pedicurn

pedicurn LPN, RN

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  1. Nurse with Body Odor

    pedicurn replied to prettyinblu's topic in General Nursing

    Just asking respectfully .... In Sydney, where I live ... we have a lot of Italian/Greek/Indian/Asian staff. Hence garlic and other spices are added liberally to their food ... and a mild body and...

  2. Nurse with Body Odor

    pedicurn replied to prettyinblu's topic in General Nursing

    How important is the problem? Is it just a bit of underarm sweat smell or is it a pronounced odour that is noticeable to p'ts and the whole work area ??? If she happens to have some odour from sweaty...

  3. Need advice After Giving Notice: Should I Lay it all on the table?

    pedicurn replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    I would say move on without laying it all out .... be careful about burning bridges or restricting your future opportunity in some other way. IMHO there are some nurse managers who behave like this...

  4. Unreasonable female 30 something p'ts

    pedicurn replied to pedicurn's topic in Emergency

    Agree I discussed this situation with a couple of our senior docs. Given this patient's behaviour worsened after my therapeutic management of the situation ( NB The situation was being managed, not...

  5. Benefits of being a male nurse vs Female nurse

    pedicurn replied to girtenbt's topic in Men in Nursing

    Agree I frequently note male nurses receive more respect from families. Also from doctors and nurse coworkers. I have never seen a male nurse be the recipient of that type of catty 'pink ghetto' type...

  6. Is that even legal?

    pedicurn replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    oh yeah .... that's a thought. I bet they use the machines and leftover botox .... probably the only speciality with decent

  7. Rant about ungrateful, demanding patients

    pedicurn replied to KSU-SN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I feel for you..... these situations are awful. I am sure I would be fired if I worked in the US Ever thought about coming down to Australia? We don't tolerate too much of that in the...

  8. Great Doctors

    pedicurn replied to tainted1972's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    While these stories are great and they are wonderful docs.... I can't help wondering why we don't honour our polite/friendly/helpful nurses to the same extent? Let's stick em up high on the same...

  9. Is that even legal?

    pedicurn replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    Likely the attractive qualified nurse would get the job. I don't think this is discrimination .... it's important that staff present a certain image in that field. Also, imagine this ad would mainly...

  10. Unreasonable female 30 something p'ts

    pedicurn replied to pedicurn's topic in Emergency

    I disagree on one point .... it is about being a brat, with loss of control coming in at second place. Voicing their dissent etc doesn't always work. These people don't like to be

  11. Unreasonable female 30 something p'ts

    pedicurn replied to pedicurn's topic in Emergency

    LOL Wish I could do that. I am tired of these ones taking up so much resource ... just because their reason for admission (minor) is about the worst thing that ever happened to them, therefore...

  12. Unreasonable female 30 something p'ts

    pedicurn replied to pedicurn's topic in Emergency

    LOL ... Would love to do that ...in fact was on the tip of my tongue :) However in Australia we are not allowed to state they need a psych evaluation ... a doctor can though. In retrospect, I am...

  13. Unreasonable female 30 something p'ts

    pedicurn replied to pedicurn's topic in Emergency

    Well ...yes...theoretically so. However these p'ts don't like to be managed ...and if they pick this up they esculate....because it's the 'contol' issue LOL They are intelligent and educated ...and a...

  14. Unreasonable female 30 something p'ts

    pedicurn replied to pedicurn's topic in Emergency

    Agree. I always listen/encourage verbalisation. However the last few times, I have had difficulty setting boundaries ....when I did, the hissy fit esculated. Added to that ...the last one threatened...

  15. CGFNS Question

    pedicurn replied to tk0224's topic in International Nursing

    Yes, good on you .... they need some harassment :) Keep checking your order progress online ..... when nothing seems to be moving foward, write to them immediately. Push push them to do it in 5 days...

  16. CGFNS Question

    pedicurn replied to tk0224's topic in International Nursing

    Congratulations .... but please don't delay sorting your CGFNS stuff as they can take ages. Some years ago I planned on going to the US (and then changed my mind ). I had to deal with the company....

  17. Jehovah's Witness nurses in the critical care unit?

    pedicurn replied to asdf88's topic in Critical Care

    :)I would think about all the other specialities where you are less likely to have many p'ts receiving blood ...perhaps CCU, renal, rehab, dermatology. Or none at all ... psych, some outpatients....

  18. Really disappointed with the reality of nursing.

    pedicurn replied to NurseFrustrated's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Largely agree ...but why don't we go a few steps further? Why are so many of us satisfied with a few 'bright shining moments'? Why should I go a week to get my 'shining moment' fix when suffering...

  19. Why is Nursing School So Flawed?

    pedicurn replied to TCASII's topic in General Students

    Let's also factor change into the equation as well...eg we are doing RACE now but give it five years and it will evolve into something else. With so much evidence-based nursing and medicine...

  20. Experienced nurses: What do student nurses do that drives you nuts?

    pedicurn replied to aem31's topic in General Nursing

    I love having students. But when you visit my workplace, please: - Don't hog the chairs ....nurses station and lunchroom - Don't hog the cake/cookies the person leaving (whom you don't know) has...

  21. not looking "put together"

    pedicurn replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Seems not everyone likes the polished 'put together' look .... However, I would like many of my coworkers to try and at least attain a professional look. Losing the 'good to go' attitude would help...

  22. not looking "put together"

    pedicurn replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Our managers mostly look great too. I always try to look polished and professional ..... always ironed, shoes always clean. No-one ever sees my underwear at work Apply mineral makeup plus blush,...

  23. Australian Citizen needing help with e3 Visa nursing in America

    pedicurn replied to Aunurse1's topic in International Nursing

    Maybe try at a magnet hospital? They try to employ more

  24. Advice sought for a successful transition

    pedicurn replied to KJStarling's topic in International Nursing

    We love Yanks ...yes we do tend to call all Americans 'Yanks' :) Unfortunately, there are some people here who are still angry with George Bush, who blame all Americans for the war. These people are...

  25. Advice sought for a successful transition

    pedicurn replied to KJStarling's topic in International Nursing

    POM stands for 'Prisoners of mother England'. It is directed at British people ....often in jest and no offense intended. Sometimes it is used in a derogatory sense .... directed at whiny Brits who...