Grace Oz

The Wisest thing I've Ever heard On Allnurses: Stick to the topic of the posted thread.

g'day julianne and welcome to the aussie forums! just a tip if you're coming down under ..... nappy! here in oz we call them nappies - not diapers. i hope you enjoy your travels to our beauitful land here down under and that your stay here is filled with lots of fun and interesting experiences. i'm not in nsw, but hopefully someone who is will make contact and offer to join you for tea!

Wishing you fulfillment, peace and happiness as you move forward.

two rules by which to practise: ~ 1) "if it isn't written- it didn't happen". always document document document. ~ 2) always remember; whatever you document/chart/write, might one day have to stand up in a court of law. i see nothing inappropriate with you charting/documenting as you have exampled here above.

Am sorry you are having a tough time of it. Unfortunately, despite what the spin docotrs say, us older folks do get discriminated against. Wisdom and experience only come with age, sadly that fact escapes many people in positions of power. Stay positive if you can, I know that's not always easy, and I wish you every success in your quest to find a suitable position.

I saw something on the TV news this morning, but missed the details of the report. I got the impression that things were shifting in favour of the ANF, but don't quote me. My experience has always been that the public are supportive and encouraging of nurses fighting for better outcomes, regardless of it being wages, conditions etc. Most folks who have ever engaged with the health industry as a "consumer" or "consumer" support person, know only too well how nurses are the backbone and deserve a fair go and decent wages, conditions etc. Keep up the good fight kiddo, the baton's in your hands now! :hug: But .... if you ever need a back-up! .......

I dunno, Ceridwyn will have to answer this Q. But ... if this is happening, then shame on them! I know we share the whole planet, but charity begins at home! JMHO. :)

It saddens me that this once worlds best airline has come to this. Yet the loons in power keep alllowing into this country ....... oh never mind!

of course! they'll jump on that like a full-back on the ball!

Oh yes! - Those were such fun - not! The only time a split shift was of advantage was if you played softball for the hospital team and they "allowed" you the time off to play! But, you had to return to complete your shift! I'm guessing it was as much for the good PR of the hospital as for the wellbeing of the nurse - [that we were allowed to play softball!] Ahhh, those were the days! Ha ha, I can't even imagine that happening today! but ... I'm talking 1960's here!

Well come on across and we'll take you down to the valley for a few reds! *wine:D

And now QANTAS! Look at what's happening there! I was a member of the ANF all my nursing career and post for quite sometime. In the 1960's through to my retirement in early 2000's, we've fought like warriors for better pay, better conditions etc etc, and all the while managements would fight us each and every step. We managed to make some differences, but it pains my heart to see the younger generation of nurses still having to fight for the respect and a fair go. It was my generation who truly believed we'd make it better not only for ourselves, but for those who would follow us. It was the legacy we hoped to leave. Still, I guess there'll always be the divide between the workers and management for all time.

:yawn::zzzzz:zzzzz:zzzzz Can you tell I don't give a toss??!!