Grace Oz

Grace Oz

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

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  1. Reasons to work in Australia

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

    Queensland's good for a holiday! I'll say no more!

  2. Anzac Day - 2008

    Grace Oz replied to Grace Oz's topic in International Nursing

    today, 25th April, is ANZAC DAY in Australia. Today we remember and honour those brave soldiers who landed on Gallipoli 93 years ago. It was on those shores of Gallipoli where the legend of ANZAC was...

  3. Nurses go for trial

    Grace Oz replied to gwenith's topic in International Nursing

    yer a nosey lil bugger aren't ya??!!! .... wanting to know it all!!!!! ps: it's spelt:

  4. Oz Div1 role compared to Irish RGN role

    Grace Oz replied to irish-nurse's topic in International Nursing

    'cept during footy season!

  5. Thank you....all of you

    Grace Oz replied to southlandshari's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, southlandshari, for sharing your story with us. I'm so happy for you that you are/have recovered and are on your way to realising your goals. I wish you every success and happiness in your...

  6. Reasons to work in Australia

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

    There's a "sticky" thread at the top of this forum in which you might find information. Best wishes to

  7. Response from Minister re: National Registration

    Grace Oz replied to nyapa's topic in International Nursing

    hahaha! good point, Jay! My activist days on behalf of the nursing profession are over now! :) However, maybe my generation and our activisim has helped bring about change. :) I know it has in several...

  8. Nurses go for trial

    Grace Oz replied to gwenith's topic in International Nursing

    I think you're correct in saying no more facts will be

  9. Oz Div1 role compared to Irish RGN role

    Grace Oz replied to irish-nurse's topic in International Nursing

    welcome to oz, irish-nurse! the ladies above have given good advice. basically, the enrolled nurse- div 2 nurse- works under the direction and supervision of the registerd nurse- div1. below is...

  10. Oz Div1 role compared to Irish RGN role

    Grace Oz replied to irish-nurse's topic in International Nursing

    Arrggg! CRIKEY!!! There yer go AGAIN!!!! Just when I was startin' ta miss ya too!!! LOL DON'T Believe her!!!!!! She's tellin' fibs!!!

  11. How does one become assertive in the nursing field?

    Grace Oz replied to nicnix's topic in General Nursing

    Assertivness becomes easier as we grow as individuals and professionals. Life experiences help build confidence and empowers us to be assertive in situations which demand it. My tool for always...

  12. Nurses go for trial

    Grace Oz replied to gwenith's topic in International Nursing

    Thank you Joanne, for posting this. Having been in the situation of being the spouse of a patient who suffered due to medical negligence, I can tell you, the health industry tells lies and covers it's...

  13. I've been a nurse for......

    Grace Oz replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    :ancong!: Welcome to the old gezers

  14. Response from Minister re: National Registration

    Grace Oz replied to nyapa's topic in International Nursing

    Good for you, Jay! Nice to see our erstwhile public servants actually responding to a citizen's enquiry! I've advocated for this for over 30 years! Oh well, while it's too late for me, it's a good...

  15. Too old for nursing?

    Grace Oz replied to waterandfire's topic in General Nursing

    I have a friend/former colleague, who is 70 and still works. She works about 3 days a week in the endoscopy unit. She thinks I'm nuts for being retired so young. lol I think she's nuts for still...

  16. Special Support thread for Cariad and her dh

    Grace Oz replied to madwife2002's topic in United Kingdom

    Only just now saw this thread. Sending you and your DH very best wishes from Down Under. I second you obtaining another opinion. And sincerely hope you receive some tangible answers soon. Thanks Kay,...

  17. Poor treatment for Qld Health Nurses Australia

    Grace Oz replied to apollo22's topic in General Nursing

    Jay has made some good suggestions. Don't take this lying down. Stand firm and search high and low for the outcome you rightly deserve. We have a saying here in the south,..... "Not Queensland,...

  18. need advice

    Grace Oz replied to tigermum's topic in International Nursing

    It's noble that you, as his friend, care. But if he did indeed defraud the taxpayers of Australia, I have absolutley NO sympathy for him and the predicament he finds himself

  19. Aussies in USA on E3

    Grace Oz replied to susieok's topic in International Nursing

    Ok, I'm pleading ignorant here. Just what is an E3? Thanks in advance for the enlightenment!

  20. Stability of Nursing Positions in Aus/NZ

    Grace Oz replied to nyapa's topic in International Nursing

    Jay, 29 years ago they did things which are not permitted thesedays. Oh well, it taught me how to really budget! lol And, how to cook mince a million ways! It was probably for the best as it turned...

  21. Unit Secretary tells me she regularly snoops electronically

    Grace Oz replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Stand from under the person(s) I ever catch snooping MY medical records! They'd better have THE BEST lawyer in the land! I think it's despicable and disgusting and the low lifes who indulge in this...

  22. Stability of Nursing Positions in Aus/NZ

    Grace Oz replied to nyapa's topic in International Nursing

    I don't know to be honest. All I do know is; I was never without a job, ever. No matter where in Australia I lived, I always obtained a job. Whether it was full-time, part-time or casual, I always...

  23. Why do people abuse nurses?

    Grace Oz replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    There's discussion here in Australia at present about the abuse and assaults on nursing staff. It's been proposed to make it unlawful to do so, and that the offender can be prosecuted. I say about...

  24. Patient asking for phone number to keep in touch, what do you say?

    Grace Oz replied to amy0123's topic in General Nursing

    Unless you give them the number for the local Zoo, NO!

  25. To any RN's in southern california looking to work in Australia

    Grace Oz replied to mclovin's topic in International Nursing

    This would probably receive the replies you seek by being posted in the California forums! good Luck!