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Bringonthenight

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  1. So, Im a brand new Nurse, Help!

    Bringonthenight replied to Anne36's topic in First Year After Licensure

    LTC is sink or swim. Focus your energy on med pass where you will be spending most of your time and have the most chance of making an error. If you haven't done something before just ask your charge...

  2. Disgusted - wipes for bathing

    Bringonthenight replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    Im in Australia and we still perform real bed baths

  3. Experienced Nurses: How is your day organized?

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

    Laughed out

  4. Let's take this job search international!

    Bringonthenight replied to lsid16's topic in Travel

    I would suggest Australia. Look into AHPRA and send in your documentation for

  5. Should i get my CNA?

    Bringonthenight replied to 1futurenurse12's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Yes I would get it. Good skills to learn, see how hospitals work and what nurses really do. And great for networking! It's dirty, hard work but worth

  6. Lpns in the er

    Bringonthenight replied to brigirl246's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It won't happen in USA. Maybe Canada. The only place I could think of LPNs getting hired in the ER would be in a VERY rural area. Hospitals don't want LPNs anymore due to most places seeking that...

  7. RPN rant

    Bringonthenight replied to vintage_RN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ask her how her job is going when she graduates I think she's in for a big shock! I'm in Australia but it was my understanding that all the jobs are for RPNs in Canada these

  8. Pregnant - what should I avoid in patients, what precautions?

    Bringonthenight replied to NuNurse<3's topic in Medical-Surgical

  9. Can CNA's also work as PCT's?

    Bringonthenight replied to sakiohma's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm from Australia I'm still not understand the difference between all the different titles you guys have over there. Can someone explain the difference between CNA Tech PCT Etc..? Thanks

  10. First day as PCT...need to vent :(

    Bringonthenight replied to Rachelj1222's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I used to work as the Australian version of a CNA before becoming a nurse, it was very hard and first, people don't see just how hard they work. My advice is like everyone else's just stick at it...

  11. How would deal with these type of CNAs?

    Bringonthenight replied to Born_2BRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    New RNs have to earn respect from experienced workers on the floor regardless of position. You may be above them on the ladder, but you are the new kid on the block who needs to earn their trust....

  12. Are you happy as an LVN?

    Bringonthenight replied to tracylvn2013's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I started my career as the Australian version of an LPN. Most people thought it was a waste of time, an unnecessary stepping stone but I don't regret my path for a second! I learnt so much! Not only...

  13. The stuff you don't learn in school

    Bringonthenight replied to CalicoKitty's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sorry I didn't finish: So when you become a nurse you have to learn how to coordinate your entire patients shifts. As you described, making sure things get done. Does this make any

  14. The stuff you don't learn in school

    Bringonthenight replied to CalicoKitty's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would say nursing school taught me the skills, once you become a nurse though you have to learn time management and as you have

  15. Pregnant - what should I avoid in patients, what precautions?

    Bringonthenight replied to NuNurse<3's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Ask your unit educator for a specific list. I would avoid isolation rooms with patients that have shingles, influenza, VRE and CMV. There's plenty more but I would ask for a list and your hospitals...

  16. daily weights in your unit?

    Bringonthenight replied to picurn10's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I'm in Australia, so no techs here. I understand how busy a time it can be and yes I do forgive them when their excuses are genuine but a lot of the time they just do not want to wake a patient. I...

  17. argument after delivery

    Bringonthenight replied to Lanesmama's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hahaha

  18. CNAs no longer doing vitals on our floor

    Bringonthenight replied to new_grad_RN's topic in General Nursing

    In Australia we do everything for our patients, I can't believe in an acute setting you let someone take vital signs for you! Who is responsible when things go

  19. Shift-to-shift report in front of patient and family

    Bringonthenight replied to Piglet08's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Personally I think I would love this type of handover. Handover in a closed off room filled only with nurses turns into a social mixer. Handover infront of a patient and family ensures: Effective...

  20. daily weights in your unit?

    Bringonthenight replied to picurn10's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I'm not in ICU but a cardiac floor where policy states it is the night shift nurses responsibility to weigh patients at 6am. Certain night shift nurses do not weigh the patients, they sometimes give a...

  21. argument after delivery

    Bringonthenight replied to Lanesmama's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That's some Greys anatomy drama right

  22. Scrubs, Anyone?

    Bringonthenight replied to Clodhopper's topic in Male Nursing Students

    pure class I love it!

  23. New LPN grad having difficulty finding a job.. Help

    Bringonthenight replied to Curtiss12's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You'll just have to be persistent. Are you willing to relocate for work? Have you tried prisons? Did you work as a CNA before

  24. Can LPN do Botox injections?

    Bringonthenight replied to Curtiss12's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Why would an MD employ someone to do a skill he is trained to do, when he would have to directly supervise you while you were doing it? Not exactly worth the salary when he has to watch you while you...

  25. New nurse still on orientation and first med error?

    Bringonthenight replied to sleepdeprived1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    What's an electrical treatment? In Australia, or at least the places I have worked, nurses can "nurse initiate" paracetamol and saline nebulisers. Heat packs and cold packs are not considered a...