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  1. Medical vs Surgical Nursing

    misscherie posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi there nurses! Just a quick question! What's the main differences between medical and surgical nursing in terms of a typical day and duties? Have you worked in both? And which do you prefer? And...

  2. Looking for a new stethoscope

    misscherie replied to HConway214's topic in Pediatric

    Hi there! I have a similar question! I just got a job in pediatrics - I already have a Littman II Classic. Is it worth me investing in a Littman II Pediatric stethoscope? What do you nurses find, that...

  3. Pediatric Scrubs!

    misscherie posted a topic in Pediatric

    Hi all, Just a quick wee question for all you pediatric nurses! Where do you get your pediatric-themed scrubs from? I am looking to order several at a cheap price from overseas and would love to know...

  4. Thoughts on where to do new grad programme in Australia?

    misscherie posted a topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Hi there! Has anyone done their new grad programme in Australia (I am a kiwi), and if so, where would you recommend as a new grad? There are soooo many hospitals and just have no idea where to start!...

  5. Thoughts on where to do new grad programme in Australia?

    misscherie replied to misscherie's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    thanks imaginations! which hospital are you at? sounds amazing! am also thinking of applying to royal melbournes childrens hospital if anyone has any experience there?

  6. New Grad with PEDs interview!

    misscherie replied to owlRN01's topic in Pediatric

    Great news, congratulations! Let us know how you go and how you enjoy it

  7. PediaTRICKS- Share your PEDIATRIC TRICKS OF THE TRADE

    misscherie replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Pediatric

    Distraction is key! Blowing up a glove and tying it then drawing eyes above the thumb (which is now the nose) or blowing bubbles (can help with children who need to breathe deeper). I find that if the...

  8. Pediatrics- school age/ortho/trauma: what to expect?

    misscherie replied to RunnerRN2015's topic in Pediatric

    Well done! Let us know how it goes :) So funny that there are nurses on here in the same

  9. Medical vs Surgical Nursing

    misscherie replied to misscherie's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thanks for your feedback! Do you have a whole range of different surgeries rather than a common one? Any med ward people care to comment? :-) Thanks so much again

  10. Thoughts on where to do new grad programme in Australia?

    misscherie replied to misscherie's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Hi there, Thanks for the advice - sounds pretty dire actually! Am thinking ahead for when I will be applying this time next year but sounds as though it might be tricky! Has anyone has any

  11. How did you *know* your specialty and when?

    misscherie posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi nurses! :redpinkhe I was just curious - when did you know what specialty you wanted to work in? I have one year left of nursing school and have done several placements but haven't really found my...

  12. Best place for paediatrics graduate position in Oz?

    misscherie posted a topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Hi lovely nurses! Would appreciate advice on any good childrens hospitals or paediatric wards within hospitals in Oz for a possible graduate position? I have been told Royal Childrens Hospital is...

  13. Best place for paediatrics graduate position in Oz?

    misscherie replied to misscherie's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Oops sorry about that! I meant Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital! Thanks so much for the advice, much appreciated

  14. How did you *know* your specialty and when?

    misscherie replied to misscherie's topic in General Nursing

    I actually finished a Bachelors degree in psychology and then worked in community psych for a year before deciding it wasnt for me. Like you, I found neuro interesting but the reality out there was...

  15. How did you *know* your specialty and when?

    misscherie replied to misscherie's topic in General Nursing

    You're absolutely right! Its a VERY popular choice amongst our class, although none have been in a NICU ward yet so time will tell! Thanks so much for the

  16. How did you *know* your specialty and when?

    misscherie replied to misscherie's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for all your replies! So interesting! And very true one person who said that its not necessarily one calling for some people but will be a narrowing down from things you dont enjoy!...

  17. I graduated todayyyyyy!!!!!

    misscherie replied to Pneumothorax's topic in General Students

    Congratulations!!! :) :)

  18. Did you just *know* what area?

    misscherie posted a topic in General Students

    Hi lovely nurses out there! I just had a question... I will be third year soon and able to pick placements but I have no idea what I want to specialize in. I feel that there's a lot of student nurses...

  19. Abbreviations galore! Please help :-)

    misscherie posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi there, I am sure to all you expert nurses out there, these abbreviations will be second nature to you but am really curious from the handover notes, what these mean? I am just starting out nursing...

  20. NZ State Exams!!! :-S

    misscherie replied to jwsw13's topic in International Nursing

    Well done you two! :) Enjoy your nursing careers!!! By the way, what yellow book are you talking

  21. To sell m nursing books or not to sell them...

    misscherie replied to larien37's topic in General Students

    Ummm I guess it depends if you think you will need them to reference back to and whether $250 is worth not having those books around in case you need them. Completely up to you but I know for me, I...

  22. NZ State Exams!!! :-S

    misscherie replied to jwsw13's topic in International Nursing

    I agree - Id love to know more info on the format of the NZ state nursing exam.. any help guys?

  23. Needle stick injury

    misscherie replied to Blueorchid's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Great advice here from the other nurses . As the others have said, try to stay positive until you do find out and chances are, you will be just fine! Even though the powers of the mind can make us...

  24. drug calculations

    misscherie replied to denicu's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I know this is an old post but in case others are searching this for drug calculation help, heres an excellent website that may help you :)

  25. Done with work!

    misscherie replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Wow must be such a good feeling to leave it all behind for a little while and focus on you! Now you can relax and in no time, you'll be meeting your new bubba. Really happy for you