greet n meet/cheese n wine

l.rae · Jan 21, 2003

hey sandra, l never realized you were aussie before......so, l live in mid-west..Ohio..born and bred....nurse since 80.....work in ER now...so what is ANF?...one thing rings clear and true on this BB...the nursing woes are pretty much universal.

Can you tolerate a really STUPID question????...ok here goes, do aussies really say "mate" like you hear on TV and movies?.....or is that hollywood fluff?.....l am fascinated by phrases and terms of other English speaking countries...so please forgive me if I am un-pc.....would like to learn some other cool sayings, l might visit someday......l can't spell either!...........LR

StuPer · Jan 21, 2003

Hi Sandra,

I'm a british trained Psych nurse working in Taree, on the Mid North Coast of NSW. Love Oz, absolutely love the area I work in.... the beaches are bloody good too...lol.

The unit I'm in is a new acute psych admission unit, been staffed from the ground up mainly new to the area people the majority of whom are dead set keen..... so hopefully the future will be bright for the Mental Health clients in this area.

regards Stuart

renerian, BSN, RN · Jan 21, 2003

LOl Yes they say mate. I picked it up sometimes from a friend of mine.

Is anyone living in or near Coffs Harbour? I wanted to work at Baringa or the base hospital but neither would sponser me and the work fees, taxes and living would have been an outlay of about 5,000 which I cannot do.

I am presently in sales of incontinent supplies. I worked 6 years on a BMT unit, 11 in home health and 3 in LTC.

renerian

Grace Oz · Jan 21, 2003

I'm of the "OLDER" age group.FIFTYSOMETHING! And going strong, still drop dead gorgeous & SO VERY VERY QUIET AND SHY!!...LOL

Have been nursing 34 years, mostly in acute care.

Have fought the hard fight to help obtain better pay & conditions for nurses as a member of the ANF ( AUST NURSING FEDERATION) -( UNION for those who are unaware)

Am PASSIONATE about our MAGNIFICENT country, AUSTRALA!

I believe PASSIONATELY, that nursing should be returned to hospital based training!!...

NOW, I KNOW that's going to get some of you going!! So, that's another thread!! LOL...

Cheers,

Grace

:cool:

Tookie · Jan 21, 2003

Great to see you all - Yes a lot of peoeple do say mate -

Strewth was another common saying when l was growing up - But you dont hear that so often now - Strewth is like l guess and expression of surprise

Maybe we could sart a thread of Australian expressions

Yes Grace - we are lucky in this country - am looking forward to Sunday (Australia day) Its becomeing a lot more patriotic more these days.

we can also talk to people about the important of our ANZAC's

Hope that the New Zealands will also feel that can contribute here as well after all they are our closest relations (half of them live here anyway- LOL)

Well we are starting - Sehbar - again well done.

Tookie

thatldo · Jan 22, 2003

I'm not an Aussie, but I'm an aussie wanna-be!!!

I've always been fascinated with your country, the land, the history, the natives.

Lets see I drive an outback, my horse trainer is Australian, & my dog is an Australian blue heeler. Do these count???? ha

But I'm stuck in Oklahoma!

I will make it down there some day. My absolute favorite movie is "The Man from Snow River" and also Return.

How are the fires down there today? Are they under control yet?

Grace Oz · Jan 22, 2003

thatldo,

G'day & welcome! you've got a Blue Heeler??!!!

How'd you get one over / up, there??!! Aren't they just magnificent dogs? I had one all my childhood, his name was TIMMY. I still miss that pooch.

The fires are better under control at present but we're still not "out of the woods" yet. :-(

It's been a tragedy, lives lost & hundreds of homes destroyed. We truly do live in a SUNBURNT country here in OZ. I make that reference in reference to a famous Australian poem; "A SUNBURNT COUNTRY" by Dorothea McKellar. My all time favourite poem. Keep in touch.

Cheers,

Grace

caliotter3 · Jan 22, 2003

Hey there! Could someone give a little info about the process for a US cit to come "visit" and work or maybe stay? I thought I saw somewhere once that each province has their own rules and you must deal with them indiv. Any info would be appreciated. And I think this forum is great. Just found it.

Grace Oz · Jan 22, 2003

G'day caliotter3,

I'm not too conversant with the requirements for an American citizen working in Oz. You'll be best to check with the Australian Counsel in your state.

Here in Oz we consist of 6 states and 2 territories.Each state & territory has it's own nurses board & you must be registered with the board in whatever state / territory you practise in. You must apply to the individual state board for registration & / or enrolment as a nurse.

If you write to the nurses board in the state you are wishing to visit / work in, I'm sure they will advise you. All the best.

Cheers,

Grace

Tookie · Jan 22, 2003

Good advice Grace - Most nurses boards have interent site - do a search for Australian nurses Boards - States Such As

Victoria

New South Wales,

Queensland

Tasmania

South Australia

western Australia

Nothern Territory

Australian capitol Territory.

That may lead to more inforamtion

Good Luck Tookie

caliotter3 · Jan 22, 2003

Thanks. It's so great when we answer each other's ?'s. Take care.