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  1. Another triage vent thread

    Djuna replied to Djuna's topic in Emergency

    Gee, I don't know whether I'm heartened by the fact other RNs feel exactly like I do or depressed that the US has the same problems as here in Australia, particularly because I'm coming to the US

  2. Another triage vent thread

    Djuna posted a topic in Emergency

    i am struggling with the whole concept people have that an ed is for coughs, constipation and other minor ailments that could be easily treated by otc medication at the pharmacy or a trip to the gp. i...

  3. pediatric nurse from US to Auckland

    Djuna replied to tess5548's topic in International Nursing

    I only worked at KidzFirst for a few shifts but I have lived in Auckland almost all of my life so from a locals perspective I can tell you it is expensive to rent a flat, cost of living will be...

  4. What Makes You Feel Burnt Out??? (10 Questions)

    Djuna replied to SweetLadyJ's topic in General Nursing

    1. in which area of nursing are you working (ob, l&d, icu, er, med/surg, peds, hospice, etc.)? er 2. do you work at a hospital? if not, in what type of facility do you work? yes 3. are you working...

  5. Another triage vent thread

    Djuna replied to Djuna's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for so many nice replies, it's really good to know there are people who actually understand what we go through as RNs. CritterLover, I live in rural Australia in a town of around 25,000 people...

  6. Naff pay- what do you think?

    Djuna replied to littleflower123's topic in International Nursing

    Pay scale in Australia is dependent on the hours you have worked. Provide documentation from your previous employers verifying your hours and they have to place you on a pay scale accordingly. I did...

  7. Sweet Dreams, Baby! Tell us about your strange dreams r/t nursing

    Djuna replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in Hematology we had a run of deaths, all people under 50. I had vivid dreams for weeks that my children had died and I would have to go down to the morgue to identify their body....

  8. a few questions about australia

    Djuna replied to Claire_Fraser's topic in International Nursing

    Here are a couple of websites that may be of interest; http://www.portaloceania.com http://www.realestate.com.au Have you thought about doing agency work as well? All the Canadian RNs I know get a one...

  9. nursing in France

    Djuna replied to frodob's topic in General World

    You must be able to speak the language fluently to register as an RN in France. You may work in an English-speaking place but your actual registration with the French BON must be in

  10. Sicko by Michael Moore

    Djuna posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just watched the movie Sicko. Anyone else seen it? Do you agree with the portrayal of the American health system? How does this impact on Nursing life in the US? I'm really interested to hear...

  11. Flip, Turn, Crush & Smear

    Djuna replied to sam027000's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree and disagree with your clinical instructor. On one hand basic nursing cares are what most clinical nurses do, however I chose to work in ED so I could do more 'fun' stuff. I love...

  12. Chemical Dependancy

    Djuna replied to thegreenmile's topic in General Nursing

    I don't work in that area anymore but I used to. We call that area Alcohol and Drugs, not chemical dependency. I was a caseworker/counselor at Methadone Treatment Services with a client load of 60 IV...

  13. Nurses not doing assessments

    Djuna replied to gucci rush's topic in General Nursing

    I trained in New Zealand and was never taught to listen to heart/lung/bowel sounds. As stated by a UK RN, this is part of the Drs responsibility. I now work in Australia and the same is true for...

  14. What drew you to your niche of nursing?

    Djuna replied to Ophelia78's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't do any pediatric clinical in my nursing program and when I graduated I did a lot of agency work. One day I had to go to peds which I was certain I would hate but I loved it and decided to...

  15. ER nurses...what shoes??

    Djuna replied to RN2MSNasap's topic in Emergency

    Birkis by Birkenstock...best shoes I have ever worn, I have never had sore feet or ankles since buying these

  16. New Contraceptive Pill approved to stop periods

    Djuna replied to bigsyis's topic in General Nursing

    rn/writer makes a very valid point, prior to contraception women had more babies and breastfed them which meant they had far fewer periods than women today. Estrogen has been linked to both lung...

  17. How did you know "your calling"?

    Djuna replied to goldie66's topic in General Nursing

    I know some people feel it is their calling but I saw nursing as a career choice. I wanted to be a midwife but when I trained you had to be an RN first so I went into nursing. Things changed in my...

  18. What is it like to be a nurse in NZ???

    Djuna replied to CaliRN29's topic in International Nursing

    Hi I have never worked in neuro before but New Zealand is a small place and specialties like that would be found in larger hospitals like Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Auckland is the largest...

  19. Princess Alexandra, Mater, or Royal Brisbane?

    Djuna replied to Picklednerd's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Ang You are right, the first 2 years are slightly better paid in Queensland, but from the 3rd year onwards NSW pays more. If you have family in Queensland and want to work at a bigger hospital then...

  20. Which hospitals are close to Vermont?

    Djuna posted a topic in New York Nursing

    I plan to move to Vermont but I am contemplating commuting to New York if I can not find a job there. Can anyone tell me which hospitals in NY are anywhere close to Vermont? Much

  21. Which hospitals are close to Vermont?

    Djuna replied to Djuna's topic in New York Nursing

  22. Illnesses and calling in sick

    Djuna replied to Susan9608's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what 'written up' means but it sounds bad. In Australia we have an allocated 5 days of paid sick leave per year. If we take more sick leave we don't get paid for that, but we are never...

  23. What country do you dream of working abroad?

    Djuna replied to happystar's topic in General Nursing

    Wow grandee3, you must REALLY want to work in Hawaii

  24. 3 Qualities My Family Doc Must Have

    Djuna replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    1. Must be a woman - I never feel comfortable sharing anything personal with a male MD 2. Understanding - none of us are perfect and yes, we would all like to be fit, the right weight and have no...

  25. Princess Alexandra, Mater, or Royal Brisbane?

    Djuna replied to Picklednerd's topic in International Nursing

    NSW has the highest pay scale in Australia. I haven't bothered to post any links to WA, SA or anywhere else, only Queensland and NSW. http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/nursing/pdf/award_apr07.pdf...