AussieKylie

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  1. Inserting IDC

    AussieKylie posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, I have a question regarding insertion of IDC's. I have a scenario about inserting IDC for a male patient. Would it be wise to get a nurse to do the insertion for me, while I watch the procedure....

  2. Wanting to know the day in the life of an ICU Nurse

    AussieKylie posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi there I am curious to know about the day in the life of an ICU nurse. I am a nursing student and I will be on my last placement in the next couple of weeks. As I have never done a specialty in...

  3. Nursing school making me sick

    AussieKylie replied to Maisie's topic in General Students

    Yep, I agree Nursing School too stressful. Actually I feel depressed at Nursing School. I guess its because I have had it tough ie: Teacher failing me on an exam and paper. Usually I feel depressed...

  4. What to do for post op bleeding from wound site?

    AussieKylie posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi I am wondering what should be done if a patient has a moderate amount of bleeding from wound site (cholycysectomy etc)? Do we apply an extra bandage over site to absorb the loss? regards

  5. What to do for post op bleeding from wound site?

    AussieKylie replied to AussieKylie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thankyou very

  6. Researching Native American.......

    AussieKylie replied to ChristinaV's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My partner (of 9 years)is from the Blackfoot Nation east of Calgary Canada. When we go back to Canada in the next few years (with experience) I hope to one day work on the rez and help the people. I...

  7. RN's that dont like showering? Whats with that?

    AussieKylie posted a topic in General Students

    Hi I would like to share with you about a situation regarding a couple of RNs that dont like doing showers. I work as a nurses aide in a team nursing environment, well that is what the hospital prides...

  8. RN's that dont like showering? Whats with that?

    AussieKylie replied to AussieKylie's topic in General Students

    "spit bath" (pits, tits and ass) Lol, I like that

  9. RN's that dont like showering? Whats with that?

    AussieKylie replied to AussieKylie's topic in General Students

    Well there is a difference of helping out and not helpingl. Especially when an RN is patronising to a PCA and the pca had to do 10 showers. The other day my RN did one shower and I did hmm 5 showers...

  10. RN's that dont like showering? Whats with that?

    AussieKylie replied to AussieKylie's topic in General Students

    Well I have been advised ever since I started working at this hospital, mostly all the time RNs advise me 'You dont need to do all the showers. Just start on them and after the morning medication...

  11. Why is this so? Misunderstand the concept for IV Bag Infusion

    AussieKylie posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi Again I was wondering as to why it is when infusing for example Normal Saline 1000ml that some nurses prefer to input into the controls on infusion pump much less ie 900ml. I did hear something...

  12. Tobramycin & Timentin running through IV line query?

    AussieKylie posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Hi, I have been informed to post my query on this forum as I am having problems researching as to the reason why Tobramycin cannot be infused into the same IV Line as Timentin once its runned through....

  13. Tobramycin & Timentin running through IV line query?

    AussieKylie replied to AussieKylie's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Hi Babynursela Therefore would it be wise to set up another IV line for the Tobramycin to go through? As I was reading that Timentin effects Tobramycin by inactivating

  14. Question: Case Study about CF patient and weight loss

    AussieKylie posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi I have this question regarding a young man with Cystic Fibrosis and who is concerned about his weight loss. The question asks How do we respond to his concerns? To me my response would be How...

  15. Case study: Timentin & Tobramycin IV

    AussieKylie posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi I am having problems researching as to the reason why Tobramycin cannot be infused into the same IV Line as Timentin once its runned through. I know they are imcompatable drugs however to back up...

  16. Having problems with a question. Need your help

    AussieKylie posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi I am doing a workbook for uni. There is a question which is worth 3 marks, in which I suspect requires 3 answers. The question involves drug administration and prevention of infection. The patient...

  17. IV Frusemide

    AussieKylie posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, I finished my nursing lab today and I came out of it feeling OH BOY, I dont know how to do this. So I have this question regarding order of IV Lasix 250mgs over 30minutes (Stock 250mgs in 25mls)....

  18. IV Frusemide

    AussieKylie replied to AussieKylie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you so much Everyone. I totally appreciate your kind educational help. I am so glad that there is a forum like this

  19. Forgetfulness regarding IV Bag changes

    AussieKylie posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi all Well I have a question due to my forgetfulness and plus not getting enough clinical practice that I am wondering how often IV Bags are changed. I am thinking every 12hours or 24hours? I am not...

  20. Nurse Anesthesia and family?

    AussieKylie replied to OURN83's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    May I find out more about Nurse Anaesthesia? If I want to consider OR nursing, I think I need to find out more about the anaesthesia side to it. What exactly do the nurses need to know? Thanks

  21. Endometriosis sucks

    AussieKylie replied to Sugarbelle's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am on BCP too. I have been on them since 1997 as I am afraid to get off them and have the horrific pain return. I know I will have to get off them soon as I cant be on them forever. I know there are...

  22. Study Groups Necessary???

    AussieKylie replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Students

    Yeh, I have to agree with some posts here. Find study group partners that are dedicated to the study more so than wanting to

  23. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

    AussieKylie replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I agree with you Z's playa

  24. Study Groups Necessary???

    AussieKylie replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Students

    Honestly, I never had to do study groups. I think some people couldnt be bothered initiating it. I would ask so many people and they say Yeh yeh sure. Nothing eventuated. So I have managed to pass...

  25. Reviewing A&P, what are the most important aspects

    AussieKylie posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi everyone I thought I would do myself a favor for the future of my nursing career. So I am reviewing my A&P text. I know all of the content of A&P is important but wondering what do you...