tiddles

tiddles has 25 years experience.

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1. Returning to NZ

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

   Thanks for responding. That doesn’t sound too difficult then. I was hoping they would have some kind of RN to BSN Programme but I haven’t found one. Doing it here is way too costly. BTW Waikato...

2. HELP!! Experienced RN interview for ED

   tiddles replied to EDNURSE20's topic in General Nursing

   When I interviewed for my ED position I was given a triage scenario - 4 patients, their symptoms, VS etc. Who would I send through first, what order. One was chest pain with a normal EKG, a woman with...

3. My Visit to China: Could This Be A Reason Why Coronavirus Started There?

   tiddles replied to Gadsale's topic in Disaster Preparation

   Actually, many of these HH patients live with perfectly able-bodied family members. Living in squalor is a choice they have

4. My Visit to China: Could This Be A Reason Why Coronavirus Started There?

   tiddles replied to Gadsale's topic in Disaster Preparation

   It's also common practice among Chinese to spit everywhere. In New Zealand (which gets a lot of Chinese tourists) there are signs (in Chinese and English) in the airport imploring people not to spit...

5. Suggestions for scheduling on night shift

   tiddles replied to Morelaur288's topic in General Nursing

   Three in a row is a lot for some to handle, especially if you are not getting quality sleep during the day (with kids that can be a challenge). As previously suggested, do a mix for the first...

6. A friend bought her degree from the Philippines.

   tiddles replied to thatgirlisangel's topic in General Nursing

   As an overseas-trained RN I can attest to the fact that all education is thoroughly vetted by WES and CGFNS before you can apply to take

7. Two Jobs: Full-time night, Part-time day

   tiddles replied to ADNRN2016's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with the overtime people. If you work for two employers you have to do mandatory education, meeting, skills fairs etc. at two places. Also the weekend and holidays commitments, as someone else...

8. Millennial Nurses Have Issues

   tiddles replied to Nurse Yoni's topic in General Nursing

   Truth be told, if I'd had a fancy pocket computer way back when I was a young'un, I probably would have been on it constantly..although my walkman was pretty

9. what are our rights re: being filmed/recorded at work?

   tiddles replied to ceccia's topic in General Nursing

   If someone started filming me I think I would be sorely tempted to take out my phone and record them recording me, hopefully covering most of my face in the process. Otherwise I would leave the room...

10. When Nurses Dream...and Have Nightmares!

    tiddles replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I recently dreamed I only saw one of my home care patients and completely forgot the other visits I was supposed to do that day. I can't tell you how relieved I was when I woke up. I often dream that...

11. Returning to NZ

    tiddles posted a topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Hi there. I am a NZ registered nurse who has been living in the US since 1994. I am considering moving back to NZ in the next couple of years due to family issues such as aging parents, and a desire...

12. Is my (50K) BSN worthless?

    tiddles replied to boxofrain's topic in General Nursing

    I would definitely not recommend either LTC or home care as slower paced or less

13. Questionable actions that make you go hmm?

    tiddles replied to Snatchedwig's topic in General Nursing

    My preceptor at a new job was listening to me give report and tell someone that so-and-so was on azithromycin. She gave a look like I was an imbecile and said "no he's not, he's on Zithromax!". She...

14. Another thread about burn out

    tiddles replied to Adina bat Reuven's topic in General Nursing

    I spent (threw away) three grand on a coding course. I figured it would help me get into a utilization review-type job, but it hasn't. The only difference it made was when I was in a care manager...

15. Sick Days?

    tiddles replied to newbienurse97's topic in General Nursing

    It can also depend on how desperate your unit is. Where I work there are a number of people who call out frequently. They get spoken to and everyone grumbles about it, but we are chronically short...