Grace Oz

Grace Oz

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

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  1. Keeping in Touch

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

    Thanks for sharing this, Suzanne. I'll give it a

  2. Keeping in Touch

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

    Thank you,

  3. Keeping in Touch

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

    Thanks for the welcome back folks! The weeks and months are passing all too quickly! Thanks for the hint re French toast, Talaxandra, I'm not a great fan of ginger myself. But my "other half" is, so...

  4. Keeping in Touch

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

    hi, i tend to hold the opinion; 1) i live in australia. so i'm miles ahead. 2) i'm upright and breathing. so i'm even more ahead! so, even if the pay's a tad lousy, at least you're receiving a wage....

  5. have you tried these australian nursing agencies?

    Grace Oz replied to ruthiebaby88's topic in International Nursing

    Bukko.... We DO play 8 ball here in Oz! And ... it'd be more likely a government agent would say; "you lazy bugger!" as opposed to; "Lazy sod". The word "Sod" is more of a "Pommie" (English)...

  6. Opportunities for employment in foreign countries

    Grace Oz replied to jkharley's topic in International Nursing

    We do things Well AND professionally in Oz! And you're right Bukko, we are weary of ingrates and desire to weed 'em out! Not only, but also, we have one of THE BEST health care systems, and...

  7. Question about Shoes and Fanny Packs

    Grace Oz replied to Cowboys_RN's topic in General Students

    ....... I guess we actually refer to the whole genitalia as the "Fanny". Just

  8. Question about Shoes and Fanny Packs

    Grace Oz replied to Cowboys_RN's topic in General Students

    ....... I immediately conjure in my mind, those white cotton packs we use post lady partsl hysterectomy! After all.... here in Australia, a FANNY is a lady parts! Haven't we taught you northern...

  9. Overweight nurse needs advice!

    Grace Oz replied to bulletproofbarb's topic in General Nursing

    Barb, Is it possible for you to join Weight Watchers? A friend of mine lost around 28 kilo's in 7 months. She looks fabulous. She remained disclipined and stuck to the programme to the letter. My...

  10. horizontal violence towards grads

    Grace Oz replied to disappointed's topic in International Nursing

    Tutly, please RE-READ my post! Then go away and really think about just what I

  11. horizontal violence towards grads

    Grace Oz replied to disappointed's topic in International Nursing

    These comments are exactly why there's the dis-unity in the profession today! Bullying in the workplace is illegal...period! There's NO room for it regardless of who trained where/when. Seek out an...

  12. Recognising/praising staff

    Grace Oz replied to girloutnumbered's topic in International Nursing

    Why not simply acknowledge the "good" behaviour, (though I'm not too sure I quite understand what you mean by that),by telling them that you appreciate them and the "good" work they've done that...

  13. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    Grace Oz replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    In the Australian outback town where I grew up, being a nurse was the only job you could continue working at AFTER you married! ? It was a town ruled by the union movement, and married women...

  14. Anzac Day -2005-

    Grace Oz posted a topic in International Nursing

    They shall not grow old As we that are left Grow old Age shall not weary them Nor the years condemn At the going down of the sun And in the morning We will remember them LEST WE

  15. Anzac Day -2005-

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

    No, Gwen, missed it. Would you believe I watched that mini series; "ANZACS"! Am still froming an opinion on that! *shakes head* Has "Letters from the War" been on before? I seem to recall it sounds...

  16. Anzac Day -2005-

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

    If you type in "Australians at Gallipoli" into the Google search engine, you'll find a wealth of information regarding the history of same, and how ANZAC DAY

  17. Anzac Day -2005-

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

    Anzac day is the day Australians and New Zealanders remember and honour the brave men who landed at GALLIPOLI 90 years a go today, 25th April. GALLIPOLI was in fact Australia's darkest hour and we...

  18. Navy Chopper Crash

    Grace Oz posted a topic in International Nursing

    A Navy Sea King helicopter has crashed during aid relief work in Indonesia. Nine Australian Defence Force personnel have been killed. Six of the nine were Navy personnel and three were RAAF. Two...

  19. Navy Chopper Crash

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

    Thanks Gwenith, Tweety and Tookie for your words of condolences. As members of the wider Navy "family", we are in shock at this terrible tragedy. I still remember, vividly, how I watched KANIMBLA sail...

  20. nurses who self injure

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

    Continue to pursue the ANF for help/guidance. Engage a lawyer. Document EVERYTHING!! Keep a daily diary of EVERYTHING. As Gwenith says, contact the Industrial Relations Tribunal. NEVER NEVER NEVER...

  21. Nursing staff slashed

    Grace Oz replied to gwenith's topic in International Nursing

    Seems NOTHING'S changed much in 30 plus years! And yes, young lady, just WHERE have you

  22. What are Aussie hospital patients like?

    Grace Oz replied to bukko's topic in International Nursing

    :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :chuckle :chuckle Peter old son......... :rolleyes: YOU took the bait mate! Have agood day........ Cheers...

  23. What are Aussie hospital patients like?

    Grace Oz replied to bukko's topic in International Nursing

    Peter old son, Speak for yourself. Please don't assume of others. One of the golden rules in nursing.... Be OBJECTIVE, NOT subjective! As an educator, I'd have thought you would've known that....

  24. A truly Blessed Delivery!!!

    Grace Oz replied to CA CoCoRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you for sharing this ...... What a WONDERFUL outcome! Now that's what I call; being in the right place at the right time! WELL DONE to all involved. :w00t: To mother; .... Congratulations!...

  25. Can a short person be a nurse?

    Grace Oz replied to MryRose's topic in General Nursing

    G'day MaryRose, I'm also one of life's gifts to the planet.... a SHORTIE!! :rotfl: Here in Oz we have adjustable IV poles that you can alter the height, so I'm guessing you'd have them up/over there...