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  1. How to survive clinicals

    sydneymum14 replied to Sjsmith92's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Wow this is great. I am in first year nursing here in Oz, but already am a AIN nurse so do showers, beds, meds etc. I am looking forward to my first clinical too. We go to nursing homes at first. I...

  2. Anxious to start Nursing Degree

    sydneymum14 replied to sassy_squirrel's topic in International Nursing

    I find the nursing at uni interesting. Not too hard and nothing like it really is in the real world but hey who cares we get to learn about lots of fun things like old guys who really knew their...

  3. Fed up with nursing, advice please.

    sydneymum14 replied to carolmaccas66's topic in International Nursing

    Hi yes well congrats on your new job. It must be hard for you not having money but as you say you feel liberated now. I am just starting my nursing at uni and absolutely love it. I do work for an...

  4. Anxious to start Nursing Degree

    sydneymum14 replied to sassy_squirrel's topic in International Nursing

    Exactly, I'm great with everyone's pooh, blood, vomit, but when my son had broken his leg and I had to hold his hand when they changed his cast, I went greeen and nearly fainted..was so mad at my...

  5. Fed up with nursing, advice please.

    sydneymum14 replied to carolmaccas66's topic in International Nursing

    I do Agency work with Oldies and love it. totally different values and morals. Wouldn't touch psych if I can help it. I am a diabetic and have been for 42 of my 44 years so if you need any first...

  6. bachelor of nursing at uni

    sydneymum14 replied to jack92's topic in International Nursing

    It does depend on the uni. At the uni I go to you do get to choose where you go to. The Lecturers are wonderful. I studied but not overly and still got distinctions. My daughter who is doing her...

  7. What do you wish you were told on the first day?

    sydneymum14 replied to AOx1's topic in General Students

    Wow it is much easier here in Australia. I got distinctions in both my beginning exams and the teachers treat us really well. Of course I am 44 and already an AIN. Yes there are the newbies from...

  8. ACU Bachelor of nursing

    sydneymum14 replied to Colleen6288's topic in International Nursing

    It is such cool fun. Easy study. I love it!!! Very good vibe, lecturers and all the students are terriffic. You'll love

  9. Plz tell me aged care is not that bad!

    sydneymum14 replied to Heinz beans's topic in International Nursing

    Aged care is the most wonderful job!!!! I do agency work and go to 11 regular people..so it is like having 11 different grandparents. Yes my job is to give med prompts, but it is so much more than...

  10. Australian STUDENTS

    sydneymum14 replied to rachelgeorgina's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Well no I didn't do any pre course, but I did very well in TAFE and College, so I should do ok. Plus ACU has a learn to write essay kind of course too while you are in the semester. I'll have to ask...

  11. Australian STUDENTS

    sydneymum14 replied to rachelgeorgina's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    I will be at ACU. What subjects have you done?? I am hoping it won't be too hard. I don't know about the essays??? Failed the HSC in 1984 and have done TAFE and 2 years of Nature Care...

  12. Australian STUDENTS

    sydneymum14 replied to rachelgeorgina's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Hi well I think you are very brave and good on you for doing it. Congrats on getting half way there too. When you say you did a clinical in aged care..were you in the hospital, or nursing home? I...

  13. Australian STUDENTS

    sydneymum14 replied to rachelgeorgina's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    HI Janis, well you interest me particularly because of your age. How did you find it agewise?? I am 44 and only just about to enter semester 1. What are your clinicals? And how long do they go...

  14. Australian STUDENTS

    sydneymum14 replied to rachelgeorgina's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Thanks Rachel, how come you know your clinicals already? I won't have any till the next semester I

  15. Australian STUDENTS

    sydneymum14 replied to rachelgeorgina's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Thanks Rachel, well did you go straight from your year 12? I guess you did if you are only 20. I am 444. Were there a lot of mature age students in your classes? I guess you are doing full time....

  16. Australian STUDENTS

    sydneymum14 replied to rachelgeorgina's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Wow that sounds complicated...I'm only a baby really. I've got Biology and Society and Culture. I don't know about clinicals. I don't think I get any till next semester. Which uni are you at and...

  17. Australian STUDENTS

    sydneymum14 replied to rachelgeorgina's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Hi well it is a great idea. I'm so excited about starting. What re you doing?? And what do you mean by

  18. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

    sydneymum14 replied to gwenith's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Nice and cool today. Only 4 weeks till I start uni..excitemnet plus....so excited I cn't spell... Will give up my "day job" and only work the evenings but I prefer them anyway...had to say goodbye...

  19. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

    sydneymum14 replied to gwenith's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Still bloody hot today here in Sydney. Going to work tonight...I'll have the air con on

  20. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

    sydneymum14 replied to gwenith's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Hi well I got into ACU and will start in a few weeks...yahhhhaaa...very good!! Very

  21. ACU Bachelor of nursing

    sydneymum14 replied to Colleen6288's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Colleen I start there in March. Excited

  22. New RN Student

    sydneymum14 replied to nursingstudent714's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi I am starting universtity Bachelor of nursing in Australia in Feb 2010. Good luck to us all

  23. Returning back to Oz

    sydneymum14 replied to AussieKylie's topic in International Nursing

    I think community nursing is the best. No-one looking over your shoulder, better pay and real time with our lovely oldies. Plenty of agencies to choose from as

  24. Australian STUDENTS

    sydneymum14 replied to rachelgeorgina's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Wow this is fantastic, thanks for starting it Rachel. I have applied for the ACU for BN next year. I will do it part time too so it will take me 6 years and I will be 50 when I finish. Meanwhile...

  25. ACU 2010..anyone?

    sydneymum14 replied to sydneymum14's topic in International Nursing

    I actually only looked at ACU. I am applying through their EAP which takes on board all the past work, volunteering etc but does not rely so much on educational experience. Plus as I said one of my...