totally_nuts

totally_nuts

mental health, aged care/disability care

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  1. Frustrated with having to work

    totally_nuts replied to SalishRN's topic in General Nursing

    I felt like that when I was working nights and ended up calling in sick more often than not. I work days now and I feel a lot better about going to work now. I wouldn't want to work your schedule...

  2. So...do you believe this?

    totally_nuts replied to leonurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This happens to us too, and the last few times it has been similar to your experience - it wasn't the ones that we had expected to go. Cue Twilight Zone music

  3. Have you ever been audited?

    totally_nuts replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Here in South Australia we are required to keep a professional portfolio that contains all our education details, practice certificate, police clearance etc. We have to do a minimum of 20 hours...

  4. is fmla detrimental to companies/hospitals?

    totally_nuts replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    What is FMLA? I'm an aussie and don't recognise all your

  5. one of my clients i take care is entirely too abusive.

    totally_nuts replied to britty0804's topic in General Nursing

    Assuming she is A&O, you should be reporting her to the police. She assaulted you. That is not a safe working environment and no amount of money is worth

  6. am I retarded? Lol.

    totally_nuts replied to kvdlr's topic in General Nursing

    Your title is

  7. Anybody else catch this?... Glee Male nurse

    totally_nuts replied to wsuRN09's topic in General Nursing

    It's a comedy tv show - get over it! Anybody who takes what they say on Glee seriously needs to step back and take the show for what it is - a

  8. Germ fatigue...

    totally_nuts replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    I work in aged care so sometimes I need to change as soon as I get home, but if there is nothing icky on me I don't shower until the next morning when I am going to work. We don't wear scrubs - just...

  9. How can I get a job as a psychiatric nurse?

    totally_nuts replied to albanystudent's topic in General Nursing

    I also want to be a psych nurse, but as a new grad was told to get some acute care experience before even attempting it. It is also recommended for us that we have some specific psych training so I'm...

  10. Oh the difference a unifrom can make

    totally_nuts replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an agency nurse and I get the same treatment, so I feel your pain!! They seem to forget that we hold the same qualifications as the regular ward staff, and that without us being there they would...

  11. Giving tylenol to a family member.

    totally_nuts replied to Tiaj72187RN's topic in General Nursing

    The OP didn't suggest the medication. The person asked for what she wanted by name so how can that be prescribing something? I would have given it someone

  12. How do you stay sexy in nursing school

    totally_nuts replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in General Students

    No make up, nail polish or fancy hair hair here, but then I don't wear make up or nail polish ever. No fake nails at my work - major no no! Showering, teeth brushing and deodorant are an absolute...

  13. Smoking coworkers and fair breaks

    totally_nuts replied to vlomankill's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We became a non-smoking facility earlier this year and that helped to cut down on some of the smoke breaks. Staff have to go off the premises to smoke, so while the actual number of smoke breaks are...

  14. Help with application letter please!! (longish)

    totally_nuts replied to totally_nuts's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Carol Have submitted many apps, but no joy yet. I tried the agencies but they said not yet cos I am still waiting for my registration to be processed so will be heading back to them as soon as I...

  15. Nurses with depression

    totally_nuts replied to grandmawrinkle's topic in Health, Stress Management

    OP, I think you are one of many. I am too. I have chronic depression, PTSD and a generalised anxiety disorder, with borderline personality traits thrown in. I can't function without my medication - I...

  16. Help with application letter please!! (longish)

    totally_nuts replied to totally_nuts's topic in General Nursing

    No problems Carol. I would not give it to anyone - can't imagine why I would want to but I can understand your concern! Thanks for your letter. I'm currently studying it and editing to fit me in there...

  17. Hepatic encephalopathy

    totally_nuts replied to SweetLemon's topic in General Nursing

    My son developed hepatic encephalopathy while have chemotherapy for leukaemia. He had a rare reaction to asparaginase (one of the chemo drugs) that caused his ammonia levels to rise to a toxic level....

  18. Duty to catch 'em?

    totally_nuts replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    We are told to let them fall. I try not to, but sometimes if it's a case of them or me getting hurt I let them fall and try to control it. Not the perfect solution but it's what management

  19. Have you been assaulted by a patient?

    totally_nuts replied to CrabbyPatty's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I got beaten up by one of my dementia residents. I was black and blue all over. I know he has dementia but he scared the living hell out of me and I couldn't go back into the dementia unit for months...

  20. External RN uni course

    totally_nuts posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi there I'm just wondering if any of you completed your degree externally and whether you would recommend this? I'm an EN at the moment and am considering enrolling in the RN degree but don't really...

  21. Poor nurses

    totally_nuts replied to gettingbsn2msn's topic in General Nursing

    I can't believe my 16 yr old daughter who is still in high school earns more than some of your CNA's. She works at McDonalds after school and earns $11ph. We live in Australia though, so maybe that...

  22. External RN uni course

    totally_nuts replied to totally_nuts's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks for your replies. I have to work while studying too, so I'm thinking maybe an external course isn't for me. I am considering trying externally for one subject and seeing how that goes. My...

  23. What is your splurge?

    totally_nuts replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    I buy quilt fabric lol I love to

  24. Just have to share- pt's spouse's thoughts on nursing.

    totally_nuts replied to suanna's topic in General Nursing

    She obviously doesn't realise just how important nurses

  25. Residents

    totally_nuts replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There is an 83 year old lady in my facility who makes my day. Her eyes light up when I enter her room, she gives me a hug every chance she gets and she tells me in her stroke-affected speech 'thank...