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  1. Question about Enrolled nurses v Registered Nurse

    pmchap replied to Spiderella's topic in International Nursing

    Hi in NSW enrolled nurses are still called enrolled - and yes it is a 12month program through a TAFE. In the last 12 months the EN program has been upgraded to include the administration of most...

  2. hand washing = sore hands, any good products available?

    pmchap replied to emmy's topic in International Nursing

    Are You still using latex gloves? Latex should be out - due to potential allergy risks.... As for hands - what are you washing them

  3. Why did you become a nurse instead of a doctor?

    pmchap replied to GlowBear500's topic in General Nursing

    I started nursing school because I could work as an assistant at the hospital at the same time while I studied. I initially thought I would do nursing to see if I enjoyed the medical side of work -...

  4. Fitness and Nursing?

    pmchap replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    Well, lets see I did nursing - Teaching (PE major) - and am in the proccess of coaching accreditation. I hoped at the beginning of my nursing career that a passion for health and fitness would be...

  5. Seniority question

    pmchap replied to markjrn's topic in International Nursing

    While I'm not in the land of the Maple leaf - I'm actually downunder - I will add my 2 cents worth.... I work as an Clinical Educator in to different locations - at one new staff fit in fairly easily...

  6. Welcome to the Male Nursing Forum

    pmchap replied to Brian's topic in Men in Nursing

    My gals are 7 & 8, married my highschool sweetheart - yes it happens and beliwve it or not we are still together. Cheers

  7. 2 Things...I Need Some Input!

    pmchap replied to NoDayButToday's topic in Men in Nursing

    Dude - wether you free ball, boxer or brief it - it is your choice - and I must say that even discussing this edges close to why I think that there is some latent concept about male nurses and sexual...

  8. What are Aussie hospital patients like?

    pmchap replied to bukko's topic in International Nursing

    :chuckle hi Grace - lovely to see that someone was willing to bite. Let's not forget that this whole thing starts when people categorise people based on one thing or another - and if you fit a...

  9. nurses pay levels in new zealand

    pmchap replied to ewol's topic in International Nursing

    I am now on the central coast of NSW - I work as a CNE in Aged Care and Rehabilitation. Cheers

  10. Welcome to the Male Nursing Forum

    pmchap replied to Brian's topic in Men in Nursing

    Being a good father, husband and trying to develop into a good cyclist pretty well takes up most of my time outside work. Cheers

  11. Two newbie questions

    pmchap replied to zaggar's topic in Men in Nursing

    Practicing on each other is part & parcel - I don't think HIV issues have changed that (if that was a worry then we are doing soething wrong with our patients!!!) Lawsuits may be an issue now...

  12. Roll Call

    pmchap replied to Tweety's topic in Men in Nursing

    So will posting in a guys forum effect the perceptions of posts we do in the other open gender forums :chuckle so what is the purpose of a guys forum - what shall we discuss only amongst...

  13. Refusal of treatment, NFR order in Victoria

    pmchap replied to blue eyes's topic in International Nursing

    mmmm end of life issues - something that we as nurses and doctors will always have issues with. While ever there are issues between identified patient wishes and percieved medical need there will...

  14. wrist watch, fob watch or lanyard watch?

    pmchap replied to monstermunch's topic in International Nursing

    I have tried all three over the years - found the most useful and economical to be a wrist watch - which I take off and put in my pocket during patient moves or showering etc. Lanyards hang around to...

  15. New Member, Nursing student Sydney

    pmchap replied to dvandijk's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Danielle - purely depends on the type of nursing work you are looking for.... pre reg work would limit you to RCA work in aged care facilities and you would have to chase different agencies for...

  16. Nursing wages? Need to pay off student loans!

    pmchap replied to dishpan's topic in International Nursing

    Don't forget simona a huge part of a nurses pay packet is the ability to load penalties and overtime. As a second year I was earning more then the NUM due to the fact that I was doing 10hr night...

  17. working school hours only?

    pmchap replied to scoobydoo's topic in International Nursing

    I have a few friends that work 6hr shifts m-f and don't work school hols - unfortuanately they are called casuals and being available doesn't always mean that they get work. I work for Central Coast...

  18. UK student looking to do final year in Sydney

    pmchap replied to Summer24's topic in International Nursing

    Just a little suggestion to think of - most Unis have a consistent policy on maximum credit transfer possible when tranferring in - usually it amounts to a maximum of 30% of the total credits for the...

  19. nurses pay levels in new zealand

    pmchap replied to ewol's topic in International Nursing

    Hi - my info is a little dated as I have been back in Australia for quite a few years. When I was in NZ (95,96) the pay was very similar to Australian nurses. scales are based on experience -...

  20. Want to work in the OR when I qualify

    pmchap replied to monstermunch's topic in International Nursing

    Hey Monster, yes it is possible to get OR possitions immediately post registration - but it is rare. Also be damn sure that that is what you want - with GNP programs the point is to let you...

  21. Just about to start my study - would love advice from all you experienced old hands!

    pmchap replied to kelcook's topic in International Nursing

    Congrats on opting to do nursing - you will find that the years will disappear quite quickly - especially with 3 kids. One essay done - another one due and bang the whole semester will be finished in...

  22. What are Aussie hospital patients like?

    pmchap replied to bukko's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Burko, congrats on the decision to move down under. I lived in Canada & the States for 10 years when I was younger and can tell you that living in a place that has less than a 40 degree change...

  23. Nursing wages? Need to pay off student loans!

    pmchap replied to dishpan's topic in International Nursing

    Nurses in NSW have base rates of pay set by NSW health check their website for details on scales...http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/jobs/empcond/classifications.html that link gets you into employment...

  24. new grad RN training program

    pmchap replied to tarirai's topic in International Nursing

    Purely depends on State/country - you need to examine each individually. They different registeration boards assess your degree/qualification and will let you know if and what other training is...

  25. Paracetamol-more info please?

    pmchap replied to nowplayingEDRN's topic in International Nursing

    Wow kay....- I was just gonna say some trade names in Australia are Panadol & Panamax.... one of the most administered drugs in the current Australian hospital...... Cheers