nyapa RN

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    preceptor giving wrong info.

    nyapa replied to NurseEmily22's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Re: new nurses being preceptors...where I work, many of our nurses are new because of our isolation, so it is not uncommon to be two years out and be a preceptor here. When it comes to drugs, the way...
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    role transition...student to RN

    nyapa replied to shlru0404's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Heck, there is so much! But...there are usually so many ppl that are willing to help. I'm not sure about the US, but many doctors here are helpful as well. Show you are willing, most ppl are...
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    calling a code

    nyapa replied to abbysmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't worry what they think. You are thinking about the wellbeing of another person. That's the bottom line. In a situation like that, just do it. If its a bit of overkill, well, all that's going to...
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    First Prac...

    nyapa replied to AusNurse2B's topic in International Nursing

    Don't forget - ask questions! Oh, and show your preceptor at the beginning what skills and goals you are supposed to develop. We were told to ask in handover that if there were any procedures that...
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    Kick your feet up!

    nyapa replied to nyapa's topic in International Nursing

    Wouldn't it be great if you could reduce the lumps on your desk into papercraft? Oops, no, thats too expensive... Guitar...guitar sounds good. What sort of music do you play? Is it acoustic? Or...
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    Every day math

    nyapa replied to CCarpeDiem's topic in General Nursing

    If you can, try and adjust the formulas you learn to something that seems logical to you. For example: If you want to know how much of a medication you need to give, I always say "What you want" x...
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    Don't ever forget that you were once a new nurse!!

    nyapa replied to missdeevah's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Is there a way you can pre-empt her by setting up a 'mediation' session between you, her and your senior? Thus she has to raise her 'concerns' and you can raise yours. Then she can suggest ways to...
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    Funny Names for Nurses

    nyapa replied to randomnamees's topic in Nursing Humor

    Well, I've worked with a Dr Butcher. And we currently have a Dr Death (but he insists it is pronounced 'deeth') Us nurses are called 'nyapa' by our indigenous clients. Its nice, it doesn't just mean...
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    Obesity - Implications For Nursing

    nyapa replied to starshine07's topic in General Nursing

    Firstly, in order to consider it, we have to consider ourselves ie who is within acceptable BMI range? I'll bet most of us aren't In saying that... 1. On the news tonight apparently research is...
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    Feeling incompetent

    nyapa replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It seems in the US you guys stay in one area for your first year? We have to do rotations here - we can put in preferences as to where we want to go, but often you don't get what you want. I find it...
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    Wish you would have had experience before 1st job?

    nyapa replied to WannaBCRNA's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't think it is necessary for all ppl but it is definitely advantageous My story: 1. I started nursing at uni, got through 18 months and quit 2. Still wanted to nurse so became an Enrolled Nurse...
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    Don't ever forget that you were once a new nurse!!

    nyapa replied to missdeevah's topic in First Year After Licensure

    sorry to hear this. why doesn't the management see what is happening here? the staff on the ward certainly know, and so do those on high if they suspended her for 3
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    Don't ever forget that you were once a new nurse!!

    nyapa replied to missdeevah's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Totally disagree with this comment. We were all preceptored once, and I believe we should pass our own knowledge and experience down the line to the next generation. It's hard when you are busy, but...
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    NZ State Exams!!! :-S

    nyapa replied to jwsw13's topic in International Nursing

    As I'm on the other side of the Tasman I'm not much help. But I wish you all the best, and hope to see 'RN' after your name
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    Handling Physicians. Any suggestion?

    nyapa replied to AlmostThere:)'s topic in General Nursing

    I am in the same mind as you. If a doctor is willing to do what he did to me, then I would be more likely to ring him. Then I would record it. And make sure I told my senior and record that. And that...
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    Backtrack LPN then RN

    nyapa replied to dakotaalrick's topic in General Nursing

    I started my RN then left to do my Enrolled Nursing (similar to LPN). I then worked as an EN for a number of years, and then went back to do my RN. The advantage of doing this is when you are studying...
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    first pedi code

    nyapa replied to laurainri's topic in Emergency

    Codes are horrible. I have only been involved in one paedi code. That day I was fine, but the next day I was a mess, and totally useless at work. I only share this to say that we all react...
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    expectations of new grad ICU orientation

    nyapa replied to poppy07's topic in General Nursing

    Once upon a time, I would have said yes, on the basis that you have had extensive experience. As an EN I had my own patients. But, unlike any other hospitals in Australia, ENs can't give drugs at our...
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    Cofused and need your opinion

    nyapa replied to RN1025's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I am unable to give practical advice re: your situation, as our programme of orientation is totally different in Australia. But...I have noticed a thread very similar to yours, which may give you...
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    expectations of new grad ICU orientation

    nyapa replied to poppy07's topic in General Nursing

    I don't blame you. Where is your educator in all of
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    when you forget to carry out an order on your pt

    nyapa replied to poppy07's topic in General Nursing

    Ah haa. So it wasn't just you. You didn't have backup from your preceptor, and she stuffed up...and you can't help lack of available equipment that worked. Just document what happened. With regards to...
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    What happens if you don't get a grad year?

    nyapa replied to JoMc's topic in International Nursing

    Yayyyy!!!! JoMc! Doesn't it feel great to get the position, but daunting to actually think you will be working as a nurse? I wish you the best of luck, from one new grad to
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    What is wrong with me??

    nyapa replied to fancee free's topic in General Nursing

    Then it is their responsibility to make sure that the OP is up to their standards, or they will continue to lose staff. How can one cope in his/her situation without positive or constructive feedback...
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    Handling Physicians. Any suggestion?

    nyapa replied to AlmostThere:)'s topic in General Nursing

    I had an issue only a couple of days ago. A client came in early afternoon. He was what we call a "direct admission" ie he had not come through ED but through the Outpatients clinic. Mind you, he had...
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    Charge nurse has an attitude...

    nyapa replied to 2shihtzus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No, by asking "who did that" the charge should have understood that the OP didn't do that. The charge shouldn't have assumed. Maybe by confronting her you made her feel uncomfortable. Sometimes it is...