brissygal

brissygal BSN, RN

Oncology/Haematology/Stem Cell Transplant, Med/Sur

What a great platform to meet and share Nursing questions, discussions, advice and information. I have been off this site for some time. Glad to be back!

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  1. Australian nurse wanting to work in America

    brissygal replied to Aussienurse123's topic in Immigration Advice

    Dear Oznurse73, I am also an Australian Nurse - I have passed the NCLEX with my bachelor of nursing with California about 16 years ago and did not need to do any additional courses. I did my Nursing...

  2. IS THERE A PROGRAM TO OBTAIN A PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE CERTIFICATE ???

    brissygal replied to ariahorizon's topic in California Nursing

    Dear Ariahorizon, I may not be the best person to provide my comments to you. As I am reflecting on what I did to obtain Public Health degree but I did my studies in Australia. I had already obtained...

  3. Rituxan Spill... IV disconnected from patient

    brissygal replied to kano's topic in Oncology

    I also wonder about infection control. If a IV is disconnected even with chemo, surely you can't just hook it up to patient and soldier on. What are your thought on

  4. Hey, any Aussies working in the USA?

    brissygal posted a topic in International Nursing

    I have nursed in the USA and contemplating on going again. Would love to touch basis with any Aussies who are currently working in the USA at the moment, or who has recently worked there? Drop a line...

  5. My hands need a good hand cream!

    brissygal posted a topic in International Nursing

    Can anyone recommend a good hand cream? With the constant washing of hands whilst on duty, my hands are getting red and almost to the point of bleeding across the

  6. What type of experience for FNP?

    brissygal replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi, Sorry for my ignorance but what is the letter "F" stand for in FNP? Cheers

  7. Pre-Employment Physical

    brissygal replied to barbyann's topic in Occupational Health

    I am so shocked with the comments made regarding this post. I can't believe that some threads have indicated not to tell the truth in fear of not getting the job in the first place. Think about what...

  8. Nursing in Madison

    brissygal posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, Has anybody worked at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison? Looks like a happening place - very proactive! Look forward in hearing your comments.

  9. No.California Kaiser canceling contracts

    brissygal replied to turbill's topic in Travel

    Stop beating yourself up! I am sure you are a very safe nurse! Look on the bright side - getting out of the kaiser system was your saving grace. Forget them, you don't need to be abused and treated...

  10. No.California Kaiser canceling contracts

    brissygal replied to turbill's topic in Travel

    I am a nurse here in Australia with 10 years experience....I took an assignment with Kaiser Oakland.....about 7 years ago now.....and I have never returned to nurse in the USA...hence my experience....

  11. Scared! Need Inspiring Travel Nurse Stories!

    brissygal replied to dopaminequeenRN's topic in Travel

    So dopaminequeenRN, Love the name! Have you taken the plunge and gone into travel nursing? If so, what are your impressions? Happy Travels

  12. Hey, any Aussies working in the USA?

    brissygal replied to brissygal's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Sydneysista, Kaplan vs Saunders....I would say Saunders is great for reference but Kaplan will see you suceed - a very basic formula is taught through Kaplan that is so helpful in the exam. You are...

  13. Re: Floating

    brissygal posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just curious it appears that travel nurse spend alot of nursing shifts floating to other wards. I realise this has alot to do with staffing issues. How often can a travel nurse be floated? Do hospital...

  14. Pct To Pt Ratio On Tele/medsurg Floor

    brissygal replied to WhatTheDeuce's topic in General Nursing

    You poor nurses! What horrible shifts you are working. Surely you are killing yourself - a painful and uneccessary death! To have the responsibility of so many patients in your care. Why haven't you...

  15. Online MPH programs

    brissygal replied to sincere1782's topic in Public, Community Health

    I don't know if my suggestion is suited to you. I am not trying to do a plug for my university. But as I have just about to finish my MPH here in Australia - I thought you might be interested that you...

  16. International Public Health

    brissygal replied to melrose85's topic in Public, Community Health

    worth your while inquiring in australia - university of queensland in brisbane under the school of population - www.sph.uq.edu.au - offers international public health program - you may be eligible to...

  17. Companies that hire...

    brissygal replied to pattycake's topic in Public, Community Health

    What certificate do they require? I am guessing a Occupational Health & Safety certificate. I wonder if a masters degree in Public health would be sufficient?

  18. need interview with public health nurse!

    brissygal replied to Jen2002's topic in Public, Community Health

    I don't know if I can help you? You may be able to help me with? I am a RN with a Bachelor degree in nursing here in Australia, I have nursed in the USA and therefore licensed to California. I am just...

  19. Primary versus managed care?

    brissygal posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can someone please explain to me how this works? What is the main difference between Primary Care and Managed Care nursing? Are most hospitals in the USA - managed care?

  20. Ran to my first code alone...

    brissygal replied to WWRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am little confused with a DNR and repeating that each handover, I do but shouldn't it be charted by the Doctors every 24hours for that order to stay current? By the way DNR in the USA = NFR in...

  21. Spook stories

    brissygal posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was on night duty the other night, sharing spook stories with other nurses. Just wondering how many of you have seen ghosts while on duty? Any to share? Thanks

  22. Spook stories

    brissygal replied to brissygal's topic in General Nursing

    I have shivers running down my spine, listening to your spook stories. Thank you for all your input.....and for the previous link. cheers

  23. Stevens-Johnson syndrome

    brissygal posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone nursed someone with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome? Thanks

  24. Stevens-Johnson syndrome

    brissygal replied to brissygal's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Erraticthinker - we aren't backward we just live

  25. Interview tips for U of W, my first interview since graduation

    brissygal replied to 5860TomCat's topic in Washington Nursing

    So how did everybody go? Have you all got the jobs you were looking for in