nyapa RN

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    Anzac Day - 2008

    nyapa replied to Grace Oz's topic in International Nursing

    "Those heroes that shed their blood and lost their lives... You are now lying in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore rest in peace. There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to...
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    Called in tonight; I know I'm in trouble...

    nyapa replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    'Halogen'? How do they determine who has gone 'above and beyond'? Do you lose out if you can't? What right have they to ask that of you anyway? Does this mean that if someone is seriously ill that...
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    You know you have a great job when.....

    nyapa replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Following that one up; when work rings up to say that the family would like you to go to the funeral... Also, I love it when long term patients finally are able to find a location which is more...
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    I would like to say

    nyapa replied to student-with-no-life's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I'm so glad you enjoyed your first day, but you better change your name from 'student-with-no-life' to something more applicable now you are officially part of the crew:redpinkhe:nurse:...
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    Fired for refusing to draw blood without an order.

    nyapa replied to deanzgurll's topic in General Nursing

    LOL didn't notice
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    Fired for refusing to draw blood without an order.

    nyapa replied to deanzgurll's topic in General Nursing

    Good to see that even if we haven't been able to help you in the real world, that at least our support is making a difference...:heartbeat Nurses unfortunately are voting with their feet. Look at the...
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    Returning blood waste back into a PICC

    nyapa replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    And following your argument, there is then a risk of infection via the PICC line. We are so cautious when introducing syringes and medications via these lines, after
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    You know you have a great job when.....

    nyapa replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    ppl whom you have only looked after once or twice pull you aside and thank you for the care you gave them. It's even better when you remember who they are
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    Response from Minister re: National Registration

    nyapa posted a topic in International Nursing

    I received this email a few days ago from the Federal Health Dept. I queried this a few months back via email with them, and I can't believe I got a response! I thought you guys might like to read it...
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    When it's the visitor who needs the ER....

    nyapa replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    Not knowing your system, I know my comments may be inaccurate, or lacking in understanding. But I would have thought that as a nurse you are responsible for any person who is ill. If you are driving...
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    Called in tonight; I know I'm in trouble...

    nyapa replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    OP, you really have to look after yourself first. Is it a possibility that you are such a conscientious nurse that you are the one stressed out about having to take the day off? I wouldn't be...
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    Pt w/ a PICC line on a heparin gtt

    nyapa replied to NurseCherlove's topic in General Nursing

    I've taken blood from piccs, but never for APTTs. I'd be interested to see what our lab thinks about it! Thanks for raising the question. BTW our hospital policy is to discard the blood withdrawn....
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    Enrolled Nurse vs. Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

    nyapa replied to pink_margarita's topic in International Nursing

    Most of the ENs up here in the NT are endorsed, mainly through their CertIV training. But ENs are paid a straight wage, despite the qualification. About the only way an EN can earn extra money is by...
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    Response from Minister re: National Registration

    nyapa replied to nyapa's topic in International Nursing

    Hey, but Grace, maybe without your advocacy we'd be waiting another thirty
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    Reasons to work in Australia

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

    I would really check with the immigration website and ring the embassy to find out whether your degree is recognised here. Australia has reciprocal arrangements with many countries, but I'm pretty...
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    Oz Div1 role compared to Irish RGN role

    nyapa replied to irish-nurse's topic in International Nursing

    In Victoria Division 1 are what are termed Registered Nurses throughout the rest of Oz. Div 2 are Enrolled Nurses. Most ENs these days are medication endorsed. Each hospital has different policies on...
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    Pets as therapy

    nyapa replied to nyapa's topic in General Nursing

    How wonderful is
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    First Patient Death

    nyapa replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    That is a thought I have never had. It is beautiful, and wouldn't it be
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    Are 2 year nurses getting phased out?

    nyapa replied to mack7580's topic in General Nursing

    A question from an Australian: Do ADN and BSN nurses get paid the same wage? Have equal opportunities? No difference in their responsibilities or role? I ask this because our system is a three year...
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    NG Tube Yields 2000 ml Immediately

    nyapa replied to Nurse_Advocate's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I've never heard of 2000mL straight away from an NG. The poor pt! Are you guys allowed to insert one without a doctors order? Or can you place one based on your judgement. Unfortunately we have...
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    First Patient Death

    nyapa replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, how horrible! Could not imagine being in that
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    Bachelor of Nursing in Sydney (UTS, UWS or ACU?)

    nyapa replied to windazz's topic in International Nursing

    Ouch, yes. Because it would be terrible to turn someone off nursing, simply because of the shortened version of writing they use. Some forums only use this type of expression. Guess it is a bit like...
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    First Patient Death

    nyapa replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    The first death I dealt with was of a man I had never looked after. From the little I had seen, he was in a lot of pain. I was still a student at the time, and forced myself to go in the room. Far...
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    Say Hello to Dr. Nurse

    nyapa replied to tanthalas's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like an article utilising scare tactics without providing true information. What's new when it comes to the media's attitudes? They're in it for the elusive story, and the money. Don't let...
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    Bachelor of Nursing in Sydney (UTS, UWS or ACU?)

    nyapa replied to windazz's topic in International Nursing

    Ouch, ghillbert. I suspect Windazz is using 'computer talk', as you would for SMS messages between mobile phones. That doesn't automatically reflect on language. Windazz, for you to work in Australia...