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  1. Uni Application Is In!

    sassy_squirrel posted a topic in International Nursing

    I've officially applied for Nursing now! Put in my application today, so now just have to wait for the results. Should hear back around November I hope. I'm going to do it via distance education...

  2. Are you really a doctor?

    sassy_squirrel replied to carolmaccas66's topic in International Nursing

    I have to say I've been lucky with doctors on the most part. I changed a doctor coz I didn't feel he was listening to me but yeah. I usually get my lungs checked when I'm sick but that could just be...

  3. Uni Application Is In!

    sassy_squirrel replied to sassy_squirrel's topic in International Nursing

    Well...I didn't get in :-( I'll try for mid year

  4. Write it down!

    sassy_squirrel replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    Really you got charged $36 for him to add something on the pathology form? At a medical centre? Man, I know I get charged like $10 if I want my doctor to write me a prescription but don't visit but...

  5. Facebook

    sassy_squirrel replied to LadyTiger44's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry but didn't the OP say that she was friends with the patient before they were a patient? Wouldn't that mean that there is nothing to it. Or once they are a patient you have to cut your ties with...

  6. Uni Application Is In!

    sassy_squirrel replied to sassy_squirrel's topic in International Nursing

    Oh Carol. I've sent you a PM. Chat to you soon. *hugs* Chin up, things will get

  7. Uni Application Is In!

    sassy_squirrel replied to sassy_squirrel's topic in International Nursing

    I hope I will be right to find a job when I finish

  8. Uni Application Is In!

    sassy_squirrel replied to sassy_squirrel's topic in International Nursing

    Well done Carol. I hope it works out well for you. Glad you are excited about it! You sound very

  9. Uni Application Is In!

    sassy_squirrel replied to sassy_squirrel's topic in International Nursing

    Yay! Good work and good

  10. Uni Application Is In!

    sassy_squirrel replied to sassy_squirrel's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks Carol. I'm hoping that I will be able to find some work within the Health Care scope while I'm studying. I'm looking every day for jobs within Health Care. Admin/PCA whatever. I also have some...

  11. Uninsured patients

    sassy_squirrel replied to 15isto2's topic in General Nursing

    ok so i have done some reading up on america's healthcare system. it's a bit overwhelming trying to understand it all. thanks to dthfytr for explaining it very simplistically to me. i am still curious...

  12. Uni Application Is In!

    sassy_squirrel replied to sassy_squirrel's topic in International Nursing

    Good

  13. Uninsured patients

    sassy_squirrel replied to 15isto2's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I agree. Basic needs such as healthcare should be the most important thing politicians think about. Our healthcare system isn't perfect either and in certain areas it's worse but I admit that I do...

  14. Anxious to start Nursing Degree

    sassy_squirrel posted a topic in International Nursing

    hello again, well i've decided to apply to a couple of different uni when applications open next month. however i'm starting to feel a little anxious about it all. i do have mild anxiety (i'm not on...

  15. Anxious to start Nursing Degree

    sassy_squirrel replied to sassy_squirrel's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks Carol. Yeah I'm doing a short course at the moment through work to be able to be an assessor within the VET structure. So I know how annoying it is to be working and trying to do assignments....

  16. Physical restraint on uncooperative children

    sassy_squirrel replied to Aleccandra's topic in General Nursing

    I kinda experienced it...but from the patient side. I was sick and had to get an IV in due to dehydration. I was about 7/8 and I know I fought the nurses, no one was gonna stick me with that huge...

  17. Uninsured patients

    sassy_squirrel replied to 15isto2's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. It's really your own choice whether you want Private Health Insurance in Australia. Many people do because it helps keep your Medicare Levy down in your tax refund or they want the additional...

  18. Nursing and OCD

    sassy_squirrel replied to JessiekRN's topic in General Nursing

    I even count out loud "one, two, three - locked" and repeat that three times on my doors. And tap the door three times, or pulling the door tab three

  19. Smoking coworkers and fair breaks

    sassy_squirrel replied to vlomankill's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think this is an issue at any workplace. However it is just that much more dangerous when you are in a position where you need to take care of other

  20. Back injury: stories & support for an injured RN

    sassy_squirrel replied to christie_0307's topic in General Nursing

    I can sympathise with the coughing causing your injury. I think I sound stupid when I say that but it's the truth. I was sitting on my couch coughing and sudden pain down my spine (only 21/22) - I...

  21. Uninsured patients

    sassy_squirrel replied to 15isto2's topic in General Nursing

    wow. good question 15isto2. i don't really understand america's health system either, but this has definitely given me a great insight into it. honestly i'm quite amazed at it all. no offence to any...

  22. Anxious to start Nursing Degree

    sassy_squirrel replied to sassy_squirrel's topic in International Nursing

    It's my initial Bachelor of Nursing degree. :) I'm just starting out in the Nursing world. I've just about finished my application. Just need to find my student number from my university and it's...

  23. Nursing and OCD

    sassy_squirrel replied to JessiekRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Jessie, It is a horrible feeling to feel like your brain is against you. I have to say though that I am glad to at least have a name for it and know I'm not a crazy person (well maybe I am but you...

  24. advise; how do you handle the loss of a patient?

    sassy_squirrel replied to idnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    This is sort of related. Sorry I'm just curious - do hospitals/LTC/Hospice have a debrief after these sort of events? Like in Police and Fire, if there is a fatality they have a debrief. There are...

  25. Nursing and OCD

    sassy_squirrel replied to JessiekRN's topic in General Nursing

    I hate the 'Are you sure...' voice in your head when you have OCD. Even when I'm sure I've done it I still have to go back and check it again. I'm hoping it will work for me when I start working as a...