ralim

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   ralim replied to Hezbell's topic in Australia

   oops I meant ml not cc. And yes the order was to give 1 gram.

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   ralim replied to Hezbell's topic in Australia

   I need help understanding antibiotics through burette. So today I had antibiotics to hang-- ticarcillin sodium with clavulanic acid. I looked at "the book" It said " dilute recontinuted solution with an appropriate volune compatible fluid to give co...

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   ralim replied to Hezbell's topic in Australia

   Today was my second day working. It went so much better than the first. I gave my first morphine SC!! I have never given morphine SC before, only via IV! Is morphine IV not used in AU?

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   ralim replied to Hezbell's topic in Australia

   I survived my first shift in AU! I went to a private hospital on resp unit. Major Culture shock! At least I was worn about not having nursing assistant to help me with ADL's. I was teamed up with this EN? to take care of 10 patients. -Things that ...

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   ralim replied to Hezbell's topic in Australia

   I see. Thank you. I came from a hospital that had CNA ( they took my vitals, ADL's, feeding, and walking, and emptying drains) so this will be a big change. I'll definitely ask about policy and procedures! thanks for all the tips!

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   ralim replied to Hezbell's topic in Australia

   Thanks Bringsonthenight and etoile88!!!! I feel little bit better =) I'll probably find out soon but how do you communicate with the doctors? are they usually around in the ward or do you page them? text page them?

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   ralim replied to Hezbell's topic in Australia

   never mind. I didn't need to do CRC myself =) Thanks for your help Bringonthenight!!! I am now with Nursing Australia. They are very helpful and very nice. They had a shift for me the next day I got registered but I wasn't available.. Now I'm scared!...

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   ralim replied to Hezbell's topic in Australia

   HI Bringonthenight, I was going to PM you but I didn't meet the criteria to start PM-ing yet. So I will ask you questions here. ( thank you so much in advance!!) I am going working on job application and it's requiring CRC (criminal record check) do...

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   ralim replied to Hezbell's topic in Australia

   Thank you for your reply. I have better understanding about "clinical nurse" =) I just moved from Washington USA, now in Brisbane. I love it so far! I have experience in med-surg for 4 yrs. Hopefully I can find a job, I can't wait to experience th...

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    ralim replied to Hezbell's topic in Australia

    hello, just joined today. How long did it take for everyone to hear back from HCA? I heard back from 'nursing australia' Does anyone have any experience from them? Just for clarification: When I am looking up for job, I see "clinical Nurse" that does...