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gwenith BSN, RN

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  1. Nursing in OZ

    gwenith replied to SugarHanie's topic in International Nursing

    Cost of living - like other countries - depends on where you live. This might help you compare http://www.easyexpat.com/mod/cost2_en.htm This link will tell you more...

  2. US RN with questions about travelling to AUS

    gwenith replied to SarRn's topic in International Nursing

    I would be best to kick off the working visa soonest. That can take quite a while even for the so called "fast tracking" for registered nurses. What can I say - DIMIA is a beurocracy:p But many...

  3. Questions

    gwenith replied to AussieTina's topic in International Nursing

    Yay!! Glad you enjoyed it!! Knew you would be OK - USQ has a good clinical reputation. Well you are now well on your way to being an RN - but don't let the depth of knowledge scare you or think you...

  4. How is nursing in AUSTRALIA??????

    gwenith replied to mariuszraj's topic in International Nursing

    Midwives have the ability to be independant practitioners. In many ways they are far far more independence in practice even within the hospital setting. Our model of care is more based on the UK...

  5. Canadian LPN with Aussie citizenship...want to work HELP

    gwenith replied to Wilma11's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks Suzanne - as always your insight into immigration is

  6. How is nursing in AUSTRALIA??????

    gwenith replied to mariuszraj's topic in International Nursing

    We have very few RN's in midwifery - it is mostly midwives. However you can, I believe work in Mid while doing your course. You don't have to be a midwife though to work in

  7. Does Australia utilize Family Nurse Practitioners?

    gwenith replied to yellow finch's topic in International Nursing

    Nurse Practitioner is a new thing here and is only just getting off the ground so - no, no equivalent to FNP as yet - as far as I

  8. How is nursing in AUSTRALIA??????

    gwenith replied to mariuszraj's topic in International Nursing

    I haven't added to this thread yet as others seem to have done very very well. Can I say a big thanks to everyone who has been kind enough to contribute? Possibly one of the best ways to fast track...

  9. pneumatic compression stockings leaving them off too long???

    gwenith replied to purseOnalityRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest going back to the company and asking for some researched

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

    gwenith replied to bleep073's topic in International Nursing

    Extra shifts? Mate, where I work the trick is to try and avoid extra shifts;) No kidding, nothing stopping you from working at a hospital AND doing agency. Hard to do a full comparison between the...

  11. Questions

    gwenith replied to AussieTina's topic in International Nursing

    Tina - let us know how you went please??? I am dying to know and I am so sure you will be

  12. Questions

    gwenith replied to AussieTina's topic in International Nursing

    ANTIBIOTICS - learn your antibiotics if you are going to surgical. I am sure you will be OK. Don't know if this will help but I heard a rumour certain otherwise prestigous University which has only...

  13. Nurse initiated or once only drugs

    gwenith replied to greatshakes's topic in International Nursing

    Okay we need to clear up a little semantics here first. A standing order is one which has been ratified by the policies and proceure committees of the hospital and is part of the policy and procedure...

  14. Another Vaccine Proposed for Kids

    gwenith replied to indigo girl's topic in Pediatric

    It is 100% effective for the virus causing 75% of cervical cancers. I can think of fewer better programs. We Aussies are going to be vaccinating, but then WE invented

  15. Brisbane Suburbs

    gwenith replied to littlehobo's topic in International Nursing

    Housing can be VERY expensive at Kangaroo point and there are a lot of overseas students there. Beware real estate agents - THEY will try to saddle you with something definitely second rate but at a...

  16. legality of photographing in workplace

    gwenith replied to knockandhello's topic in International Nursing

    This sounds like a toxic work environment - contact the union and SOON! Write it up, including the threats of photographs, and how that makes you feel (you have made a good start here). This is NOT...

  17. Brisbane Suburbs

    gwenith replied to littlehobo's topic in International Nursing

    We usually (it varies from place to place) have a 2 - 4 week roster. By LAW the roster MUST be out 3 days before it starts and cannot be changed after that without notifying you. Again it very much...

  18. Arnold Chiari Malformation

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

    Can I bring this thread back to it's original topic - which was the treatment of Arnold Chiari

  19. Brisbane Suburbs

    gwenith replied to littlehobo's topic in International Nursing

    PAH is in Wooloongabba (1st order of the day - learn how to pronounce THAT one properly:p). I don't actually recommend the 'gabba as it would be expensive. Other nearby suburbs though include Stones...

  20. Urine leaks and IDC'c

    gwenith posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay - this came up at work yesterday and interestingly 50% of the staff said put in a LARGER catheter and 50% said put in a SMALLER catheter. :studyowl:So, now it is up to me:p I have to find some...

  21. Vent care question

    gwenith replied to mjscan_07's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    "Just bag the patient" Hoo boy!! I love adminstrative ignorance. It is actually not that difficult to cause the patient an awful lot of problems if you do NOT bag them correctly. You certainly...

  22. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

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

    Heidi I think I fit your bill too - you are free to contact me

  23. Nursing and Piercings

    gwenith replied to futureTMA's topic in General Nursing

    I have both ears pierced - rarely use earings but the holes never seem to close over. Howerer since the person who did the piercings managed to twist my lobe navigating the hole can be a

  24. Urine leaks and IDC'c

    gwenith replied to gwenith's topic in General Nursing

    Lots and lots of Googling later I found the answer. http://www.o-wm.com/article/2272 This is an awesome article and supports what other articles say - you put in a smaller catheter not a larger one....

  25. Med-Mal Reform -- Write your Senator

    gwenith replied to deepz's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Perhaps what is truly needed is an Ombudsman/woman/person. Someone to review cases for merit. You would have to have legislation supporting this but let the Ombudsperson be the buffer. That way the...