gwenith

gwenith BSN, RN

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  1. MERRY CHRISTMAS to all the AUSSIES!

    gwenith replied to Grace Oz's topic in International Nursing

    Australian pilots have been warned to keep out of Santa's way tomorrow night. Most pilots should be fast asleep when Santa comes to deliver his presents....

  2. MERRY CHRISTMAS to all the AUSSIES!

    gwenith replied to Grace Oz's topic in International Nursing

    Australian pilots have been warned to keep out of Santa's way tomorrow night. Most pilots should be fast asleep when Santa comes to deliver his presents....

  3. MERRY CHRISTMAS to all the AUSSIES!

    gwenith replied to Grace Oz's topic in International Nursing

    And especially to those working on

  4. British RGN wantint to move...

    gwenith replied to cheryl nairn's topic in International Nursing

    now you mention it i did hear something about that - must be the magnasite mining which is around there. there are times i really really wish i had bought a house at airlie beach years ago - it is so...

  5. British RGN wantint to move...

    gwenith replied to cheryl nairn's topic in International Nursing

    There are thousands of sites on house prices in Australia - mostly real estate agenst though:p This site however has a clickable map and that makes it better for overseas people. Real Estate,...

  6. British RGN wantint to move...

    gwenith replied to cheryl nairn's topic in International Nursing

    There is a "sticky" thread at the top of this forum with useful links. But one of the easiest ways is simply to apply to a hospital in a town where you think you might like to work. Most hospitals...

  7. Horrid Grad Year - Update

    gwenith replied to older_grad_nurse's topic in International Nursing

    Agreed - one door closes and another opens - and sometimes you have to slam shut a door before that next opportunity comes

  8. Vap

    gwenith replied to GrnHonu99's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    If true that is sad but I agree that it is a common trap for many similar organisations. Then on the other hand it could just be our cynicism talking.:cheers: In any regard - thanks for the link - it...

  9. Neuro ICU - "how to test for pain response in comatose individuals

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

    I contacted the authors and they were very apologetic - the site had not been updated in some time and this section wil be reviewed!! Sometimes we really can change things for the

  10. Changing harmful nursing culture

    gwenith replied to Sonn's topic in International Nursing

    Good for you!! Keep that moral high ground and now go quiet about it - she will not expect that. (ALWAYS do the unexpected) The danger if you keep pushing is that she can start using THAT against...

  11. US or Oz?

    gwenith replied to tohflo's topic in International Nursing

    Most hospitals will sponsor you - it is a matter of sending and inquiry via Email. They are particularly interested in people with midwifery, ICU or paediatric experience and if you have paediatric...

  12. Lactation Consultants - need your advice

    gwenith posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Re: Safety of nipple twist as noxious stimuli Okay over on the Neuro forum we have a thread/debate going on in relation to appropriate noxious stimuli to apply to patients with decreased levels of...

  13. US or Oz?

    gwenith replied to tohflo's topic in International Nursing

    Thank-you:kiss: We seem to have a reputation as a "laid back" country, which when you live in central Sydney makes you wonder about elsewhere in the world - but then I am from a more sedentary capital...

  14. Lactation Consultants - need your advice

    gwenith replied to gwenith's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank-you everyone - I too cannot believe this still exists - anywhere in the world but it is one of my missions in life to spread the word to STOP IT!! I, personally have only seen it attempted twice...

  15. Neuro ICU - "how to test for pain response in comatose individuals

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

    Sorry but sternal rubs are also now considered to be "less than ideal" This is one of the reasons why If you have to do stimuli on the sternum it should be pressure only not a rub. Applying noxious...

  16. Neuro ICU - "how to test for pain response in comatose individuals

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

    Which would you prefer to have done to you or to your daughter or mother? There is a common dictum in medicine - FIRST DO NO HARM Try the noxious stimuli on yourself - how much pressure would you...

  17. Swan Ganz for dummies?

    gwenith replied to MelRN13's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Personally I cannot wait for technology to relegate the Swann-Ganz to the medical museums. There are some nice innovations out there at the

  18. US or Oz?

    gwenith replied to tohflo's topic in International Nursing

    Thank-you:thankya::cheers: Yes we like it:D As to the questions - in Queensland we get 6 weeks annual leave per year but we do not get public holidays off. We do get paid time and a half for working...

  19. US or Oz?

    gwenith replied to tohflo's topic in International Nursing

    1) It's Australia - what more can you want? Lovely one day perfect the next:D 2) More unionised than America - so more set rules for employers 3) Free puiblic health care system - much like what you...

  20. propofol infusion syndrome

    gwenith replied to john 1947's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Do you have any information that propofol infusion syndrome is the same as fat overload

  21. International Student, possibly transfer

    gwenith replied to Summer24's topic in International Nursing

    You will have to email the department of immigration for information on some of this I am afraid - apparently you have to be an accredited advisor to give immigration advice. Be patient and remember...

  22. International Student, possibly transfer

    gwenith replied to Summer24's topic in International Nursing

    I know that USQ - University of Southern Queensland does accept international students and it has a good reputation. It is based in Toowoomba - which is a beautiful city, unfortunately experiencing...

  23. House - Is this what nurses do?

    gwenith replied to MT RN's topic in General Nursing

    I near split my sides laughing the day I overheard two Radiologists talking about House!! They were complaining about how the physicians on house did everything - including run the CT and MRI!!!! So,...

  24. Australian Healthcare System, how is it?

    gwenith replied to rn4ever?'s topic in International Nursing

    I work with Americans who state that they pay full insurance for health care since they are not permanent residents but the amount they are paying for this is comparably cheaper than in the USA!! So,...

  25. Cervical cancer vaccine program unlikely before '08: Abbott

    gwenith posted a topic in International Nursing

    http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200611/s1785968.htm I would love to be a fly on the wall in the PBS - I think there are several levels of politicing happening here. The only real reason that I...