Sifty

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  1. Looking for companies abroad to volunteer with

    Sifty replied to Agmedina's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, I do have to play of the devil's advocate a little bit here: This is a repeat of a previous comment I have med in regards to volunteering overseas. I currently live and work in...

  2. Advice wanted, as an older RN student, what thing should I NOT do?

    Sifty replied to hamsterwheel's topic in LPN to RN

    Don't drink with younger students when you have to be functional the next day. I could keep up with them but the hangover I suffered the next day was a lot worse than theirs

  3. Concealed Carry for Caregivers

    Sifty replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    Why concealed carry? Just have them sitting on your hip or slung across your shoulder. Maybe they could become standard equipment. Hospitals could start operating more like veterinarians and animal...

  4. What's your side job?

    Sifty replied to thejetsetnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Main Job - Nurse Manager/Western person who deals with and talks to all other western people whether in anyway related to nursing or not. Side Jobs - Teach First Aid & CPR and Lifeguard courses to...

  5. termination or not

    Sifty replied to trulyblessed2's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I would doubt much can be done about it. When working in a different field I was out late one night having a beverage or two and I also seen one of my staff out. The next morning I arrived to work...

  6. submitting an anonymous neglect report

    Sifty replied to fairdinkum's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Run away. It sounds dodgy and you wouldn't want to be caught in the middle of it if the xxxx does hit the fan. I am sure the extra dollars are not worth it. Make a anonymous report with social...

  7. please answer my question

    Sifty replied to samakariminia's topic in International Nursing

    IELTS is what is used in Australia. But as far as I am aware as long as you can prove that all your schooling (primary and secondary) was taught in english there is no need for it. Best to check with...

  8. Stethoscope engraving

    Sifty replied to Sunshinexoxo1991's topic in General Students

    Yes that is often the case with name badges. However, myself and other nurses I have worked with often just cover up the surname with a sticker. The patients don't really need to know your last name....

  9. Legal question POA

    Sifty replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the situation and his capacity to understand it. It depend on where you are I guess. But in NZ, Australia, UK and a few others if the child is deemed "Gillick"Competent then they can...

  10. Stethoscope engraving

    Sifty replied to Sunshinexoxo1991's topic in General Students

    I would consider keeping it with your maiden (current name). Depending on where you end up working, sometimes you do not want patients knowing your full name. With all the social media etc it can be...

  11. Depressed self-referral to ED

    Sifty replied to jana82's topic in General Nursing

    I am in Cambodia, mental health is poorly understood. The police wouldn't know what else to do with them. if they were white they may just be locked up so the police can get a bribe to let them out. I...

  12. Depressed self-referral to ED

    Sifty replied to jana82's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah the restraints sound a little much, but at the end of the day both patient and staff were safe. I only wish I had some legal backing in cases like this. I have had to discharge 2 attempted...

  13. nursing volunteer work in cambodia/southeast asia somewhere?

    Sifty replied to jbyrt001's topic in General Nursing

    You really need to do your research on this. It is not easy to just come over here and help even though the need is high in some areas. If you don't speak the language or understand the culture it is...

  14. How do you help your suicidal patients?

    Sifty replied to medsandmargaritas's topic in Psychiatric

    Hi all. I would totally appreciate any advice in regards to this subject as well. I am a NM at a clinic in Cambodia. Recently I have had two self harming cases. The one I had yesterday was a diazepam...

  15. How long is your commute?

    Sifty replied to the nurse who lived's topic in General Nursing

    Around 25 mins to work and between 30 - 60 mins on the way home. Depending on traffic, flooding, funerals, weddings, protests, public holidays, someone in the Gov't that wants to go to the airport...

  16. EN to RN in New Zealand

    Sifty replied to sarahisallama's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    It would probably be best to ask the place in NZ that you intend to study at. They would know for sure and have all the

  17. Check-In 2015 Spring New Nurse Managers

    Sifty replied to SummerGarden's topic in Nurse Management

    Hey all, I have not been on here for quite some time. However I have been looking around for hints and info recently as I have just started a new position as a Nurse Manager. Just - as in 2 weeks...

  18. Possibility of Grad year in Aus reduced with a new family?

    Sifty replied to BlueMurle's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Grad years are not compulsory so therefore they are not reduced for any

  19. 2 weeks now, still no call after my 2nd interview...

    Sifty replied to winter_green's topic in California Nursing

    Call the NUM and ask them directly what is happening. It shows you are keen and stops you wondering. I had problems with HR recently and they don't always know what is

  20. What's the first thing you'll buy when you're officially an RN?

    Sifty replied to mssjez's topic in General Students

    Wow - What a wonderful wife you are :) For me I will be heading to Cambodia to do volunteer work, then saving the rest to help pay Med School for my lovely

  21. The Negative Effects of Foam/Alcohol Hand Sanitzer

    Sifty replied to *4!#6's topic in General Nursing

    If you are not actually touching the pt when you deliver the trays I don't see the need to sanitise before and after every room. If you do not touch anything just set the tray down which is presumably...

  22. Nurse managers-Do you think tattoos look professional?

    Sifty replied to Blackcat99's topic in Nurse Management

    Tattoos have been around for century's, they were not criminal markings but markings of authority and standing in the community, of knowledge. My Maori ancestors had tattoos depicting their tribal and...

  23. Baffled...

    Sifty replied to aboucherrn's topic in General Nursing

    Since I can't lay claim to it as I stole it. Please go ahead and steal away It is great isn't

  24. Baffled...

    Sifty replied to aboucherrn's topic in General Nursing

    I was raised in a similar manner. It doesn't take much to be polite and it can make your day go easier. Also when people are really ***** about something if you are really polite they often get...

  25. Baffled...

    Sifty replied to aboucherrn's topic in General Nursing

    I am really, I promise:D. As I said before it is a line from Scrubs when some characters were feeling