Author Archives: ara-c2009
As Nurse Uncut turned One. My Reflections
I am very glad that Nurse Uncut turned one. It was December when I joined the bloggers and have learned so much from other nurses who visited the site. It’s always good to see a website where you can vent … Continue reading
Tagged: nursing as a profession, nursing australia, nursing blog, nursing care
HIV/Hepatitis Scare
Recent reports suggest patients have been infected with HIV after having had an endoscopy as a common denominator combined with the use of unhygienic instruments, I find the fact that patients have been exposed to such a great health risk like HIV or hepatitis … Continue reading
Tagged: General, hepatitis, hiv, nursing, nursing in australia
A call to REFLECT
Today, as our Christian brothers and sisters celebrate and commemorate Lent season, I was asked to reflect. A circumstance had arisen that made me take a moment to reflect on who am I as a nurse. In my professional life … Continue reading
Pre-operative Nursing responsibilities
Almost every patient had to undergo ‘under the knife ‘procedure in their hospital stay. The purpose can be to cure – like in the case of appendicectomy or the all-ectomy suffixes that pertains to removal of or some investigative procedures … Continue reading
Tagged: nursing, nursing in australia, nursing responsibilities, pre operative checklist
21st Century Nurses: What's holding us back?
Nursing had evolved for so many years now. I could see the difference back then, on how nurses perform their duties and responsibilities compared to present… really huge difference. Back then, duties mostly consisted of following doctor’s orders… no questions … Continue reading
Tagged: 21st century nursing, nursing, nursing in australia


