PACU R/N

Latest Activity

1. Bond U. or Griffith U.

   PACU R/N replied to sunnyjohn's topic in International

   Other suggestions? Yes! All universities are known for inaedquate nursing training! Nursing has deteriorated since University training was adopted. I and most of my hospital trained colleagues would say - attend Uni lectures - 2 blocks of 8 weeks pe...

2. recent colonoscopy experience

   PACU R/N replied to mat/childnurse's topic in Gastroenterology

   Hi there, hmm paralysis medicine. From an Australian view point, seems like your husband may have had a general anaesthetic without muscle relaxant - as this causes central nervous system depression - leading to relaxation of the gastrointestinal sys...

3. recent colonoscopy experience

   PACU R/N replied to mat/childnurse's topic in Gastroenterology

   :zzzzz Hi to all facing up to the 'endoscopy' experience. I also felt anxious about the procedure ie.type of anaesthesia to be used and the complications from Endoscopy. Discussed the type of anaesthesia with anaesthetist(Doctor). She being empathic ...

4. ARE THERE ANY NURSES OUT THERE THAT ACTUALLY "ENJOY" or HAPPY WITH THEIR JOB.

   PACU R/N replied to dream8's topic in General Nursing

   Hey dream8, I'm another "happy" bedside R/N back in Op Suite, as anaesthetic/recovery room nurse, and on part-time night duty! Had to go to the wards for 15yrs, as the hosp. admin. would not give me part-time shifts when I had my beautiful daughter 1...

5. Leaving nursing

   PACU R/N replied to wandering_rn's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, keep your chin up...remember we nurses are in demand. I must ask though, what amount of nursing practical did you do whilst doing your training? Oh yes you're smart enough...Is there a particular area of nursing you like? Perhaps doing some aged ...

6. recent colonoscopy experience

   PACU R/N replied to mat/childnurse's topic in Gastroenterology

   Hi bbarbie1, I'm in that boat too. Having a gastroscopy and colonoscopy on the same day soon. With Midazolam and fentanyl IV. Yes I'm a little anxious, the midazolam should take care of that. Reason - low HB, occult blood found in bowel motions. Had ...

7. recent colonoscopy experience

   PACU R/N replied to mat/childnurse's topic in Gastroenterology

   Hi bbarbie1, I'm in that boat too. Having a gastroscopy and colonoscopy on the same day soon. With Midazolam and fentanyl IV. Yes I'm a little anxious, the midazolam should take care of that. Reason - low HB, occult blood found in bowel motions. Had ...

8. Why are you REALLY going into nursing? Honest answers please.

   PACU R/N replied to Sheri257's topic in General Students

   Hey Lizz good question...By age 15yrs I felt nursing was for me. I did have a religious upbringing, maybe that had something to do with it. Wanting to help humanity. You don't have to have to be pretty. We're always in demand, a machine won't replace...

9. Why are you REALLY going into nursing? Honest answers please.

   PACU R/N replied to Sheri257's topic in General Students

   Hey Lizz good question...By age 15yrs I felt nursing was for me. I did have a religious upbringing, maybe that had something to do with it. Wanting to help humanity. You don't have to have to be pretty. We're always in demand, a machine won't replace...

10. Professional in scrubs?

    PACU R/N replied to Kora0880's topic in General Students

    I agree with you. There should be a requirement to look neat and tidy. In my early nursing days, we had to use title and surname when speaking to Doctors and senior nursing staff. I don't address my self to patients using my first name. Always state ...

11. Professional in scrubs?

    PACU R/N replied to Kora0880's topic in General Students

    From an Australian R/N perspective Kora - I agree with you. In our hospital uniform we now look like the office worker, and it makes me feel as though I should be sitting in front of a computer with headphones on. Yes, I would like to wear something ...

12. perioperative nurses, do you like your job? (vent)

    PACU R/N replied to kyti's topic in Operating Room

    Yes some ward nurses do forget how critical the nursing gets in here. In the OR that I work in, we are rostered to be anaesthetist assistant on some days. I prefer pacu. When doing call, we are expected to be anaesthetic nurse and also circulating nu...

13. Marriage Is over

    PACU R/N replied to nurse07's topic in Australia

    Hi Lace, Can you remember why you got together in the first place? I do when difficult times appear. Also look at the relationship as cheque and balance. You say you are changing. Sounds like you have fallen out of love. Is he ...

14. BURNOUT! and Switching Specialties

    PACU R/N replied to my2sons's topic in General Nursing

    :) Hey there, I can understand your "burnout" in acute care nursing - do take the step to switch nursing speciality. You will be welcomed. Say you want a change...you can still use your clinical skills and have satisfaction in nursing! Actually have...