Picklednerd

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1. Free flap reconstruction - two scrub teams and one scout

   Picklednerd replied to Picklednerd's topic in Operating Room

   I don't mind scouting on my own for some types of free flap recon - it depends on the addition of another surgeon, who for 2 hours is raising the flap, separately from the primary surgeon... Is it too...

2. Free flap reconstruction - two scrub teams and one scout

   Picklednerd posted a topic in Operating Room

   Hi all - I really need your opinions/experience with a particular type of case. Here are the details: The procedure: Radical parotidectomy (or oral tumour), + neck dissection, tracheostomy,...

3. In need of some wise advice...

   Picklednerd posted a topic in International Nursing

   Hi all! Im so confused at the moment, any advice you can provide would be much appreciated... I graduate with a Bachelor of Nursing at the end of the year, and may have to choose between two...

4. Which is your pick - Melbourne or Brisbane?

   Picklednerd posted a topic in International Nursing

   Hi folks, its meeee again - hehe If you had to choose between working as a nurse in Melbourne or Brisbane, which would it be and

5. Princess Alexandra, Mater, or Royal Brisbane?

   Picklednerd replied to Picklednerd's topic in International Nursing

   Thanks for taking the time to reply, your 'inside information' is very helpful! Its getting close to application time, so fingers crossed...

6. Continuing education???

   Picklednerd replied to Picklednerd's topic in Operating Room

   Hello? Are OR nurses not that interested in further education? Would be nice to hear from an OR nurse with post graduate education, etc... & your thoughts on the

7. Continuing education???

   Picklednerd posted a topic in Operating Room

   Hello people! I love this forum! What a godsend for us all. Im a 3rd year student, very interested in a career in the OR. One thing which makes me doubt my decision is that I feel like there mightn't...

8. I posted this in general discussion as well.

   Picklednerd replied to sandlewood_nurse's topic in Operating Room

   Especially when you're easygoing and get on well with everyone else, I guess! Thanks for the advice, I totally agree with you on all points. I know some ppl who are real 'butt-lickers', but its just...

9. I posted this in general discussion as well.

   Picklednerd replied to sandlewood_nurse's topic in Operating Room

   :yeahthat: Since it seems like there are alot of ppl like that in the OR, how do you deal with someone like that? I tend to get quite uptight when people are rude to me & have to say something...

10. Princess Alexandra, Mater, or Royal Brisbane?

    Picklednerd replied to Picklednerd's topic in International Nursing

    Hey thanks for the links, sorry I took so long! Exams and assignments and work, crikey! Do I have this right though - Year 1 in NSW starts out at $22.21 per hour / $44,033.50 per annum. In Queensland...

11. I posted this in general discussion as well.

    Picklednerd replied to sandlewood_nurse's topic in Operating Room

    Sorry ppl, I was referring to this message by the

12. I posted this in general discussion as well.

    Picklednerd replied to sandlewood_nurse's topic in Operating Room

    Im a student nurse planning on a career in OR, and I have to admit, I think I may be a type A But im a friendly type A! Ive heard about the 'strong personalities' and 'type As' alot in my research...

13. Circulating

    Picklednerd replied to Great Potential's topic in Operating Room

    Wow Issey, thanks for the circulating tips!!! Ive decided to do my only elective placement (8 weeks) in OT, and all going well apply for a new grad position. So your advice is just what the doctor...

14. Princess Alexandra, Mater, or Royal Brisbane?

    Picklednerd replied to Picklednerd's topic in International Nursing

    My partner & I thought Brisbane would be best, as he has family there & Hervey Bay. I never really considered Sydney, as from what Ive heard its VERY busy & VERY expensive... I just dont...

15. Princess Alexandra, Mater, or Royal Brisbane?

    Picklednerd replied to Picklednerd's topic in International Nursing

    Hey, thanks for your advice, very useful & much appreciated! I will look into it. Great to hear there are NZ new grads around! My elective placement is at Rotorua Hospital, in theatre & two of...