Grace Oz

Grace Oz

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

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  1. workcover discrimination

    Grace Oz replied to greatshakes's topic in International Nursing

    Here's my two bob's worth. For what it's worth! ........ My advice would be to abstain from becoming involved in advocating for staff in a facility in which you are not employed, unless you are their...

  2. how will the new IR laws effect nurse's.......

    Grace Oz replied to froghair's topic in International Nursing

    this is exactly what employers are banking on! stand tall and be strong, whatever you do, never capitulate to the bullying tactics of employers. remember, they need you! you, as a nurse, will obtain a...

  3. Socceroos!!

    Grace Oz posted a topic in International Nursing

    AUSSIE! AUSSIE! AUSSIE! OI! OI! OI! I'm NO soccer player or madly rampant, passionate, loud supporter , but .... You just can't help but feel happy for our WORLD CUP competitors, the mighty...

  4. Australian Nurse Murdered in Thailand

    Grace Oz posted a topic in International Nursing

    RIP Pamela Fitzpatrick. Pamela, a nurse, was holidaying in Thailand when a gunman shot her in the neck as she relaxed in a bar with friend's. It's believed the bullet was intended for the bar's...

  5. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

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

    Thanks Tina! It's good to be back home! LOVED America, but there's NO place like home! Except that it's winter!

  6. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

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

    Hi, Have just returned from a trip to the US. Just wanted to let you know that the friend's we make here on allnurses are wonderful people! I had the opportunity to meet with a couple during my visit...

  7. Premium membership reservations?

    Grace Oz replied to rn/writer's topic in General Nursing

    Plain and simple for me........ Because Brian set up this WONDERFUL website, and through it I've made friend's and connections I would otherwise never have , I'm only TOO happy to contribute. I was,...

  8. want to help out a friend BUT.....

    Grace Oz replied to hhrhrn41's topic in General Nursing

    exactly!

  9. Question about patients' rights.

    Grace Oz replied to Sis123's topic in General Nursing

    Patients DO have rights, regardless. And... they also have a RIGHT to

  10. doula

    Grace Oz replied to new nursing student's topic in International Nursing

    well, i know about birthing babies! did it twice! :) that was enough for me! :redlight: as for a 'doula'???? never heard of it, ever! well, not in australia anyway. as gwenith says, independent...

  11. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

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

    g'day mate! us 'southerners' jealous??! never! :rotfl: and, you're dead right about an 'outsider' being put down or, worse, bullied because they dared to suggest ....anything! back then, those folks...

  12. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

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

    since i'm married to a "sandgroper", you can tell me nothing about them! and, sorry to disagree with you, but... they are parochial! very parochial! as for having 'already tried it and it didn't...

  13. Would You Press Charges?

    Grace Oz replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry you had this awful experience [[[[hug]]]] Violence should NEVER be accepted as something nurses must tolerate in the course of our duties. The fact this adolescent is an inpatient, should not...

  14. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

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

    thanks, we're really excited and looking forward to our

  15. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

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

    oh no! tell me this isn't so! nothing's sacred anymore! i hope this doesn't happen, but i fear, as with so many, (too many!), other things, it will. i tried to purchase some aussie souvenirs to take...

  16. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

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

    g'day granny! glad you popped in and said hello! i betcha miss 'granny smith's' too, eh? do they have those apples in canada? :-) i recently sent some vegemite to some of our american friend's here on...

  17. :( Sad - LPN (little pretend nurse comment)

    Grace Oz replied to Amyjosonata's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The best way to treat ignorant jerks is to NOT dignify their remarks by responding. Just simply stand tall, turn and walk away. You will meet many such jerks along lifes' journey, and the best gift...

  18. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

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

    bloody football! ...... it's started ...again!!!! not only is it on all weekend, it's now on monday nights as well!!!! oh well..... i get to hog the computer again for a few months!

  19. Domestic Violence Survivor.

    Grace Oz replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    Initially, I wasn't going to dignify you or your post with a response. However, it's SO repugnent, it can't go unchallenged. You say you are also a "survivour", a "survivour" of what?! I suggest you...

  20. How to get in TAFE for Enrolled Nursing?

    Grace Oz replied to pink_margarita's topic in International Nursing

    That's a wise move by those

  21. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

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

    certainly have ausnurse! agree, some great sporting moments. the most 'tragic' moment was when our male runner, in the 1500 i think it was, fell as a result of being knocked from behind by the person...

  22. residential aged care LL whinges

    Grace Oz replied to jilliejill's topic in International Nursing

    I am so sorry to read your post. Please do not hesitate to report this nurse to the nurses board in your state. Australia wants only competent health care professionals operating in our country....

  23. Enrolled Nurse vs. Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

    Grace Oz replied to pink_margarita's topic in International Nursing

    I think you'll find it means the EN is simply medication accreditated. Whether the EN achieves this as part of their training or post training depends on when the nurse trained, where, etc etc....

  24. How to get in TAFE for Enrolled Nursing?

    Grace Oz replied to pink_margarita's topic in International Nursing

    haha! well then, that being the case ..... how come there's so many loonies out there practising nursing??!!!! :chuckle sorry pink margarita, i know this doesn't answer your original or subsequent...

  25. Are nurses in OZ underpaid?

    Grace Oz replied to X-treme's topic in International Nursing

    In answer to your question.... YES! Grossly underpaid and undervalued. Despite what some might have you believe. This is part of the reason for the high attrition rate. Corporations pay big dollars...