AussieTina

AussieTina

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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. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  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...

  16. Crazy things patients say.....

    AussieTina replied to RS0302's topic in General Nursing

    I've had a patient call me into her room and ask me to sit down next to her. I sat down and asked her if there was anything wrong that she needed to talk about (newly diagnosed with ca). She said...

  17. Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    AussieTina replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    In QLD I can catherterize males and females, so must be a state thing

  18. Aussie PDA programs

    AussieTina posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hello peoples :) I have spent the last 3 days searching the net for medication programs for my PDA. All I can find is American ones, does anyone know of any Aussie programs?? I am not sure if an...

  19. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

    AussieTina replied to gwenith's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    I did one rotation on a ward/in a hospital (I got moved around lots as the ward I was meant to be kept getting closed due to low pt numbers ) that is a non-acute hospital - ie, waiting for nursing...

  20. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

    AussieTina replied to gwenith's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    LOL I had to work a shift on a medical ward last week, much prefer paeds where my patients give me cuddles I would like to do a post grad course in paeds, know of any good ones to do? I am hoping to...

  21. This website is a hoax

    AussieTina replied to rph3664's topic in Pediatric

    I was wondering the same

  22. Babysitting patient??

    AussieTina replied to kels764's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The babysitter I use is one of the carers/group leaders from my daughters daycare :) It is outside of the centres opening hours so the owners couldn't care less, they don't lose anything from the...

  23. Gifts from patients

    AussieTina replied to falconry-girl's topic in General Nursing

    That is a sweet thought :heartbeat For a start a card with how your grandmother is doing is always a good thing, cause yes we do still worry about our patients after they go home (or at least I know...

  24. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

    AussieTina replied to gwenith's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Gday peoples, just wanted to share. I finished Uni last year and was lucky enough to score a grad position at my local hospital. I have just finished my first rotation and absolutly loved it, this is...

  25. Enrolled Nurse student from Australia

    AussieTina replied to GreenEyes48's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrats peoples and go for it Charligirl, I was 34 and a single mum of 4 kids when I started my RN. I have never regretted this :) I would of liked to do my eens first, but up where I am you have...