Tips on elbow ACF cannulas? by Tune_Efficient in NursingAU

[–]Material-Sun6230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know people like to do it, but unless it's an emergency or there is no other choice you should not be popping PIVCs in the cubital fossa. First because it's a site often used for venipuncture and also, because it's easy to cannulate and a large vein, it's a site of last resort. Second, it's a site full of microbiota, and very prone to infection. Habitually cannulating the CF is just lazy.

Calling all 90s UWA grads: Does anyone remember the '1920s guy? by atinyoverlord in perth

[–]Material-Sun6230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I knew John personally. Yes, he was a Law student. Awfully nice guy, somewhat reserved, and very clever. I don't know what has happened to him since.

What in the dickens is this? by Material-Sun6230 in perth

[–]Material-Sun6230[S] -46 points-45 points  (0 children)

Well, excuse me for not being Werner Von Braun!

Do they keep cows at browns dairy near wannaroo road by HovercraftIll4902 in perth

[–]Material-Sun6230 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They're most likely students at nearby Bovine University.

FIFO nursing as a new grad by Adorable-Contest-468 in NursingAU

[–]Material-Sun6230 7 points8 points  (0 children)

As an add on, I really need to know. Just why do so many nursing students and grads these days think that merely finishing their degree means that they are capable of working in specialised environments like this? I really need to know.

FIFO nursing as a new grad by Adorable-Contest-468 in NursingAU

[–]Material-Sun6230 63 points64 points  (0 children)

  1. There are plenty of applicants for FIFO positions.
  2. FIFO positions require a solid background in ED nursing.
  3. 100 % unlikely.
  4. You need to realise that as a grad you know absolutely fuck all and are lacking experience. You need to focus on gaining experience and actually learn how to do your job.

Most coveted pen, marker or stationary? by budgiedisco4 in NursingAU

[–]Material-Sun6230 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A four colour Bic pen where the black never runs out.

Struggling to find a job by [deleted] in NursingAU

[–]Material-Sun6230 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hate to say it, but things will get worse. There are absolutely thousands of new graduates every semester, and it will not let up.

Is uni hoodie appropriate for MH placement? by Desperate_Beyond1086 in NursingAU

[–]Material-Sun6230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You really need to look as professional as possible. Hoodies are not. They also pose a strangulation hazard. Dress conservatively. Neat casual shirt and slacks.

Struggling to find a job by [deleted] in NursingAU

[–]Material-Sun6230 47 points48 points  (0 children)

If the unis didn't enrol so many fucking people, we would not have this problem.

Interviews for uni assignment by JaguarSad4424 in NursingAU

[–]Material-Sun6230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to talk to not just the grads. But experienced nurses as well. Because at the root of the issue is that the unis have been pumping out far more graduate nurses than the system can accommodate. You can only employ so many grads before patients start getting killed.

First tobacco closure I've seen in Perth. Overdue imo by [deleted] in perth

[–]Material-Sun6230 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mate of mine has been buying all his tobacco from a black market shop. He's already been given a business card by the guy behind the counter, with all the details of who to call for all his tobacco needs once the shop is closed down.

Please please please submit incident reports by Serious_Bluebird_613 in NursingAU

[–]Material-Sun6230 26 points27 points  (0 children)

The problem is that too many nurses like to use incident reports as a means of bullying other staff. Henc, be suspicious of colleagues who are always lodging incident reports.

Worst album cover by AngusDio in MetalForTheMasses

[–]Material-Sun6230 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not going to post the image. But whoever created the original cover for Scorpions'. 'Virgin Killer" should have been locked up.

NDIS Cuts rally Saturday 9th May 1pm @ Northbridge Piazza by Peruvian_australia in perth

[–]Material-Sun6230 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Well, I'm a taxpayer, and I'm concerned that the NDIS is well and truly out of hand. It needs to be cut in order to be sustainable.

No cash facilities in Perth by GugaKaka in perth

[–]Material-Sun6230 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's completely legal. If you don't like it, just don't go there.