MsHB

I'm glad you had a good experience in the OR with what sounds like an excellent preceptor. She certainly deserves a mention to her supervisors for a job well done:wink2: How about a generalized "thank you" letter for the rest of the OR staff as well as your preceptor? Everyone does liked to be thanked, even if they were in the background. Surely they (I hope) contributed something to your learning experience?:wink2: MsHB

thanks mate. that means alot to this aussie (in the uk). mshb

From what I have observed at work, many of the Overseas Nurses left their country for one reason and one reason only: $$$$$$$

So do the surgeons have to front up to some kind of committee after these mistakes?

My fav....A few kangaroos loose in the top paddock!

A couple of worrying incidents have happened lately at work. Such as surgeons putting holes where there shouldn't be any. Not a nice subject I know, but are you willing to share how often it happens in your OR?

Well said, Ferret.

G'day Ferret Is a bit different over here. They have the operating department practitioner role which I never saw in Aust. Apparently two year diploma studying scrub, recovery, and anaesthetics. I have only seen them do anaesthetics however. Best not to get me started on how I feel about these ODPs taking the nurse role away! Particularly when I have had the ODP call me in to do basic patient care instead of doing it himself. Apparently they don't "do" that kind of thing. The theatre assistant does more as a scout then in Aust. Will open and check trays, and even do count with the scrub. Can't say I like that either. But their standards are very high, and they all work well together and pitch in as needed. When all is said and done, Can't wait to get back home:chuckle MsHB

You are probably right;)

No-one really cares which uni you go to, as long as you come out a good nurse. And stay away from Griffith:rotfl: but seriously :uhoh21:

I can recommend ACU. I think it has an excellent program, and a good reputation.

I am curious PJA2004. If you are not an RN, not a LPN, and just a ER clerk (your words), why are you registered on a nursing site? Or are you a nursing student?

My advice: Be kind to one another. Try not to get upset when it is your only day off together and you are dying to go out, and your husband just wants to sleep after hard shift And... If you want to share Christmas or Easter or Birthday with the one you love... GET THOSE ROSTER REQUESTS IN EARLY:chuckle

Good on you! and congratulations!:) Question: Are you on a grad program? If so you will be looked after. If not, everyone will realise that you are new and cut you some slack. Use the senior level 1 and level 2's for info and advice. Your level 3 should also be willing to help with settling in to your new job and ward. Have a chat with him/her often about how you are coping, and ask them how they think you are going, and if they have any ideas on how you can improve. In regards to team nursing, you can rely on your EN to do their bit with the obs and hygiene cares while you deal with the meds, treatments etc. So you won't have to do everything for all of the patients. I have found that most EN's are wonderful sources of info as well. I know it is hard just starting out. But please try to relax a little, and try to enjoy your new profession:rotfl: Good luck MsHB

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