nyapa RN

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    Is there an 'us' and 'them' culture in nursing

    nyapa replied to nyapa's topic in General Nursing

    I guess many of the threads on this board have been overdone. I haven't seen this as a poll. The reason I brought it up was not to offend but simply to make ppl think before they do or say things. If...
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    New grad RNs

    nyapa replied to kitty catt's topic in General Nursing

    The same as I earnt as a senior EN (read LPN). Exactly the same amount of money!!! About 25 AUD an hour. That at todays exchange rates is 22.50 USD But we also have I think 12.5% extra penalties for...
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    Should assaults on medical personnel be a Felony Offense?

    nyapa replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Why don't all jurisdictions see sense like this! We have both abuse and aggression forms where I live, and they can be used as a sort of contract. But many of the staff now don't use them as they...
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    They called the cops!

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

    this comment makes one realise that, funny as it seemed, it shows that your colleagues care about you. Not only that, this is not a normal behaviour of yours not to turn up. It may be a little...
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    Virgin Vent

    nyapa replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    ROFL tait!!! Seriously, though. Sounds like you had a bad shift. Hopefully your quick action prevented any real damage, and good on the CNA for being as 'overreactive' as
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    BN (1 yr conversion programme)

    nyapa replied to go4pan's topic in International Nursing

    Hope things go well for
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    Careers in Healthcare?

    nyapa replied to cherisse12286's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. The one thing with the medical field is that it generally involves people. Some are very difficult to deal with. Nurses, CNA's and the like are commonly butts of bad behaviour. However allied...
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    How often are you touching your patients?

    nyapa replied to lucinka's topic in General Nursing

    i really think it depends on your relationship with your patient. of course it has to remain professional. but if you are not comfortable, then don't do it. its not a hard and fast rule. there are...
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    I changed my mind about becomin a Nurse...

    nyapa replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    Having a bit of a giggle here. How many of the ppl who answered were 'cranky'? As others have said, follow your heart. You have been lucky enough to recognise your difficulties, and are brave enough...
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    The homless guy in room 12

    nyapa replied to Agnus's topic in General Nursing

    As for homeless people being overweight. What is the cheapest food you can buy? Not healthy stuff thats for sure! And you would want something that would keep, because I guess owning a fridge when you...
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    night shift and new diabetic

    nyapa replied to sarabasedis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Get reviewed by your doctor. I guess you are not a diabetic unless you are diagnosed as one. And you won't automatically go onto insulin or even oral hypoglycaemics. You may end up diet controlled....
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    BN (1 yr conversion programme)

    nyapa replied to go4pan's topic in International Nursing

    Firstly, before you make this decision, check with the Nurses Board in the state you are planning to stay in. I assume in your case it would be South Australia. Secondly, you state you haven't been...
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    Doyaspeakadaenglish?

    nyapa replied to Grace Oz's topic in International Nursing

    This English test...is it verbal or written? Are they wanting to check people's general English skills? Or are they interested in knowledge re: meanings of terminology? What about legible writing...
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    Hostile and demanding patients. How do you handle them?

    nyapa replied to Virgo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    True, but that is no excuse for treating ppl - yes, nurses are actually PEOPLE - in an inappropriate, rude, and aggressive manner. I like what the others have said. Treat them like you would any other...
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    Least infectious floors

    nyapa replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

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    Do Nurses STILL want to marry Doctors?

    nyapa replied to showbizrn's topic in General Nursing

    I think there is no such thing as a 'housewife'. You are a chief executive officer. You manage the finances, run a taxi service, manage a cleaning and laundry service, you are a childcare provider, an...
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    I'm going to be studying Nursing!

    nyapa replied to bassandtea's topic in International Nursing

    Yay, for all of you! Over the first hurdle... Now comes the hard slog. If you need help, or want to vent, or whatever, you guys already know to come here. Congrats again to all of you
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    Racism in Nursing

    nyapa replied to lpnnursingstudent33's topic in General Nursing

    I think we have all seen this in action. It must be a very painful experience. Mind you I have been called a "white @#@$" where I work. But I don't think that is quite the same thing as nurses from...
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    A different kind of Nursing injury

    nyapa replied to miwachiru123's topic in General Nursing

    While this is an unfortunate accident, check and see whether your university has insurance to cover you for this kind of injury? After all, you did what the lecturer told you to do. Now you may have...
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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

    Ditto! I actually was pulled up by a doctor once when I was an EN; I said, "Sorry, I can't do that, I'm only an EN". She turned around and told me not to ever say that. She had been one herself... As...
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    Looking for support

    nyapa replied to Katia's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Katia Thanks for starting this thread. There are so many times one comes on to 'Allnurses' to talk about bad experiences, or times when we cant cope. You have made me think about what is good...
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    I need to hear from the real nurses!

    nyapa replied to FuturoEnfermera's topic in General Nursing

    just re-read this. have been in an incident where a fall ended up in a legal situation. i filled out the patients falls risk form on admission. i had always felt that this was an extraneous piece of...
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    inside the mind of a nurse.....

    nyapa replied to ERRN92's topic in General Nursing

    I subconsciously assess ppl too! Well, I guess it is our
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    I need to hear from the real nurses!

    nyapa replied to FuturoEnfermera's topic in General Nursing

    I see where you are coming from. But interaction with ppl is a skill. And writing these things out does help. Imagine, if you will, a person who has never had much contact with children. It takes a...
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    Is it ever okay to speak up for yourself...

    nyapa replied to nursedudeforchrist's topic in General Nursing

    I do believe you should speak up for yourself. But it should be done in an assertive and professional manner. I agree that it should be done calmly, and if possibly privately. Nurses do not have to...