gwenith

gwenith BSN, RN

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  1. Can anyone shed some light for us?

    gwenith replied to gwenith's topic in International Nursing

    What I do not understand is that from all accounts he fired the Director of Nursing based on two ten minute conversations he had with her. I very very much doubt he would have been able to do get...

  2. Shape of things to come?

    gwenith replied to gwenith's topic in International Nursing

    Hey! It gets cold here - why just the other day the thermometer dipped under 30 degrees!!! This is soooooo disturbing. I and others know that there are issues at the RBH - but it is one of the...

  3. Shape of things to come?

    gwenith posted a topic in International Nursing

    http://www.thecouriermail.news.com.au/story/0,20797,19645441-5003426,00.html The unofficial word I have heard regarding this is very very disturbing. Fortunately the union still has SOME muscle and...

  4. HELP New Neuro-ICU nurse

    gwenith replied to icunursematt's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Good posts everyone and I concur - too much way. way, way too soon. Complain - do it early and do it high so that it gets

  5. US RN --->> OZ RN ;) Many questions!

    gwenith replied to firecat777's topic in International Nursing

    For accomodation - rent but, if possible do NOT sign a lease until you have had a good look around. I would not recommend agency until you have a little experience here. THis is simply because there...

  6. Shape of things to come?

    gwenith replied to gwenith's topic in International Nursing

    Jax - this is starting to smell a little like Dr Patel part 2. A google search does not throw up the amount of information you would expect from someone who claims to have the experience he is...

  7. Psych nurse considering Oz?

    gwenith replied to Murt's topic in International Nursing

    Here the renumeration is more about ability and knowledge than field. If you can walk into a level 2 position (clinical nurse) here in QLD you would get quite a good deal more. Good news (for you at...

  8. Do doctors in AU employ nurses?

    gwenith replied to lavarn's topic in International Nursing

    Not too sure about Melbourne but there are not too many clinic nurses here not as you would know them in the US. However one avenue, if you are interested, is sexual health nurse. It can be an...

  9. US RN with questions about travelling to AUS

    gwenith replied to SarRn's topic in International Nursing

    Our hospital is also willing to sponsor RN's on a working or business visa. So, not all hospitals will do it but there are some who definitely

  10. Socceroos!!

    gwenith replied to Grace Oz's topic in International Nursing

    I have to agree with the pundits - as interesting as the game between Australia and Croatia was (and it was a fantastic game - though I too am not a soccer fan) the game between Italy and Australia is...

  11. Australian Nurse Murdered in Thailand

    gwenith replied to Grace Oz's topic in International Nursing

    This whole story has made me so sad. What a terrible terrible tragedy. My heartfelt and sincerest condolences to all who knew

  12. Nursing in OZ

    gwenith replied to SugarHanie's topic in International Nursing

    My strongest advice is not to try and shortcut the system. You will have a better chance of getting a job though, if you already have some experience post registration. The process can take a...

  13. Nurses pensions in Australia (NSW)

    gwenith replied to ewol's topic in International Nursing

    Look or rather google "Superannuation". It both is and is not a pension

  14. Thinking of uni

    gwenith replied to knockandhello's topic in International Nursing

    Remember - it is like a cake. Passing is the cake EVERYTHING over that is icing. Icing is nice but not as important as the cake. Take that view and you WILL feel better about all of this. By the...

  15. Breastfeed or else

    gwenith replied to babynurselsa's topic in General Nursing

    As an ICU RN in an adult ICU that has a LOT of Obstetrics cases I mostly see the Mums who cannot. We try but it really is an uphill battle for them and us at times. Especially the Post-partum...

  16. First timer - Burn Unit

    gwenith replied to redwinggirlie's topic in Burn

    Good

  17. Thinking of uni

    gwenith replied to knockandhello's topic in International Nursing

    According to accepted theory on adult education, what you are feeling is NORMAL!!! Adults, unless they are used to tertiary education, are very very threatened by university and all that that stands...

  18. bp130/105

    gwenith replied to knockandhello's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I think that this lady might have other issues besides the shunt. You say her heart rate was 116 and irregular? Did anyone do an ECG (EKG for Americans;)) to see if she was in Atrial

  19. ICP Transducers

    gwenith replied to Treb4K's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    It goes back to my answer that there are two distinct types of monitoring system in Neuro. One uses fibre-optic cable, which since it is NOT a fluid filled device, does not need opening to atmosphere...

  20. Dual Citizenship

    gwenith replied to loquacity's topic in International Nursing

    Firstly you HAVE to go through a university to do a clinical placement here - it has been done BUT you have to set things up with the Uni first. To be honest I have not seen this done in Brisbane but...

  21. Nursing shortage?

    gwenith replied to alli2's topic in International Nursing

    Good luck Ali - but get that qualification first!! Remember the old saying - a lot can happen in a year and even more in 3! Good luck to

  22. Funny grad speech

    gwenith replied to Gigan's topic in General Students

    How about "You know before I started nursing I thought it would be like on TV - wiping the surgeon's fevered brow during a difficult operation, gently holdign the hand of the hand of the person dying...

  23. Does Australia utilize Family Nurse Practitioners?

    gwenith replied to yellow finch's topic in International Nursing

    Yes - there are programs for NPs like at present there is a new position for Heart Failure Management nurses. But don't forget that our health system is very different from yours and may not allow...

  24. Rural Nursing Resources

    gwenith posted a topic in Rural

    I have been wanting to get this started for some time - a rural nursing resource sticky that would (hopefully) contain links to rural resources from around the globe. Here is the first link -...

  25. 'ello! want to move from UK to Aussie

    gwenith replied to bleep073's topic in International Nursing

    Here on an 8 hour shift we are allowed 1x30 minute break and 2x10 minute breaks but some take that as one 50 minute break during the night. IT depends on where you work but the most and longest I...