Sifty

Sifty

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  1. 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 Cambodia. A lot of people want to come to places to help w...
  2. 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

    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 hospitals. "We have brought Grandma in, she has ha...
  4. What's your side job?

    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 local businesses and NGO's. - Seat w...
  5. termination or not

    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 and shortly after got a call from her telling me she...
  6. submitting an anonymous neglect report

    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 services or whatever they are called.
  7. please answer my question

    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 AHPRA though. https://www.ahpra.gov.au/
  8. Stethoscope engraving

    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. Unit managers never had an issue as they understoo...
  9. Legal question POA

    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 make their own decisions in regards to health treatme...
  10. Stethoscope engraving

    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 easy to find out details about people. I know peopl...
  11. Depressed self-referral to ED

    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 am sure they could make up any charge they liked....
  12. Depressed self-referral to ED

    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 suicide cases in the last 2 weeks because I cannot make...
  13. 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 near impossible. Often by starting to help then l...
  14. How do you help your suicidal patients?

    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 overdose. This patient had a long history of self...
  15. How long is your commute?

    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 among other things it could be up to 2 hrs. Distance...
  16. EN to RN in 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 details.
  17. Check-In 2015 Spring New Nurse Managers

    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 ago. Little bit different where I am in Phnom Penh, ...
  18. Grad years are not compulsory so therefore they are not reduced for any reason.
  19. 2 weeks now, still no call after my 2nd interview...

    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 happening.
  20. 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 fiance.
  21. 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 clean and then walk out what are you transferring...
  22. 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 personal history. Yes times have changed but you ...
  23. Baffled...

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

    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 confused and don't know what else to say. I used to wor...
  25. Baffled...

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