nyapa RN

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    12 hour shifts?

    nyapa replied to X-treme's topic in International Nursing

    Northern Territory checking in: Alice Springs and Darwin do the 8/8/10 system as well. I'm talking about the public system... And we have a PDO (rofl ADO,RDO, different strokes for different folks)...
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    Debunking the night shift myths

    nyapa replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Don't sell yourself short. You work very hard as well I worked permanent nights for years, and in our hospital it is mandatory to work 4 night shifts out of a 4 week roster. I love nights, the...
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    Response from Minister re: National Registration

    nyapa replied to nyapa's topic in International Nursing

    They did answer via email. It was scanned as an
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    Bachelor of Nursing in Sydney (UTS, UWS or ACU?)

    nyapa replied to windazz's topic in International Nursing

    We had to do a research unit as well. I can't imagine wanting to do research for a living! It did my head
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    Developmental Disabilities Nursing in Australia

    nyapa replied to Darren1905's topic in International Nursing

    Check with the Nurses Board. I do know that alot of disability work has been taken over by Cert III Health and Community Services - Disability Support Workers. Meds are given by prepackaged Webster...
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    BN (1 yr conversion programme)

    nyapa replied to go4pan's topic in International Nursing

    Can you go through another university? 2009 is eons away! Does Australia want nurses or not?!!! I am so sorry to hear your
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    Response from Minister re: National Registration

    nyapa replied to nyapa's topic in International Nursing

    It worked! If you click on the thumbnail a couple of times you should be able to read it...I tried it out myself. Now my neck is aching and I think I have RSI!!! Hope it was all worth
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    Response from Minister re: National Registration

    nyapa replied to nyapa's topic in International Nursing

    Trying AGAIN. Had to save it in JPG format, then decrease the size. Why couldn't it be
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    Response from Minister re: National Registration

    nyapa replied to nyapa's topic in International Nursing

    Thats because I realised it had my name on it, so I had to take it off. I've taken my name off it now, so you are free to read it *phew*... Now the blasted format is too many kilobytes for this...
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    grrrr

    nyapa replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes all you feel like you are doing is . You can't get through to some ppl, and then you are the one going home feeling frustrated angry and upset. I'll join you in the
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    I need encouragement.....

    nyapa replied to charlottegirl's topic in General Nursing

    BTW getting squeamish at the sight of vomit is normal. Most of us are. We adjust to most things. Me, I still can't stand emptying sputum. Vomit doesn't bother me any more. Don't let her use that one...
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    I need encouragement.....

    nyapa replied to charlottegirl's topic in General Nursing

    You have worked out what you want to do, and have gone to the trouble of finding out how to do it. I'll share my story: 1. My mother wanted all of her children to go to fancy university courses. I...
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    When people say they are nurses but not...

    nyapa replied to Jacobero's topic in General Nursing

    its illegal here. and its unethical anywhere internationally... yep, yep, yep, and yep. it only gets worse once you finish. people really do think you have all the answers. don't feel like you have...
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    Bachelor of Nursing in Sydney (UTS, UWS or ACU?)

    nyapa replied to windazz's topic in International Nursing

    Cheers.
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    Night shift: does it make you sick?

    nyapa replied to inthesky's topic in General Nursing

    That tachycardia issue is really concerning. Do see a
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    Bachelor of Nursing in Sydney (UTS, UWS or ACU?)

    nyapa replied to windazz's topic in International Nursing

    It is harder to work in different countries now. For example, to work in Britain, Australian nurses were instantly recognised. Now we have to do a short course to familiarise ourselves with the...
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    hepatic encephalopathy

    nyapa replied to emlsp's topic in General Nursing

    I often work with ppl who have hepatic encephalopathy. And yes, lactulose is the 'cure-all', well the preventative anyhow. The ppl who I care for have the condition due to alcoholism. Its a really...
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    Funny video explaining heart rhythms

    nyapa replied to Dixielee's topic in General Nursing

    Cute...and very clever! He could make a living out of
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    Dosage Question

    nyapa replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    No, think the original method was correct. The question asked per day, not per
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    Something different needed please!

    nyapa replied to AusNurse2B's topic in International Nursing

    What a clever
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    Bachelor of Nursing in Sydney (UTS, UWS or ACU?)

    nyapa replied to windazz's topic in International Nursing

    I really think you should check with Canadian nursing boards before you consider studying nursing in Australia, as they may have different requirements. Nursing seems to be going this way lately,...
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    Public or private hospital?

    nyapa replied to masiagere's topic in International Nursing

    Wouldn't mind finding that out myself. Which hospitals are best to work in in the Perth
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    Am I going to die?

    nyapa replied to 2bnurselovescoffee's topic in General Nursing

    I was looking after a lady who was to have a permanent pacemaker insertion (think it was the defibrillator type). She was terrified she was going to die. I guess there are various reasons for the...
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    Do you have to be so greedy?!

    nyapa replied to ooserrn's topic in General Nursing

    A bit off topic It is not an unpopular post. One or two nurses can make life hell for the rest of us. And if the culture is entrenched in a particular ward then hell is not the word! I have had to...
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    Nclex

    nyapa replied to greatshakes's topic in International Nursing

    I like your NCLEX idea. We don't have an all encompassing exam here in Australia, or even our states. We only have ones set by our universities. But all courses have to be approved by the ANMC. I...