Grace Oz

Grace Oz

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

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  1. Studing Nursing in Australia

    Grace Oz replied to seemad's topic in International Nursing

    When you're talking about funding your studies, do you not qualify for HECCS? If you don't, then I'd reccommend you adopt option 1. At least that way you'll have an income while you attend uni....

  2. Life and jobs in San Francisco

    Grace Oz replied to krazykev's topic in California Nursing

    Unable to give advice on living and working there but, we LOVED San Francisco! We visited last May 2006. Absolutely loved it! Hope to go again one day. We were told that 70% of the population rent...

  3. australian / adelaide nurses?

    Grace Oz replied to aussiemags's topic in International Nursing

    welcome to allnurses,

  4. American-trained Nurses in Aussie Forum

    Grace Oz replied to Pedusc's topic in International Nursing

    I lived and worked in WA back in the 1970's and found it to be backward and uninterested in hearing about anything outside WA! The arrogance and parocialism was incredible. I found the people had a...

  5. Post endo soreness-Advice please-

    Grace Oz posted a topic in Gastroenterology

    Hoping someone with knowledge/experience can offer some advice here. I underwent an endoscopy yesterday, (Tuesday in Australia), and I've got a sore throat now. I'm guessing it's due to the scope...

  6. Post endo soreness-Advice please-

    Grace Oz replied to Grace Oz's topic in Gastroenterology

    Thanks Marie, for sharing what you know As opposed to giving me advice! :) swtooth, Thanks for your well wishes, I appreciate them. I realise I wrote as the subject -Advice please. An inaccurate...

  7. need help--husband died at home

    Grace Oz replied to pyseymo's topic in Cardiac

    Condolences on your sad loss. You did all you possibly could. I wish you and the children peace as you grieve the loss of your husband and

  8. australian / adelaide nurses?

    Grace Oz replied to aussiemags's topic in International Nursing

    you are welcome to join our forum anytime you like! :) we may have worked together! i did agency at lyell mac, in outpatients! :) several times! glad you enjoyed your time here so much. yes, it is a...

  9. Veterans scramble for care,

    Grace Oz replied to gitterbug's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This is what happens here in Oz. A veteran who is a holder of a Gold card, (100% disability-TPI-Totally Permanently Incapacitated), and (covers ALL medical, dental, optical, phyisotherapy, etc etc),...

  10. Veterans scramble for care,

    Grace Oz replied to gitterbug's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Am sorry for your loss. Politicians should hang their collective heads in SHAME for the disgraceful way in which veterans are (NOT!) looked after. It's the same here in Australia. The lengths vets...

  11. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

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

    Congratulations on your new grandchild. :balloons: In advance :welcome: to Oz! I'm sure you will enjoy your time here. Safe travels!

  12. australian / adelaide nurses?

    Grace Oz replied to aussiemags's topic in International Nursing

    G'day! Yes, I'm in Adelaide. Now retired. :monkeydance: Did agency in my final couple of years before pulling the plug. It can be good. Has it's downside sometimes though. Hope you visit allnurses...

  13. australian / adelaide nurses?

    Grace Oz replied to aussiemags's topic in International Nursing

    Tiwi, hope these links are of some help. www.rah.sa.gov.au www.wch.sa.gov.au www.nwahs.sa.gov.au www.rgh.sa.gov.au These are all hospitals in the city and metropolitan area. Best

  14. australian / adelaide nurses?

    Grace Oz replied to aussiemags's topic in International Nursing

    WELCOME to allnurses! I'm the resident SA nurse here! lol Hope you enjoy your time here.

  15. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

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

    WELCOME and G'day! :) You'll LOVE Australia for

  16. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

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

    good luck and have fun out in the

  17. nursing in australia

    Grace Oz replied to sgts's topic in International Nursing

    There's jobs here! It's just that us Aussies like to go "Walkabout!" That's why so many of us travel within our own magnificent country and overseas. Actually, we're among the most travelled people on...

  18. Anyone have an "unsupportive mate"?

    Grace Oz replied to DermNP2Be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wish you all the very best. When we believe in ourselves, anything is

  19. new to site

    Grace Oz replied to kprnc58's topic in Orthopedic

    Welcome to

  20. Afer a hip fracture is it possible to exercise to much? Should you push yourself?

    Grace Oz replied to shehadi's topic in Orthopedic

    Pushing too hard after any surgery can have negative consequences. Especially after THR. Post -operative rehab instructions are given for a very good reason. It doesn't take much to 'pop' a new...

  21. TKR question

    Grace Oz replied to rntoon's topic in Orthopedic

    Added to the above advice ....... a pillow under the knee can cause pressure and increase the risk of

  22. Anyone ever been fired before?

    Grace Oz replied to NurseXtine's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you lost your job. Do you not have some form of recourse? Surely they can't just sack you without prior warnings or good/valid reasons? I hope you find another position soon and can breathe...

  23. Please meet llg, our allnurses Nursing Career expert!

    Grace Oz replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! Spotlight on a most deserving

  24. Please help!! US Citizens using Aus BSNs to work in the US

    Grace Oz replied to Murasaki81's topic in International Nursing

    I know this doesn't quite give you the answers you're after, but.... What I can tell you is; Australian nurses are highly regarded and much sought after overseas. I have a friend who had no problem...

  25. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

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

    WELCOME,