MicStar

MicStar

A&E, District Nursing, & Aged Care

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  1. Nurses working in Aged Care in Australia

    MicStar posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi guys I thought i would start this thread to create some discussion amongth nurses in all levels working in Aged Care. How is the new funding tool for aged care (ACFI) going in your facility? Who is...

  2. bachelor of nursing pre registration (graduate entry)

    MicStar replied to ronaldtanael's topic in International Nursing

    usually 2 years of study only for post grad pre-reg RN

  3. Nurses working in Aged Care in Australia

    MicStar replied to MicStar's topic in International Nursing

    So how is everyone going? I just attended a national australian conference for the Aged & Community Services (national peak body for non-profit aged care organisations in australia). They held...

  4. Nurses working in Aged Care in Australia

    MicStar replied to MicStar's topic in International Nursing

    Hi DaisyDoodle We are regulated for 44 Standards this regulation is monitored by the Aged Care Accreditation Agency, which is an organisation set out to monitor homes; the emphasis is on residents...

  5. Golden Key honours society

    MicStar replied to aussiemumj's topic in International Nursing

    i dont wont to get into a debate about this but to say i would be very careful about wikipedia, anyone can edit information on it; and where the source came from and if it's verified. these days were...

  6. Golden Key honours society

    MicStar replied to aussiemumj's topic in International Nursing

    This Is What The Certificate That They Send You Looks

  7. Golden Key honours society

    MicStar replied to aussiemumj's topic in International Nursing

    it not bordering on a scam!, well i dont think so, this institution recieved our information from our uni's; if there was any suspecious goings on, wont you think the uni wouldnt be passing on our...

  8. Nurses working in Aged Care in Australia

    MicStar replied to MicStar's topic in International Nursing

    ens working in independant hostels with ageing in place operate with 60% level of high care residents most of the time (of course this can vary). the ens are at times in-charge of the facility, and...

  9. new DON

    MicStar replied to kaliausten's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Kaliausten I'm interested to know how much DONs or ADONs get paid in the US. As a director of nursing in australia I recieve the equiv $US 75,041.84. I have 60 clients and 40 staff that I manage in a...

  10. What Does Your Nurses Practicing Certificate Look Like ??

    MicStar posted a topic in General Nursing

    My Southern Australian RN Practicing

  11. What Does Your Nurses Practicing Certificate Look Like ??

    MicStar replied to MicStar's topic in General Nursing

    Yes that's much better... we have both our prac. cert. and verification via nurses board (state board) website... clients & patients can request this certificate at any time so we need something...

  12. Can a US RN work in Oz for a year or two?

    MicStar replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in International Nursing

    http://www.anmc.org.au/ to get you application assessed by our nation body. Geneva International is an excellent agency. They placed me from Oz to the UK for a placement in A&E, and I stayed for 1...

  13. Male Nurse Insert a Foley

    MicStar replied to NewTexasRN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Ok then, how would you feel if a MALE doctor did it? I bet you your perception of the situation would be different because they have DR before there name, what's the difference though, honestly ? This...

  14. Why are male nurses looked down on?

    MicStar replied to USCUAmber's topic in Male Nursing Students

    never been an issue for me or any other male nurses I

  15. Nurses working in Aged Care in Australia

    MicStar replied to MicStar's topic in International Nursing

    SITE MANAGERS / D.O.C. / D.O.N. / RESIDENTIAL CARE MANAGERS I am going to attempt to create another thread to compliment this one, a thread to allow discussion amongth aged care managers, CNs / CNCs,...

  16. Nurses working in Aged Care in Australia

    MicStar replied to MicStar's topic in International Nursing

    rubystar we started using icare Oct 2007, it has it pit falls but if I compare it to when we were paper based, it is so much better. I have heard mixed reports about the other software programs out...

  17. Is this reasonable or am I being a newbie?

    MicStar replied to dander625's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Suesquatch, That's interesting i thought it would be different.. We have multiple regulators 1. Aged Care Accreditation Agency 2. ACFI Review Officers (funding) 3. Office of the aged care quality...

  18. Is this reasonable or am I being a newbie?

    MicStar replied to dander625's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In australia, at my LTC facility we have the equiv. to a LPN (EN), they have 2 nurses for 60 residents. Low care facility with 35 of the 60 beds are now high care. Our LPN (Enrolled Nurses) do BGLs,...

  19. new DON

    MicStar replied to kaliausten's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Clear expectation i agree, and ask corporate office what KPI (key performance indicators) are for the position. When you see an issue / oppurtunity for improvement, log it on you continuous...

  20. at what age did you start studying nursing?

    MicStar replied to cksl's topic in General Students

    I started studying my EN at 17 & qualified at 18. Started studying my RN at 19 and qualified at

  21. is anyone studying nursing externally?

    MicStar replied to shelly27's topic in International Nursing

    Addit to previous message... Shelly, I felt prepared at the end of my degree. The most important things is to choose your clinical placement (practicum) carefully. The practicum (3rd year final...

  22. is anyone studying nursing externally?

    MicStar replied to shelly27's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Shelly I can help you here!! I studies externally for 3 years in SA and managed it well with work & family . Shelly I was an EN working in acute care. For the first year I was working 4 days a...

  23. what uni did we all go to

    MicStar replied to melnq79's topic in International Nursing

    Joanne, your daughter did a double degree in nursing & psycology, i was very interested in being a forensic psychologist but the study requirements to register as a psychologist in SA is...

  24. Men In Aged Care

    MicStar replied to Young Woman's topic in General Nursing

    I started as a carer in aged care when i was young. After experience in and specialising in areas of nursing I moved back into Aged Care and now manage a facility. Men in Aged Care bring a balance I...

  25. Tired Out

    MicStar replied to violetrose's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    guys I hear you, and can relate to all of your comments!! I agree with not trying to prove yourself..take regular vacations. i manage a site but i report to someone off site who has paranoia. I cant...