nyapa RN

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    Why is it...

    nyapa replied to tvccrn's topic in General Nursing

    I figure the answers to all of these things are: we are all human! otherwise the world would be boring sometimes it takes forever to read through 20 pages, and it is not surprising that ppl tend to...
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    Graduates...

    nyapa replied to nyapa's topic in International Nursing

    I'm up North, in a regional hospital. You'd probably get a lot more recent and up to date experience in the 'southern hospitals' and others here should be able to help you. Our speciality is tropical...
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    What's behind your name?

    nyapa replied to antidote's topic in General Nursing

    ROFL!!! :lol2: I know I have also had to stop myself from signing RN in everyday life. I do draw a line after my name as I would at work though! I found it really hard for the first few months after...
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    Christmas...

    nyapa posted a topic in International Nursing

    I thought that since we are counting down, it would be interesting to see how ppl spend Christmas in Oz. Our family always used to get together and have a barbie, with ham, salad, oh and mums wicked...
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    Comfy and durable shoes

    nyapa replied to poodleH's topic in International Nursing

    ROFL. When I just came onto this thread, there were adverts for shoe shops up the
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    I've come to the conclusion...

    nyapa replied to Scrubby's topic in International Nursing

    So there are 12 hour shifts in Australia? I must admit, working 3 - 4 days a week is rather
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    Graduates...

    nyapa replied to nyapa's topic in International Nursing

    Good on ya Lisa! How does the new grad programme work in NZ? Nyapa Tina, saw you changed your name (the Yolngu ladies call us female nurses 'nyapa') Best of luck for January,
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    Comfy and durable shoes

    nyapa replied to poodleH's topic in International Nursing

    Would you believe I buy mine from Big W?!! All the expensive ones I have ever bought have never lasted. I think the brand is called
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    I've come to the conclusion...

    nyapa replied to Scrubby's topic in International Nursing

    Its the twelve hour shifts that get me. I know I feel I've had it after a 10 and a half hour night duty! I don't think I could work a late after a night shift. We work lates before nights, but that is...
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    The Unwritten Rules of Nursing

    nyapa replied to GregRN's topic in General Nursing

    1. do not run! Thats what I am always told...doesn't matter if it is code blue, just don't run...walk very very fast!! 2. Paint your smile on. It doesn't matter if the computer decides to crash for...
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    Is 'Going Hospice' a stigma?

    nyapa replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    The patient should get what he wants. End of
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    Rating hospitals

    nyapa posted a topic in International Nursing

    There is a new thread on the main page about a site where nurses can go to and rate their hospital. http://www.nursyz.com/ Of course it is American, but what a great idea! Wouldnt it be wonderful if...
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    CVC dressing change-- is this a gauze or transparent dressing?

    nyapa replied to actioncat's topic in General Nursing

    We don't use gauze. Only the transparent
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    What do I do?

    nyapa replied to LovebugLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Its hard to say, "oh, I reported it to the company" because it is such a serious situation. I really feel for you The ppl whom have spoken to you about their concerns should contact the company. They...
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    Anyone else gotten this?

    nyapa replied to ebear's topic in General Nursing

    I'd report it, to the relevant authorities; they probably have some idea already what it is all about, and will warn you if it is a scam. Are they asking for
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    When being nice comes back to you

    nyapa replied to sharona97's topic in General Nursing

    How hard it is to accept the words "thank you" when someone says them to you. It is so easy to refuse the gift...I feel I am at work, and I'm only doing my job, even if I like to spend that extra time...
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    Rude remarks by doc with his own kids

    nyapa replied to Lorie P.'s topic in General Nursing

    You could tell his kids that their Dad is the biggest butt. Don't think it would make you real popular with him I've no problem with staff bringing kids with them, as long as they are fully supervised...
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    Do You Look Like A Nurse?

    nyapa replied to showbizrn's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder if any of the male nurses have the same experience? When you consider that the average age of a nurse in both Australia and the US is 45, I wonder how many of us actually fit into that...
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    Greek Zorba Yolngu Style

    nyapa posted a topic in International Nursing

    This has been on the news recently and I wonder if any of you have seen it. A friend pointed it out to us on "youtube". I know its not nursing, but laughter is supposed to be the best medicine?...
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    Is this a fair practice??

    nyapa replied to lorster's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I don't think you are being petty. I think you have been treated very unfairly. Is there any
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    Language Barrier at Work

    nyapa replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I see nothing wrong with speaking other languages at work. It is the way it is done. For example, the OP indicated a terrible incident happening to her. Someone else also mentioned about ppl speaking...
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    Language Barrier at Work

    nyapa replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    please delete. double
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    Graduates...

    nyapa replied to nyapa's topic in International Nursing

    Congrats Tina. Not long to go now! BTW, you'll have to change your name - you won't be a student
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    Now we can join the PA v NP debates!

    nyapa replied to bethem's topic in International Nursing

    I figure this is because they are physicians assistants: ie the doctor still has his thumb on the employee. Nurse practitioners are more independent I would imagine, and therefore they are more of a...
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    "Gets" me every time!

    nyapa replied to Grace Oz's topic in International Nursing

    I love this song as well. Wish it was our national anthem... Now this will open up a hotpot...do you think we should keep our flag? I'm in two minds:I'm pro, because, this is the flag that we have had...