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    Other jobs with a nursing degree?

    canned_bread replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Have you ever tried maybe entering something like a medical science (become a scientist)? Where I work, in haematology, we have one lad who did I think 2 years of his nursing degree, then changed to a...
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    Happy Nurses week! You Have MRSA!

    canned_bread replied to allysun1's topic in General Nursing

    When studying nursing at uni we did a test in science class. We all swabbed our buttocks, nares and underarms, and then they were cultured. A good 7-8/10 of us had MRSA! Makes me wonder what...
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    Can a Nurse have a Tattoo???

    canned_bread replied to futurenurse'15's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I researched this issue myself. Some private hospitals have dress codes and visible tattoos and piercings (other than single ear ones) are not allowed, however the law says you can't discriminate......
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    How do you waste medications?

    canned_bread replied to WondeRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    In my facility this is how we do it: If it is a scheduled medication (ie morphine) we are to put it down the sink so no one can get at it. If it is any other medication or a liquid, we are to put it...
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    Giving IM Injections

    canned_bread replied to debkimt's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was taught in 2006 to give IM injections. We were taught that with people with wrinkly, loose skin, to hold it taunt. With people who don't have that skin, or who are chubby, to pinch and give in...
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    Nursing and epilepsy

    canned_bread posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I have epilepsy, and am currently a student. I anticipate finishing my last clinical practice in 3 weeks, and then, if I pass, will be eligible for registration. I was wondering if any of you...
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    YOU as a Pt-what would you allow a student nurse to do?

    canned_bread replied to KellNY's topic in General Nursing

    I understand that... but they have to to learn. And if they are being watched by someone to ensure proper practice I would be okay with it. That being said, I am about to have surgery tomorrow in a...
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    Using nursing "jargon" in charts and support plans

    canned_bread replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    In Australia there is a set list of approved abbreviations. Do you have that too? Worth a
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    Will this prevent me from Nursing School ?

    canned_bread replied to NYCHikerRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had a mental health history, and basically since I was better my justification was that it was a "teenage" thing, and I got through. They are basically looking at physical things anyway I think. We...
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    how do nurses wear nail polish?

    canned_bread replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    I came to work one day with nailpolish on (after a wedding) and noticed what you experienced. This was with very expensive fancy nailpolish so... I guess it happens with them all. Now, I don't see why...
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    Should i go over my manager's head

    canned_bread replied to Ladybluebell's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Although I have never been in this situation before, personally I would mention it to the union with the other nurses support, and then go further. Just have the unions support behind you (I'm not a...
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    Patients being discharged prematurely

    canned_bread replied to Patti_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for mentioning this, it's something I often wonder about. I recently worked in an adult surgical ward and was shocked and horrified that an elderly man with no home support who had...
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    IVs on baby-Am I too sensitive?

    canned_bread replied to RN4kidz11's topic in Pediatric

    First of all, you sound very kind hearted. I work in a children's hospital, and sometimes getting a line, especially on a very dehydrated baby who is chubby but has tiny veins can be very hard. We...
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    Hours required to keep registration active?

    canned_bread posted a topic in Immigration Advice

    A friend from uni said that upon graduation, a nurse must do a certain amount of nursing hours in a year to be eligible for renewing their registration. Is this correct? Because I was thinking, upon...
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    Life after nursing school

    canned_bread posted a topic in Australia, New Zealand

    I am in Australia, and was wondering if I could get some advice from nurses about acquiring a job after nursing school. I graduate in 3 weeks (touch wood). After that eligible for registration....
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    Life after nursing school

    canned_bread replied to canned_bread's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    I am in Sydney, NSW. I don't particularly like med-surg, and require something that doesn't have shift work (or if it does, that I can liase to not work night shift, just PM and AM). I was wondering...
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    How do you verify NG tube placement on your unit?

    canned_bread replied to digitiminimi's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    At our NICU we place, auscilate, pH. After that prior to commencing feeds or putting down any meds we x-ray. This is hospital
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    What qualities are good to have as a Pediatric Nurse?

    canned_bread replied to animenurse's topic in Pediatric

    Often it's the families you deal with more than the children. So having good communication skills (or rather GREAT communication skills) is essential. Also having an air of confidence about you (even...
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    You know you are a pediatric nurse when...

    canned_bread replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in Pediatric

    ...When you apply a bandaid to an adult at home and ask them what they want you to draw on the
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    Student nurse confused about suctioning

    canned_bread replied to JSouba's topic in Pulmonary

    Throughout nursing you are going to encounter these sort of dilemma's all the time. There is always different ways of doing different things. The important thing is evidence based practice and a...
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    Students with eating disorders

    canned_bread replied to KelRN215's topic in School

    I am not a school nurse, however have worked in an eating disorders unit/outpatient clinic at a children's hospital (as a nurse). Part of the plan for each child was to be buddied up with the school...
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    Where to study?

    canned_bread replied to kel05's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    I was unable to graduate from ACU on time due to a lack of clinical placements!! And on my last placement they stuck me for 3 weeks at a hospital, and then a week in a nursing home! So I had to do all...
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    Where to study?

    canned_bread replied to kel05's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Ok... I know this is going to sound horrible, but I personally highly advise that you do not go to ACU North Sydney. That is where I did my training, and I found the organisation horrible. Although...
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    USQ or CQU?

    canned_bread replied to suzis's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    SOrry, you wrote USQ and USQ? THey are both the
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    Is australia flooded with overseas nurses?

    canned_bread replied to round12tko's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    In Australia there appears to be a large amount of foreign nurses, which is not a bad thing at all. We are crying that there is a nursing shortage, yet the interesting thing is that new graduate...