Deni*

Hi Ausnurs2B I go to the lectures on the Friday. How do you like your program?? I am kicking myself now that I did not do the double degree (I got into it) but at the time I just felt that 4 years was too long - plus I live west of Ipswich so it was a bit far to travel. Are you going to lectures this Friday?

Hi all I am 34 years old with 3 children (13, 11 and 3). I am in second semester at uni in a 3 year degree of nursing. I also work as a casual Assistnat nurse at a local acute care hospital on alternating weekends. So far my grades have been higher that I ever expected - but not without many sleepless nights and little time for myself. I have made myself a promise this semester to treat myself to some pampering at the end of each four week study block, and to keep things in perspective by only focusing on small things that count. Fortunateley I have a fantastic hubby and really supportive kids - or I don't think I would be doing as well. I also think that the casual work in the hospital helps me to prepare for life after graduation - I have seen many things as an assistant nurse that I can relate to theory. Denise AN / Student RN

I have changed colostomy bags, wiped bottoms, cleaned the "toe jam" from underneath elderly forskins, observed numerous OR procedures, cleaned purulent offensive discharge from an infected wound.........but the one thing that has sent me to the pan room for some quiet "deep breathing" excersises is a simple vomit. The sight, the sound and the smell of it disturbs me imensely. AND I have 3 children. I have just never gotton used to it. I am known to have a sympathy vomit with my kids every time they get sick...very messy. Anyway, now I offer a bowl to the pt and get them to press the call button when they are finished.....and think happy thoughts.

Currently in First year - sem 2 at University of Queensland. Excellent mix of prac and theory (prac 2 days per week from start of course with ALL of third year as a full time prac module).