Grace Oz

Grace Oz

Med/Surg/Ortho/HH/Radiology-Now Retired

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  1. Brian Short News

    Grace Oz replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    It is with unbelievable shock and deep sadness that I learned of this tragic news here in Australia today (Friday 11Sept) - (thank you Dianah ..will be in touch). To all my former fellow allnurses...

  2. The Wisest Thing I've Ever Heard on Allnurses ...

    Grace Oz replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in General Nursing

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

  3. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

    Grace Oz replied to gwenith's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    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...

  4. I'm throwing in the towel, as HARD as it is to say because I did fight the good fight

    Grace Oz replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Nursing Career

    Wishing you fulfillment, peace and happiness as you move

  5. How are you spending your retirement?

    Grace Oz posted a topic in Retired Nurses

    I don't mean your money! I mean; how do you spend your time? What interests, hobbies etc are you pursuing? And, do you enjoy being

  6. Why can't you write people's names in your note: Rationale?

    Grace Oz replied to Sehille4774's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  7. Unemployed for 2 years, No one wants me anymore.

    Grace Oz replied to lumbarpain's topic in Retired Nurses

    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...

  8. EBA 2011 - here we go again

    Grace Oz replied to talaxandra's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    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...

  9. need an OZ update! us rn seeking to flee country..

    Grace Oz replied to nurseyNJNYC's topic in International Nursing

    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.

  10. EBA 2011 - here we go again

    Grace Oz replied to talaxandra's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    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

  11. EBA 2011 - here we go again

    Grace Oz replied to talaxandra's topic in Australia, New Zealand

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

  12. EBA 2011 - here we go again

    Grace Oz replied to talaxandra's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    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...

  13. EBA 2011 - here we go again

    Grace Oz replied to talaxandra's topic in Australia, New Zealand

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

  14. EBA 2011 - here we go again

    Grace Oz replied to talaxandra's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    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...

  15. Woo hoo!

    Grace Oz replied to K+MgSO4's topic in International Nursing

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

  16. US new grad moving to AUS

    Grace Oz replied to greyL's topic in International Nursing

  17. need an OZ update! us rn seeking to flee country..

    Grace Oz replied to nurseyNJNYC's topic in International Nursing

  18. Nurses Pushing Propofol for Conscious Sedation -Your Thoughts?

    Grace Oz replied to *traumaRN*'s topic in Gastroenterology

    I underwent a colonoscopy yesterday - wednesday in Aust. - I was administered with propofol and fentanyl by an anaesthetist. No problem. Last night and today I'm feeling a bit tired, but otherwise ok....

  19. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

    Grace Oz replied to gwenith's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    back in the "old days" we'd use: blue for temperature. black for pulse. green for resp. red for b/p. but, that was a loooonnnngggg time ago! those multi-colour pen makers made a

  20. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

    Grace Oz replied to gwenith's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    CONGRATULATIONS on the birth of your grandson!

  21. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

    Grace Oz replied to gwenith's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Hang in there, greatshakes. Small steps and one day at a time. Be sure to stay connected and post and participate here. Wishing you peace and comfort.

  22. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

    Grace Oz replied to gwenith's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Dear Greatshakes, I'm so sorry to read that you did not pass the competency. :hug: Sorry also for all that you have been experiencing, it's not been easy for you. Sometimes in life; no matter how much...

  23. public system western australia

    Grace Oz replied to bulletproofbarb's topic in International Nursing

    ((((Barb))))) Sounds as though the best option would be to jump ship from where you are and "step outside the square", tackle new challenges, meet new / /more people, dust off the boredom gremlins, GO...

  24. public system western australia

    Grace Oz replied to bulletproofbarb's topic in International Nursing

    Addit: @ Barb, good luck in finding a job you like, Barb!

  25. public system western australia

    Grace Oz replied to bulletproofbarb's topic in International Nursing

    Nothings changed in WA it would appear! It was like this back in 1976! The way they operate is as if the rest of Australia doesn't exist. Back in the 1970's, you never dare try and educate them to...