AussieKylie

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  1. Unfriendly RN's during clinicals

    AussieKylie replied to kyliern2b's topic in General Students

    There is no way I am gonna kiss anyones butt to make them feel high and mighty. No student should have to. As nurses who are in a caring profession, why not live up to it not only for patients also...

  2. Question: Heparin Sodium Infusion

    AussieKylie posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi I have a question in regards to Heparin Sodium Infusion. I am a little lost in understanding a medication order: If I draw up 10000unit of Heparin (5000units/5ml x2) and need to dilute to 50ml of...

  3. Unfriendly RN's during clinicals

    AussieKylie replied to kyliern2b's topic in General Students

    Those RNs had to start some where in their nursing career. If there attitude continues to be negative towards nursing students then the consequences could be that nursing shortage as it is already...

  4. Unfriendly RN's during clinicals

    AussieKylie replied to kyliern2b's topic in General Students

    Hi Kylie My name is Kylie too. I always encounter bad RNs during my clinical placement. I dont understand why but I always get them while some other student in the same ward as me gets better nurse...

  5. Understanding Oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve

    AussieKylie posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi I am a student nurse and reviewing my uni work as I have upcoming exams and I would love to get good marks and hope to achieve that. I am having problems understanding 'Oxyhemoglobin dissociation...

  6. Pushy family members??

    AussieKylie replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yeah, there can be pushy family members for sure. I am Patient carer in a hospital and so I help the RNs out with cares. HOwever the other day this patients daughter advises if her moms dentures can...

  7. Concerns for when Graduating to be RN

    AussieKylie posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi there I will be graduating from Uni mid year 2006. Some idea has come to mind when I was in class last semester, hearing my teachers story about her son being in hospital. The way she was...

  8. Need help with heparin & insulin infusin medication calculations

    AussieKylie posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi I may have posted a topic a few months ago. However I really need some help with understanding the medication calculation formula when setting up for both heparin and insulin infusions. If anyone...

  9. Need help with heparin & insulin infusin medication calculations

    AussieKylie replied to AussieKylie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi Suzanne I think at the moment we use the ampoules of heparin 5000units/0.2ml and then add normal saline to syringe. I think hospitals in Brisbane Australia they use 20ml syringe to put on syringe...

  10. To swab or not to swab prior to Insulin Injections

    AussieKylie posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi Enquiring to find out since the internet is not helping me out much. There seems to be a debate about whether to alcohol swab the injection site prior to giving Insulin injection? I have asked...

  11. Question about drugs and interactions and adverse reactions

    AussieKylie posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I guess this question has been puzzling me for a while now. I thought I would get some opinions for the best way to remember. I guess it wont be until I am officially RN and working fully in the RN...

  12. Pantoprazole IV question!

    AussieKylie replied to RNinRubySlippers's topic in General Nursing

    I just read this post. I am nursing student and wondering what does it mean by Filtering. Is this with a butterol (burrette)? Interesting topic.

  13. Live Chat - Why dont we use it??

    AussieKylie replied to DaisyRN, ACNP's topic in General Nursing

    Keen to use it now, since I found out about it. I will check in when I can to see if anyone is on it, once in a while. Be good to chat

  14. Question about drugs and interactions and adverse reactions

    AussieKylie replied to AussieKylie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That sounds cool having pharmacy make nurses aware of interactions. Besides that little bit of convenience, it would be great to be aware of the potential drug interactions

  15. Understanding Oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve

    AussieKylie posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi again I am doing review for my upcoming exams at Uni. I love to get good marks and hope to achieve that. I am having problems understanding 'Oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve'. I know there is...

  16. Exams so disappointing

    AussieKylie posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi :) I just did one exam today tomorrow will be my last one for the semester. For the one today, I studies and knew bits and pieces of information. It was a multiple choice and thought hopefully the...

  17. Exams so disappointing

    AussieKylie replied to AussieKylie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi Zashagalka Thanks for your response. In Australia well I am not sure if all of Australia, but where I am we dont have any exams like NCLEX. However its not to say that if I was coming to America...

  18. Nurses Who Shouldn't be Nurses

    AussieKylie replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am a nursing student and I am at University studying and all I want to do is get out and be working instead of just studying. I am a practical minded person and I cant wait to leave the studying...

  19. Exams so disappointing

    AussieKylie replied to AussieKylie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Well it happened again. I got teary in my exam and had the sniffles until I requested a needed tissue. I cant do exams well anymore errr. I just hope to pass the two subjects. Otherwise I may need to...

  20. What will YOU do with your first "real" paycheck!?

    AussieKylie replied to DZcarrie's topic in General Students

    I think when I get that nice pay check amount. I will take my family and me out to a nice Thai Restaurant and feast and celebrate :) Sounds boring but the feast will be great. Then the rest will be...

  21. Understanding Oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve

    AussieKylie replied to AussieKylie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    To VickyRN, that weblink too was mighty helpful. Appreciate you sharing the web link. THANK YOU

  22. Understanding Oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve

    AussieKylie replied to AussieKylie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks for both your help Daytonite & VickyRN. I will try my best to understand it by reading over and over. Appreciate the effort of your help

  23. I have a question among many many questions

    AussieKylie posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi As I always come to this thread with questions which will always happen from me lol. I have a question when it comes to IV Infusions Keep Vein Open. I just would like more information for the...

  24. Understanding Mechanical Ventilation

    AussieKylie posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, I was wondering if there are any websites that can explain about Mechanical Ventilation for Respiratory in an ICU patient. Respiratory is an area seems to be my weakness and would like competence...

  25. Understanding Mechanical Ventilation

    AussieKylie replied to AussieKylie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you Oldiebutgoodie, thanks for that website. Tony35C I have Lewis Heitkemper and Dirksend MedSurg 5th edition. I just couldnt follow what they said in that text. Thanks to all of