HelenofOz

HelenofOz

Recovery (PACU)-11 yrs, General-13yrs

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  1. Staff Satisfaction / Turnover

    HelenofOz replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Why does management ever think that these surveys are a good idea, apart from giving them the opportunity to think they are doing something. We have been given the second survey in about 3 months,...

  2. Stupid things said by your non-nurse significant other

    HelenofOz replied to Moogie's topic in Nursing Humor

    My Mum is neither a SO or a non-nurse, but rather a 79yr old ex RN and was telling me about my 4yr old nephew's hospitalisation for ebola virus. Seeing as she's been a bit emotionally fragile lately I...

  3. "I bet your other co-workers friends didn't have to..."

    HelenofOz replied to NENE RN's topic in General Nursing

    SeeTheMoon beat me to it! I was going to suggest you tell them that it can be easier to establish yourself in a new role in a new area, or even that you wanted to experience a different style of...

  4. Blood transfusions??? just say no...

    HelenofOz replied to macgirl's topic in General Nursing

    blood transfusions involve more than just 'spiking the bag & getting it going'. who is going to monitor your patient for the next 4 hours-do obs etc, while the transfusion is running, contact the...

  5. Policy on working under your personal doctor?

    HelenofOz replied to Devie06's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I work in the recovery ward (PACU) and over the years have been a patient of two of our surgeons. At all times there has been a professional relationship in both arenas-at work I am an RN, as a...

  6. Brand new ward (unit), brand new team - how to build team spirit?

    HelenofOz replied to K+MgSO4's topic in General Nursing

    That is a good idea, thogh some may be reluctant to part with too much information about themselves so early in the piece, so how about a photo board. Either baby/childhood photos, or graduation...

  7. Teaching Infection Control to Preschoolers

    HelenofOz replied to chinacatSN's topic in General Students

    Could the Glitterbug Gel be an option? Rub gel on, wash hands, put hands under fluro light, areas not properly washed will

  8. It's Time for Universal Licensing In all 50 States

    HelenofOz replied to newgradRN001's topic in General Nursing

    As carolmaccas66 said, we now have a national registration board, not just for nurses, but also for doctors, chirpracters, pharmacists, physiotherapists, podiatrists, psychologists, dentists,...

  9. Question regarding lack of bed bath in ICU

    HelenofOz replied to aem31's topic in General Nursing

    ICU is such an overwhelming place that it can be easier to focus on the little 'everyday' things rather than face the big picture. Many years ago my father had AAA repair, and I swear he thought the...

  10. Heated debate between Civilian ED RN and FMF Hospital Corpsman.

    HelenofOz replied to testing109's topic in Emergency

    Thankyou for your insight into a medic's world, sometimes we are not always aware of what happens elsewhere and need to be reminded of other points of view. But I have a few other points of view to...

  11. Save my Newbie!

    HelenofOz replied to gentlegiver's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck to you in trying to help the newbie learn another facet of nursing, dealing with difficult behaviours. Have you tried using your no nonsense techniques on management, that might help you get...

  12. Save my Newbie!

    HelenofOz replied to gentlegiver's topic in General Nursing

    You sound like a fabulous preceptor, and your newbie is very lucky to have you helping her. I am just looking at this from a different angle, why hasn't has your manager/supervisor/higher-up the food...

  13. Those that prefer to work with men

    HelenofOz replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't care where the plumbing is either, as long as they are workers and have a good sense of humour. I work with some fabulous men & women, but I must admit we have a couple of men who will...

  14. When HIPAA can KILL

    HelenofOz replied to Zookeeper3's topic in General Nursing

    I am aghast that this patient had a fiance/e and DIDN'T tell them of this huge risk to health. How close to you have to be to a person before you tell them? And the parents have no conscience either....

  15. Middle aged men are such babies!!

    HelenofOz replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Not just 'middle aged men' though-breathing slowly & steadily, BP normal, no frown lines between the eyes, lying comfortably & relaxed, pain 11/10, I don't think so, but I'll still give you...

  16. Lap assisted hysterectomy

    HelenofOz replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    I'm 55, and had an LAVH & BSO in May-was told I could go back to work in two weeks-uh, no thanks. Had six weeks off-I work in PACU, it can be unpredictable there and I didn't need to try &...

  17. Activities for Confused Adults

    HelenofOz replied to Amy2005's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I know this firm is in Australia, but how about something similar http://www.jaemond.com/product.htm (NAYY) the nursing home my son works in has a room for the Sundowners and they find Baroque music...

  18. How often do you get sick?

    HelenofOz replied to metal_m0nk's topic in General Nursing

    Rarely sick-colds once or twice a year, flu x 2 in my whole life (touch wood) 20 years ago., don't get flu injections. I am overweight, have hypertension, eat a mixed diet (ie a bit/lots of...

  19. And while we're at it-things you'd LOVE to ask/tell management and get away with

    HelenofOz posted a topic in General Nursing

    cos they really get me going! Why is it that when the nursing staff ask for new equipment it is refused, but if we get the doctors to ask for it we get it. I HATE having to play that game, it's so...

  20. clinicals, why are the nurses such *******.

    HelenofOz replied to lesliedabbs's topic in General Students

    I don't mind teaching, occasionally, but when we get a new lot of students through every week I get a little bit over it. And sick of the sound of my own voice. Also I am a "head down, bum up" kind of...

  21. And while we're at it-things you'd LOVE to ask/tell management and get away with

    HelenofOz replied to HelenofOz's topic in General Nursing

    Don't suppose any management types are reading this and getting some insight? NO, of course not-the bad ones know they're great managers and don't need any help!!!:icon_roll Funny how it doesn't...

  22. Things you'd LOVE to tell the doc and get away with it....

    HelenofOz replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    What I would REALLY like to say when the doc has a major tantrum about not getting what they want-equipment that someone else is using, specific OT room, bed for pt when the hospital is full- "Just...

  23. Would You Prefer a Male Nurse?

    HelenofOz replied to djc1981's topic in Male Nursing Students

    OK, but I was a female patient and the younger female nursing student was noticeably uncomfortable performing a procedure on me, and that was before she knew I was a nurse. The poor things are...

  24. Would you get treated at the hospital where you work?

    HelenofOz replied to Goingthere's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, and have. I know and trust those looking after me, I know who to talk to if it's not right, and that I would be listened to (that hasn't happened, tho'). I know that tho' they shouldn't, they...

  25. Question for Nurses, or more specifically ones that work or have worked in OR

    HelenofOz replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a private surgical hospital where pt's usually come in, have the their surgery, get better, go home (and preferably leave chocolates as they go out the door;)). In the pre-op setting it's...