ladybird1292

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1. What qualities to succeed in NICU?

   ladybird1292 replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Neuro

   Hi ELKMNin06, Just read your post and want to thank you. I also am looking at going into ICU, and although I am nervous about it I really want the challenge and learning it presents me. Thanks for the positive input........... :)

2. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

   ladybird1292 replied to Brian's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks for the tip, it is good to keep this in mind...... will remember this one :)

3. Canadian LPN with Aussie citizenship...want to work HELP

   ladybird1292 replied to Wilma11's topic in International

   good luck :)

4. Canadian LPN with Aussie citizenship...want to work HELP

   ladybird1292 replied to Wilma11's topic in International

   Hi, I have met a couple of nurses from overseas who were being sponsered by the respective nursing agency. They are contracted to work for the agency for a set period of time. That could be an option for you depending on whether you want to be an ag...

5. Brisbane Suburbs

   ladybird1292 replied to littlehobo's topic in International

   I agree, you can also look at houses for rent in these suburbs on http://www.realestate.com.au/ select Queensland and type in the name of the suburb you are looking at. I live near Springwood and it is a 15 - 25 min drive on the freeway to the PAH de...

6. Pda Software

   ladybird1292 replied to murmur's topic in Emergency

   Hi Larry77 Thanks for replying, will check it out.

7. Pda Software

   ladybird1292 replied to murmur's topic in Emergency

   Well thanks everyone for your input, I am thinking of purchasing a PDA....It is a bit overwhelming, being new to this software. But the more I read the more I want one lol. I'm a graduate nurse, what should I start with, any ideas.

8. Two quick questions

   ladybird1292 replied to greatshakes's topic in International

   Well hang in there and keep trying.

9. Two quick questions

   ladybird1292 replied to greatshakes's topic in International

   Hi Hassled, I am a mature age graduate nurse...I know it is disappointing not the get the hospital you wanted, but if you can get into one in your area, it is a start. Have you thought about going agency while you wait....I live in Brisbane and I kno...

10. Two quick questions

    ladybird1292 replied to greatshakes's topic in International

    Hi Hassled, where in Qld are you??? Ladybird1292

11. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

    ladybird1292 replied to Brian's topic in New Nurse

    I was told as a student RN to keep an address book, and write the names of drugs, both generic, and trade, their action ie: hypertensive, beta blocker, antiangina, and the maximum dose for each drug as I came across them. I continue to do this as gra...

12. EB6 Proposal - Qld to gain wage parity with NSW

    ladybird1292 replied to Interested Party's topic in International

    Just jumping in to say hi........... I would be interested to know the full details of the package, but I'm excited....it looks promising to me.

13. New nurse scared to talk to doctors!!

    ladybird1292 replied to cparrish's topic in New Nurse

    hi i'm a new grad rn and i also have difficulty framing my words..... so thanks for this tool, i'll be using it at work. this is a great thread thanks to all who have contributed

14. first year uni assessment, plese help

    ladybird1292 replied to new nursing student's topic in International

    When I was doing my degree I used the following databases ; proquest nursing, and swetwise alot. Use the database directory through your university, at Griffith, we could link up using a program to the university database and search it from home. Go...

15. Salary question??

    ladybird1292 replied to joe134's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, I also think this is a major issue in nursing. My son is doing his apprenticeship and will earn more income at 21 than I do, being a newly graduated RN (I'm late to the industry). It is the responsibility that is not being compensated for......