NO50FRANNY

NO50FRANNY

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  1. Doesn't it feel great when...

    NO50FRANNY replied to Bortaz's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's been a good week so here goes. 91 year old lady, had a fall and sustained a decent subdural haemorrhage. I got her out of bed around 0200 onto the commode to void and she promptly vomited all...

  2. Nursing in California - Aussie Nurse - Process

    NO50FRANNY replied to Celestial2311's topic in Nurse Registration

    Which part was inaccurate? I was only trying to be helpful and was fairly certain that the mission I am currently undertaking was the only way. When I was making enquiries there were no other...

  3. What does your username mean?

    NO50FRANNY replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    My ex once said to me, "there is no 50 percent

  4. Stop the drama

    NO50FRANNY replied to GitanoRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Emotional forcefield, head down, tail up, under the

  5. IV bolus to CHF patient. Need your opinions please

    NO50FRANNY replied to lsvalliant's topic in General Nursing

    Diluting the patient without enough K+ to make a difference and potentially overloading them? Oral potassium would be a much safer option, I agree with previous posters, with-hold the fluids and...

  6. Why do mean/crabby people become nurses??

    NO50FRANNY replied to R!XTER's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Don't play this game dude, it is flat out not worth your energy. I have met so many nurses like this in my career it is almost laughable, it's largely a self esteem thing. Remember, you have a life,...

  7. My pet peeves

    NO50FRANNY replied to GitanoRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Oh, I am guilty too, but every time I see someone do it I think "that isn't helping", I am working on it! It's similar to when I see people talk to elderly patients like they are children, I hate it...

  8. Gold coast university hospital

    NO50FRANNY replied to Gem1210390's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Hey there, I'm not sure what level three translates to in Aussie terms for hospitals but I know that the Royal Brisbane and Womens' Hospital is the tertiary referral and trauma centre, and teaching...

  9. My pet peeves

    NO50FRANNY replied to GitanoRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    -Nurses who yell at patients to RELAX! -Patients who fart loudly and don't excuse themselves. -Doctors who speak to patients as if they are stupid, make them cry, then I have to fix it. -My blood...

  10. Nursing in California - Aussie Nurse - Process

    NO50FRANNY replied to Celestial2311's topic in Nurse Registration

    I wouldn't go through a recruitment firm if possible and when I made enquiries about a year ago, none of them were taking on Australian nurses because of the GFC and lack of positions. To register as...

  11. Gold coast university hospital

    NO50FRANNY replied to Gem1210390's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Hi there, I am curious as to your motivation for moving to the Gold Coast in particular? Have you holidayed there or has someone recommended it? The weather/beach? Do you have children? I live in...

  12. Australia or New Zealand?

    NO50FRANNY replied to star17's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    I just wanted to agree with all the comments in this post and say thankyou for saying aussies are fun! My kiwi friend just returned from NZ to OZ because the pay here is exceptionally higher. I love...

  13. Australia or New Zealand?

    NO50FRANNY replied to star17's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Hi there, OZ has enrolled nurses, endorsed enrolled nurses (can give PO medication), assistants in nursing and registered nurses. Not sure on payrates but our enrolled nurses seem to think it's fair,...

  14. Calling Code Blue in ED

    NO50FRANNY replied to becca001's topic in Emergency

    I'm not sure if this would help your department but if there is an emergency in any bay, or room, anywhere in our department, including imaging/ultrasound/short stay/CT, we have a big red button with...

  15. Nursing is slavery Period!!!

    NO50FRANNY replied to sonia211's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have read the original post a couple of times and all I have really picked up on is that the OP needed to get some stuff out of her system. It also appears that she works in a facility that places...

  16. Is ER Nursing for Me?

    NO50FRANNY replied to westieluv's topic in Emergency

    I totally understand where you are coming from and my background was Haematology and BMT- this perfectly clean, meticulous, intensive and controlled nursing environment. What you will learn in...

  17. 'Us and Them' mentality

    NO50FRANNY replied to Michelle123's topic in Emergency

    Frankly, the "Us Vs Them" mentality, nurses eating each other (not just their young) and punitive management are my most despised aspect of nursing work. Nothing boils my blood more than members of a...

  18. Over the Animosity

    NO50FRANNY replied to nursefina's topic in Emergency

    Let me know if you get anywhere with your director, I may be able to find out the finer details for you and how everything is

  19. Head Injury and Hyperventilation

    NO50FRANNY replied to NO50FRANNY's topic in Critical Care

    Thankyou all for your replies, it seems that our facility doesn't differ that greatly from others. I am thinking I will put together an observational study to note the rates from Ambulance crews and...

  20. Is ER Nursing for Me?

    NO50FRANNY replied to westieluv's topic in Emergency

    Hello there, I was thinking about your background and how you've described yourself and I honestly believe a great deal of nurses do underestimate themselves. It is in our nature to be very mindful...

  21. Texting while doing patient care?

    NO50FRANNY replied to klone's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I hate my phone. It's not fancy but I can run over it in my car and it still works. I rarely answer it and rarely respond to texts and guess what? I still have friends! That's because I can...

  22. Over the Animosity

    NO50FRANNY replied to nursefina's topic in Emergency

    Hi there, Just wanted to post a quick response about how our rotation system started. I asked my educator for you. She said that years ago they were trying to bring in strategies to improve...

  23. I'm tired of it!

    NO50FRANNY replied to sunnyskies9's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I once heard one of our ICU nurses say, "the best patient is a paralysed, sedated orphan". These days I truly agree a great deal of the

  24. Vent: "I should warn you, I'm a tough stick..."

    NO50FRANNY replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    I couldn't help but put a comment on this thread because I too, could retire if I had even 20c for every patient that has told me they are difficult. I counted how many IV lines I put in the other...

  25. Combative, awake & staying that way

    NO50FRANNY replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    Aaaaah yes, those who don't respond to sleepy stuff. Twice now in my time in the asylum that is Emergency, unsuccessful titrated administration over about 15 minutes of the following: 30 mg IV...