Grace Oz

Grace Oz

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

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  1. Mature Nurses over 50

    Grace Oz replied to Su360's topic in Michigan Nursing

  2. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

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

    Aloha Malle! You live in a beautiful part of the world! :) I was last in Hawai'i in March/April this year. LOVE Hawai'i! :) I shall post a couple of links which might be of help to you in finding...

  3. Whoever invented scrubs, standup!

    Grace Oz replied to OldMareLPN's topic in General Nursing

    In Australia we wear scrubs mostly only in theatre. On the wards we wear a uniform decreed by the facility. Often the uniform consists of a pair of long pants, a shirt, closed in shoes. The style and...

  4. Whoever invented scrubs, standup!

    Grace Oz replied to OldMareLPN's topic in General Nursing

    So .... have you worked it out yet??!! LOL Ahhh, for cultural and terminology differences, eh??!

  5. Whoever invented scrubs, standup!

    Grace Oz replied to OldMareLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Well NO wonder! poor girl. Having to wear one of those AND working??!! How

  6. Whoever invented scrubs, standup!

    Grace Oz replied to OldMareLPN's topic in General Nursing

  7. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

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

    G'day and WELCOME to the Aussie forum! You will find Adelaide an easy city to live in. Everything is in reasonably close proximity and it's a very clean city. House prices and cost of living less...

  8. another one !

    Grace Oz replied to sandcat's topic in International Nursing

    congratulations granny! :) i'm green with envy! the way my two are going, i'll be wearing nappies myself before any grand child is!!! lol that's lovely news for you, kate... you'll be kept poor and...

  9. Using washcloths on the vagina

    Grace Oz replied to shazandkev's topic in International Nursing

    If they're going to use re-usable cloths, a white one for the face, a brown or other solid colour for the 'nether' regions. Since towels etc are used to dry every part of the body then washed and...

  10. what uni did we all go to

    Grace Oz replied to melnq79's topic in International Nursing

    my oh my, well aren't i the lone ranger in the mob?! lol back in the day ....... we trained in hospitals! lol mind you, i've walked through a uni, so does that count??!! lol good luck to all those...

  11. another one !

    Grace Oz replied to sandcat's topic in International Nursing

    Division 2 nurse is particular to Victoria. Most other states the title is Enrolled

  12. another one !

    Grace Oz replied to sandcat's topic in International Nursing

    Awww, go on Kate, I'll betcha scare the daylights outta those young things!!!

  13. Moving to South Australia

    Grace Oz replied to s1shaw's topic in International Nursing

    you are most welcome!

  14. My hands need a good hand cream!

    Grace Oz replied to brissygal's topic in International Nursing

    Cetaphil Moisturising lotion is

  15. About Incident Reports

    Grace Oz replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    It's a while now ( 6 years) since I retired, but it use to always be that whatever we documented had to be such that it could "stand up in a court of law." Both case notes and incident reports. It was...

  16. how do I help her emotionally?

    Grace Oz replied to help for my daughter's topic in General Students

    Good response, pharmgirl! I too was going to suggest that your daughter join us here on allnurses, she will find wealth of guidance and support. I wish your daughter every success and with you, her...

  17. The Patient I Failed

    Grace Oz replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Excellent article and a very deserving winner!

  18. I had my first post mortem experience Friday.....

    Grace Oz replied to mgalloLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Kudos to you for being the kind of nurse we ALL should aspire to be! I can only hope that when my time comes, the people attending to my body afford it the respect and dignity and gentleness you gave...

  19. Tasmanian Premier sacks MP while recovering from Suicide Attempt

    Grace Oz posted a topic in International Nursing

    I don't know about anyone else, but this man should hang his head in shame! What message does this send to that poor woman? What message does it send to those suffering depression? SHAME SHAME...

  20. Inactive rn Need advice

    Grace Oz replied to barathi7's topic in Retired Nurses

    I know it's not pertinent to the original post since it's about how things work here in Oz, but I'll share with you anyway. Here in Australia, if a nurse has not worked within a 5 year period, she/he...

  21. Husband uncomfortable with my job!

    Grace Oz replied to DA314's topic in General Nursing

    This is an old article, but probably just as relevant today ...............

  22. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

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

    WELCOME to allnurses, katmar19! GOOD LUCK with finishing your degree and CONGRATULATIONS on your pending marriage. Come here often as you can and participate in the forums and make friend's, learn,...

  23. Grievance leads to physical conditions?!

    Grace Oz replied to sissiesmama's topic in General Nursing

    ((((Anne)))) you are grief stricken, and understandably so. Our pets are relevant and important to us and our lives. Your Sam walked a big part of your life journey with you. Through thick and thin....

  24. Mental Stability of Elderly person

    Grace Oz replied to KarynicaRN's topic in General Nursing

    They say the whole village raises the children. Same analogy I think for our elderly. We all should be looking out for each other. As health professionals, we are better able to pick up on the...

  25. What is the biggest piece of advice you have for nursing students?

    Grace Oz replied to ton343's topic in General Nursing

    I second what the others have posted here; and would like to also encourage you to ALWAYS remember to make time for YOU. And also your loved ones, they'll be a wonderful source of support and...