nyapa RN

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    WHAT DO NURSES DO? --help me respond to this question

    nyapa replied to RiaRN's topic in General Nursing

    An even better way to show what we do would be to STOP doing what nurses do. But we are all too ethical for that; and they need us too
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    The hospital from very close to hell...Long vent.

    nyapa replied to Alibaba's topic in General Nursing

    More power to you! I think I would refuse to work with her another night as well. Surely having a CNA walk off would give the institution some sort of idea what she was
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    A New 50 year old nurse!?????

    nyapa replied to timjo's topic in General Nursing

    Too OLD! Nahhh! As you see from other posters, you'll be welcomed. If it is what you want, then go for
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    Computerized Charting

    nyapa replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have computerised med charts - they are good except for the day when nobody could log in - that was really great, our patients meds were delayed by an
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    I made her cry?!?

    nyapa replied to one breath at a time's topic in General Nursing

    I think this issue should be brought up; formally. It is in black and white on your record; you should have the right to defend yourself. I would suggest organising a meeting with Cindy, your...
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    pt abuse vs pt satisfaction

    nyapa replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    I guess what I am trying to say is that I have been working in the hospital system myself for over 15 years. I know that treatment of nurses has deteriorated over this time by patients. I actually had...
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    Physical lifting limitations? medical field?

    nyapa replied to oceantides's topic in General Nursing

    I guess you won't really be able to make decisions until you come out of the surgery, rehabilitate, and find out what your limitations are then. Are you able to defer your course for a certain period...
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    just a little stressed

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

    1. Whats wrong with asking questions? Shows you want to get things right. Even if you know the answer you are clarifying it. The number of times I've done the same and said "I'm sorry but I've got a...
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    What do you think of this?

    nyapa replied to All_Smiles_RN's topic in General Nursing

    You said
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    pt abuse vs pt satisfaction

    nyapa replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think the difference is that you could have put a complaint in about this nurse if you were really unhappy, she should not have proceeded if you had requested her not to do it as it is a form of...
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    Beloved Nurse Professionals (long)

    nyapa replied to julesradio's topic in General Nursing

    Give yourself a chance. Take a deep breath...and take the plunge if that is what you want to do. It is stressful to make a decision to do something different. But from the sound of it, you also need...
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    heparin drip mistake! what would you do?

    nyapa replied to youngever's topic in General Nursing

    Do you not have a second nurse to double check anything given
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    Do you envy 1:1 sitters?

    nyapa replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    Huh? "Its not my job"? What planet were those two "team members" from? Lovely that is. Hope it doesn't occur too much where you work, or if I were you I'd be looking to work
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    Outback Nursing - Aus ... whats good/bad

    nyapa replied to Deejay's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Deejay. When you say 'outback' do you mean actually working bush? Or are you just interested in working in Oz? Its a big country, and there are many different experiences, depending where you go....
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    Racial discrimination in Australia

    nyapa replied to xng's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    That's ok :) I have actually been a recipient of similar behaviour from a lecturer though it wasn't a racist attack. It was horrible. And if in your case there are racist overtones then that is even...
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    Grad Nurse Support Circle!

    nyapa replied to bronween's topic in International Nursing

    I'm halfway through. Its great to be able to write the word RN after my name - I've got through my uni course! But I always feel conscious that I probably may not live up to what I want to be,...
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    Do you envy 1:1 sitters?

    nyapa replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    No way! You have a choice of being bored to tears, especially on night duty; or trying to appease a confused or aggressive patient! How can anyone enjoy
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    You know you are a PEDS nurse when...

    nyapa replied to HU_nurse's topic in Pediatric

    I am still on rotation in paeds, so I am still learning but: - I start to play games with babies being held by their mothers/fathers in the street. - I am becoming extremely clucky - I am finding that...
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    Confused bout what to do with my life. Please, answer these q's about being a nurse!

    nyapa replied to SweetNSpicyGal's topic in General Nursing

    Squeamish - yeah, I was, and there are still times I feel 'ill'. But it depends on the individual situation, and with most things you do adjust. Being on your feet - you get used to it, but don't you...
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    Part-time job

    nyapa replied to kmac734's topic in General Nursing

    I don't work in ED but have done so in the past. Do you feel confident/competent in what you do? I imagine that may be a gauge to helping you make your decisions. Do you have good support where you...
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    Dads holding Moms during epidural placement?!?!

    nyapa replied to miloisstinky's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Holding hands seems fine. But what happens if mum moves while dad is holding her in position? I guess you are already taking responsibility for ensuring the insertion of the catheter is correct, so I...
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    What do you do after work to unwind?

    nyapa replied to chirstine's topic in International Nursing

    I'm not good at that. I either earbash my husband who is a retired nurse (maintaining confidentiality of course) until he is as stressed as I am, or I sit on the couch and wake up an hour later. I...
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    What's In Your Pocket?

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

    Wow, talk about organised! I might go to work with 2 pens but end up with none. I have had to attach my watch to my ID badges, or I'd lose that
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    did you ever think it would be like this?

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

    There are a few times I have gone one step from walking out. I'm also in paeds (peds) and I feel I know nothing! But I think I have a supportive environment and that is helping me. I am an ex EN and...
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    Should I Or Shouldn't I

    nyapa replied to mayty_20's topic in General Nursing

    mayty, if you can do it without stretching financial and family commitments to beyond what you consider to be the limit, and you want it, then [color=plum]do it. enrol. would it be an idea to enrol in...