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  1. Prankster patients

    aussiemom replied to Roy Fokker's topic in Emergency

    My patient, just the other day, called me over to her chair during her dialysis treatment. She complained of having "terrible gas". The 'bowel sounds" were loud and audible without a stethoscope. I...

  2. Working with student nurses

    aussiemom replied to LisaRN1105's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate you taking initiative in clinicals and grabbing interesting opportunities for yourself. This will strengthen your knowledge base and practice. However, I suggest that you not "tell the...

  3. pet peeves when nursing students arrive

    aussiemom replied to sandanrnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Please, when you have an observation day or working day on a specialty unit, please don't act bored with what I am telling you. I have worked hard for the knowledge I have attained and I truly do...

  4. Work bags: What do you take and what's in it?

    aussiemom replied to PediNurse3's topic in General Nursing

    In my purse: Ipod touch, cell phone, wallet, lip balm, feminine products, ibuprofen In my locker: Binders for various committees, assorted paperwork, stethoscope, bandage scissors, BP cuff In my...

  5. Switching from dialysis nurse to any other department

    aussiemom replied to sausage gut's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    My unit offers opportunities to care for chronic as well as acute patients. Caring for the acute patients from the floors, as well as those in the ICU, gives me exposure to med-surg as well as...

  6. Dansko Help!

    aussiemom replied to mreio's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Get to a store that can fit you properly for your Danskos. I must have tried on 6-8 pairs of the SAME size shoe, and none of them fit the same due to being handmade. If one shoe fit, the other didn't....

  7. What are the top 5 medications YOU administer daily?

    aussiemom replied to northmississippi's topic in Patient Medications

    Epoetin, Zemplar, Ferrlecit, vancomycin,

  8. In an awkward place!

    aussiemom posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a new grad with 7 months experience, and I'm feeling frustrated. Maybe someone could provide me with some insight on this situation. I have a great fit with my unit, for the most part. I get along...

  9. Quick question re: thank you cards

    aussiemom replied to StillSeeking's topic in General Nursing

    Wise move sending a thank you card! I sent one as well following the interview I had with my current department. My manager still mentions the fact that I sent a card, and how much that impressed her....

  10. Scrubs: MOBB, Dickies, other favourites??

    aussiemom replied to joanna73's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love both my Dickies and Grey's pants- they have drawstring as well as an elastic waist, so you get the best of both worlds Grey's pants run a little long so if you are vertically challenged like...

  11. Nursing School Must Haves??

    aussiemom replied to Servingshots's topic in General Students

    I'm not sure if I've mentioned epocrates for Ipod before...it's free and you can download it right onto your Ipod touch. I use this in my daily practice as a RN to look up meds my patients take, and...

  12. What does your username mean?

    aussiemom replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    I'm a "mom" to my Australian Shepherd

  13. wearing makeup to work?

    aussiemom replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    Appearance is part of projecting a professional image, so you're wise to consider what's realistic while still being attractive. I wear a little makeup to work, about the same as I would apply on my...

  14. Anyone start their career in dialysis?

    aussiemom replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    I started in dialysis straight out of school (approx. 6 months ago), and I enjoy my work. Starting as a new grad anywhere is tough, but dialysis is challenging as a specialty. There is a great deal of...

  15. Is it normal after graduating to be nervous about being on your own?

    aussiemom replied to spacy224's topic in General Nursing

    I am still edgy at 6 months! The good news is that I'm not as utterly terrified as I was when I first started, and either will you. Make your charge nurse earn his or her keep. Utilize them as well...

  16. Does it get better?

    aussiemom replied to newSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I too was in an accelerated BSN program with no prior health care experience, per se. I had some related experience, but nothing like being in a hospital. Give yourself time to become used to the...

  17. Dressing up on Halloween... unprofessional?

    aussiemom replied to agent's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Staff on our unit last year purchased matching "Happy Halloween" t-shirts with festive skeletons on them. We decorate seasonally, and our patients enjoy the warm atmosphere. Though we take seriously...

  18. New nurse needs help, please

    aussiemom posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone, I'm sure this topic has played itself out many times in this forum but it seems appropriate to ask for some guidance and reassurance here. I hate to put this on my co-workers, because...

  19. New nurse needs help, please

    aussiemom replied to aussiemom's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, everyone, for your thoughtful replies to my dilemma! I appreciate having some concrete, tangible ways to manage my anxiety and uncertainty regarding my practice. This will definitely ground...

  20. Took NCLEX today with 75 questions! What does that mean? I think I flunked.

    aussiemom replied to starshinely's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Mine did as well. The blue screen of death is terrifying! You probably did fantastic, though, if you got those results on Kaplan. I also did Kaplan and bought an additional set of flashcards. The...

  21. How can I maximize my learning experience at clinical?

    aussiemom replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with what previous posters have said. Now that the shoe is on the other foot and I'm in the RN role instead of student role, I understand more now why the RNs with whom I was paired often...

  22. KAPLAN QBANK HELP

    aussiemom replied to schaviano's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Do the whole Kaplan course. Definitely. Reschedule your boards, bite the bullet, and take the whole thing. It will be better for your career in the long term. Plus, they guarantee that you will pass...

  23. Is Kaplan a good NCLEX review?

    aussiemom replied to blynn9173's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I also used the Kaplan course, which was required by my program. Passed first time in 75 questions! Was definitely a scary experience, but Kaplan teaches you how to reason through questions even if...

  24. Support Stickie for New nurses who are not coping

    aussiemom replied to madwife2002's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What a blessing to have found this today. I too was at the top of my class, Dean's list, aced clinicals, second degree student. Didn't sleep for about three years between work and class. I passed...

  25. New Nursing Student!

    aussiemom replied to VickieStudentNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Take one day at a time and celebrate your small accomplishments. Keep a good planner and stay organized, but know that despite your best plans things will change. Gives you good practice for what's to...