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About licensing and procedures nescessary to practice in NSW or Queensland, and how possible that may be for me to accomplish -thanks for the reply

I'm a new grad with a new dream Lived dn under as a nipper and want to come back Have an accelerated BSN Going to have 3 years experience (ortho) I'll be in my early 50's perhaps with a teenager in tow MBA wife comming along Plan is to visit Aussie hospitals in 2 years Sydney-Brisbane. Throw the chains off here in the US and buy a new surfboard 4 year plan starting now. and I already enjoy a bit of Vegimite Just reviewed the threads and am more confussed. Any kind soul willing to steer me in the right direction? sincerely, someday expat Dave

I think you might have missed the metaphor. I wasn't being literal

I'm skipping merely along on my last clinical rotation in med-surg and then someone, somewhere code browns all over my joy and trips me up. How do you, wise veteran nurse, best deal quickly and successfully with the bad news patient or family member? How does one submerge the desire to launch into a battle that is likely to lose the war if attempted? Is abject submission the answer? I realize the stresses involved, and can deeply sympathize, But how does one professionally deal with someone that is determined to be unreasonable? I think this is a reflection on the educational drive to get patients to advocate for themselves, which is a good thing, but often poorly executed. Thanks in advance for any input

So I'm on my last clinical rotation soon. (Accelerated BSN) I'm going to have myself a fist full of drugs to administer and I know I'll be second guessing myself while smiling sweetly at someones dear grandmother, thinking..... "What didn't I check before giving drug X that I should have?" "Am I positve that there is no incompatabilities here?" I will be spending much time with my Davis Drug Guide on my pocket PC, I know, and thankfully someone will still be helping me out. But wouldn't it be just so great (I'm thinking) if some really kind veteran nurse listed for me the most common med-surg drugs that need, nay must have, attention to physiology and or labs before administration? I know I'm being a bit lazy, but there are sooooooo many drugs. Just the "regulars" so I can get them down. I'll always look up the more exotics, promise. So I'll start the list. Digoxin- Low K+, HR less than 60 Lasix- Fluid Status, Bp (Caution with Digoxin) I guess there is no way to simplify what is complex, but some sort of "quick look" sheet would be great for me, and for my patients. Is there any resource that can be recommended that outlines the essentials of common drug administration? Thanks

I'm graduating with a BSN (accellerated) in a few short months and have made what I think is a really good "brain" for myself. I feel that if I keep all my notes and vital pt information in one place I can more easily chart, avoid errors, and give accurate reports. I'm setting myself up for some redundant paperwork and I realize these will not be legal documents. But my question is should I keep them anyway? I can easily cut off the pt names befor leaving the hospital and conform with HIPAA But would a stack of these papers be off any potential use in covering my backside ex post facto? By the way, I'm 49 years old, delighted with my new career choice, and looking forward to med-surg nursing. To all you veterans I for wisdom Thanks

So I'm not the luanatic I believed having started this adventure perhaps ill concieved but seeing that for many nursing school past 40 is well received I can only say that at 48 I'm greatly relieved. Starting an accelerated BSN next week.

Thanks to everyone with the thoughtful posts. I am currently in PCT training at Carondelet

My instructor has not replied to inquiries about study aids for the mid and final tests for this course. I'm on a fishing expedition for information because there is so much material in the text, and the grade received for this online course hinges on these 2 tests. If any friendly sort happens to read this and has taken the course any insight would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Tied down in Tucson (with pre-requisites)