RN8Last

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1. HELP! From USA to Melbourne

   RN8Last replied to RN8Last's topic in International Nursing

   Thank you so much for all the information. It is greatly appreciated. Can't wait to get things started!!! Australia here I come!!!!!

2. HELP! From USA to Melbourne

   RN8Last posted a topic in International Nursing

   I am a US licensed registered nurse and planning on moving to Australia, possibly Melbourne. I am trying to see if someone can give me some information regarding the requirements or a site where I can...

3. This article disturbs me

   RN8Last replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

   There will be plenty of jobs waiting for you!!!

4. This article disturbs me

   RN8Last replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

   People really have to consider why they took up nursing in the first place... If it is just because of the money to be made or just because it is a field that you'll always have a job--anywhere......

5. Surgical Nursing Advice

   RN8Last replied to Nrs. LaLa-Land's topic in Medical-Surgical

   I love working on the surgical floor. Different cases and not to mention it is a " cleaner" unit , if you know what I

6. Who's #1 your patient or you?

   RN8Last replied to rscarlatti's topic in General Nursing

   I used to skip lunch breaks, but I then realized that if anything happens to me, I don't think these patients that I am caring for will care for me. We have to take care of ourselves first to be an...

7. Mandated IV Certification for RN

   RN8Last replied to RN8Last's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   Thank you so much for your input

8. Mandated IV Certification for RN

   RN8Last replied to RN8Last's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   I meant IV Certification and not just being checked off as a skill

9. Favorite Pocket Reference

   RN8Last replied to lisaandandy's topic in Emergency

   I like the Lippincott's pocket manual of nursing practice as a Med-Surg nurse. But it's not really

10. advise from nurses needed

    RN8Last replied to jameelaNurse's topic in General Nursing

    HIV, infections (viral) and steroids can all cause false readings. Unless the answer choice states patient who had taken BCG--- I would go for the BCG vaccinated patient. But BCG is not taken orally...

11. Mandated IV Certification for RN

    RN8Last replied to RN8Last's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Caroladybelle, My employer paid for everything including the time that I sat for the class and exam--every single minute of it! :) Not bad of a deal, I

12. Extra pay for certification or degrees?

    RN8Last replied to Baby Catcher's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, they pay $5 per hour more if you're certified. I think that's a pretty good deal!

13. Extra pay for certification or degrees?

    RN8Last replied to Baby Catcher's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, they pay $5 per hour more if you're certified. I think that's a pretty good deal!

14. Foreign Nurses from the Philippines

    RN8Last replied to hael171972's topic in Philippines

    tip for discrimination? don't let anybody step on your toes! we filipinos tend to keep things within ourselves, don't be afraid to speak up! i don't want you to get frustrated, okay?

15. Foreign Nurses from the Philippines

    RN8Last replied to hael171972's topic in Philippines

    tip for discrimination? don't let anybody step on your toes! we filipinos tend to keep things within ourselves, don't be afraid to speak up! i don't want you to get frustrated, okay?