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  1. Agency Nurses (Melbourne)

    bulletproofbarb replied to SarahRN1987's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    even casuals in WA are being cancelled, like me. i have a second job though so no big deal as i have been doing extra in that job. i could not rely on a non permanent job. i dont think agency are...

  2. chemistry help

    bulletproofbarb replied to ambers2085's topic in General Nursing

    one i used when doing a non nursing diploma...which i dropped out of but got a job in that field anyway Chemical Forums -

  3. Interested in applying for an Australian Neuro placement....

    bulletproofbarb replied to kate_2ndyearstudent's topic in International Nursing

    neuro as in neurosurgical or neuromedical nursing. i worked neurosurgery years ago. neurosurgery icu at royal brisbane hospital neurosurgery at sir charles gairdner hospital western australia google...

  4. Are 12 hour shifts going extinct?

    bulletproofbarb replied to MunoRN's topic in General Nursing

    In Australia where i work the norm for shifts is 8 hours and for nights is 10 hours. morning 7am to 330 afternoon 1pm to 930pm night 9pm to 730am. I worked in UK in 2004 and did 12 hour shifts...

  5. advanced practice NP coming to Brisbane from usa

    bulletproofbarb replied to amyleighACNP's topic in International Nursing

    I worked in Brisbane in 19901/1992 and loved it. I cant offer advice on NP but I wish you the best. I found the public transport was great. I worked at the Royal Brisbane Hospital in Herston. I think...

  6. Are they doing away with enrolled nurse training?

    bulletproofbarb replied to carz's topic in International Nursing

    actually, it's the opposite here. When I finished my general training in 1989, EN's were being phased out then. In the last few years there has been a HUGE increase in the number of EN's being trained...

  7. Need some advice on how to start an IV on pt with severe edema

    bulletproofbarb replied to heparinized's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    bp cuff pumped up to 60mmhg also helps. use it upside down so the bulb does not get in the

  8. Nurses eat their Young

    bulletproofbarb replied to NYLiz's topic in General Nursing

    ah, I am so sick of seeing this same ol' same ol' post. Guess what, us old nurses were young ones once and it happened to us...and we survived...and it happens in most industries not just nursing....

  9. Why do older olders nurses hate juniour nurses?

    bulletproofbarb replied to livv's topic in International Nursing

    Also, remember, you are not the only student who has come through. The RN may just be darn worn out..she's probably taught the same thing 100 times and still has patients and family plus other...

  10. Dislike working in the lab!

    bulletproofbarb replied to jordanl's topic in General Nursing

    i work in a lab too. I do it 2 days a week, the other three days I work as a nurse. It keeps me sane and you know what I like about the lab is that it is mundane and boring and quiet..just what I need...

  11. Adelaide nurses - your advice please :-)

    bulletproofbarb replied to kiwigirl75's topic in International Nursing

    can i suggest you also contact the centre you are working for, some staff advertise shared houses/places for rent on hospital notice boards, or maybe you can make a flyer and email that and ask them...

  12. free training to be EN or go to uni and study RN?

    bulletproofbarb replied to round12tko's topic in International Nursing

    If you are already hesistant, then go down the EN path. You will gain knowledge, experience and if you do decide to move on to RN, you will be able to work a bit when you study if money is an issue....

  13. Application for job

    bulletproofbarb replied to spaceys's topic in International Nursing

    just choose a clinical procedure..there is reasons why they are in place, best practice research, reduce infection, legal obligations of working by scope of practice, maintaining...

  14. 1 year decision: contract job vs perm, need advice

    bulletproofbarb replied to Sniped4Life's topic in General Nursing

    I had worked for 5 years before i even considered casual/travel nursing...I do it now as my only nurse job but I have been working for over 20 years. I would not even consider it if you have only one...

  15. free training to be EN or go to uni and study RN?

    bulletproofbarb replied to round12tko's topic in International Nursing

    if i had to choose, i would definately do EN first. you will gain experience and apply that if/when you convert to RN...you will save on hecs debt as well. it will be less when if/when you convert. i...

  16. I hate being a nurse

    bulletproofbarb replied to SJE RN's topic in Nursing Career

  17. I hate being a nurse

    bulletproofbarb replied to SJE RN's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree finding something different may be the answer. I too felt like this a year ago and took a non nursing position part time and do casual part time as well. It's made me feel better about things....

  18. New Nurse 4 Med errors in 6 months

    bulletproofbarb replied to lpncharlie's topic in General Nursing

    yes I agree with that. You need, as a graduate to be somewhere stable and float is not stable. I did not even consider working float or casual until I was 5 years out! I was far too scared to throw...

  19. VENT ! Well they won !I am quiting

    bulletproofbarb replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, I have not read the all the posts, just the first two pages. If you have a disability (like me) and your employer has made changes to accomodate that, which you state they have, then you need...

  20. Trying to find a job in a doctor's office.

    bulletproofbarb replied to kimogieo's topic in Nursing Career

    I too want to get into this area. I am in Australia. I did a two days course and the immunisation certifcate. There are other short courses i can do as well. I'm in no rush at the moment but I dont...

  21. Brain herniation and eye movement

    bulletproofbarb replied to TonyaM73's topic in General Nursing

    oh, sorry..i thought you were turning her head..misread post. i'm very very tired, just trying to stay awake so i dont wake up at 4am again. almost 8pm..another hour i can go to bed and do me owm rem...

  22. Brain herniation and eye movement

    bulletproofbarb replied to TonyaM73's topic in General Nursing

    it is called dolls eye

  23. COPD patient wanting to leave to smoke

    bulletproofbarb replied to chris10lsuRN's topic in General Nursing

    COPD smoker patients are the same as renal patients who eat food high in salt, drug addicts who get septic, diabetics who eat cakes, lollies ect, people with epilepsy who drink alcohol, and i am sure...

  24. withdrew job application..but cant stop thinking about the area!

    bulletproofbarb posted a topic in Nursing Career

    a while back I applied to a dialyisis clinic for a job. I ended up withdrawing my application but at the time was very sure I had a high chance of getting the job. I withdrew it for a few reasons and...

  25. Shift work and pets.

    bulletproofbarb replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    when i go to work I say to the cat "right, I am off to work to earn money to buy cat food" I like the term velcro dog that made me laugh. When I have been on a few days, the cat gets a bit clingy...