Grace Oz

Grace Oz

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

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  1. What are Aussie hospital patients like?

    Grace Oz replied to bukko's topic in International Nursing

    Bukko.... I've PM'd you. Cheers,

  2. Just about to start my study - would love advice from all you experienced old hands!

    Grace Oz replied to kelcook's topic in International Nursing

    Congratulations Evie! It was uplifting to read this post. I'm SO glad you are enjoying your nursing and feel good about the decision to become a nurse. It's lovely to read these positive remarks. Keep...

  3. What are Aussie hospital patients like?

    Grace Oz replied to bukko's topic in International Nursing

  4. Sunny Queensland, eh?

    Grace Oz posted a topic in International Nursing

    Oh, I just couldn't let this opportunity pass by! ......... Gwenith, what happened to the cricket at the GABBA today??!!! :chuckle Rani, Rain, go away ............. :rotfl: :rotfl: Cheers from SUNNY...

  5. Want to work in the OR when I qualify

    Grace Oz replied to monstermunch's topic in International Nursing

    As an "older", "long in the profession", nurse, I would strongly encourage you to do the GNP BEFORE going into any speciality area. Depending on where you do your GNP, you will probably find they...

  6. What are Aussie hospital patients like?

    Grace Oz replied to bukko's topic in International Nursing

    In a nutshell ..... it really all depends on where you work. Patients vary from one setting to another. Whether it be in a public hospital, a private hospital, aged care facility, mental health...

  7. Tookie is putting her toe in the water

    Grace Oz replied to Tookie's topic in International Nursing

    WELCOME BACK TOOKIE!! :balloons: Where the hell have you been girl?! Have often thought of you and wondered....... Hmmm, 'spose I coulda sent you a msg huh?! Anyway.... great to see you here again....

  8. Just about to start my study - would love advice from all you experienced old hands!

    Grace Oz replied to kelcook's topic in International Nursing

    G'day Kelly and WELCOME! Congratulations on your choice of nursing as a career, I hope you have many many happy years in the profession once you graduate. You will get lots of support here on...

  9. Nursing in the military

    Grace Oz replied to Clarissa26's topic in International Nursing

    Nope, that wasn't what I meant. Apology accepted. Glad you were able to have clarification. Have a good

  10. Nursing in the military

    Grace Oz replied to Clarissa26's topic in International Nursing

    And the point of this post is???....... If you read my post, it's crystal clear I would have

  11. Nursing in the military

    Grace Oz replied to Clarissa26's topic in International Nursing

    Sorry have to disagree in part with this statement. ALL officers who go through ADFA, (Australian Defence Force Academy), have degrees. ADFA is an "arm" of the University of NSW, and is the...

  12. Nursing in the military

    Grace Oz replied to Clarissa26's topic in International Nursing

    I, BTW, am NOT the commissioned officer! :chuckle I obtained that information from someone who

  13. Nursing in the military

    Grace Oz replied to Clarissa26's topic in International Nursing

    some howls of outage at the mere suggestion of this but there are some functions that medics perform that are usually legislated as 'doctor only' in civilian practice. This response is from someone...

  14. Nursing in the military

    Grace Oz replied to Clarissa26's topic in International Nursing

    So the question must be asked ........... Are our defence forces, (in the field), receiving LESS than optimal health care?! Are they considered "unworthy" of having qualified doctors or R.N's assess...

  15. Wondering whether to specialize after completing degree or to do a year med/surg?

    Grace Oz replied to ladybird1292's topic in International Nursing

    Hello Vanessa and WELCOME! Nothing beats hands on practical experience in the nursing profession, nothing! Believe me! So, m'dear, my advice to you would to heed the advice from the other posters...

  16. Australia Day

    Grace Oz posted a topic in International Nursing

    happy australia day! sending a big g'day to my fellow aussies here on allnurses. hope your day is full of good things. australians all let us rejoice .........

  17. Australia Day

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

    You didn't have

  18. Australia Day

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

    Actually, just quickly. And simply........ Perhaps part of what we celebrate is; that our magnificent country was discovered by those not born here at all. Otherwise... it wouldn't be the wonderful...

  19. Australia Day

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

    No affront taken here, Blackbird. None at all. IMHO ... I think we have a LOT to celebrate. ALL of us! Both Black AND white Australians. THe reasons are many and varied, but I haven't time to debate...

  20. Australia Day

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

    We celebrate our FREEDOM, Blackbird, that's what. Don't know how old you are, but there was a time when Australia was fought for, in a war ,that threatened our very way of life. The way of life,...

  21. Spooky Happenings on Shift?

    Grace Oz replied to Blackbird's topic in General Nursing

    Yep! Something REALLY spooky happened to me one night when on "nights" ........ I actually got to have a supper break!!!

  22. Sunny Queensland, eh?

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

    ..... er, make that ..... "RAIN ,rain"!!! LOL In my haste to be a smart****, I spelt RAIN incorrectly!! :imbar :rotfl: NOW who's been "seen off"!!!???!!!

  23. want to be RN but afraid

    Grace Oz replied to melody04's topic in Nursing Career

    well! this is real helpful advice!... not! y'know, i was told all my growing years; "if you can't say something positive, then shut up!" the poster was looking for intelligent, factual, encouraging,...

  24. Nursing in the military

    Grace Oz replied to Clarissa26's topic in International Nursing

    TEDD, NO DISRESPECT BUT; THIS IS NOT CORRECT. Army, Navy or Air force DO NOT use agency staff. Personnel are either commissioned officers, (RN's who have trained in civilian universities prior to...

  25. Need ideas for honoring RN practicing 50 years

    Grace Oz replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Not only call the Pope, ( I lOVE that! :rotfl: ), have a medal struck for her! Or..... Permanent Premium membership to allnurses! :roll Would it be possible to re-name one of the wards, units,...