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  1. Baby Catcher - Brilliant book

    emmy posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi, I am a student nurse who plans to go into midwifery. I have just started reading 'Baby catcher' by Penny Vincent and am finding it fascinating. I just thought some budding midwives-to-be may find...

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

    emmy posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi I've just bought a new puppy and so I am always washing my hands, this has resulted in sore hands that have started to split and bleed - I went through exactly the same thing when I had my children...

  3. Hospital violence rife

    emmy replied to nursebedlam's topic in International Nursing

    And they wonder why there's a nursing

  4. Nurses in fear after rampage

    emmy replied to nursebedlam's topic in International Nursing

    Disgusting :angryfire I think all nurses should be taught some form of self

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

    emmy replied to emmy's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks for the suggestion UNInurse and welcome to allnurses

  6. Thinking ahead - Jobs!

    emmy replied to Anna_Aus's topic in International Nursing

    I plan to go into midwifery when I've finished my nursing degree, in South Australia you take a 1 year post-grad course, although may be different in your area.

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

    emmy replied to emmy's topic in International Nursing

    I don't think washing my hands after clearing up dogs mess is overdoing the hygiene, you should take a look at my house at the moment - covered in dust :) my assignments take priority over housework...

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

    emmy replied to emmy's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks Suzanne I'll give them a go

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

    emmy replied to emmy's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks for all the replies. I thought there was a product that coated the hand and actually took a few handwashes before it washed off, I took a pharmacy assistants course before I decided to go into...

  10. how are student nurses treated on placements?

    emmy posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi Just curious as to how student nurses are treated on placements, are the staff helpful and eager to pass on their knowledge or do they see you as 'getting in the way'?

  11. how are student nurses treated on placements?

    emmy replied to emmy's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks for all the replies, I'm due to go on my first clinical in October so at least I'll be going somewhat prepared :chuckle Although I must admit that I'm really nervous about bathing someone for...

  12. new points test for nurses in Oz

    emmy replied to freosun13's topic in International Nursing

    Hi again sunny13 Yes I am originally from the UK, I lived near Cambridge. I see you are from Wales, my Nan lives in Haverfordwest went there every year as a child it's a beautiful area. If we hadn't...

  13. Aussie wants to go to Wales

    emmy replied to MsHB's topic in International Nursing

    When I lived in the UK I used to visit my Gran in Haverfordwest (South West Wales) every year. It's a lovely area, if I had not been granted approval to live in Australia then I would probably moved...

  14. 28yr old want to study 4 RN-What u think?

    emmy replied to offshorepanda's topic in International Nursing

    Hi there offshorepanda, I'm in my first year, although I actually went part-time last year due to moving house and my children moving to a new school etc. so I'm doing the degree in four years instead...

  15. new points test for nurses in Oz

    emmy replied to freosun13's topic in International Nursing

    Hi sunny 13, am I right in thinking that the points you are referring to are in reference to your application for the permanent residence visa, if so are you qualified in a different field ie....

  16. yipeee! Been approved for citizenship

    emmy posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hey I know this isn't anything to do with nursing but I'm so thrilled i just had to write. I've been approved for citizenship so in a couple of months I'll be a proper Aussie. I've wanted to live...

  17. yipeee! Been approved for citizenship

    emmy replied to emmy's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks Farkinott Couldn't have said it better myself

  18. yipeee! Been approved for citizenship

    emmy replied to emmy's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks Farkinott Couldn't have said it better myself

  19. Class presentation

    emmy replied to jacesmom2's topic in General Nursing

    Have you had a look at the resources in your library, they often have resource kits and videos etc. Just a thought. Good Luck

  20. yipeee! Been approved for citizenship

    emmy replied to emmy's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks Jayna I'm originally from the UK

  21. Re- mariage is over

    emmy replied to nurse07's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Lacie I was wondering how you were doing I wouldn't pay any attention to what I consider to be very nasty responses to your post. I thought that this was a place where people were allowed to vent...

  22. internal rotation - is it the norm

    emmy replied to emmy's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks for the replies. Looks as though it's something I'll just have to deal with although those late/earlies sound dangerous to me :uhoh21: doesn't leave much time for sleep even if you practically...

  23. internal rotation - is it the norm

    emmy posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi Just reading an article in the UK's Nursing Times and it mentioned that nurses are wanting to quit due to having to rotate between day shifts and night shifts. Is this the norm for Australia also...

  24. Marriage Is over

    emmy replied to nurse07's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    I'm sorry 'Mellow one' but what year are you living in? It is not a wife's duty to have sex on demand (and vice versa). Sex should be something that both parties want, not an obligatory

  25. drug calculations

    emmy replied to emmy's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks Kallur and welcome to allnurses