SisterKate

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1. Student nurse gave IV pot, patient died.

   SisterKate replied to cheshirecat's topic in UK

   Well, you did better than me then....

2. another one !

   SisterKate replied to sandcat's topic in International

   Hi Grace... I only scare them when I have to....... you have to get some fun out of life! Just heard I'm going to be a Granny for the first time! Not really relevant to anyone but me, but its such joyous news I have to share it!

3. australian nurses chat

   SisterKate replied to freosun13's topic in International

   Hi Donna. I just go by SisterKate in public forums :wink2:. I have a Bachelor degree. Started my Masters but had to put it on hold to help care for my youngest brother who was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiform - the most malignant form of brain ...

4. australian nurses chat

   SisterKate replied to freosun13's topic in International

   Hi Donna. happy to help. I am currently working in Mental health but until recently was part of a large metro hospital where i worked on the executive at times and was responsible for the emergency dept among others. If I can't answer your questions...

5. The Doctor Who Broke My Heart, The Patient Who Opened My Eyes

   SisterKate replied to rebekah_ash's topic in General Nursing

   Rebekah, what a wonderful story. :wink2: When I was a student I was too nervous at first to speak to doctors, but one of the most important lessons I have learned over the years is that Doctors are human too and they make mistakes. What we as nurses ...

6. australian nurses chat

   SisterKate replied to freosun13's topic in International

   Hi I work in MH in Perth. Happy to chat and pass on any info you might need.

7. Training in NZ, new graduate programmes overseas?

   SisterKate replied to tangerinetea's topic in International

   Hi I have not employed a NZ nurse on a grad program, but only because I have not been asked!. I have had UK nurses on my grad programs. If you can register with an Australian Nurses Board you can get on a grad program in Aus.

8. Qs about Graduate Entry Vs regular 3-year Bachelor

   SisterKate replied to straight4's topic in International

   Hi The graduate entry course in WA is just about to start so we don't have any students/grads to compare with the regular undergrad course. However, the undergrad course has a fair amount of generic material that you would undertake whatever degree c...

9. another one !

   SisterKate replied to sandcat's topic in International

   Hi being interviewed for a basic grade position by a DON is a bit heavy. As a Manager I did a lot of overseas telephone interviews and usually used a Clinical Nurse if I was interviewing for RNs or ENs. Now as a DON I leave the interviews to my mana...

10. Is it nice to nurse in Australia??

    SisterKate replied to ozinjune's topic in International

    I have worked in both Public and Private mental health. Mostly the private are less acute and do not take authorised patients, although there is one private hospital that takes mostly public patients. The public mental health units generally take the...

11. elective in Perth Australia!?

    SisterKate replied to lolapink163's topic in International

    If you look on the Ramsayhealth website you will find Joondalup Hospital in Perth. They often take overseas students. Or you can ring them on 08 9400 9400 and ask for the Education Dept. The paeds dept is small and friendly and they have a level 2 Ni...

12. Calling All Nurse Managers/Clinical Directors

    SisterKate replied to RNPATL's topic in Management

    Hi Patrick, good to see a post for that most maligned of nurses - the boss! I have been a manager for about 7 years and this year, after much acting executive experience, made the move to Nurse Director. What I have noticed is that most junior staff ...

13. New Manager

    SisterKate replied to dmkm2001's topic in Management

    Hi David I have been on lots of interview panels and for a manager I would be looking for someone who is assertive, confident of their abilities, has good organisational skills and is a good communicator. They should be dynamic and energetic in their...

14. Public or private hospital?

    SisterKate replied to masiagere's topic in International

    The pay rates are pretty much the same between public and private. Acuity of patients depends on the hospital. Joondalup for instance is a private hospital , nice environment, but as it take the public patients from a large area, the acuity is high. ...

15. Public or private hospital?

    SisterKate replied to masiagere's topic in International

    Hi I've worked as a senior nurse in Private and Public hospitals. Both have their good points and all sponsor overseas nurses. Joondalup Health Campus in the northern Perth suburbs is a private hospital that has both public and private patients so y...