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joannep

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  1. Nurses accept an extra $110 a week

    joannep replied to nursebedlam's topic in International Nursing

    Which

  2. team nursing

    joannep replied to em_chem's topic in General Nursing

    Emily have you checked the sticky threads at the top of the Australian Board, I am sure gweneth would have something there you can use. I am currently working as a ANUM on an acute medical ward. From...

  3. Something you might appreciate

    joannep replied to Coldfoot's topic in International Nursing

    And I have to tell you, only an american would have married that crocodile fella from QLD, no self respecting aussie gal would

  4. Jurassic Joke

    joannep replied to gwenith's topic in Nursing Humor

    Gwenith , I had to call my 13 year old son in to watch, and he replayed it and replayed it and etc etc, oh my gosh, he thought it was wonderful. Thanks for the fun Joanne

  5. Day surgery nurses

    joannep posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I am thinking of changing my job from an associate unit manager of a medical ward to a director of nursing in a day procedure unit. I am interested in this job because I would have weekends and...

  6. Day surgery nurses

    joannep replied to joannep's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, thanks for all the replies. I had my interview yesterday. Well, the building consists of consulting rooms downstairs and a small day surgery centre upstairs. Downstairs there are the...

  7. how are student nurses treated on placements?

    joannep replied to emmy's topic in International Nursing

    The attitude of the ward to students comes from the top down. If the unit manager & associates are enthusiastic, the rest of the staff is. In my unit we always welcome students, they keep us...

  8. What patient phrase today made your day great?

    joannep replied to Rnn2003's topic in General Nursing

    I was working as a perioperative nurse, and I was with a little old lady just before her scheduled surgery. She looked up at me and asked me where I had trained. I mentioned my nursing school, and she...

  9. $1500 to investigate stolen Sandwiches

    joannep replied to gwenith's topic in International Nursing

    Gwenith, I suppose you were the annonymous worker who got the hunger pangs and needed the munchies?? Happy mothers day to all us mothers in cyberland

  10. Do I have the right to refuse CPR?

    joannep replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    I would like to think that I could have the do-not-resusitate message tattooed on my chest, but I think the message would get lost in the valley of my ample boosom. :) I did read about an elderly...

  11. So what do you keep in your work locker?

    joannep replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Operating Room

    peanut butter?? Nah, its Vegemite for this Australian girl. Joanne

  12. Help! Teaching About Dialysis

    joannep replied to VickyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, there is quite a bit available on the web related to renal disease/dialysis aimed at patients. It may be a bit basic for nursing students, but it is a start. If possible, I would suggest a visit...

  13. University in australia

    joannep replied to jhlee83's topic in International Nursing

    Gwenith your knowledge is vast and infinite. I had never come across the website, but it will be handy as my daughter wants to do nursing (and no I haven't brainwashed her from birth!).

  14. University in australia

    joannep replied to jhlee83's topic in International Nursing

    Gwenith your knowledge is vast and infinite. I had never come across the website, but it will be handy as my daughter wants to do nursing (and no I haven't brainwashed her from birth!).

  15. nursing dynasty?

    joannep posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, my daughter is in her final year of high school and says she wants to be a nurse. My family has a strong history of nurses with 3 generations of nurses (me, my mother and my grandmother). I have...

  16. "Chest Tubes" has been updated on the MICU faqs website...

    joannep replied to MarkHammerschmidt's topic in General Nursing

    What a fantastic site, thanks for bringing it to my

  17. 10 things you hate to hear your surgeon say

    joannep replied to mcmike55's topic in Nursing Humor

    Or the anaesthetic person saying "just stop while we

  18. interview clothes

    joannep replied to tonchitoRN's topic in General Nursing

    I know everyone says wear black or navy, but I got my best job wearing tailored lilac trousers and a matching top. I think I just stood out from the crowd of black &

  19. Marriage Is over

    joannep replied to nurse07's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Lacie, I wish you the very

  20. Marriage Is over

    joannep replied to nurse07's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Hi Lacie, I have been married for 21 years, and yes we too very nearly split at the 7-8 year mark. In fact I thought that the only option was to split. I was bored, and felt the spark had gone. My...

  21. what nurses know thats diff from physicians

    joannep replied to yaz's topic in International Nursing

    How to take a family on a cheap holiday. Joke OK

  22. Happy, Happy Day!!

    joannep replied to TennNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Always, Always ask to meet their mother; horrible men never have mothers. No mother would want to own them!

  23. Uniform regulations in Victoria and Equipment stores

    joannep replied to nutinurs's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, like Gwenith I am facinated that the lady at the agency you spoke to couldn't direct you to a uniform supplier. However, does the agency have a website? That might give you some information...

  24. Can't take anymore

    joannep replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    I would be inclined to have some bloods taken and check that your girly hormones are doing the right thing and that you are not anaemic. As well, I too have had multiple miscarriages, and I grieved...

  25. drug calculations

    joannep replied to emmy's topic in International Nursing

    Hi emmy, I find I am a visual person, and using visual items can help me work out a dose quicker. EG: the ampule is 5000mcg in 2ml. I want 625mcg. So I hold a 2 ml syringe and draw the plunger out...