Jess1990

Jess1990

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  1. How long is your commute?

    At the moment 20-30 minutes, but as of next month I'll have an hours comute to look forward
  2. What paraphernalias a nurse must always have?

    Stethoscope, pulse ox, 10mL syringes, NS flushes, scissors, haemostats, multitude of pens, highlighter, pen-light, paracetamol, tape,
  3. I'm very guilty...of laziness....gulp....

    They told us at our graduation ceremony, "that today is only the beginning of your learning and the bachelors degree you have all just finished is only a pre-requisite." Boy, were they right! I...
  4. Is nursing "worth it"? HELP!

    There are some days where I walk out of work and just want to bang my head against a brick wall. It seems like nothing went right and everything I did could have being done better. That said, I love...
  5. Penicillin IM to thigh in adult

    Clexane is another one that really stings... Usually about 5 mins after the actual injection and stings for about 15-20 mins. I felt sorry for all the pts I had ever given it too and said "This wont...
  6. wanted: thoughts on bedside reporting

    As a patient i hated it when my nurses gave a bedside handover. I felt so violated in that everyone else in that 4 bed bay could hear everything about me, and i really didnt want it shared. I was 20...
  7. Sleeping on lunch break

    I did a placement as a student at a partcular hospital that encouraged team members working nights to have a nap while on their meal break. They even provided a room with a cot, all you had to do was...
  8. How often do you get drug tested?

    My Uni doesn't test, ever... but we have been warned that some hospitals will do random screens on the staff, and if you happen to be there, then your staff so you get screened. I've been screened...
  9. Being Tired at work - How do you cope?

    Try covering your windows with alfoil... Depending on the neighbourhood your in, you may get a drive by from the police everynow and then, but it works... It blocks out all light, and acts as...
  10. I fainted today in the ICU!

    I honestly wouldn't worry about it. I fanited in theatre, when i went down to watch one of my patients op's. and just last week I fanited twice, for no apparant reason... and I graduate NS in...
  11. In queensland its compulsory for all students to take maths in years 11 and 12. i took maths B which would be a nsw equivalent of maths extension 1 (i think). however maths b hasnt helped me at all i...
  12. Items You Carry Daily in the Hospital

    In queensland, aus, we dont need to carry our stethoscope on ward with us while were on clinicals. most hospitals have ward scopes that were more than welcome to use. when im out on prac though,...
  13. You could educate about Post-op cares Provide information about appendicitis (?sp) Its not much but may be a start :) Goodluck Also; Try this website, i find it really useful for interventions once i...
  14. Manic patient education

    Hello all!! Just wondering if you have any ideas/methods for giving education to a newly diagnosed manic patient?? There is plenty of information out there for general bi-polar education but i havent...
  15. Your Favorite one liner used with patients

    When doing circ obs on a post-op spinal, he starts wiggling his feet before i even get the sheets off. I say, your a bit keen to prove you can wiggle your toes, to which he respons with, sweetheart,...