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  1. The long term effects of being fired

    Djuna replied to Poochee's topic in General Nursing

    I have never spoken about this with anyone apart from my family. It becomes one of those shameful secrets you keep. It feels like such an indictment on your character and work ethic that it can...

  2. The long term effects of being fired

    Djuna replied to Poochee's topic in General Nursing

    I was in a violent relationship and I was fired because my work found out about it. I took the company to an Employment Tribunal and won a few thousand dollars for unfair dismissal. 8 years later I am...

  3. Travel to Australia.. anyone work there?

    Djuna replied to LadyNASDAQ's topic in International Nursing

    Australia is a big country and each state has health boards, so you will find a difference in all kinds of things between these different health boards. There are even some different ways of doing...

  4. Questions!

    Djuna replied to DOOMED's topic in International Nursing

    Male RNs are wanted no more and no less than female RNs. You won't get any special treatment just because you're a male nurse trying to get a

  5. 18 gauge insertion

    Djuna replied to Murse7's topic in Emergency

    I must be a weirdo because I have no problems with the 18g and I miss them with the 22g. 20g is a no brainer so I usually go for that size unless I really need a bigger

  6. Bone Marrow Transplant unit

    Djuna replied to MsShanRN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in Haematology and orientated to the BMTU. I personally don't think it is a good place to start off as a new graduate RN and I agree with the above poster who suggested a more general...

  7. Bypass The Retrogresion

    Djuna replied to David usa's topic in International Nursing

    Davis usa If you have an existing thread and wish to reply to what a poster has said, instead of starting a whole new thread all you need to do is look to the left hand side and you will see a POST...

  8. Won't be around for a short while

    Djuna replied to Silverdragon102's topic in International Nursing

    I hope you have a safe and exciting journey. Have lots of fun and savour the experience. All the

  9. Your One Best Piece Of Advice Please.

    Djuna replied to whitman's topic in Emergency

    Kia Ora Congratulations on your move to ED. I worked in Medical at Rotorua Hospital for a little while and also did Agency there. I hope you'll enjoy ED. My advice is to learn to laugh because...

  10. A question for anyone who has applied to VT

    Djuna posted a topic in International Nursing

    I sent my application to Vermont Nursing Board 2 months ago and it shows up on their website that they have received my application and fee. However my transcript is not showing as having been...

  11. Special Support thread for Cariad and her dh

    Djuna replied to madwife2002's topic in United Kingdom

    i just wanted to thank you for taking time out to support other people. i wish you and your dh very best

  12. Pts with Near-death experience anyone?

    Djuna replied to FlyMom's topic in General Nursing

    just a few of my

  13. Hospital based Midwifery training

    Djuna replied to Hales27's topic in International Nursing

    The Charles Sturt University offers a hospital-based one year Post Grad Diploma of Midwifery. http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/midwifery/index.html Generally in my hospital they take 2...

  14. Sorry to crash your forum but...

    Djuna replied to Djuna's topic in International Nursing

    I just wanted to update you all on progress. My husband left for the US almost 3 weeks ago, still no job and thus no visa. I have no idea when anything will happen so I'm biding my time half way...

  15. Want to work In USA onced gratuated

    Djuna replied to angelchick's topic in International Nursing

    You need to check out the information in the International Forum. There are 'stickies' at the top that give you clear directions on both the licensure and immigration processes to work in the

  16. Skipping the HR person?

    Djuna replied to RNBelle's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have any advice for you I'm sorry, but I certainly understand how you feel. I have emailed HR at a large hospital in New England and a week later I have still had no reply. It's very...

  17. Sorry to crash your forum but...

    Djuna replied to Djuna's topic in International Nursing

    Thank you all for your kind support. All my paperwork is filed, the only thing I am waiting on is for my husband to return to the US and get a job and then he can provide US Immigration with the...

  18. USA nursing student looking to move to Sydney

    Djuna replied to RN4262's topic in International Nursing

    This is the official New South Wales Health site. It has all the hospitals who offer New Graduate Programs and links.

  19. USA nursing student looking to move to Sydney

    Djuna replied to RN4262's topic in International Nursing

    Hi It is highly unlikely an agency would take you on as a new graduate, they usually require at least one year of experience, however there are many new graduate programs and it would be worth...

  20. Is there a nurse shortage in Victoria?

    Djuna replied to Maria77's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Maria While I can't really comment on Victoria specifically as I work in NSW, I do know that in general Australia as a whole has a shortage of RNs. It has been my experience applying for positions...

  21. Is there an 'us' and 'them' culture in nursing

    Djuna replied to nyapa's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a busy ED and although I don't believe there is a blatant culture of 'us' and 'them', I do see the benefits of only having RNs. In a small rural hospital you are put under a lot more...

  22. Rudd's attempt to lure nurses back

    Djuna replied to Grace Oz's topic in International Nursing

    Oh Grace, I totally agree with you. It's almost like a kick in the teeth for those of us going to work 5, 6 days a week, overworked, understaffed, putting up with the public, plugging the gaps. Where...

  23. From Med/Surg to ED

    Djuna replied to raindrop's topic in Emergency

    Very wrong. ED is an area where you must be multi-talented and an expert multi-tasker. I have worked in many areas of nursing and I have to say I have had more stress/excitement/adrenalin-charged...

  24. Well... I'm just about to do it...

    Djuna replied to NurseCard's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I just wanted to wish you all the best on your path to inner peace and joy in your

  25. PN -> US-"bad", Canada, Australia & NZ-"good"???

    Djuna replied to veyron's topic in International Nursing

    Enrolled Nurses are not in demand in New Zealand. ENs are being encouraged to do their RN training now so I highly doubt you could ever work as an EN in New