Michelle123

Michelle123

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  1. new nurse - no good job

    Michelle123 replied to chrystalmh's topic in Ohio Nursing

    It must be really difficult. You are halfway there (to the 1 yr mark). Can you hang in there and try and get as much accomplished as possible while you are there? I'm not all that familier with some...

  2. You know that you are dating/married to a nurse

    Michelle123 replied to mydee's topic in Nursing Humor

    My hubby would do my breast exam once a month and he isn't in a healthcare related

  3. You Might Be A NICU Nurse If...

    Michelle123 replied to NICUBSNME's topic in Nursing Humor

    I have a pic of my daughter (maybe 5 days old) where she is giving the finger

  4. Where do you put your STUFF

    Michelle123 replied to DAMomma's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We aren't allowed to carry flushes around with us as all IV stuff has to be checked with another RN first. So we usually have to draw it up in the med

  5. MU Bags?

    Michelle123 posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi all, I am in the market for a new bag/pouch as I will be starting my NGP in Feb. I am looking at the MU bag http://www.nursestuff.com.au/mu-bag-4 or the pick pocket...

  6. New RN

    Michelle123 replied to Studentnurse143's topic in First Year After Licensure

    From my perspectives as a NG, it is that at the moment it takes me a little longer each time I perform a task, and I am also not as adept at time management. I can get a little frazzled during the day...

  7. New Grad SNF work... I am just exhausted and shocked

    Michelle123 replied to Bre14's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What is

  8. Where do you put your STUFF

    Michelle123 replied to DAMomma's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you do wear a bum bag (sorry can't bring myself to use the F word as it means lady parts over here) it needs to be washable. What do you think of this: http://www.nursestuff.com.au/mu-bag-4 Or this...

  9. Medical school vs Nursing School

    Michelle123 replied to faraday68's topic in General Students

    Yeah, sorry, going to have to disagree with you there, and find it quite offensive that you feel that you have the right to cast an opinion on the intelligence/capabilities of most nurses. Sure, make...

  10. I'm so sick of training other nurses and new grads ! Will I ever get a break?

    Michelle123 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I can't believe that your place of work can actually get away with this? Isn't there a body that you can report them too? What happens if you say no, and keep saying no. Even to the "I'm sorry...

  11. I'm always tired

    Michelle123 replied to want to do good 86's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I just spent a few hours in the ED recently due to dizziness etc. Turns out my Hb was 92. My Ferritin was 5! To be perfectly honest, I haven't been taking good care of myself. I have a hubby who runs...

  12. LATERAL Violence. How Nurses treat Nurses!

    Michelle123 replied to Medic/Nurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I must admit the first few pages of this thread have some post which are absolutely disgusting! If you don't want a student, here is an idea, instead of acting like you are in high school, go and...

  13. case study on graves disease

    Michelle123 replied to mommy1017's topic in General Students

    I also have graves disease, so feel free to ask questions if you need any info on S&S. I also have pernicious aneamia (B12, and Hb) which started once my thyroid started acting up. There is an...

  14. Returning to study after time off

    Michelle123 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am returning to my BN after taking 12 months off. I have two final subject to do which will be in the form of placements. I have three months until the clinical starts. I am looking for any tips on...

  15. Returning to study after time off

    Michelle123 replied to Michelle123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have one semester to complete, which comprises of two subjects. I don't have any classes for these two subjects, just a clinical placement period of two months, along with some assignments etc and...

  16. First CPR/Arrest - not in hospital....

    Michelle123 posted a topic in General Students

    I was visiting friends of the family yesterday and the woman who was in her late 70's with health complications stopped breathing. We rang the ambulance and I commenced CPR. It is the first time for...

  17. Perrla?

    Michelle123 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, I have noticed that this abbreviation is used a lot (PERRLA) over here we use PEARTL - Pupils equal and reactive to light. I'm just having a bit of a moment trying to work out PEERLA? I'm assuming...

  18. Pathophys behind seizure post head injury

    Michelle123 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, I'm just wondering if someone can help me with the pathophys behind a seizure (grand mal tonic/clonic) post traumatic brain injury? Also, in relation to someone that experiences this while they...

  19. Pathophys behind seizure post head injury

    Michelle123 replied to Michelle123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm thinking, when I am on my final clinicals, that I will look at writing as many care plans as I can on as many of my pt's as possible. We don't tend to do care plans on the wards here - we either...

  20. Pathophys behind seizure post head injury

    Michelle123 replied to Michelle123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks! I'll look into the 2 in 1

  21. Pathophys behind seizure post head injury

    Michelle123 replied to Michelle123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks! Yeah I see what you mean about having to read it a few times! :) I'm wanting to get myself a pathophys book, the top one that you mentioned, would you recommend

  22. Pathophys behind seizure post head injury

    Michelle123 replied to Michelle123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks for that. I was thinking along the lines of excitotoxicity. Neuro on a whole is really

  23. desperatey need help on medication steps

    Michelle123 replied to veleron's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    When we had our labs for this, we used a piece of foam inside a rubber glove. It isn't very realistic but it helped us to get some sort of idea of what we were doing. Is there anyway that a group of...

  24. working while in program?

    Michelle123 replied to ellabear's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I work as an AIN (student nurse) which I think is the equiv to a CNA, in a hospital. I started when I was in the beginning of my 2nd year. (our programs are 3 years). I also have a daughter (and a...

  25. Being Pregnant in Nursing School

    Michelle123 replied to tri08's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    No it isn't as competitive over here. There is a shortage of nurses because no one wants to do it. This means that the entrance mark is reletively low (which is pretty much only based on the...