the course in Child Health next month for Mount Royal College. I think I am in a better frame of mind and keen to conquer this hurdle in Pediatrics:up: Good luck to anyone else doing their studying too and other courses:D

Thank you JanfRN, yeh I have been going through some of the posts and it looks like I have to go through more

Hi there I am a nurse from Australia and I am required to upgrade in Canada. One of the courses that I could be doing is Pediatric Nursing. I am very very very nervous and unsure to work with children. I will have to do a clinical practical not sure where as yet but I would really like to get some advice about Pediatrics and what I should be prepared for when its clinical. I appreciate your replies kindest regards Kylie