AussieTina

AussieTina has 2 years experience and specializes in Medical, Paeds, Ob gyn, NICU.

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1. How do you document when drug withheld?

   AussieTina replied to ziggyldy's topic in International Nursing

   In QLD health you write a W on the drug chart and then document the variance in the care plan as to why the drug was withheld, you are also meant to notify the doctor that the drug was withheld....

2. Temperature questions and weaning to crib

   AussieTina replied to chescat58, RNC-NIC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Different country I know, but 1. We put our babes into open cots once they reach 1800gms. Only if they are medically stable of course. We do not take the gestation/ corrected age into account. 2. Our...

3. Counting resps in a neonate

   AussieTina replied to AussieTina's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Thankyou for your replies. That is what I was doing as well, or I was counting after I auscultated the heartbeat. Older more experienced neonatal nurses however were telling me to do the resps before...

4. Counting resps in a neonate

   AussieTina posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I need some advice and tips on how to count the resps on a neonate. I work in a SCN and really struggle to count the resps. I know to do it before you disturb the babe so it is more accurate. I just...

5. Hand washing?

   AussieTina replied to babyNP.'s topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I work in a Level II NICU in Queensland Australia. We wash our hands or use gel before and after each patient contact. The only time we would use gloves is for doing any procedure that involves...

6. what uni did we all go to

   AussieTina replied to melnq79's topic in International Nursing

   Whats CQU like?? I am going to be doing my graduate diploma of midwifery with them next

7. Golden Key honours society

   AussieTina replied to aussiemumj's topic in International Nursing

   I am a member of this society. It looks really good on your CV as you can only join if you are invited. And they only invite the high acheivers So congrats on your

8. Most Humorous Call-In Excuses

   AussieTina replied to jeffrey_rn's topic in General Nursing

   There is a thread on this topic in the humour section that is 24 pages

9. BP on Pediatric Patient?

   AussieTina replied to blinks14's topic in Pediatric

   I am a grad on a paed ward in Australia. We do the BP when they are first admitted, but not after that unless ordered to by the

10. what uni did we all go to

    AussieTina replied to melnq79's topic in International Nursing

    I attended USQ. Graduated last year and am in my post grad

11. Graduate Nurse Programs in Australia

    AussieTina replied to Heparinlock's topic in International Nursing

    Hi I am on the Graduate Nurse Program in QLD It is the first year out of Uni. At my hospital it is a full time position, so yes you get paid. We are doing 3 rotations through different sections of the...

12. most enjoyable nursing books for pleasure / films

    AussieTina replied to aussiemags's topic in General Nursing

    I have just finished reading "Sick to Death" by Hedley Thomas. It is the story of Dr Jayant Patel and is fascinating and sickening

13. Single Parents Nurses and Nursing Students

    AussieTina replied to KEYLATI's topic in General Nursing

    I am a single mum with four kids. :heartbeat My youngest was 6 months old when I started my RN degree (3 years), and my eldest was 13. Yes it is hard work, and yes you will have to sacrifice to do it....

14. stress symptoms at the end of shift

    AussieTina replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Yep me too :) Especially after doing a late/early (1430-2300, then back at 0700 -

15. Are you an introvert or extrovert?

    AussieTina replied to jessi1106's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am an introvert, I have always been very shy. However, when it comes to being an advocate for my patients....then it is a different story. I am able to stand up for them, where I would not be able...