nyapa RN

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    would you choose a job based on salary or "the job"?

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

    I would say the job. But look at your reasons first. If your dream job doesn't cover your financial requirements, then regardless of whether you are satisfied at work, your stress levels at home could...
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    Pharmacology book

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

    Although I'm Australian, and many of our drugs not only have different trade names but also generic names, there is one American book that I find really useful. It was not part of my curriculum but...
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    Preventing med errors

    nyapa replied to JennaRN1006's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I sympathise big time re: the machine. But not all technology is correct, and I suppose we have to be more vigilant. Thanks for sharing that experience. Also, I love your idea re: the cheat sheet and...
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    Come Clean with Dismissal or Not?

    nyapa replied to Sapphocles's topic in General Nursing

    Thats a very hard question. My husband was forced to leave for reasons not of his own doing; he was working for a government agency and those on high recognised that his immediate superiors were in...
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    Manager expects me to stay once I graduate

    nyapa replied to nickikh23's topic in General Nursing

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    a few questions about australia

    nyapa replied to Claire_Fraser's topic in International Nursing

    I think Adelaide, South Australia, is cheap to live in as well. Maybe South Ozzie nurses could chip in
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    Some days it just stinks to be an aide

    nyapa replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    What you did was totally correct. The only other thing I can add is that if you are concerned re: documentation, why don't you write down the incident at home noting times, assessments and actions, so...
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    60 Second Tube Feed Stop********

    nyapa replied to Kymmi's topic in General Nursing

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    PBS and Free Trade Agreement

    nyapa replied to nyapa's topic in International Nursing

    Just thought I'd give you an idea of costs we might be facing: Australia 200 enteric coated tabs of 500mg Valproate tablets = 25$ AU US 90 capsules 250mg Valproic Acid = 167$ US (couldnt find an...
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    PBS and Free Trade Agreement

    nyapa posted a topic in International Nursing

    This is something that is really troubling me. If we go ahead with the free trade agreement, what will happen to our Prescription Benefits Scheme? We are so lucky in Australia. We might grumble about...
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    Anyone look forward to being a pt in the hospital?

    nyapa replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on news of your pregnancy and soon to be expected addition to your life :) Re: admission to hospital - have no children so have never been in for that reason. But every time I have gone in,...
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    Soooo Tired....Need encoragement!!

    nyapa replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    ...reduce your time constructively. I could add to the suggestions but it would basically be repeating what they all say. But if you can, try to find some time for YOU; going for a walk, or a bike...
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    PBS and Free Trade Agreement

    nyapa replied to nyapa's topic in International Nursing

    "Nine influential US Democrats have written to President George W Bush "to express serious concerns" over key elements of the free trade agreement (FTA) which appear designed to increase drug prices...
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    My experience...

    nyapa posted a topic in International Nursing

    I am an enrolled nurse who cancelled my RN training recently. Some of the reasons are listed below... 1. My EN and RN courses never prepared me for the violence I have had to deal with in my job. I am...
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    How Disgusted were you?

    nyapa replied to gwenith's topic in General Nursing

    where DID you find that site? Can't believe that is genuine research. I know they asked us for our mode of employment...would have been interesting to see THOSE results. As for the gloves, my...
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    Dilantin Infiltration

    nyapa replied to Moho's topic in General Nursing

    But I have a friend who takes oral dilantin for her epilepsy and she has developed peripheral neuropathy (confirmed by her neuro) as a result. Her medication was decreased, and the symptons did ease,...
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    Medicare package

    nyapa replied to road runner2003's topic in International Nursing

    In an aside, I noticed last night that the Federal government is introducing a voluntary system of assisting people on a disability pension back to work. I figure, if they have been approved for...
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    Prozac or Metformin for Weight Loss

    nyapa replied to nptobee's topic in General Nursing

    Oops, I should have mentioned I have had epilepsy since age eight, and have been extremely well controlled on Valproate since age twelve; my GP had me on possibly overly high doses prior to my last...
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    Prozac or Metformin for Weight Loss

    nyapa replied to nptobee's topic in General Nursing

    Articles I have read show a possible relationship between these two conditions, with 10% of the general female population having PCOS, as opposed to 30% of us with epilepsy. Another medication which...
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    TB scare

    nyapa replied to weezieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Your institution is LTC or
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    Got A Little Story To Tell...

    nyapa replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

    Gives me goosebumps reading her story. One very special lady: a "quiet achiever". With that much compassion, I'm sure "bedside manner" will come easily to her. More power to her, and may she excel in...
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    night shifts....

    nyapa replied to uk_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    At our hospital we get NOTHING at night - all we have is access to the crisp and chocolate vending machines, as well as coffee / tea and bread. Otherwise we bring our own. Years ago hospitals used to...
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    After a Grand Mal.....

    nyapa replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Grand mal seizures like all forms affect different ppl different ways, and we all have different triggers. As a person with epilepsy myself, after my last seizure I went searching for sites to talk to...
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    Ok that hurt

    nyapa replied to LovKeisha's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a large percentage failed. I am unaware of your grading system, but I have had the experience of both supportive lecturers as well as ppl who seemed down right intent to fail a class. Im...
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    Do you sedate your pts to make them sleep?

    nyapa replied to rncopper's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You suggested that the grunting noises were possibly to clear his throat, and that he didnt make them when he was asleep? Sounds to me you made the right decision...considering some of these...