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  1. Purposive sampling

    redtshirt posted a topic in Research

    I have a quick question about purposive sampling that I am rather confused about. Purposive sampling is used to gain study participants who would have experience in the phenomena that I want to...

  2. Interview advice??

    redtshirt replied to cablefree's topic in MICU, SICU

    They will usually ask you what experience you have and skills you have that you can use in ICU. So you can discuss your experience with vented patients. They also ask for your education - any...

  3. Walking vented patients

    redtshirt replied to Verbatim's topic in MICU, SICU

    If they are well enough to be walked why are they still vented? Why not consider non invasive ventilation

  4. How to positively help a really bad student

    redtshirt posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hi I am just wondering if you can suggest some ways that I can approach a student nurse. She is currently in her final year of her programme and has 8 months of placement with something like 5...

  5. Transition to ICU

    redtshirt replied to redtshirt's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks for your

  6. Transition to ICU

    redtshirt posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi all, I am two years qualified as a general nurse and I have worked all over the place gaining different experiences in my two years both medical and surgical. I am now considering going to ICU....

  7. Pinning up long hair

    redtshirt replied to annetter's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Ours must be off the collar but once its presentable and off your face they arent so strict about

  8. What makes a co-worker someone you look up to?

    redtshirt replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    I look up to those people who have a wealth of knowledge and can apply it. Someone who is open to new suggestions and listens to new research, not just doing something because that's how its done....

  9. nurses dating nurses?

    redtshirt replied to rnski's topic in Nursing Humor

    My other half gets my toilet humour and adds his own stories to the

  10. How to positively help a really bad student

    redtshirt replied to redtshirt's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thanks for the advice whispera. I had a chat with her today and she was able to point out things that she felt she needed to work on and they were similar to what i felt she needed to work on. She...

  11. Call Bell Requests

    redtshirt replied to pomRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ive recently had a ward full of demanding bell hoppers....... Requests included... -will you turn off the tv? ( remote on bed table nothing wrong with arms) -I want a commode...followed by beds 1-6...

  12. tips for nursing interview

    redtshirt posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi all! Been a while since i was here! So I'm coming to the end of my nursing internship and i have a job interview coming up. I'm wondering if you have any tips or suggestions on how to wow the...

  13. Bit of extra help?

    redtshirt posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi all, I'm qualified about a year now and I love nursing. But recently my mental health outside of work has deteriorated. I have an ongoing embarrassing health problem and that has gotten so much...

  14. GOAL -- Weight Loss and healthier living

    redtshirt replied to AKFLIGHTRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I was doing great going to the gym feeling great and then my mental health plummeted and now i comfort eat and whatever confidence i had gained and will to get fitter went out the

  15. Lack of Experience as my Biggest Weakness?

    redtshirt replied to kimpatrtan's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think if you are going to be honest about you weakness you should have a plan to overcome it. And remember that you do have experience. Think back over your training and find something that you knew...

  16. check those blister packs

    redtshirt replied to makes needs known's topic in Patient Medications

    At the end of a late shift we recieved our drug order for the day. Went to give the medication to my patient that had just come up, box was plain white with a sticker on it containing all the right...

  17. hepatology nursing

    redtshirt posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi all! Theres a temporary job in a hepatology outpatient setting and I haven't the slightest notion as to what it involves. Im 3-4 months qualified and have worked in a specialised area since i...

  18. Dealing with death

    redtshirt posted a topic in General Students

    How do you deal with patients deaths? Its not as easy or simple as leaving your work at the hospital door. Any

  19. tips for nursing interview

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

    Thanks for the replies! Really appreciate it! Going on others experiences theyre asking what if questions like what if you had a missing patient etc. Prepping for the weekend

  20. New Grad with no Job

    redtshirt replied to lilredbean's topic in General Students

    There's no jobs to be had when i qualify either. Putting on a brave face and applying for everything in sight is our only option. Hope things get better for

  21. Question about Nexium

    redtshirt replied to hTx87's topic in General Students

    Used as protection for stomach against NSAID's as well as all above

  22. Resuscitation Issues

    redtshirt posted a topic in General Students

    Hi all, Just wondering has anyone ever come across an order of 'not for resuscitation, but for full active management' before. To what extent would you personally consider this active management to...

  23. Resuscitation Issues

    redtshirt replied to redtshirt's topic in General Students

    It was clarified as being for full medical care, antibiotics etc. And defined as not for cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, CPAP, ByPAP, or admission to the

  24. Inner Strength of Nurses

    redtshirt replied to james.smith531's topic in General Students

    What a question!! Here's my thoughts on it. Nurses have to have a caring personality, must be friendly and honest with their patients, aproachable and open. They have a vast amount of learned...

  25. help with my assignment

    redtshirt replied to phil_heff's topic in General Students

    As with any patient you need to prioritise their needs. ABCDE. A-Airway the most important, in asthma the airway is constricted so your nursing focus is clearing the airway/meds to open up the air...