K+MgSO4 BSN

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    Lancing for family-

    K+MgSO4 replied to Jorica's topic in General Nursing

    As opposed from Dad doing it to you when you were young? Who was going to find out? How were they going to find out? I drop NG tubes on new born non feeding lambs better than dad because I've had...
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    Addict Nurse Looking For Rehab

    K+MgSO4 replied to WorriedAboutAFrien's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Yes, plus the ANMF has services and if in Victoria there is a a program that was run through the now defunct NBV. It has been maintained however despite national registration. Also counseling via...
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    Walkie Talkie

    K+MgSO4 replied to ArrrrEnnn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I tend to use a term that our infection control team use. Competent and continent. I use it in handover only, would never dream of saying to a pt
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    Abusive Surgeon

    K+MgSO4 replied to Lorodz's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    If your NUM doesnt do anything going to you DDON. Also call HR. Also the ANMF or whatever your state calls the union. Don't put up with this. Your org may have access to EAP which your can use for...
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    Do power cords for IV pumps bother you?

    K+MgSO4 replied to jcalvin's topic in General Nursing

    If your pump does not have enough battery life to last longer than a trip to the bathroom then you have a problem send the pump to biomed. Also I agree I may only be nursing for 8 years but I worked...
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    How does your facility prevent falls?

    K+MgSO4 replied to GoldiesMom's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    everyone getting a band etc negates the point of high falls risk pts. they are the patients that need to be discussed in huddles etc so that they are a highlight on everyone's
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    Correct pressure for gastric decompression

    K+MgSO4 replied to LionessRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I work with Ryles tubes to free drainage via gravity and 4 hourly aspirations with a 50ml syringe. I have pulled over a liter on aspiration despite very little to gravity. Warm gastric...
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    How to get tincture of Benzoin out of clothes

    K+MgSO4 replied to marciakhimes's topic in General Nursing

    Eucalyptus liquid soap we stock it on the ward. Or eucalyptus oil diluted would
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    Anxious Nurse

    K+MgSO4 replied to Nurse199's topic in Nursing Career

    Contact your hospital employee assistance program or peer support team. Are you a member of the ANMF? Or the state and territory equivalent. Call them for support. Contact your NUM or manager and...
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    Bedpan contents. STUDENT NURSE REQUIRES HELP

    K+MgSO4 replied to bradders 7481's topic in General Students

    I am hoping that it is a pan washer as well. Each washer is different so check out with thr ward. Mine can manage toilet suitable contents but not wipes other than toilet
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    Central line dressing question

    K+MgSO4 replied to schnookimz's topic in General Nursing

    Find your hospital policy and show it to
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    Do I need to have my own steth at work?

    K+MgSO4 replied to machaix's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    It often depends on the culture of your ward. The ones that are available on my ward are horrible cheap things. I use mine everyday I work in post op ward in general surgery. Listening to chests...
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    how long before taking off orders

    K+MgSO4 replied to bymysoul2squeeze's topic in Patient Medications

    You are doing what all nurses tend to do and look for an obvious solution. However as a manager you need to do, in this case MUST do a RCA or a 5 why analysis. Ask why are the nurses too busy, why...
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    Worked with EXPIRED LPN license for 5 days and didn't know

    K+MgSO4 replied to Aluvforheels's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree, you are a grown up it is your responsibility. I do not chase my staff down and remind them. It is also their responsibility to remember to do their KPI update s. I will however say that...
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    Things you tell newbies

    K+MgSO4 replied to JBudd's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    all bleeding eventually stops. If they are on the floor they cannot fall any
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    RULE #1: Never Say the "Q" Word

    K+MgSO4 replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    My last rotation of nights. I was spending what I thought was 4 nights on the ward - I then got pulled to hospital supervisor for the last one so had 3 on the ward before I finished that job and took...
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    New graduate program

    K+MgSO4 replied to thenightnurse456's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    For Public hospitals you have to go through the PMV match system. My hospital does not offer ICU but does have CCU, ED and PACU
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    Charge nurses

    K+MgSO4 replied to turnforthenurse's topic in General Nursing

    I've got 5 FTE per FN of assistant nurse manager. They are expected to manage flow, admissions and discharging. Shift allocation etc. I have given them all portfolios so they days off the floor and...
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    Working Holiday as RN?

    K+MgSO4 replied to ruri10743's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    with my hospital you would have to apply for a fixed term position that is advertised or join the Nurse Resource Team - guaranteed shifts but float from ward to ward. Or if you are looking for...
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    How Does Your Hospital Decide Who is Called Off for Low Census?

    K+MgSO4 replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    I find this discussion fascinating. I work in a public trauma hospital in Australia. Our problem is the very opposite, too many patients for too few beds. I have unfunded beds on my ward - ratios...
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    Nursing Agency

    K+MgSO4 replied to efg88's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    In Victoria Belmore won the contract as the preferred supplier of casual staff to public hospitals. If you want exposure to public hospitals in Victoria they are the one to go
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    Father of a nursing student needs advice

    K+MgSO4 replied to Keane68's topic in General Nursing

    Your daughter is a grown up. She will be responsible for patients lives. She needs to start by taking control of her own. If she decides to take a break then it is her error to fix. You need to...
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    The coveted Monday thru Friday job

    K+MgSO4 replied to LTCNS's topic in General Nursing

    I work a 40 hr week M-F. I get paid for 38. I get an ADO (accrued day off) once every 4 weeks. This day is nice for a long weekend or if I want to go to the dentist etc. My hours are flexible so...
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    Nurse!!! Nuuuurrrrsssse!!!!

    K+MgSO4 replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    O yeah even though the office was in an alcove that held dressing trolleys and staff lockers family members came in all the time because my office was so small I had to keep the door open so I didn't...
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    new grad blues

    K+MgSO4 replied to kasey9269's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Have you spoken to your educator and NUM. If they don't know they cannot help