Garethaus

Garethaus

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  1. The inactivated Flu shot only prevents the flu in just 1.5% of the population

    Garethaus posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    Ok, I didn't want to hijack the other flu shot thread so...... I came across this meta-analysis from the Lancet, referred to by the NaturalNews website. NaturalNews link here:...

  2. Current Nursing Student Considering The Military

    Garethaus replied to RayJordan's topic in Government, Military

    You're not worried about being sent to a war

  3. Stopping patients smoking

    Garethaus replied to Rehabme's topic in Rehabilitation

    Yeah but since the patients presumably pay their taxes too, they're paying for their own hospital bill in that shared system. They're also the public you write

  4. HIPAA Violation? Article about nurses caring for Tsarnaev.

    Garethaus replied to Spidey's mom's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I find it very hard to believe that any nurse would share with a journalist any information about such a currently high profile patient, in such a short frame of time of caring for

  5. HIPAA Violation? Article about nurses caring for Tsarnaev.

    Garethaus replied to Spidey's mom's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I think probably the whole story is a fabrication courtesy of the writer Liz Kowalczyk. For all the yakking about patient confidentiality, these allegedly anonymous nurses seem pretty free talking to...

  6. I am the only nurse getting high blood glucose numbers

    Garethaus replied to ricksy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wait, do I understand some of you are saying it is common practice to wipe away the first blood drop? Is this the US practice? In Australia I've never gotten rid of the first drop when taking a

  7. What to do if you disagree with the care of another nurse's pt?

    Garethaus replied to Erythropoietin's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Isn't there a protocol available that specifies in which circumstances a rapid response is

  8. It's Finally Happened!

    Garethaus replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I posted a few months ago about somebodies unprofessional posts being recognised by someone in the 'real' world.....mostly everyone said it wouldn't happen.......anonymity ruled.......oh

  9. I'm seeing a lot of unprofessional posting here related to venting about patients

    Garethaus posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hi, I'm just a newbie here but I have to comment on what I'm seeing here. Specifically nurses sharing their stories of their interactions with difficult patients. Surely it is unprofessional to be...

  10. Women in Combat Arm's Units

    Garethaus replied to ncox1's topic in Government, Military

    That's a bit of a journey leading to becoming a nurse. With that background, what inspired you to become a

  11. Full Time Position vs. Agency Position

    Garethaus replied to swhwang's topic in Travel

    If you don't mind me asking, how much is the tax difference between the two positions of agency and full-time

  12. I'm seeing a lot of unprofessional posting here related to venting about patients

    Garethaus replied to Garethaus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    On reflection, that should be....what is a fixture in their

  13. I'm seeing a lot of unprofessional posting here related to venting about patients

    Garethaus replied to Garethaus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Respectfully, you don't speak for everyone on the former. And you're right in the latter, on this issue I'm not going to change my

  14. I'm seeing a lot of unprofessional posting here related to venting about patients

    Garethaus replied to Garethaus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What I recall I said was not that nurses shouldn't vent - vent all you like - just not online about patients. To me that is unprofessional. Finding other avenues to vent about patients would be a good...

  15. FIRED...Now what and will i ever find another job?

    Garethaus replied to nursingmomma33's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Four kids, I feel for you. Don't get bitter and keep plugging away at

  16. I'm seeing a lot of unprofessional posting here related to venting about patients

    Garethaus replied to Garethaus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well, I'm male. I would've thought the name Gareth identified me as male. Gareth - aus for Australia. Also for someone who has a poor understanding of the culture of health care, I nevertheless seem...

  17. I'm seeing a lot of unprofessional posting here related to venting about patients

    Garethaus replied to Garethaus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ok, I havent abandoned the thread. I've just been reflective of what I said and to the extent of what I said, hence I have not posted while considering the extent; how I feel about it. I'm surprised...

  18. I'm seeing a lot of unprofessional posting here related to venting about patients

    Garethaus replied to Garethaus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Its healthy to vent. I'm not suggesting that nurses / nurse students not vent. Just not in a public forum. About patients. Despite what you say about it being amongst colleagues, that's not the case....

  19. The inactivated Flu shot only prevents the flu in just 1.5% of the population

    Garethaus replied to Garethaus's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This study is pooled over four decades of flu

  20. The inactivated Flu shot only prevents the flu in just 1.5% of the population

    Garethaus replied to Garethaus's topic in Disaster Preparation

    If we're going to get pathetic with the stats, then sure, what you say is basically correct. And ignoring the main issue. If we consider what mainstream media are saying all the time, that the flu...

  21. Tattoos in healthcare

    Garethaus replied to savoytruffle's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    As I said before, I like tattoos but I think there is a limit. I don't mean that in a censorship sense but I think aesthetically there is a limit. Too many tattoos overwhelms the senses and detracts...

  22. Nurses fired for refusing flu vaccine

    Garethaus replied to BrandybunsRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    That's because she is grasping at straws. The more educated in Sydney are starting to vote with their feet re: vaccinations for their child and I have to say I am one of

  23. Nurses fired for refusing flu vaccine

    Garethaus replied to BrandybunsRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    BostonFNP, how can I justify any so-called good of vaccines if I recall the caveat of First Do No Harm? How can anybody seriously believe injecting Thimerosal, aluminium, proteins, etc into children...

  24. Tattoos in healthcare

    Garethaus replied to savoytruffle's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I used to be against tattoos. Now I think they look attractive on some women. A big male nurse I know has a big X-men tattoo on his shoulder, going all the way down to his hand. It's great, I like it....

  25. Is there a flu outbreak in your area?

    Garethaus replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    What's with the nastiness? In my experience, I've found the better nurses support debate and don't seek to be exclusive of others even when they don't agree with what has been posted. You feel...