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1. Agency Nurses (Melbourne)

   bulletproofbarb replied to SarahRN1987's topic in Australia

   even casuals in WA are being cancelled, like me. i have a second job though so no big deal as i have been doing extra in that job. i could not rely on a non permanent job. i dont think agency are getting any work at all here, except probably nursing ...

2. chemistry help

   bulletproofbarb replied to ambers2085's topic in General Nursing

   one i used when doing a non nursing diploma...which i dropped out of but got a job in that field anyway Chemical Forums - Index

3. Interested in applying for an Australian Neuro placement....

   bulletproofbarb replied to kate_2ndyearstudent's topic in International

   neuro as in neurosurgical or neuromedical nursing. i worked neurosurgery years ago. neurosurgery icu at royal brisbane hospital neurosurgery at sir charles gairdner hospital western australia google those two.i'm sure contact details will be on the w...

4. Are 12 hour shifts going extinct?

   bulletproofbarb replied to MunoRN's topic in General Nursing

   In Australia where i work the norm for shifts is 8 hours and for nights is 10 hours. morning 7am to 330 afternoon 1pm to 930pm night 9pm to 730am. I worked in UK in 2004 and did 12 hour shifts sometimes. I cant say I like them. I guess it's what you ...

5. advanced practice NP coming to Brisbane from usa

   bulletproofbarb replied to amyleighACNP's topic in International

   I worked in Brisbane in 19901/1992 and loved it. I cant offer advice on NP but I wish you the best. I found the public transport was great. I worked at the Royal Brisbane Hospital in Herston. I think thats the biggest hospital there. website: http:/...

6. Are they doing away with enrolled nurse training?

   bulletproofbarb replied to carz's topic in International

   actually, it's the opposite here. When I finished my general training in 1989, EN's were being phased out then. In the last few years there has been a HUGE increase in the number of EN's being trained and working in hospitals. I remember back in the ...

7. Need some advice on how to start an IV on pt with severe edema

   bulletproofbarb replied to heparinized's topic in Infusion

   bp cuff pumped up to 60mmhg also helps. use it upside down so the bulb does not get in the way!

8. Nurses eat their Young

   bulletproofbarb replied to NYLiz's topic in General Nursing

   ah, I am so sick of seeing this same ol' same ol' post. Guess what, us old nurses were young ones once and it happened to us...and we survived...and it happens in most industries not just nursing. It's a tough world and i get the distinct feeling tha...

9. Why do older olders nurses hate juniour nurses?

   bulletproofbarb replied to livv's topic in International

   Also, remember, you are not the only student who has come through. The RN may just be darn worn out..she's probably taught the same thing 100 times and still has patients and family plus other staff/graduates to support. I have had students and grad...

10. Dislike working in the lab!

    bulletproofbarb replied to jordanl's topic in General Nursing

    i work in a lab too. I do it 2 days a week, the other three days I work as a nurse. It keeps me sane and you know what I like about the lab is that it is mundane and boring and quiet..just what I need after 3 days of nursing. I was almost ready to gi...

11. Adelaide nurses - your advice please :-)

    bulletproofbarb replied to kiwigirl75's topic in International

    can i suggest you also contact the centre you are working for, some staff advertise shared houses/places for rent on hospital notice boards, or maybe you can make a flyer and email that and ask them to hang it up for you with your contact details.

12. free training to be EN or go to uni and study RN?

    bulletproofbarb replied to round12tko's topic in International

    If you are already hesistant, then go down the EN path. You will gain knowledge, experience and if you do decide to move on to RN, you will be able to work a bit when you study if money is an issue. Yes, there is a glut of new nurses and not everyone...

13. Application for job

    bulletproofbarb replied to spaceys's topic in International

    just choose a clinical procedure..there is reasons why they are in place, best practice research, reduce infection, legal obligations of working by scope of practice, maintaining standards/professional indemnity by following hospital protocol ect. I ...

14. 1 year decision: contract job vs perm, need advice

    bulletproofbarb replied to Sniped4Life's topic in General Nursing

    I had worked for 5 years before i even considered casual/travel nursing...I do it now as my only nurse job but I have been working for over 20 years. I would not even consider it if you have only one years experience and you admit you are struggling.

15. free training to be EN or go to uni and study RN?

    bulletproofbarb replied to round12tko's topic in International

    if i had to choose, i would definately do EN first. you will gain experience and apply that if/when you convert to RN...you will save on hecs debt as well. it will be less when if/when you convert. i definately belive it's the way to go.