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And they wonder why there's a nursing shortage

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

Thanks for the suggestion UNInurse and welcome to allnurses :)

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. :)

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 at the moment :chuckle I think the main problem has to do with the weather, we had a cold spell and the hot tap was very hot and the cold tap was very cold, seems to make my hands really bad. Weather has warmed and my hands are not bleeding and I'm still having to wash them the same amount go figure.

Thanks Suzanne I'll give them a go :)

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 nursing and the bloke promoting the product said that nurses used it as they had to wash their hands alot but for the life of me I can't remember what it was called, he described it like an invisable glove that protects the hands from water for a few washes. Does wearing any kind of cream affect the gloves in any way? Just a thought. Thanks again :)

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 and was always washing my hands. I'm wondering seeing as I will be going into a profession whereby handwashing is v. frequent and v. important, is there any product that I can use to protect my hands and stop them from getting so sore? Thanks :)

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 the first time :imbar

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 of been accepted we would probably of moved there :)

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 there. Good Luck with your move, I hope it's everything you dream it to be :) Remember to take a brolly, it's not luscious and green for no reason :chuckle

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 of three. Anyway, I would say go for it. It can be a little overwhelming in the beginning but stick with it, once you get the first couple of weeks over with and know where all your lectures etc are it gets easier. One word of advice would be try not to get behind. Good Luck with everything :)

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. hairdressing etc as you get (or did when I went through the whole process) extra points for applying before you are 30. Remember that once you have validated your visa you have five years in which you have to settle here so you'd still have time to complete your nursing degree. Also as you're probably aware, the points system changes so it may change back in your favour. Good luck with the whole process, it's not fun but it's definately worth it :)

Thanks Farkinott Couldn't have said it better myself :)

Thanks Farkinott Couldn't have said it better myself :)

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

Thanks Jayna I'm originally from the UK :)

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 here since I was about 18 and I must say living here is even better than I imagined. The people are so friendly, I love everyones' sense of humour and it's lovely to live in a country that everyone is proud of. Anyway now that I have really made a fool of myself I shall go :chuckle

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 their worries and concerns and be supported in return, what do I know I hope that you both get the help you need as you sound angry and he sounds withdrawn. I wouldn't worry about what his family thinks of you, I used to let my mother-in-law stress me out but I just let it all wash over me now. Maybe your feelings about his families treatment of you are at the bottom of your problems. I know my relationship with my husband used to suffer when his mother used to irritate me all the time and now that I don't let her bother me that's a huge chunk of stress gone. Anyway I'm probably way off the mark, I hope things get better for you!

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 lived on the hospital doorstep. Oh well, all my sleep deprived years when the kids were small will be good practice :chuckle

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 or are you designated either day shifts or night shifts or do you HAVE to do both. Thanks :)

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 act.

Thanks Kallur and welcome to allnurses :)

G'day Grace I didn't realise there were so many of us South Aussies here :) Happy Easter everyone

So much for freedom of speech and expression.