Mister Chris

Mister Chris MSN, NP

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  1. T-Shirt Slogans

    Mister Chris replied to nursebedlam's topic in Nursing Humor

    Following over 20 years working in a psychiatric hospital I was presented with a tee shirt - in black with big white letters - "I always do what the voices tell me to do - so don't

  2. A knock on St. Peter's Door

    Mister Chris replied to MrsWampthang's topic in Nursing Humor

    Just when I was trying to enjoy the joke - I was interupted and stirred into fast action by my co-nurse as a resident was arresting, I has to assist cpr until the crash trolley arrived! Oh dear! They...

  3. Do you get "pain med seekers" in hospice?

    Mister Chris replied to JacelRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Yes have to agree with all of the positive input - after all "they are dying" arn't they? Just hope that some hospice/pal. care nurses still feel that way if and when I ever end up in a hospice/pal....

  4. Have anyone else heard of "basic care NURSES"?

    Mister Chris replied to Nursingangel's topic in General Nursing

    Yes hard to believe even in Australia. Still they did de-regulate the 'nurses' for physically/mentally disabled care (sometimes known as 'challenged' persons) the 'nurse' qualification being dropped...

  5. nicknames

    Mister Chris replied to fluffwad's topic in Nursing Humor

    Once I had to work with a nurse manager that had a long pointed nose, not too long but very pointed and straight. Unfortunately her name was Rosemary and she ended up being affectionately called...

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

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

    And I thought that I was the only person caught under the "just-once-or-twice" thing! I have recently been called in to do a 12 hour shift and found after I had arived I was the only registered...

  7. Great work being done in Aged Care.

    Mister Chris posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    from our local news paper 9th september 2004 queensland. "as a registered nurse who has worked in the aged care industry for 30 years, i can assure readers there has been a great improvement in...

  8. Shift wars

    Mister Chris replied to allele's topic in General Nursing

    oh dear! that subject. still comes up easpecially in aged care in our state! yes there should be shift and departmental (wards or areas) changes on a regular basis. when i was a student and working in...

  9. Makes me feel better

    Mister Chris replied to tmiller027's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just had to say yes! It is good to be recognised for doing your job well and that little bit extra. Well done. A nurse's job is to care - you are great. Mister

  10. pt sign POA against will

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

    Most of the places I have worked forbid the staff to witness/sign any legal documentation such as mentionned. Yes do the right thing and pass it 'up-line to the DON/Admin staff. We nurses have enough...

  11. What to do when family says no to care?

    Mister Chris replied to juley0129's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello fellow dementia care and aged care workers - How many times have you heard this sort of story? My main answer is document everything, I mean everything - that is all that the relatives say and...

  12. Do you get "pain med seekers" in hospice?

    Mister Chris replied to JacelRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    hello and a big thank you to you all involved in this passionate thread - i had to say i agree, yes, yes, working in hospice/palliative care is very different from the normal hospital where you have...

  13. Independent Nurses providing medical care?

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

    I have been a Registered Nurse for over 30yrs. The last 4yrs. self employed - "Independent Nurse". I get my personal indemnity insurance through the Queensland Nurses Union Membership. I do not have...

  14. As a Pal.Care Nurse you do that bit extra.

    Mister Chris posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    There was a flower beside her as she opened her eyes. Each time it happened it was a wonderful surprise. Midst the pain and anticipation of treatments to come, That small breath of freshness with...

  15. Night nurse horrors

    Mister Chris posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    On a cold night in a 300 year old hospital in London on a 22-bed 'nightingale' style medical 'back' ward as a newly qualified RN, first night duty, new ward, 1975...................... Late on night...

  16. Anyone here work night shift-past or present? Need advice pls.

    Mister Chris replied to jetta1's topic in General Nursing

    Great thread starter - back in January! Yes I am a bit late to answer. So how did you go? I have been on nights nearly four years so have established a great routine. Home by about 07.30am - breakfast...

  17. Urgent-unemployed Uk Nurse Stuck In Nz!!

    Mister Chris replied to ionaht's topic in International Nursing

    Sorry to hear about your plight. Are there any Nursing Agencies you can contact? Could you become self employed and just nurse for yourself (I became unemployed four years ago and set myself up as an...

  18. Translation, please....

    Mister Chris replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in International Nursing

    Thank you for that Gwneth - very interesting. There has been a lot of cockney slang that's been used but I never had a clue as to any of it's origin! She's apples! :chuckle Mister

  19. Translation, please....

    Mister Chris replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in International Nursing

    ............Then there is the expression "mickey-fin" which I understand means a doped or spiked drink, or something that renders someone unconcious. When I lived in London the expression I found was...

  20. Sudden improvement before death?

    Mister Chris replied to nursnancy's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Yes seen this several times. A remarkable 'recovery' from almost comatosed states. And someone who has not spoken a word for a long time suddenly sitting up and holding a conversation. Yes, it...

  21. Full time 8 Hours

    Mister Chris replied to JacelRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    We welcome you to join the ranks of 'night-shifters' you will definitely find a few changes to days. You will also find changes working in palliative/terminal care. Iwill attempt to answer your...

  22. hospice care as perceived by patients/relatives

    Mister Chris replied to tommy p's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hello TommyP, Iwork in aged care and palliative care here in Australia and refer a lot to the site http://www.palliativecare.org.au as they have a lot of information that could be a help. There is...

  23. Independent Nursing

    Mister Chris posted a topic in International Nursing

    I have been working as an Independent Registered Nurse now for over four years and would like to know if any nurses in Australia are working the same way. Totally self employed - hire yourself out but...

  24. My shift sucked last night.

    Mister Chris replied to 91WhiskeyM6's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am sorry to hear about these things happening. I am even sorrier when I'm on duty and they happen and I am the only RN on duty. I now can thank God and the fact that I qualified a long time ago and...

  25. Nursing Home Nurses: How many patients are you respsible for?

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

    I am a Registered Nurse working nights in Aged care facilities. Some of these facilities are as follows and all staff on duty as follows: Nursing Home/Hostel 128/68 - RN + 4 Assitant Nurses Nursing...