nyapa RN

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    Diluting all IV push medication??

    nyapa replied to srewer's topic in General Nursing

    It is certainly kinder on people's veins. What drugs would you not
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    Please help

    nyapa replied to poodleH's topic in International Nursing

    I think the difficulty is trying to identify which organisations are available to help the aged in your particular community, as they differ from state to state and town to
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    How do I help others after a loved one's suicide?

    nyapa replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    Off topic a little. Not all suicide attempts are selfish. Some are done simply because there is literally no way out of the pain they are suffering emotionally. So please don't place all ppl in that...
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    What's the Best Way to Learn Medications

    nyapa replied to athomemom56's topic in General Nursing

    I actually have started writing my own little dictionary which I can carry around in my pocket. It has helped alot. But it takes a long time. The other thing you can do is look for the drugs that are...
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    USA RN intersted in Australian way of nursing

    nyapa replied to Sestrica's topic in International Nursing

    Orthopaedics at present. Did you get my
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    What is more important to you?

    nyapa posted a topic in General Nursing

    I often read here, and think about this myself, how we should be earning more money for the responsibility we have. If you had the choice, would you opt for better remuneration, or better working...
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    Do You Have a Bad Back from Nursing?

    nyapa replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder if with the advent of proper lifting devices that younger nurses do not suffer the same problems? It was always expected that if you were a nurse that you would get a bad back, even though...
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    The next shift nurse

    nyapa replied to txRN07's topic in General Nursing

    Do what my clinical nurse manager on one ward said. Say to them that nursing is a 24 hour job. You've done your best in the time allocated. Be
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    Enrolled endorsed Nurse in final semester and needing to embark on a research project

    nyapa replied to lucylou1's topic in International Nursing

    I'm not sure that anyone here has said that. I never worked in aged care as an EN. People who do work in that area just like in any other speciality area should have an interest in that field to give...
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    Enrolled endorsed Nurse in final semester and needing to embark on a research project

    nyapa replied to lucylou1's topic in International Nursing

    I think only Vic uses the term div 2 RN. Most other states use EN (or EEN as the case may
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    Are you happy?

    nyapa replied to SteveNNP's topic in General Nursing

    I don't want for anything necessary. There are times I wish I had things, like a car. But it will not change my overall happiness. My happiness is affected by what happens to various parts of my life,...
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    "Nurses"

    nyapa replied to nyapa's topic in International Nursing

    Good. NZ shows are pretty good and to the point. And it is about time there was a programme on nurses! Not that I'm biased or
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    Doing the right thing

    nyapa replied to ZootRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was almost going to suggest that but didn't feel it was my place. It sounds like its only a matter of time before something serious happens, and you could be caught up in the
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    Pros & Cons of starting starting school as an LVN to be RN

    nyapa replied to giddee78's topic in General Nursing

    I started RN, pulled out, did my EN (LPN) and then did my RN later via external study methods. I definitely am glad I did it this way. You'll learn if nursing is what you want to do You'll have a...
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    Doing the right thing

    nyapa replied to ZootRN's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps you should file the incident report. Then it is in writing and cannot be ignored. Just read your new entry. I really think you should write an incident
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    Nurses vs doctors

    nyapa replied to bethem's topic in International Nursing

    OMG I remember one following ME around when I was an EN. He didn't really do any thing though. But that doesn't mean they were all like that. Wonder what he is doing now? You made me feel
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    USA RN intersted in Australian way of nursing

    nyapa replied to Sestrica's topic in International Nursing

    Ditto.
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    Rudd's attempt to lure nurses back

    nyapa replied to Grace Oz's topic in International Nursing

    Maybe we should all do that! BTW students in other states: do they set the pracs all year round? The students up here lately have been doing it over the Christmas period including Christmas and New...
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    Graduates...

    nyapa replied to nyapa's topic in International Nursing

    Do you have particular placements in the hospital? Or do you stay on one ward for a year. How does it work in
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    Graduates...

    nyapa replied to nyapa's topic in International Nursing

    :pumpiron: :cheers: So how long now before you start in the hospital? And what placements have you been
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    Does anyone else like working night shift besides me?

    nyapa replied to Joyfullme's topic in General Nursing

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    Nurses vs doctors

    nyapa replied to bethem's topic in International Nursing

    I have seen it in action many times, and it is becoming more frequent. There was one specialist whom I kept thinking was an RMO. He used to sit down and talk to us. He was compassionate, particularly...
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    I am so flippen mad!!!!!!!!

    nyapa replied to student-with-no-life's topic in General Nursing

    Good on you for having your vent. That is what this board is for. Count down the days....24..23..22...21..........4...3...2...1..MADE
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    Is there an 'us' and 'them' culture in nursing

    nyapa replied to nyapa's topic in General Nursing

    No I wasn't upset. To be quite honest, I really didn't want to cause any trouble. It just upsets me when I see this attitude at work, sometimes blatantly in front of the
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    Rudd's attempt to lure nurses back

    nyapa replied to Grace Oz's topic in International Nursing

    I was quite offended when I saw it on TV at first. Throwing money at ppl to return? For one year? Does he think that they are stupid? But then he spoke about extra funded places at universities. He...