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gwenith BSN, RN

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  1. Moving to Brisbane

    gwenith replied to resusmiquickly's topic in International Nursing

    We don't HAVE agents that do that - unless you are talking about Careerone or something of the kind. We apply direct to the hospitals. Because there are only a handful IN Brisbane there is usually...

  2. Anzac Day -2005-

    gwenith replied to Grace Oz's topic in International Nursing

    We are known as the only country in the world to celebrate a military defeat. And insight into that gives insight into our character as a nation. On this day we honour and remember those who have...

  3. How much do Nurses in Australia Earn?

    gwenith replied to atlantaree's topic in International Nursing

    As far as I know the ADN is accepted the same but our base qualifications are a BSN. There are a lot of links in the "sticky" thread at the top of this forum to help you out. The pay varies from...

  4. Moving to Brisbane

    gwenith replied to resusmiquickly's topic in International Nursing

    The site you need is http://www.thinknursing.com . That has all the goverment hospital positions listed. If there is not one there for A&E don't be disheartened because some of the hospitals will...

  5. Mess with the body clock at your peril

    gwenith posted a topic in General Nursing

    http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn7300

  6. mouth care/intubated patient

    gwenith replied to classicaldreams's topic in MICU, SICU

    Okay I MUST work in the sticks because I have never seen the toothbrushes that attach to suction - but then the companies do not always think to export to Australia (small market). Can someone give...

  7. comas?

    gwenith replied to ShawnetteRN05's topic in MICU, SICU

    No, I would personally not suggest this route. They describe neuro recovery as a "rollercoaster ride" for good reason. Sometimes it does feel like one step forward two back. Patients will have a...

  8. Doctor could face extradition over Bundaberg deaths

    gwenith posted a topic in International Nursing

    http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200504/s1344993.htm I don't know what is more surprising - that they actually DID something about this guy or that the medical board has apologised for not...

  9. Doctor could face extradition over Bundaberg deaths

    gwenith replied to gwenith's topic in International Nursing

    http://www.abc.net.au/widebay/stories/s1347526.htm Here is one of the most detailed

  10. BSN grad but will start as nsg. attendant

    gwenith replied to yoo jin's topic in International Nursing

    I agree wholeheartedly with Suzanne - take time do your boards and get that licence in the Philippines. You will have more opportunities here if you do and you will not be entrapped. Don't fall for...

  11. Doctor could face extradition over Bundaberg deaths

    gwenith replied to gwenith's topic in International Nursing

    And here I was embarrassed that we had employed him without full background checks. So sad about Bundy because it is one beautiful city with great people, some amazing scenery and life style. I will...

  12. Do you have to deal with these?

    gwenith replied to nursestudentx's topic in Emergency

    They are NOT doctors!!! I suggest you do an online search and really look at some of the course outlines. I would also spend some time reading the threads in the nursing student forums if you really...

  13. Do you have to deal with these?

    gwenith replied to nursestudentx's topic in Emergency

    If you are looking at nursing on the mistaken belief that it will be "easier" to study than pharmacy then you had better look elsewhere. The nursing course is every bit as tough to get through and...

  14. Are ABGs, Arterial Blood Gases an invasive procedure?

    gwenith replied to student06's topic in General Nursing

    O2 sats are non-invasive ABG's are not only invasive but hurt - A

  15. Do you have to deal with these?

    gwenith replied to nursestudentx's topic in Emergency

    Again you are deluding yourself if you think you can escape the "gross" parts of nursing by doing this. Firstly you will have to deal with those "gross" parts in clinical and secondly L&D can be...

  16. Do you have to deal with these?

    gwenith replied to nursestudentx's topic in Emergency

    Wrong!!! You seem intent on believing that nursing is this "look at the chart and smile at the doctor" world. Sorry not so. We deal with EVERYTHING often on a daily basis (and BELIEVE ME you have...

  17. Do you have to deal with these?

    gwenith replied to nursestudentx's topic in Emergency

    Yes! Some people are only in the ER for a short time but let me tell you about the last Diarrhea epidemic we had - and guess where everyone ended up - and guess what? Not all of them made it to the...

  18. HELP, PRESENTATION !!!!!!cranial nerves

    gwenith replied to nickaykay's topic in General Nursing

    Try the list of neuro resources over in the neuro forum. I think there might be something

  19. Palliative Care and Euthanasia

    gwenith replied to bracken's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Euthanasia's original meaning was "gentle death". I can think of no higher purpose in a terminal situation than to ensure a "gentle death" for those who would otherwise be sentenced to horrible and...

  20. The agency REALLY cheesed me off today

    gwenith replied to bulletproofbarb's topic in Agency Nurses

    Hmmmm then there is the all time natural remedy warm milk and honey. Try relaxation exercises - you know tense all your muscles and then relax while controlling your breathing. In - tense - hold -...

  21. The agency REALLY cheesed me off today

    gwenith replied to bulletproofbarb's topic in Agency Nurses

    That is the worst part about agency. They will keep trying and trying. For me working comes down to a tussle between greed and sloth. Sloth says "stay at home - have the day off you are tired" Greed...

  22. ICU websites

    gwenith replied to gwenith's topic in MICU, SICU

    Here is another site that is just great - Australian of course:D http://www.aic.cuhk.edu.hk/web8/Cardiovascular.htm (Well, Australian,New Zealand and Hong

  23. Management of clean 2nd degree burn

    gwenith replied to JEEMA's topic in Burn

    We don't use hydrogen peroxide anymore so I went online to see if I could find a reason why and I think this might explain it.

  24. Management of clean 2nd degree burn

    gwenith replied to JEEMA's topic in Burn

    Being Aussie I have to say no but I would have opted for something a bit different in relation to management anyway. How big was the burn and do you need

  25. Mandated!

    gwenith replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed - this is bullying pure and simple. You are right - elsewhere in the world this would NOT be tolerated!!! (says the girl who just got pleaded with to do an extra shift lol) But that is the...