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  1. Common nicknames for hospital items.

    BanoraWhite replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    Hippies = Hip Protector pants Witches Hat = Toilet urine collector "Lit up like a Christmas Tree" = A urine dipstick with everything showing on it Kylie or Bluey = Blue under pad for the bed...

  2. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    BanoraWhite replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To patients families... * Please don't walk into a room in the middle of a code to complain that your relative has been waiting five minutes for a cup of coffee. * If you are sick and contagious,...

  3. Not a waitress or barista

    BanoraWhite replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh, this happened about 5 times today on my shift as I was giving out medications.. PATIENT: Take my tray away ME: The kitchen staff will do it soon *I walk all the way up the corridor back to my med...

  4. How many patients do you typically have (day/night)??

    BanoraWhite replied to 2011nursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    Rehab. 10-11

  5. How i got the job that I wanted.

    BanoraWhite replied to mzznurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know I don't know you, but I am so proud of you !! Congratulations

  6. how much orientation did you receive as a new grad?

    BanoraWhite replied to tokmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    2 days as an EN/LPN in a rehab unit... Yep...2

  7. How far will you travel to work?

    BanoraWhite replied to RainMom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I currently commute an hour and a half each way on public transport. Hopefully I'll be moving soon, it seems all my free time goes on travelling

  8. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    BanoraWhite replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just because Mr./Mrs Pt has dementia it doesnt make them any less of a person. Don't roll your eyes at them, shut their door and ignore them or yell at them for "being annoying". They are real people...

  9. pet peeves when nursing students arrive

    BanoraWhite replied to sandanrnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Don't stand around talking when there are tasks you can do ! I have met 2nd Year RN students who will not shower a pt or do obs because they "arent sure how" or "not confident". What the ? I was doing...

  10. What's your nursing kryptonite?

    BanoraWhite replied to ktliz's topic in General Nursing

    Suctioning thick green mucous from pts. And stool with partially digested food in

  11. For those who don't wear scrubs, what do you wear to work?

    BanoraWhite replied to cbcle's topic in General Nursing

    We dont have a uniform, but most of us wear black or navy pants (or a knee length black or navy skirt) and a polo shirt or short sleeve blouse. And black leather comfy

  12. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    BanoraWhite replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    I once went to the ER for a toothache :sofahider I had pain in my tooth all day, took paracetamol, codeine, ibuprofen, tried toothache drops, oil of cloves, garlic - you name it. Rang around all the...

  13. Rehab Nursing advice please...not a real nurse?

    BanoraWhite replied to leolomb's topic in Rehabilitation

    A typical day working in rehab for me can be anything from helping people to shower themselves and go to the toilet to code blues, hanging drips, hypoglycaemic management, complex wound dressings..you...

  14. How many of you have to pay for parking for your work?

    BanoraWhite replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Nursing

    $50 a fortnight, taken out of our paycheck before

  15. Is this what a EEN is all about ?

    BanoraWhite posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi all, I am a new graduate Endorsed Enrolled Nurse who is looking for a job. Previously I worked in aged care for a few years as a PCA. I chose to do the EEN course because I wanted to learn more,...

  16. Is this what a EEN is all about ?

    BanoraWhite replied to BanoraWhite's topic in International Nursing

    Thank you everyone for your opinions and advice :-) I'm currently living in Victoria, on the Mornington Peninsula. I applied to Ramsay Health which run the private hospitals around here in May for a...

  17. Glossary of Nursing/Medical Degrees-Certifications & Allied Heath Certifications

    BanoraWhite replied to sirI's topic in General Nursing

    EEN - Endorsed Enrolled Nurse (Australia) which I believe is the equivalent to an LPN that can give out most medications, and perform S/C and IM injections. Also known as a "Division 2 nurse". PCA or...

  18. Why do night shift nurses get paid more when day shift clearly does MORE work?

    BanoraWhite replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

  19. Ever had a nursing instructor hate you?

    BanoraWhite replied to bustthewave's topic in General Students

    I had a lot of biased teachers at my school...If you didn't blantantly kiss up to the teacher then you were invisible. I failed one class..the teacher never had time to help me or tell me what I was...

  20. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    BanoraWhite replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Please don't giggle and say "Oh I love LPNS, they are such good little helpers when it comes to making beds etc while we do the nursing work !" Do you honestly think I went to school for 2 years to...

  21. I hate nursing..

    BanoraWhite replied to flygirls2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I see you haven't had a run in with Ruby before. Get used to

  22. Feel like such a failure..

    BanoraWhite posted a topic in General Students

    Hi All, Just need to vent, I guess. I am doing a 2 year Division 2 nursing course in Australia. One of our classes is Medications. We have 3 theory tests we must get at least 65% on to pass, a...

  23. Feel like such a failure..

    BanoraWhite replied to BanoraWhite's topic in General Students

    Hi everyone...just thought I would follow up this thread by saying I sat my maths test again and got 10/10 ! I passed ! Thanks everyone who took the time to read this thread and reply. The support...

  24. How does it feel to fail a nursing course?

    BanoraWhite replied to NayD_RN's topic in General Students

    Hi, I recently (well, a few months ago) failed a med math course, and here is my thread if you would like to take a look at my feelings. I know what you are going through....but now also know there is...

  25. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    BanoraWhite replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    In one of my classes the age group is about 18 -23 years old ( I am in this age group), except one lady who is in her 50s. I would like to say to some people : Just because this lady in our class is...