nyapa RN

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    Any Nurses With Anxiety Disorders?

    nyapa replied to Susanna23's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Speaking of which, I'm sitting here feeling miserable and a little scared myself. I am in the third and last rotation of my graduate year. I have become super anxious and every day I have just wanted...
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    Any Nurses With Anxiety Disorders?

    nyapa replied to Susanna23's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Surely that is a form of discrimination? Are there laws in the US against it? If she specifically said that nursing was not meant to be because you had an anxiety condition then I agree with the...
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    You be the judge

    nyapa replied to Cmariehart's topic in General Nursing

    That is lovely that the family thinks so much of you. Perhaps the way to go would be to actually approach the senior in your facility and ask him/her what to do. That way the decision has been passed...
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    How do you feel about the patients that WON't take care of themselves?

    nyapa replied to diapason05's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, but it is so frustrating say, someone who is quite capable of sitting plays like they can't even lift a hand to feed themselves, especially when this has been reinforced by family. But how do...
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    Rediculous "could you be a nurse?" quiz

    nyapa replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I trialled this survey, using my cat's potential answers. She loves time off is curious about the sight of blood is at her best when she is free to come and go as she pleases a pleasant work...
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    Too much administration and favouritism in Australian Health care

    nyapa replied to RN_InOZ's topic in International Nursing

    1. I don't think I entered nursing to climb the ladder. Couldn't think of anything worse. As for others I can't speak for them, but surely University training doesn't have anything to do with it....
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    Is this true? Average RN salary in OZ is 45 000$

    nyapa replied to Nuieve's topic in International Nursing

    :welcome: :lol2: ROFLPIP Nuieve! Did you read the heading "rich nurses" started by an Aussie in the general forum a couple of weeks ago? If so, and if what you say is true, then we Aussies should be...
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    Can you help me to define wellness? Please I don't really like my definition can you

    nyapa replied to tiffany311's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    wellness - it's multidimensional, ie it takes in: physical condition basic needs cognitive function psychological - eg identity, perception of worth, sense of meaning in life support networks -...
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    Can you help me to define wellness? Please I don't really like my definition can you

    nyapa replied to tiffany311's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

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    Hep B and side effects

    nyapa replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    nope, but can you contact the clinic where you had the immunization done? do you have access to an immunization hand book indicating the side effects? the australian immunisation handbook which is the...
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    Is this true? Average RN salary in OZ is 45 000$

    nyapa replied to Nuieve's topic in International Nursing

    I believe that yes it may be the salary but it is not entirely correct as penalties are added on top of these. Its very rare that nurses work Mon - Fri. Thus we get paid extra for late shifts, night...
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    Fired from longtime job, too much LOA r/t cancer, deaths in family. Not Fair.....

    nyapa replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    That stinks! Like she hasn't been through enough, and still managed to keep doing her job. She was under a lot of pressure to start
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    Survey: Do you think hospitals should require a uniform code for nurses?

    nyapa replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    At one stage nurses, and patient care assistants all wore the same uniform, white shirts and black/navy blue slacks. It was very difficult for patients and even staff to tell us apart, as only our ID...
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    Is your facility warning staff for overtime, for missing lunch breaks or other?

    nyapa replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    This is a difficult comment. It depends on the ward. Mostly though, you are expected to get your alloted work done. However, if you leave late because of an unexpected reason, say a code blue or if...
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    Rich nurses?

    nyapa replied to tiij's topic in General Nursing

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    Rich nurses?

    nyapa replied to tiij's topic in General Nursing

    I think American nurses have every right to be upset about the comment made that nurses are rich in the US. The OP seemed to want to "stir up" ppl. It seems he/she got the reaction he/she wanted. It...
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    Paid for precepting?

    nyapa replied to Happy2bRN05's topic in General Nursing

    An EN is an Enrolled Nurse. They (its still hard to not say 'we' as I was one for many years) have their own patients; assess, plan, implement and record all care for them; and are involved from...
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    Paid for precepting?

    nyapa replied to Happy2bRN05's topic in General Nursing

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    How can i resolve this mess!

    nyapa replied to RN_InOZ's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    rncdreams, unfortunately in australia a reference is exactly that: a reference. they have the right to ring your previous employer and ask how the employee was. usually though the hr dept wouldnt have...
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    Paid for precepting?

    nyapa replied to Happy2bRN05's topic in General Nursing

    Nobody is paid to precept here. As an EN (LPN) I have precepted a new grad EN, so I know now what it is like for the RN's when they have to precept me as a new grad RN. I think they should be paid for...
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    How can i resolve this mess!

    nyapa replied to RN_InOZ's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It sounds like you need to have a mediation session with your NUM, but with someone else present, like a representative of a union, so that it will be more objective. Go in there prepared to accept...
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    Know any RN's who became MD's?

    nyapa replied to Anesthetize's topic in General Nursing

    ROFL - I didn't read your post properly. I interpreted "1" for "I" as in I became a neurosurgeon. I was going to congratulate
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    any weak stomachs?

    nyapa replied to Shooting4RN's topic in General Nursing

    We've all got weak stomachs about something. Me personally, I can't handle vomit. And there are certain smells that make me gag as well, and it is really hard to be professional in front of a patient....
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    I'm a big cry-baby

    nyapa replied to vashtee's topic in General Nursing

    I remember the first time I experienced a death. It is part of the culture of the family whos relative died to wail loudly, and it is very distressing, and I found myself crying. In another situation...
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    Any Nurses With Anxiety Disorders?

    nyapa replied to Susanna23's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hubby has PTSD. As I understand it, each person has their own 'triggers' or certain experiences that can set off panic attacks / flashbacks/mood swings etc. My husband experienced violence through his...