greet n meet/cheese n wine

joannep · Apr 26, 2003

Hey Tookie when are you coming to Melbourne to get your hair curled, we can do coffee when you are in town.

Joanne

Tookie · Jun 5, 2003

Joanne

Am in Melbourne again in a couple of weeks at ST V's but only for some tests - have been leading a very queit life for the past couple of months - when l go down to melbourne its generally to see the kids and my parents (They dont let me out of their sight at the moment- well at least until l straighten out the medical stuff) however we will be on for that coffee soon l hope - I had coffee recently at the new docklands area with my parents for my Mums 82nd on ANZAC day - we had just celebrated my sisters 50th - A bit far for me to drive alone at the moment - but l havent forgotten - OH yes went ot my hair dresser when l was down there and guess what - He leaving hairdressing and going into real estate !!!!- so now my sister is under strict instructions to fond someone who can cut out hair properly

Anaywa thank you to all of those new people who have joined us for this nice drink of wine (or what you prefer) and some delicous cheese) welcome make yourselves know

And please contiue this good discussion going on about Unis Vs Hosp - Maybe it should be started as a definate thread and not be lost in this socail win and cheese atmosphere - although we lot from the down under do discuss a lot of interesting topics when we share a glass and have a nibble of cheese.

Enough of my raving

Cheers Tookie

Joh · Jun 5, 2003

Hi all,

When I posted this question almost 8 months ago,, I didnt realize there would be so many replys. I totally agree with you all.

I am currently in my 3rd year of my nursing degree,, with 1 more assignment to do (today) and have finished this semester, with only 1 more to go.

It is very daunting,, Have just completed 2, 4 week rotations, I in Rehab and one in Community Mental health (which i loved).

Though next semester we have a 6 week rotation, in either med/surg and we "have" to know everything.

Alot of us, are a bit scared as this years placements have been more about learning about commuity, rather than clinical skills.

So they are sending us out to "pretend to be RN's" and most of us have not had a clinical prac since last year........

We do feel very unprepared....

Luck on my side, I am a mature aged student, and having been working as a AIN since I started my degree, so at least I have that.

But,,(bad english), I feel that by the end of Oct when I finish, and hopefully get my badge,,, I then have to work as a RN and know what I am doing...Its soooooo scary.

Where I live, the local hospital only offers 20 post-grad positions and the private only 5. There are at least 30 mature age students, with kids and hubbys who cannot move,, so we are a bit concerned we wont get jobs. Our local hospital (so we have heard) will not employ you if you have not done you post grad year.....

So stay tuned,,, will let you all know what happens.

In the meantime, I am enquirying to Flinders Uni to do a Grad Certificate in Mental Health... anyone have any ideas on this, or whether I am thinking of taking on too much......

Would appreciate some feed back...

Take Care

Joh

Mackay, Qld.

gwenith, BSN, RN · Jul 16, 2003

Macadamia coffee is on th boil and some lovely Millel Cheese with nice camembert is sitting ready to be eaten.

AussieAIN · Jul 17, 2003

Hi everyone,

Just thought I'd tell you a little about myself. I'm 24 and living and working in the Southern Highlands of NSW (Babe the movie country). I work in Aged Care (nursing home) as an AIN and will have been as same for 12 months come end of July. I'm hooked just not sure if I want to do the EN or RN course yet, I like where I am at the moment.

melbnurse · Oct 11, 2003

Hi Sandra et al

My name is Leigh, and I at present work in the public hospital system, in Rehab .Melbourne .

I trained at the Alfred hospital, years a go! 40 to be exact .

I have recently returned to the hospital environment, have spent 21 years with the RFDS, both on cape York, and in the Kimberley in WA.

i love nursing , and have practiced as such , for the last 40 years . i have just found this site , so thought i would pop in and say Hi

gwenith, BSN, RN · Oct 11, 2003

welcome leigh!!! brisbanite myself. i am sure you will enjoy it here!!

jayna, RN · Oct 12, 2003

Duh!!

Heres my tuppence.

Actually am from here

hope it works.

Graduated in my old country in 1992. Spend my nursing times in A&E mostly and also travelling around the country for transporting emegency cases. How I love that!!!.

Did my BA in NZ wonder why?? cold for me here....... but worth it.

Worked with one International organsation for two years. How I love it. Wishing to got back when i finish my traning here in NZ.

But I would love to try old QLD nursing first. :roll :roll

So hey, nice meeting you guys.

gwenith, BSN, RN · Oct 12, 2003

Jayna I am drooling over your home country!!! My heart belongs to the tropics even if my skin belongs to the artic!!

Brisbane at night.

gwenith, BSN, RN · Oct 12, 2003

Here is a picture of North Stradbroke

melbnurse · Oct 13, 2003

Hi all! my name is leigh , and yes Grace, I do agree with hospital based training ! think we may be of an age, ie 50+ lol

I too, owned a " Bluey " til last Tuesday , had to have her put down, she was 20 yo Lost my best mate !

I worked for the RFDS for 21 years , and have only been back in " civilisation" for 5 years !

Trained at the Alfred , in Melbourne , back here now , working acute Surg in a small Hossy, but gr8 place

Leigh

gwenith, BSN, RN · Oct 14, 2003

I am sure you will find a lot of fun and interaction of this BB. If you want to talk about things OTHER than nursing use the "forum jump" drop down menu to get to the break room. This is the area where we talk to each other. It is fascinating talking to nurses from all over the world about thier lives and what they get up to away from work.

PS notice the welcome smiley? Brian has turned the image function on in this forum for us - neat huh!