JanisM

JanisM

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

    JanisM replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    Why is it that at exam time the same few people ask what we should be studying for the exam? EVERYTHING! That's why we were taught

  2. Your favorite nursing gadget?

    JanisM replied to AOx1's topic in General Nursing

    I am very amused by the amount of pen fanatics here- I feel SO at

  3. Your favorite nursing gadget?

    JanisM replied to AOx1's topic in General Nursing

    My Joey pouch. It's available here in Australia and it was designed by a nurse. It's the best thing ever- everything has it's place and it looks really

  4. Student clinicals

    JanisM replied to JanisM's topic in International Nursing

    I am in my second year and have only done 2 weeks clinical in an aged care facility. (I have worked in this field for a few years now as a pc so I was lucky enough to be familiar with a lot of...

  5. Will you work during a Pandemic?

    JanisM replied to Goju's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I don't think that's a fair assumption to make. Nursing and caring for others IS my passion. But try telling that to my 8 year old son who would be orphaned if anything happened to me. If my...

  6. Why is Nursing School so cut throat and competitive???

    JanisM replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    Same with me- I've met some of the most wonderful people and it's a really supportive environment. I hope you have the same

  7. The Circumcision Discussion

    JanisM replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree, and I find it quite disturbing that women feel they have to look like they have been airbrushed like pictures in men's mags rather than looking like a normal woman. Apparently these...

  8. Scared Of Poop!!!!!!!!! Help!!!!!!!

    JanisM replied to nursingstudent424's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I can handle most bodily fluids, but the one thing that made me want to vomit was seeing what came out when a pt had their ears drained. I still can't look at it to this day without feeling

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

    JanisM replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    To all the friends I've made so far: I would be lost without the support we give each other, I love you

  10. Did you work while in Nursing school?

    JanisM replied to emily_ganshert's topic in General Nursing

    When things get a bit stressful I just keep telling myself "I AM going to be a nurse- it's all worth it." It might sound a bit silly, but it usually makes me feel a bit

  11. Outback Nursing - Aus ... whats good/bad

    JanisM replied to Deejay's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks, Talaxandra, that info helps. What you say sounds very logical, and I do know what you mean about small towns. I've been in mine for about 5 years and I think I'm nearly a local! But I do love...

  12. Enrolled nursing in Oz!

    JanisM replied to Kimmeh's topic in International Nursing

    I wanted to do the course a couple of years ago but there was an 18 month waiting list at Bundaberg. Because of that I ended up studying to be an RN (still am!). I would liked to have become an...

  13. Outback Nursing - Aus ... whats good/bad

    JanisM replied to Deejay's topic in International Nursing

    I'm a second year nurse, and I can't wait to work in rural areas (I'm semi-rural now). I think too many people just assume that it would be boring- not me! I have a question for rural nurses- is it...

  14. Black testicles

    JanisM replied to jackp1002's topic in Nursing Humor

    love

  15. Did you work while in Nursing school?

    JanisM replied to emily_ganshert's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still studying and I work part time as an aged carer as well as being a single Mum. It's hard but I don't have much choice, and I'm getting some experience at the same

  16. Will you work during a Pandemic?

    JanisM replied to Goju's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Not without PPE- my kids need me too

  17. What's the difference between REAL LIFE and MEDICAL TV-shows?

    JanisM replied to sergei1989's topic in General Students

    I'm a student nurse, too, and I can see I'm going to LOVE this thread! (BTW my tv addiction is Scrubs). I was told by one of my teachers that after people have been revived they aren't always brought...

  18. Terminated because of my Attention Deficit Disorder

    JanisM replied to LPN&momof3's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for sharing that, JustaPatient. My youngest son has ADHD & he's also getting assessed for asperger's. It's good to hear the success stories, because I do worry about how he's going to...

  19. Terminated because of my Attention Deficit Disorder

    JanisM replied to LPN&momof3's topic in General Nursing

    What an ignorant statement. It

  20. Terminated because of my Attention Deficit Disorder

    JanisM replied to LPN&momof3's topic in General Nursing

    I agree somewhat, maybe the DON could have arranged leave rather than termination, which doesn't look good on a person's resume? Not to mention the emotional stress that being sacked can

  21. Terminated because of my Attention Deficit Disorder

    JanisM replied to LPN&momof3's topic in General Nursing

    That's awful. I can't offer any constructive advice, but it sounds like discrimination to me. You'd think that they would offer help rather than sacking someone, especially in an industry where the...

  22. My 9 year old patient was raped and required surgery

    JanisM replied to ssouthernyankee's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    That's the best news I've heard all week. I'm so glad you've found something you love doing that changes kids lives for the better. Good luck to all of you. I hope he

  23. What steth are you using....

    JanisM replied to wlb06's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I used my cheap student one for about 2 weeks and couldn't hear a thing. I ended up buying a cardio steth off ebay and it's great. I don't remember what brand it is,

  24. suicide

    JanisM replied to tolerantgirl's topic in Psychiatric

    You sound like a great Mum with a lovely son. Good luck to you

  25. Honouring the victims of Black Saturday - Feb 7 2009

    JanisM replied to talaxandra's topic in International Nursing

    I've always loved this song, and the added lyrics are touching. It's been heartbreaking hearing all the news reports. Thanks, Talaxandra - I didn't know about them until now. Are you from Vic? If so I...