AussieKylie

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  1. First day on the floor

    AussieKylie replied to RN and Mommy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh my god, it seems you were thrown in deep end, sometimes it can be a good thing too. I am glad it went well for you. Next week I start and have to act as RN, which is weird. I hope all goes well...

  2. Working out med calculation for drugs that are mixed with N/S through syringe.

    AussieKylie replied to AussieKylie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    sorry daytonite, it was probably my laziness in trying to explain it, i didnt explain it properly. when i need to clarify something its usually a straight away type it. thanks for confirming that i...

  3. Working out med calculation for drugs that are mixed with N/S through syringe.

    AussieKylie posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    hi there first, my previous user name was sn_2b_rn and now got it changed to rnkylie because now i am a gradrn. anyways, just wanting some help, clarification on how to work out a calculation...

  4. Working out med calculation for drugs that are mixed with N/S through syringe.

    AussieKylie replied to AussieKylie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    [color=darkslategray] [color=darkslategray]i think i have got it now. i found a calculation example and it helped. [color=darkslategray]for anyone else who wants to know: 10,000units of heparin...

  5. Cardiothoracic Nursing texts

    AussieKylie replied to AussieKylie's topic in Cardiac

    Hi again I have purchased this book and now just awaiting for it through the post. Look forward to reading it. Thanks for your help

  6. Questions: for working, new or experienced RN's

    AussieKylie replied to DSplendid's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I really hope that will be the same case for

  7. Picc Line question?

    AussieKylie posted a topic in General Students

    Hi there I would like to understand the format/procedure for when assisting patients with a Picc Line and requires continuous infusion to prevent occlusion via Infusion Pump and requires assistance to...

  8. Questions: for working, new or experienced RN's

    AussieKylie replied to DSplendid's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am in the same boat as DSplendid. I will be starting August 7th in Cardiothoracic ward. I am excited and yet scared too as I feel like a fish out of water. In regards to asking questions, i...

  9. Finding it hard to study for exam

    AussieKylie posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    At the moment, I have been studying and studying and studying for the past few weeks. I rewrite notes and rewrite until I feel its there in my head. Tomorrow is my exam and right now I feel so damn...

  10. Finding it hard to study for exam

    AussieKylie replied to AussieKylie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks Day to Nite, my questions will never stop. I am an inquisitive person. I will be working in a Cardiothoracic ward in August and yeppers I know there will be lots of questions as I feel like a...

  11. Finding it hard to study for exam

    AussieKylie replied to AussieKylie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I passed my final exam and look forward to starting my new job as RN on August 7th. Its all payed off now, thank goodness, 4.5years of hardwork.:balloons: :biggringi :paw: :yelclap:

  12. Finding it hard to study for exam

    AussieKylie replied to AussieKylie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Oh yah, it was such a long wait. It hasnt hit me yet really until I get my result, that is when I will know I am definetly finished my degree Definetly will let you

  13. Finding it hard to study for exam

    AussieKylie replied to AussieKylie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My last exam Finito Now I just await my results:chair: Thanks to your responses.

  14. pain medication

    AussieKylie posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, Wondering when giving pain medication is it best to give the lower dose first then titrate up if pain is not relieved?:wink2:

  15. pain medication

    AussieKylie replied to AussieKylie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you heaps to all who responded. I appreciate your guidance and knowledge on this topic, Thank

  16. Understanding Equianalgesics

    AussieKylie replied to AussieKylie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    no one that I know in Oncology unit can help me. I do have a friend from work who does work some shifts in oncology but she never had to do the conversion as the doctors on the unit did the work. So...

  17. Ankle Brachial Pressure Index

    AussieKylie posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi there I am doing my study review for my exam and I was hoping to get a clearer explanation regarding Ankle Brachial Pressure Index related to Leg Ulcers. I was just wondering how does it work if to...

  18. Ankle Brachial Pressure Index

    AussieKylie replied to AussieKylie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you once again DaytoNite I understand fully. Thanking you heaps

  19. A question on dosage calculations

    AussieKylie replied to angel_blue_rn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks again DaytoNite I will do some

  20. A question on dosage calculations

    AussieKylie replied to angel_blue_rn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    what does ratio proportion involve? I am the worst at maths and have been that way since grade

  21. Making a decision and utilising a pro and con list related to hospital and grad prog?

    AussieKylie replied to AussieKylie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Forget about my post. I have just made my decision with careful advice from family and friends. Sorry to have

  22. Making a decision and utilising a pro and con list related to hospital and grad prog?

    AussieKylie posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi I have been going for many interviews for the mid year nursing grad program. I would like to know in order to make me decide on the best hospital grad program for when transitioning from nursing...

  23. Understanding Equianalgesics

    AussieKylie replied to AussieKylie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The confused part is on the hopkins site is that they show the calculation and it comes up with a conversion factor of 0.05 or 0.08 for parenteral and i am thinking a big HUH:confused: :chair: It was...

  24. Understanding Equianalgesics

    AussieKylie replied to AussieKylie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi Daytonite I did register for the hopkins site. I checked it out and was getting confused

  25. Understanding Equianalgesics

    AussieKylie replied to AussieKylie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks CYR You have helped alot with the parenteral to oral conversion. I do understand the theory of it all, its the conversions that have stumped me. More practice and I will be a ok with it. Um,...