australianrn

Definately more issues at work during full moon

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

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

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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 luck "fixing" your credit rating, I was able to f...

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 am all for regular screening though. Today I had ...

middle child of 5. 2nd daughter, father alcoholic (RIP)

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 recommended we use medicare. This is because although almost...

she has 3 year old twins and she wants to go to a 3rd world country ?

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 have to watch is not overdoing it before i get to wo...

Just remember - the messenger always gets shot.

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 sugar drops and kidney stones form. Kind of sad. Argg...

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

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 best friend just finished the same course and she...

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 children for the last few years. Due to the nursing shor...

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. Horrible.

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 charting, meds, g feeds, ng feeds if any. I have gotten v...

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 the RN in charge.

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 money permits ). I have had periods of unhappines...

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. One thing I ALWAYS did prior to my clinicals was t...

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 natured, all smiles but of course very disabled. Was d...

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 extra pay for working evenings, nights and weekend...

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 our degrees I dont know much about what an american ...

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 sunday. Take home pay for two weeks is $1750. That is af...