The Federal Governments new Medicar net seems to be more tinkering around the edges. It fails to addresss the real concern - which is the lack of bulk billing GP's. The sollution to ensuring that...
Last Update: Wednesday, December 3, 2003. 9:03pm (AEDT) Medicare package talks stall The Federal Government's proposed safety net for those facing high out of pocket medical costs will be delayed...
road runner2003 replied to donnapalmer's topic in General Students
Agreed - good point made! If these students did not do the bed bath and dress the patient, yet had the audacity to say - yes they did 3 TIMES - I would be informing the instructor w/o
Any time - I found out about this while searching through some Internet sites. The series reminds me somewhat of the show that was on ABC some yrs ago. I will definitely be taping Nurse TV each week....
road runner2003 replied to S.N. Visit's topic in General Nursing
Fainted the first time I donated. After that the nurse told me next time I donate make sure to drink plenty of fluids throughout the day - course carbonated drinks don't count and eat a decent size...
Welcome to allnurses Natali . I am/will be a student in Victoria - ~4hrs out of Melbourne. I did a search on your queries and found a few good things on mental hlth services in Victoria with the...
G'day Amy, For me the decision was based on the broader aspects involved in nursing science compared to B.o. nursing. Going into more depth- I went over a lot of the course description...
Plan in dot points before writing out an essay is what I have always been told. It helps me if I work by starting out with the introduction, then the body (consisting of paragraph 2, 3, and 4) then...
Hi there Lacie - pleased to give any kind words or advice where I can. It must be a daunting time returning to education- but the good thing about it, in the end you can be proud of the achievements...
G'day Lacie, I know there are a lot people these days going back to school/University to obtain a degree in something and pursure their desired career. I have been told me many times it is usually the...
Herald Sun editorial opinion 30oct03 THE Bracks Government's ad hoc handling of the Royal Children's Hospital is totally unacceptable. It shows a fundamental failure to understand the crucial role...
Thanks. From what I have learnt - the RCH is a hospital that Victorians are very proud of, especially the efforts of the hospitals committed nurses, doctors and other health professionals each day....
G'day fellow Aussies and those within our region. I just came off a thread I started in the discussion area for student nurses. I'll take the quote right out of my thread that has me thinking: "These...
The statement that struck me most was: "The package offers doctors an extra $5 to bulk-bill concession cardholders and children." With that I have to ask - Is $5 enough for health? - The incentive to...
Last Update: Thursday, November 20, 2003. 3:26pm (AEDT) Low morale will continue to plague hospital, new chair says The acting chairwoman of the board of Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital believes...
road runner2003 replied to FutureArmyNurse's topic in General Students
None nearly as bad. I think my teeth probs arose d/t the sugary diet in my teen yrs - which Mum never objected to. Apart from that, I'd bet some probs are a result of the grinding of my teeth when I...
road runner2003 replied to RNatlast's topic in General Nursing
I also donate blood, every 3rd mth. Until recently I did not notice, or at least thought about it - I have not seen any of the nurses wear gloves except when checking haemoglobin levels prior to...
I did search for most information here. Hope this helps some- In Australia we have what is called a health care card. You can apply for them at Centrelink. They entitle the card holder to decreased...