nyapa RN

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    Why does my Nursing student friend get offended??

    nyapa replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    Yes...or maybe he isn't going as well as he would like to. Maybe that is why he is saying to ask others. Just respect him and let him be on this matter. He may choose to open up later, and if you have...
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    Computerised Medication Charts

    nyapa replied to nyapa's topic in General Nursing

    Ours doesn't use a barcode. We just use our userid and password to access the system. And they don't back up on paper every shift. I wish they would. You have to take the whole computer/laptop to the...
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    Difference of Opinion...Opinions Needed!! *LONG*

    nyapa replied to Crux1024's topic in General Nursing

    Just as a nurse takes on patients and should be aware of their past history, she also takes on a student and should be aware of their abilities. BUT...you or the lecturer should have told her. We were...
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    What do you have most difficulty with in your everyday job?

    nyapa replied to MikeDiggity's topic in General Nursing

    One more thing...I hate it when ppl are sweet to your face, and bad mouth you behind your back. We had an experience recently when a relative had gone to another hospital and said some really nasty...
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    You will not bring me down

    nyapa replied to tatarn2b2007's topic in General Nursing

    You did it. Despite her! And she showed herself up for what she really is in front of the other staff. Good for you! And I bet you will be an excellent preceptor as well, because you got the worst of...
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    What do you have most difficulty with in your everyday job?

    nyapa replied to MikeDiggity's topic in General Nursing

    Aggressive, abusive and violent patients. People who treat you like their personal maid who expect one to one attention even if the person in the next bed is critical or worse. And people who are...
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    Victorian nurses unprotected industrial action

    nyapa replied to BRAGGY's topic in International Nursing

    We trialled this a few years back. We were told it was illegal so the ANF stopped it. More power to Victoria, esp as they are continuing to do it, despite losing
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    Sunday Times view of nurses

    nyapa replied to cheshirecat's topic in International Nursing

    I know nothing of the UK system. Do you have a professional representative organisation that can answer on behalf of UK nurses to slanderous comments such as these? Perhaps someone should put these...
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    Mersa

    nyapa replied to Ms.RN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    MRSA at our hospital has been changed to MORSA and NORSA. Apparently they don't use methicillin here, but oxacillin for diagnosis. So they have the two different types; NORSA - Non Oxacillin Resistant...
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    HELP PLS IM DESPERATE- medication calculations

    nyapa replied to airyfairy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sounds good to me! :idea:It's hard when you are really stressed out, and you can't see the wood for the trees so to speak,
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    HELP PLS IM DESPERATE- medication calculations

    nyapa replied to airyfairy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Think about this for a minute. An easy formula to use is: what you want x volume what you've got So for no. 1: 0 units x 1ml = 0mL 100units no. 2: 12 units x 1mL = 12/100 = 0.12mL 100units You try...
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    orientation: I feel stupid and incompetant

    nyapa replied to hollyberry678's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I feel I am on the opposite side of the fence. I felt exactly the same as you on this my third rotation. I didn't feel I was keeping up, and that I was letting the team down. I ended up in tears for...
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    Who does blood sugar checks where you work?

    nyapa replied to ginger58's topic in General Nursing

    RNs and ENs only. Our patient care assistants have minimal contact with regards to care of our patients - we do the full deal from ADLs to clinical observations to administration of oral/iv meds and...
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    Nursing Student's breakdown moment

    nyapa replied to CC918's topic in General Nursing

    If the patient refuses care, you are going against their consent. Your instructor should be aware of this. Perhaps you could have said to the instructor "Can you help me convince the patient? I'm...
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    How much caution?

    nyapa replied to OCD-girl's topic in General Nursing

    Also remember your facility should be educating you on adequate precautions. If they didn't have standard procedures they would be liable for any
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    Any feedback is welcome. Please chime in!

    nyapa replied to kcalohagirl's topic in General Nursing

    Of course the senior should have known to report the findings to the doctor. That is why she is a senior. And I figure that is why she walked away from you, because she knew she was also responsible....
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    I've noticed something on these boards...

    nyapa replied to bethem's topic in International Nursing

    Go for it Tweety :) I agree with you. I think wards differ, let alone hospitals and states, and countries. I know there are some wards in my hospital that ppl dread to be sent to. Surely it is the...
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    I've noticed something on these boards...

    nyapa replied to bethem's topic in International Nursing

    :trout: Awwww...there are posts out there that are specifically for fun; 'game posts'. BTW I'm not game to get the belt out, you might whack me back!
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    Why is the first year like a prison sentence?

    nyapa replied to Curious1alwys's topic in First Year After Licensure

    thats a lesson I'm just starting to learn. I've always hated not being able to have everything done. Consequently I feel that people are watching over my shoulder which then does feel like a bit of a...
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    calculating medications

    nyapa replied to patty pear's topic in General Nursing

    That is a bad order. I concur with TurtleSoup. but there is an easy way to remember: what you want x amount of mg what you've got thus you have: 2mL x 2.5g 5ml ie: 0.4 x 2.5g =
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    Has working in a hospital environment (or nursing genrally) made you more spiritual?

    nyapa replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    I think the OP was just posing a question, and she seems to have had quite a bit of contact in the hospitals in various situations. So I guess she/he is beginning to find out what hospitals are like....
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    Stupid Fear of Surgery

    nyapa replied to trethern's topic in General Nursing

    Too bad for them. They should understand the concept of confidentiality. Its also hard when everyone knows you are a
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    Has working in a hospital environment (or nursing genrally) made you more spiritual?

    nyapa replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think I am any less / more spiritual. I have a belief in God. But I think my definition of spirituality has widened. Its not just a matter of religion. *Its listening to ppl talking about...
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    Preventing Burn Out

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

    1. Organise your day as best as you can 2. Patients - if they are demanding or rude, talk to them quietly but firmly stating your position. You don't have to put up with this. 3. Learn as much as you...
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    I need your opinion

    nyapa replied to nightingale99's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see your remark as racist. You certainly don't deserve to be put on leave for it. Does that mean when coroners assess skeletons and say that they are of Caucasian, or Asian or whatever origin...