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  1. starting grad year on monday, in theatre. help plz!

    all_dressed_in_white posted a topic in International Nursing

    I've just moved from NSW to the NT for grad year and after only being here for a week, my contract start date has been brought forward and I'm told my first rotation is in theatre. I have spent a...

  2. Lifts, heaves, thrusts, retractions - HELP PLZ!

    all_dressed_in_white replied to all_dressed_in_white's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thankyou SO much!!! I got through the exam without definitions, but I'll still check it out because I'd like to know. Again, I really appreciate your response.

  3. Lifts, heaves, thrusts, retractions - HELP PLZ!

    all_dressed_in_white posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi all. A little stressed atm. I have a clinical viva exam tomorrow which may be on cardio assessment and im still not sure of the difinitions and pathophys of lifts, heaves, thrusts and retractions....

  4. what uni did we all go to

    all_dressed_in_white replied to melnq79's topic in International Nursing

    Thankyou Brissy. Thats good to hear. I do worry sometimes when I hear ppl refer to other unis as "real" unis. It would be horrible to go through all of this and then not have my degree respected. The...

  5. what uni did we all go to

    all_dressed_in_white replied to melnq79's topic in International Nursing

    Ohhh SCU. yeah same. I'm still there (Lismore). Lovely campus and some of the staff are fantastic.. but im sure there are better ways to organise and deliver nurse training. I feel like I'm not going...

  6. I'm burning out before I even graduate!

    all_dressed_in_white posted a topic in General Nursing

    Im in Australia. Studying to be become an RN at uni. Ive just about finished my 3rd year and next year will be my last (ive done a 3/4 load due to my health and the need to work). I'm working with an...

  7. how did you handle it?

    all_dressed_in_white replied to greysanatomyfan's topic in General Students

    It was a good point made that to anyone else, it can look like we are just sitting there doing nothing. I'm lucky because my fiance is interested in what im learning (at least pretends to be :)) so I...

  8. Double gloving

    all_dressed_in_white posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I guess im after opinions and experience here, anything to help guide my decision making. Im still at uni studying to become a RN (in Australia), but I'm working with a home care organisation...

  9. Double gloving

    all_dressed_in_white replied to all_dressed_in_white's topic in General Nursing

    No, No.. i agree. good to be clean. those gloves break.. and no one wants poo on their hands. i think i certain degree of ocd is necessary for nursing.. maybe its more like occupational compulsive...

  10. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

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

    Aw Jessiedog, that post was beautiful.. and you make me want to get into paeds now.. i hope there are more nurses like you. Gig grinns and thanks to you for being

  11. Any pregnant nurses/students BE PROUD!!!

    all_dressed_in_white replied to hotmama2be's topic in General Nursing

    WOW! you sound so happy too i would love to have kids, but i'm paronoid about how it would affect my study/ grad year. That and not being set up financially just yet. but congratulations!! and let...

  12. The Stress of School Ruined my Relationship!

    all_dressed_in_white replied to carriesm8's topic in General Nursing

    Surey being all work and no play is like all excercise and not eating. There has to be a ballance between give and take. And a run down, stressed out, miserable nurse who resents her job for limitting...

  13. Becomming a new nurse make you literally sick?

    all_dressed_in_white replied to jessi1106's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This thread has been a great comfort to me, knowing that im not alone, so thankyou everyone who has contributed. I havent even finished uni yet, but already having physical and mental health problems,...

  14. hi, im new and CATT??

    all_dressed_in_white posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi all. I'm a bit of a noob so plz fogive me if i dont know how to navigate my way around just yet. Im still at uni- itching to get out and learn in the real world though. Academia is driving me mad!...

  15. hi, im new and CATT??

    all_dressed_in_white replied to all_dressed_in_white's topic in International Nursing

    BTW Nyapa. I love your quote / tag/ proverb. There doesnt seem to be enough Australian Indigenous proverbs around. And damn there should be! So simple, so wise.. and taking us so rediculously long to...

  16. How many and comparasion of schools offer degree of nursing in Australia?

    all_dressed_in_white replied to goldmax's topic in International Nursing

    I'm doing my BN at SCU in Lismore, but it also runs at other campuses. SCU is a small uni and very focussed on holistic care and the psychosocial aspects of nursing. There isnt enough prac, but i dont...

  17. What do you think of this comment?

    all_dressed_in_white replied to zenurse's topic in General Nursing

    hey all, interesting thread. hmm.. I have to agree with the the logic of your professors, but still, I wouldnt hide it. Like so many people have said, the truth comes out, and you really dont want to...

  18. Deficient Knowledge- NANDA

    all_dressed_in_white replied to megalynn1219's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    NANDA is the devil!!! no, really. i always struggle with the nursing diagnosis. im sure it will come with time. just really hard when i lack confidence in what im talking about. that sounds ok tho,...

  19. working in uk

    all_dressed_in_white replied to Blueberrz's topic in International Nursing

    Thats horrible. I thought there was a shortage of nurses the world over! And it sux for me too. Im studying in Australia (being Australian) but am about to marry a Pom and was hoping to be able to...

  20. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

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

    Hi Zoe and Ronnie, Im doing my BN too, but out of SCU in Lismore. Im doing my 2nd/3rd year now. Its been kinda mixed up cause im only doing 3 units a sem. 1st year is so exciting! I really miss it,...

  21. 10 Tips for Home Health Nursing

    all_dressed_in_white replied to homehealth20's topic in Home Health

    Thanks for this posting. Its so inspiring to hear nurses talk about loving their job, and the fact that they (you) are so good at what you do just comes shining through. I'm still at uni doing my BN,...

  22. hi, im new and CATT??

    all_dressed_in_white replied to all_dressed_in_white's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Nyapa, Thanks for the reply. I checked the gov and local sites.. i found the Community Assessment and Treatment Team suggestion in Qld and the Crisis version in Vic. Thanks for the welcome. Whats...