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joannep

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  1. All White Uniform Dress Code?!!

    joannep replied to keludtke's topic in General Nursing

    I don't want to detract from the topic, but I have to ask, why haven't you had an endometrial ablation and end the

  2. As an RN, do your other passions have to be limited?

    joannep replied to LaborandDelivery's topic in General Nursing

    I just think she is so darn lucky to be considered to be attractive enough to be in demand as a

  3. Retiring, what is that?

    joannep replied to lola2B's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have compulsory retirement in the US? In Australia there is no compulsory retirement age, and I know four nurses who are in their 70's who work in home health, they love their clients and have...

  4. Chicken Pox

    joannep posted a topic in Home Health

    Hi, What would happen if one of your HH clients rang and said that both her children had chicken pox. Client is quadraplegic with two young children and husband who works, but is unable to be home to...

  5. What to wear for Home visits

    joannep replied to NewEnglandRN's topic in Home Health

    Our company supplies polo shirts with the company logo on, but many wear neat casual; shirt/trousers, no

  6. Now we can join the PA v NP debates!

    joannep replied to bethem's topic in International Nursing

    Also, a PA is only qualified to degree level, where an NP is qualified to Masters level, with many years of experience. PA's are going to be cheaper to employ that NP's, I wonder if that is an...

  7. weight gain in home health

    joannep replied to tnurse63's topic in Home Health

    Hi Jnette, Did this chap have mirrors on the floor? Hell, you wouldn't want to wear a dress or skirt, would

  8. Nurses go for trial

    joannep replied to gwenith's topic in International Nursing

    Thank you for bring this case to our attention. You are right, it is of interest to all nurses. I can only imagine the stress that these two nurses and their families are under! Professional...

  9. Christmas...

    joannep replied to nyapa's topic in International Nursing

    Mmm, I changed from working in Theatre after 15 years to working as a Community nurse and I have been fortunate enough to have had every Christmas off as a result, I just wish I had done it years...

  10. Has anyone ever quit a new job after a few weeks?

    joannep replied to HealthyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I have quit two jobs with no notice, one was after 4 weeks the other after 12 weeks. I just sent in a medical certificate from my doctor for two weeks with my written resignation. They have never...

  11. Australia has a new Government!

    joannep replied to Grace Oz's topic in International Nursing

    We can't loose the Queen. What will Queensland call itself? (Joke

  12. Where is all the basic nursing care

    joannep replied to bubbles64's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I don't know that the whole issue is related to this staff member being a Div 2. I have just been reading the thread "What has happened to simple, basic care?", where very similar issues are being...

  13. Where is all the basic nursing care

    joannep replied to bubbles64's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I too am a Div 1 in Australia, and yes, I have noticed that there is a drop in the care offered to patients/clients. I also was an AUM on a medical ward in a public hospital. The staff did not see...

  14. OMG how common is this...

    joannep replied to AusNurse2B's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, While I was working in the cardiac theatres one of our anaethetists did a research project on awareness under anaesthesia. He became interested in awareness under anaesthesia because one of his...

  15. How many of you work 3 days /12 hrs shifts?

    joannep replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently working M-F 8 hr days and it is driving me crazy not having a day off to myself. I have the weekends off with my husband and children, but it seems that all I do is what they want to...

  16. Nursing Management Question

    joannep replied to Toquay's topic in General Nursing

    You are spot on with how you perceive it. Nurses aspire to middle management because they think they can change things, and make it better, but once you get there you realise you are never going to...

  17. fallopian tube !!!!

    joannep replied to punkingirl's topic in Nursing Humor

    Hi, I agree, the only way to cope with people laughing at you is to laugh even

  18. Medication Management {legalities}

    joannep replied to SpudsMomGuinea's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, Don't feel too bad, self directed learning can be quite tough as you are not receiving any face to face time and often don't have the ability to discuss things with fellow students. But hang in...

  19. What happens if you don't get a grad year?

    joannep replied to JoMc's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Jo, It's great news that you were successful, your first year out can seem daunting, but take time to relax and have

  20. What happens if you don't get a grad year?

    joannep replied to JoMc's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, I don't know if you are melbourne based or country victoria. I can only answer for melbourne, as a senior nurse manager. In my experience there is a significant number of graduates who do not...

  21. Is it worth it doing Masters in Nｕrsing??

    joannep replied to sester's topic in International Nursing

    OK, here's the reality check ... there is no real incentive to obtain a masters degree. All you are doing is cranking up your debt. You may not be paid a masters allowance, especially while working in...

  22. Salary Sacrifice

    joannep replied to veritas's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, Yes, for car payments it is very worthwhile. I didn't have any problems with fringe

  23. Salary Sacrifice

    joannep replied to veritas's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, Do you mean salary sacrifice or salary packaging? Salary sacrifice is the only option in the private sector and is usually only available for things like superanuation/lap tops. Salary packaging...

  24. Australian CRNAs?

    joannep replied to ghaleon128's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    No, only Doctors are able to give anaesthetics and generally only those who have completed anaesthetic specialist

  25. Australian CRNAs?

    joannep replied to ghaleon128's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    No they