joannep

joannep

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  1. Where to find job openings in NSW?

    joannep replied to zakuro's topic in International Nursing

    Queensland, the Northern Territory, Tasmania & Western Australia are really looking for nurses, but I would recommend Queensland, paradise on eath (and I only live in Melbourne cause my beloved...

  2. Where to find job openings in NSW?

    joannep replied to zakuro's topic in International Nursing

    You are right, the surplus is in the cities, Melbourne also, the shortage is very much in the country areas. It's easy to pick up agency/casual work, but harder to find permanent in an area you want,...

  3. Where to find job openings in NSW?

    joannep replied to zakuro's topic in International Nursing

    Just be aware that NSW has a surplus of nurses, you might be better looking at

  4. What to do, what to do?? Dillemma of sorts...

    joannep replied to AML09RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree, Hospital

  5. 14+ dead in Victoria bushfires

    joannep replied to talaxandra's topic in International Nursing

    Hi gals, For those of you who have noticed that I haven't posted for a while, it's because I am a full time student studying a Diploma of Conservation and Land Management at TAFE. I am still working...

  6. Working with pca's

    joannep replied to ceridwyn's topic in International Nursing

    Always call an ambulance if you are in doubt. If it had been serious and you hadn't you would have been in deep ****. Many nurses would have done exactly as you did, so you didn't do anything wrong...

  7. Rates of pay. Guidelines or law?

    joannep replied to 5kilocat's topic in International Nursing

    22 degrees C here at the moment, but we are working our way up for Christmas. You will need your winter woolies for when it gets really cold and you find your way to the snow fields. Grace, we have...

  8. Rates of pay. Guidelines or law?

    joannep replied to 5kilocat's topic in International Nursing

    Glad to hear that it is resolved and that it was a breakdown in communication. Re Grace's remark - Unfortunately HealthScope have a reputation for being profit driven, but so are many other healthcare...

  9. Rates of pay. Guidelines or law?

    joannep replied to 5kilocat's topic in International Nursing

    what an awful situation to be in, especially when you are so far away. You are being short changed, you are entitled to g2y9, and yes I think Healthscope will try and get away with hiring you for...

  10. A Melbourne choice to make.. between The Alfred and St Vincents Private (Cardiac...)

    joannep replied to RGN-NBV-Ireland-Chin's topic in International Nursing

    I've worked in the OR at the Alfred and loved it, great hospital. I'd go for the Alfred, it's great to be part of a new

  11. Working with pca's

    joannep replied to ceridwyn's topic in International Nursing

    I have worked in aged care also, and yes it seems that pca's with a minimum of education are running the show. Isn't it amazing how much they think they know (and they don't have a clue) and they will...

  12. Can anyone recommend a decent pair of work shoes?

    joannep replied to ProudofmyNursingart's topic in International Nursing

    Rockport shoes which I get from the Athletes Foot, the most comfortable shoes I have worn in 30 years of nursing. There is a store locater on the website:

  13. Where did you do your Grad Year?

    joannep replied to joannep's topic in International Nursing

    It certainly seems that grads are looking at what the hospital can offer them in their grad year in the way of specialist rotations and what the hospitals can offer in specialist education following...

  14. Where did you do your Grad Year?

    joannep posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi everyone, I am always hearing lots of stories from nurses about their grad years. Some say they had a great year and are still working there, others say it was the worst time of their lives. I'd...

  15. Your Thoughts Please on new CM job!!!

    joannep replied to lisa41rn's topic in Case Management

    The rude one won't be fired, for one thing she is friendly with the boss, and secondly somehow really unpleasant people seem to stay put and become the cause of people leaving. Which management can...

  16. mental health nurses whose children ( young adults ) have schizophrenia

    joannep replied to shutthedoortwo's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, My son (15 yrs) was treated for depression/attempted suicide but I am not a mental health nurse so he wasn't admitted to my unit. I was an OR manager at the time, which some might consider to be...

  17. Training in NZ, new graduate programmes overseas?

    joannep replied to tangerinetea's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, Congratulations on getting an interview for the OR. They will probably be asking the usual questions, they will want to know that you are keen and are a good team player. They may ask questions...

  18. Possibility of coming back home to Oz

    joannep replied to AussieKylie's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, Canada is a great place to live and work, I hope you enjoyed the experience. Some things to ponder regarding what type of work you want when you get back to Aus: Think about why you did nursing....

  19. PSA: Patients with anaphylactic reactions...

    joannep replied to MIcrunchyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, The Epi pen is an intramuscular injection. This is a link to prescribing information & patient package insert which contain administration instructions....

  20. Training in NZ, new graduate programmes overseas?

    joannep replied to tangerinetea's topic in International Nursing

    It's great experience to work overseas. Quite a few NZ graduates do their grad year in Australian hospitals. Just check out the hospital websites to find out how to apply. But, be aware that working...

  21. leaving bedside nursing

    joannep replied to infantRN's topic in Case Management

    Hi, I work in disease management. I didn't have any problem moving away from the bedside as my most recent job had been in home health but I do know some nurses who found it difficult and some who...

  22. how can I make a difference?

    joannep replied to wishiwereanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think you may have to contact a service organisation for help such as Rotary International. They have a vast membership and may be in a position to

  23. where are all the jobs?

    joannep replied to bisson's topic in General Nursing

    You'll be fighting off all the others who also want that

  24. disease manageent

    joannep replied to seasoned rn's topic in Case Management

    Enjoy your orientation. If it feels really strange don't worry, it felt really strange to me for about the first 3 weeks and then I settled into the

  25. Lost my calm in an emergency...

    joannep replied to tbanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hugs to you. I know what it is like, when my son was 3 he choked on some food and turned a nice shade of blue and couldn't dislodge it himself. I dislodged it and he was fine, but I nearly ****...