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  1. Do you regret being a nurse

    australianrn replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    Yes - i have regrets. But I am in my 40s, and I have no real drive to change

  2. 100% dosage calculations?

    australianrn replied to Coloradogrl's topic in General Students

    Here in Australia, 100% but we did have several goes at

  3. Bad Credit...I,m so embarrassed!!

    australianrn replied to rnim's topic in Correctional

    I have never heard of an RN having a credit check prior to employment - that is a complete breach of a persons privacy IMO. Maybe its common in your country but it is not done here in Australia. Good...

  4. Hypochondriac Nurses

    australianrn replied to HillNPStudent's topic in General Nursing

    I am constantly self diagnosing myself ( incorrectly). I am definately a hypochondriac. I thought I had colon cancer, breast cancer and gall stones just to name a few. Im trying to relax these days. I...

  5. Most RN's first borns?

    australianrn replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    middle child of 5. 2nd daughter, father alcoholic

  6. Australian Healthcare System, how is it?

    australianrn replied to rn4ever?'s topic in International Nursing

    my son had a mishap and was admitted to hospital last sunday and consequently needed (and had) surgery on one of his toes) on sunday night. Although we have private health insurance, it was...

  7. day shift nurses vs. night shift nurses

    australianrn replied to angelluv1976's topic in General Nursing

    I work afternoons, 2 til 10.30pm. It works well for me, i have time in the mornings to tidy, cook, shop if i want, or meet a friend for an early lunch or coffee.. then go off to work. Only thing i...

  8. nurse & dr affair, what should I do?

    australianrn replied to sandee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just remember - the messenger always gets

  9. How often do you take a break?

    australianrn replied to Alex3's topic in General Nursing

    quote=RNKittyKat]When my blood sugar drops to the 30's or my bladder just can't stand one more minute. According to the rules, even water bottles aren't allowed on the unit. So we dehydrate, blood...

  10. How often do you take a break?

    australianrn replied to Alex3's topic in General Nursing

    I work 8 1/2 hour shifts and i get two breaks, one 20 minute early in shift and one 30 minute meal

  11. Need help! not coping

    australianrn replied to meegs's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Meegs Some days when things are hard its not easy to remember our dreams. I know for fact how difficult and competitive just GETTING into the EN course is. You got in and you will get through. My...

  12. Special care nursery - medications, care plans

    australianrn posted a topic in Pediatric

    HI I am considering applying to work in the special care nursery of several hospitals close to my home. I have no experience in this area however I have worked with severely disabled babies and...

  13. Meth is destroying communities

    australianrn replied to WVUturtle514's topic in General Nursing

    I get so sad and depressed when I read about the problem of drugs. Its so aweful, so many wasted lives. So many hurt and damaged people, children not cared for.

  14. A day in the life of a developmental disability nurse...

    australianrn replied to Louisepug's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    I have a great job and feel so lucky to have found it. After 4 years I am still enjoying all aspects of it. I look after 4 or 5 disabled children each shift, under 6 years of age. I do all the...

  15. What is a charge nurse??

    australianrn replied to scubadooII's topic in General Nursing

    In my present job and my last job also, I had no choice but to be in charge. We (the RNs ) were rotated around, all of us being in charge on different shifts. We get an extra $19 per shift for being...

  16. Are You Happy ?

    australianrn replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in General Nursing

    I am happy ! I have a good job ( RN ) and earn a decent living, my son and daughter are both at college and healthy and happy. I have spare time to relax, visit family and friends, shop, travel ( when...

  17. Panic Attacks and Nursing school-LONG

    australianrn replied to amybethf's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    HI my heart really went out for you reading your post. I am a hardworking RN and I too have a panic disorder. I got through college and through all my clinicals. Some things were harder than others....

  18. Aicardi Syndrome

    australianrn replied to jlynnlee71's topic in Pediatric

    HI I am a RN in Sydney Australia. I know a little girl with Aicardi syndrome. Shes 6 years old now, ive known her since she was 3. Her seizures are still pretty regular (daily). Shes very happy...

  19. Nursing wages - differentials

    australianrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am an Australian RN and I enjoy reading these forums very much. One thing that confuses me is the talk of differentials. Im hoping someone can explain it to me. Im guessing it is what you call your...

  20. I am an Australian and I do not understand the American levels of Nursing

    australianrn replied to meme39's topic in General Nursing

    HI I am an Australian RN and yes that is correct, when we finish university ( college ) we do have have to take any tests whatsoever to become registered. We have met the requirements by completing...

  21. What is ur average 2 week take home pay?

    australianrn replied to chioma829's topic in General Nursing

    HI I am a RN working in Australia. I work in a private hospital that caters for children 0 - 18 years of age with disabilities. Ive been there for 4 years. I work 32 hours per week, thursday to...