scstuartKiwi

scstuartKiwi specializes in Acute Mental Health.

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1. Frustrated NZ Nurse

   scstuartKiwi replied to ANnot4me's topic in International

   all i say is be thankful your not in queensland, NZNO is angelic in comparison to the union here.. good luck...

2. How much does a Behavioral Health/Psychiatric Nurse?

   scstuartKiwi replied to rn4ever?'s topic in Psychiatric

   Generally from US $20 - $26 US an hour in Australia depending on experience, shift coordinators and managers a bit more

3. Assessing Clients For Self Harm Tendencies

   scstuartKiwi replied to emmalou*'s topic in Psychiatric

   Hi, Whilst assessing suicidal risk is difficult, it focuses on the key areas, of thoughts, plans, means and intent. I would suggest that if you are concerned about someone or someone wants help and there is no immediate risk, they should in the first...

4. Cogentin

   scstuartKiwi replied to Toothbrushx2's topic in Psychiatric

   Hi, Not in my experience, i have had patients report that it gives them a "buzz" and can interupt sleep patterns if given in late afternoon, but never had anyone complain it made them drowsy.

5. Is it typical to have 60 pts. at night?

   scstuartKiwi replied to hollyjolly's topic in Agency

   However hollyjolly has a good point, as being a newly registered practitioner she should be given a decent orientation/support package? and if she is feeling unsafe, you must doing something about it, just sitting back and doing what your told "becau...

6. Men Nurses - Survey about YOU!

   scstuartKiwi replied to statshound's topic in Men

   yes the results will be interesting

7. Medication Management {legalities}

   scstuartKiwi replied to SpudsMomGuinea's topic in International

   Hi, Whilst I did not do my training in Australia, what I take out of it is that it is asking you to describe the legal aspect with enrolled nursing and medication management i.e, supervision by a RN, working in your scope of practice, reporting, docu...

8. Recognition of registration interstate.

   scstuartKiwi replied to nyapa's topic in International

   yeah i had heard they were looking at something like this, not sure about when, but i have definatly heard it in the wind. About time I'd say, would make things a lot smoother all round

9. Anyone know anything about Nurse Travelling in Australia?

   scstuartKiwi replied to sester's topic in International

   Hi Again, If you are an agency nurse in australia you are paid above what you would get paid if you were a permanent staff member at the facility. However becuase you are an agency nurse your employer is your agency you are with, not the hospital you...

10. Question for school paper

    scstuartKiwi replied to semele_dakarai's topic in Psychiatric

    if you want some help i'll do what I can good luck

11. Tips for Student dealing w/ Patient

    scstuartKiwi replied to imenid37's topic in Psychiatric

    Above all, if she is not feeling comfortable, then she MUST tell someone, it is not acceptable to put a student in a potentially serious risk situation, this needs to be bought to the attention of the supervisor/ lecturer, whomever is responsbile for...

12. Addressing physicians

    scstuartKiwi replied to NeuroNP's topic in International

    haha pie_face, excellent. They refer to nurses by first name, so I see no difference in return. Most of the time they need to be bought down to reality, they are hardly "gods"

13. Phil nurse inquiring about NZ & AUS application

    scstuartKiwi replied to nurseneilb's topic in International

    Hi, I dont know who toldyou it would cost 200,000 peso but accoding to the currency converter i used thats almost $6,000 NZD!!!!! thats ridiculous, It should only cost you a fraction of that , a few hundred NZD at the most. Here are the details about...

14. Pay rise offered to new teachers

    scstuartKiwi replied to BRAGGY's topic in International

    yet the governement convienantly give themselves a payrise every year as they see fit.. but your right, the shortage will continue... good for us agency nurses though

15. Anyone know anything about Nurse Travelling in Australia?

    scstuartKiwi replied to sester's topic in International

    Hi, I am from NZ and am currently working around australia, It is best to get linked in with a nursing agency, that way you will get the best pay (agency rates), support and help from them with the processes and application etc, and best of all they ...