nyapa RN

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    Nclex

    nyapa replied to greatshakes's topic in International Nursing

    From what they say in the American forums I think that you are right - they graduate and then take NCLEX. I really think we should do something similar here, or at least have our courses standardised....
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    Butterfly catheters

    nyapa replied to Joni's Mom's topic in General Nursing

    Ah, I've never seen the Intima for IV. We use them for palliative care patients' administration of SC medication. I wouldn't like to use them for IV, they are very
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    Need some advice

    nyapa replied to IcanHealYou's topic in General Nursing

    Didn't think of that. Is 'bamboozle' Aussie slang? I just use it as everyday language... Nursing does change quite quickly, as we come into the computer age. Nursing's specialty is that we take whats...
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    How to be a good preceptee????

    nyapa replied to 3KittiesRN's topic in General Nursing

    All of the above. Be willing to work. Do a bit of reading if you can on the conditions of people you look after or come into contact with, and the related care. Communication is really important in...
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    Butterfly catheters

    nyapa replied to Joni's Mom's topic in General Nursing

    Are you wanting to insert one as a regular IV long term peripheral cannula (ie up to 72 hours?). Or are you just wanting to use it for venipuncture? I hope it is not for the former. Imagine the damage...
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    Need some advice

    nyapa replied to IcanHealYou's topic in General Nursing

    You really shouldn't bamboozle yourself. Accept the fact that you are a student, and you will be going in 'green' - it is expected. There is really no point in buying textbooks that are out of date,...
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    Salary in Australia

    nyapa replied to akosijas22's topic in International Nursing

    I am a second year registered nurse. I earn base rate about 48200, per year. However with penalties I think I'll gross close to 60000 if not more. Also, in the public system your wages keep going up...
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    Torres Strait Nurses

    nyapa replied to greatshakes's topic in International Nursing

    There are really bad problems in some remote communities in the Northern Territory too. People have had to be flown out of there. I don't think a male nurse would make any difference. Violence is...
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    What to do?

    nyapa replied to yanmah's topic in International Nursing

    Just another thought. You could write to the hospital administration, explain your dilemma, and make an appointment to speak with them, to work out details of any action that may be taken. After all,...
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    What to do?

    nyapa replied to yanmah's topic in International Nursing

    I gather you left the ward in August, but that you have only just had the procedure done? Do you still work within the hospital? You don't have to put up with that sort of behaviour. You are unwell....
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    What do you bring to work?

    nyapa replied to OldMareLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Me, I bring scissors, isowipes, and pens, and a little cheat med dictionary that I wrote myself as a ready reference. I don't bring a stethoscope, they are provided at work, and I always lose mine....
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    Confused!!! I already have a degree - should I do a BSN program or an MSN program

    nyapa replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    I would do the BSN myself. Then if you want to go further you can. One really doesn't know what a job entails until one does it. It would be terrible if you did the MSN only to find out you paid for...
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    I was a victim of sexual assault.

    nyapa replied to wildmountainchild's topic in General Nursing

    As everyone states, you were a victim. It must be hard to reinforce that to yourself, I can only imagine how much confidence in yourself must be lost. But you have done nothing wrong. The agressor...
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    Nurses...Miserable?

    nyapa replied to JerseyGir1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i don't see nursing as a calling. nursing is about relationships, communication, as well as the physical side of the job. it is about reality. you have to work to become a skilled nurse. it doesn't...
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    Do you/ did you have a Nurses Cap? Pin?

    nyapa replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I did hospital training for my enrolled nurse qualification (similar to LPN). Our graduation ceremony involved saying a pledge and holding candles, we lit each others. Our badges were really...
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    Nurses...Miserable?

    nyapa replied to JerseyGir1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    what? intriguing statement. perhaps you would like to use it as a basis for a research
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    Coalition Nursing Programmes

    nyapa posted a topic in International Nursing

    Has anyone heard about what has happened to the student nurses who have commenced the 'apprenticeship' style of nursing where students are employed by the hospitals under the Coalition Government? Did...
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    Nursing in Singapore

    nyapa posted a topic in International Nursing

    I'm interested to find out: What qualifications are required salaries other requirements I have been searching everywhere and have not found much info. Would appreciate your help...
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    When Keeping up is Impossible.....

    nyapa replied to BlearnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps you need to stand up to her. Say that you do not appreciate her comments, you have explained the reasons why, and you would appreciate if she helped you get things back on track. It is not up...
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    Drug Calc. on the Job

    nyapa replied to Beachgirl1212's topic in General Nursing

    You'd be surprised what you use maths for: calculating IV fluids calculating drugs calculating oral intake calculating urinary output, especially if you are concerned about the hourly amount I don't...
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    serching for answers

    nyapa replied to proud mom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What about a cactus being on a fluid restriction? Because they don't need much
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    Nurses...Miserable?

    nyapa replied to JerseyGir1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I do not agree with this statement. I developed clinical depression due to circumstances beyond my control which were attributed to my job. Remember, these are my experiences, and not every other...
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    All nurses: Social work or RN?

    nyapa replied to yuyu75's topic in General Nursing

    Ouch! Don't think I like that... No I'm not a psych
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    Is this true of nursing?

    nyapa replied to 2bNurseguru's topic in General Nursing

    I think we should get back to the original topic which is: should the high school student be deterred from being a dietitian. Are the only reasons you want to deter her related to money? Do you find...
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    help! TB patient

    nyapa replied to waterlillys's topic in General Nursing

    You could ask for prophylactic treatment though if you are concerned. Talk to the people who monitor staff for infectious diseases, and see what the recommendation