Farkinott

Farkinott RN

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  1. Rude Cna To Nurses

    Farkinott replied to inna's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Professional behaviour is all that is needed to combat this type of rubbish. If I have a problem with someone I initially talk to them in a courteous manner in private. If that doesn't resolve the...

  2. Why is it MEN seem to get along better in this field than WOMEN??!!!

    Farkinott replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It interests me that the same deal is happening to you folk in the USA that happens here in Oz. Like you nursing is a female dominated profession here. It strikes me as strange that it is such a...

  3. Male L&D nurses

    Farkinott replied to Cadeyl's topic in General Nursing

    I think some things should be left alone and I reckon midwifery should be lft to women. I know that there are male midwives around but for the life of me I can't understand why a man would want to...

  4. Hypoglycemia after dialysis

    Farkinott replied to Dialyzin' Dar's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Are you dialisying in a high glucose bath eg K2 D10? If you are in a D5 maybe you need o

  5. Emergency Birth

    Farkinott posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    I am reminded of a young couple whom I know...................They were typical SNAG type people. They had been attending all of the ante natal classes to make for a better birth. He was to be the...

  6. $1500 to investigate stolen Sandwiches

    Farkinott replied to gwenith's topic in International Nursing

    your logic defies corporate

  7. Topic: Venting in Private?

    Farkinott replied to Nursie30's topic in General Nursing

    I think we all need to give each other a bit more love and respect than a bit more grief and

  8. how are student nurses treated on placements?

    Farkinott replied to emmy's topic in International Nursing

    As a person who has been both a nursing student and a preceptor I have been on both sides of the fence and have had to deal with problems. When i was studying I had problems on 2 placements (one was...

  9. Griffith Uni new student

    Farkinott replied to eirthjona's topic in International Nursing

    I did my BN at Griffith Gold Coast. The assignments were tough but overall I think that the course gives a good basis to start your Registered Nursing. I was at an advantage in that I was an EN at...

  10. $1500 to investigate stolen Sandwiches

    Farkinott replied to gwenith's topic in International Nursing

    In the facility I work in the unit is charged $10 for a round of sandwiches and a cuppa (served by domestic staff) by the catering dept! Q Build charges $70 to change a lightbulb

  11. We're Being Beaten!!!!

    Farkinott replied to gwenith's topic in International Nursing

    Think about them one at a time BEFORE going on to the next one......... IT DOES MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD, especially the thought at the end. 1. Falling in love. 2. Laughing so hard your face hurts. 3. A...

  12. CRRT: Who does it??

    Farkinott replied to NephRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    my colleagues and I don't have any conflict with ICU staff as our roles a fairly clear. Long term patients that the Renal Unit hs not seen or heard of are generally looked after by the ICU staff and...

  13. Dealing with MD's

    Farkinott replied to plane's topic in General Nursing

    i'm with Jailhouse RN!

  14. Neglect...LPN was fired, RN was not

    Farkinott replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    With all due respect Agnus your GENDERED response in no way helps the poor souls who have found themselves embroiled in a s**tfight! I am glad that I do not work with you as I would have NO HOPE of...

  15. LVN/LPN scope in your unit?

    Farkinott replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I am an RN and have been watching these developments from across the Pacific with a keen eye. I work in a dialysis unit that employed an "Endorsed Enrolled Nurse" who seems to have the skills and...

  16. VRE and MRSA

    Farkinott replied to Juanay's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    We have two shifts for dialsyis clients, and any acute ones we need to sneak inbetween. First lot of outpaitents start at 0830 and second shift 1430. No nights (thank

  17. VRE and MRSA

    Farkinott replied to Juanay's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I was mortified to read you don't disinfect after these clients. At my workplace we heat disinfect every machiine after every client regardless of infection

  18. Different strength baths in unit - safety issue

    Farkinott replied to Robbilin's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Any additive to a regular bath is double checked by 2 RN's and a highly visible orange additive label is put on the bottle. It would truly take a super numbnuts to give the additive bath to another...

  19. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    Farkinott replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    I remember squeezing a ripe boil on a young woman's back and the pus shot straight up my arm, past my gloves and up to the elbow!

  20. nurse/pt ratio?

    Farkinott replied to lee1's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I have been reading everyone's posts with great interest! I work in a large public hospital which covers a health district area which would swallow many European countries! I have worked in all...

  21. Antibiotics during dialysis

    Farkinott replied to TELEpathicRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I'm from Oz and in the unit I work in we give Genta over an hour once the dialysis is finished. We do not administer Genta until we know the serum levels. Vanco (same with serum level) is given at...

  22. First Stick!

    Farkinott replied to AmyLiz's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Gday from the land of Oz! Just a small question..................Is a "stick" a cannulation?

  23. How to assess Bruit and Thrill

    Farkinott replied to JacelRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    In terms of assessing a fistula I am not aware (with my limited experience) of a requirement other than the ability to feel a thrill (don't we all!) or auscultate a bruit. I guess if the bruit...

  24. 28yr old want to study 4 RN-What u think?

    Farkinott replied to offshorepanda's topic in International Nursing

    Going to uni to get your bachelor's is a great idea. The theoretical work is tough but without it you can't guide your practice. Working in a hospital as in any capacity during your study is a great...

  25. We're Being Beaten!!!!

    Farkinott replied to gwenith's topic in International Nursing

    I guess one "truism" may be that we are soooooooooooooo busy outside enjoying our fantastic weather, and due to our tiny population (in world terms); that it is indeed a struggle to keep in front of...