Mister Chris

Mister Chris MSN, NP

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  1. LTC staffing problem - may I have your opinion, please?

    Mister Chris replied to anndoodle's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work as an independent nurse and can pick where I work most of the time. I nearly always end up being called in to the local nursing homes as they all seem to have the same problem - staffing! I...

  2. Do You Get Shift Differential?????

    Mister Chris replied to Shell5's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just a thought, here in Australia - Basic pay plus 50% loading from midnight Friday to Midnight Saturday. Basic Pay plus 75% loading from Saturday Midnight to Sunday midnight. Weekday nights Basic...

  3. Independent Contracte Nursing

    Mister Chris replied to DLHRNUSAF's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hello. Firstly as I work in Australia some things may be quite different! 1. I contact the hospitals, nursing homes, clinics etc. direct myself and get an appointment with the 'employment/recrutment...

  4. Seminar company

    Mister Chris replied to Claver's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hello and well done - I only know of one person (or rather a couple) who has done anything like that in the nursing area. That is Patricia Cameron-Hill RN. She presented tapes and seminars on tips on...

  5. restraints

    Mister Chris replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes mjlrn97, We here in Queensland Aged Care have special forms for 'restraint' that detail the type of restraint used:- 1. Bedrails ('cot sides' etc. all sizes are a form of restraint). 2. Soft lap...

  6. Mathematics.

    Mister Chris replied to AllenJ's topic in Nursing Humor

    Wow! Have to admit I did need a calculator.

  7. Funny, I don't remember ...

    Mister Chris replied to AmyB's topic in Nursing Humor

    Thank you for reminding me to not allow myself to forget - so I do lists, I do lists every day - for the next day but sometimes cannot remember where I put the list or forget to date the list - and...

  8. Poor mouthcare can be fatal

    Mister Chris replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    WOW! And thank you. Yes there are so many people I have found in the nursing homes that have needed mouth care - not just the PEG and NGT feed ones. I also since seeing your post have looked over the...

  9. Do you feel that humans are innately abusive/cruel?

    Mister Chris replied to susanna's topic in Psychiatric

    I have just noticed that this is labelled as a bad thread -

  10. Do you feel that humans are innately abusive/cruel?

    Mister Chris replied to susanna's topic in Psychiatric

    Interesting reading but did not see mentionned the film "Lord of the Flies" worth watching if you think you would like to study bullying etc in kids. Just a thought. Mister

  11. Psych nursin questions

    Mister Chris replied to wannabepsychnurse's topic in Psychiatric

    Just a thought - what is your background wannabepsychnurse? Why have you chosen psychiatric nursing? I feel it does take a special sort of person to take on such an...

  12. Psych nursin questions

    Mister Chris replied to wannabepsychnurse's topic in Psychiatric

    Hello and Welcome. 1.No more than in any other nursing area as far as I know. 2.Not as common as lay persons think. For me twice in ten years in UK and twice in 18yrs in Australia. None of which were...

  13. showing appreciation

    Mister Chris replied to InfoNurse1595's topic in General Nursing

    Have to agree - genuine recognition immediately following a well done deed or chore is wonderful. Both to the giver and receiver. I still use cards to reinforce the fact and have found they get passed...

  14. Injecting good humor in the work place...getting thru the grind.

    Mister Chris replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    See in the thread "appreciation" - Swap a mile and Hug cards, along with a lot of genuine happiness, spread by sensitive caring nurses. Sounds a bit idealistic but can work. SMILE CARD: "Swap a smile...

  15. showing appreciation

    Mister Chris replied to InfoNurse1595's topic in General Nursing

    sorry to hear that the cards are not used. some people miss out on a lot of warm and fuzzies. because of this, and also because i came from a very starchy, straight lace english background i did find...

  16. Rude Families-How do you deal with them?

    Mister Chris replied to sassynurse78's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Big subject and some fantastic replies, thanks. Don't change profession too hastily. Just a small offering - get the doctor/senior nurse to call a family 'round table conference' and try and clear...

  17. My name is Chim-Chim Apple Hiney

    Mister Chris replied to kristylee's topic in Nursing Humor

    Snotty Waffle Lips .....if I use my code

  18. My name is Chim-Chim Apple Hiney

    Mister Chris replied to kristylee's topic in Nursing Humor

    Loopy Gorilla Squirt................mmmmm bit worried over this

  19. Anyone go through a divorce while in Nursing school?

    Mister Chris replied to NewEnglandRN's topic in General Students

    :kiss Yes I went through a divorce whilst in full time (3 years) training in psychiatry as a student nurse in the sixties in a large South of London psychiatric hospital. Had to move out from home...

  20. Mrsa

    Mister Chris replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in General Nursing

    So nice to hear from a REAL nurse. I am sure a lot of people will benefit from your care and love. Yes educate the "others" an perhaps teach also a bit of compassion! Sounds like they need it. Love...

  21. Senility

    Mister Chris replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    Rectal thermometer..................had to check I'd still got my pen in my pocket. PR examinations and temperatures will never be the same again! Did you go and retrieve your pen?

  22. Dementia Patients

    Mister Chris replied to avahsmiles's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good reading from Merricat. I have found that you need a lot of patience and understanding. Try your best to be mature, calm and patient at all times. You need to get enough sleep and nourishment...

  23. AAARRRGGGGHHH!! Stupid cell phones!

    Mister Chris replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank goodness several of our Nursing Homes now make it a strict rule that cell phones/walkmans/headphones etc are never to be carried whilst on duty - the only person carrying a cell phone is the...

  24. wrist watch, fob watch or lanyard watch?

    Mister Chris replied to monstermunch's topic in International Nursing

    Tried all three and found mostly the fob watch the best if secure! Lanyard watch gets in the way - yes! Wrist watch = skintears, possible infection (has to be waterproof!). Lucky at the moment big...

  25. wrist watch, fob watch or lanyard watch?

    Mister Chris replied to monstermunch's topic in International Nursing

    Tried all three and found mostly the fob watch the best if secure! Lanyard watch gets in the way - yes! Wrist watch = skintears, possible infection (has to be waterproof!). Lucky at the moment big...