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  1. "Do you miss the ER?"

    joannep replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I left the OR for home health 10 mths ago, I did miss the cameraderie and the adrenaline surges. But, I am over it and sooo glad I made this move. I just love my job in home

  2. Shakeup of nurse education.

    joannep replied to Levin's topic in International Nursing

    Do not deceive yourself, there has never been any real nurse consultation over nurse education. Well lets look at this; Nurses work in hospitals, day surgeries, medical practices etc. The nurses'...

  3. daughter stressing in clinicals

    joannep posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi Everyone, My daughter is half way through her second year of BNS and is currently doing clinicals. She is stressed out, and having panic attacks and has been sent home by her educator on two...

  4. What do you think about cell phone use?

    joannep replied to RNontheroad's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen a surgeon use one in the OR all the time, mostly when the patient is anaesthetised. When I mentioned to him that mobile phones were not to be used in the hospital and especially in the OR,...

  5. daughter stressing in clinicals

    joannep replied to joannep's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all your replies, She has been to see our family doctor today and tells me she feels more comfortable. She reassures me that she does want to do nursing, she knows she didn't prepare for...

  6. transtesmanial agreement

    joannep replied to khalman05's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, My understanding is that is not quite what the situation is. If you are registered in New Zealand then you are able to apply for registration elsewhere in Australia without having to do any...

  7. AIN or EN questions...

    joannep replied to AusNurse2B's topic in International Nursing

    I think you would need to check with your nurses board for the EN as there are usually some modules you need to do. An AIN is unlicenced, so you should be able to find work in a nursing home after you...

  8. Nursing Refresher Programme

    joannep replied to Lyn4078's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, You don't say where you are living, but home healthcare is usually more flexible than nursing in an

  9. Choosing the right study path/uni

    joannep replied to bassandtea's topic in International Nursing

    You are on the right track by thinking of alternate courses and pathways. I am not familiar with all the courses that you can do at TAFE, but I would suggest anything that involves contact with...

  10. Choosing the right study path/uni

    joannep replied to bassandtea's topic in International Nursing

    It is really great that you are so motivated. Would you consider applying for both the Diploma course at TAFE and the degree at Uni? There is no guarantee that you would get accepted at both, for...

  11. Choosing the right study path/uni

    joannep replied to bassandtea's topic in International Nursing

    Doing a diploma at TAFE might be a good idea, if you then discover that nursing is not what you thought it would be you haven't invested too much time and money into gaining qualifications. If you...

  12. Nursing Low pay, high demand!

    joannep replied to BRAGGY's topic in International Nursing

    I agree, my brother who is a tradesman has always earnt more than both my husband (software engineer) and myself. Needless to say, my son is an apprentice

  13. Rich nurses?

    joannep replied to tiij's topic in General Nursing

    You are still starting out on your career. It is possible to be very well paid in nursing, in Victoria. Identify an area that has a shortage, specialise in this area, and get a lot of experience....

  14. Buddhism Vs SJOG

    joannep replied to BomberGirl's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, It is worth checking out their mission statement, they may ask if you support their mission statement. But they won't mention religion, Good luck for your

  15. In need of some wise advice...

    joannep replied to Picklednerd's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, I am impressed that you have selected a specialty and are prepared to undertake further education in that role. I assume you have done a perioperative rotation as an undergraduate student and...

  16. australia

    joannep replied to sassy82's topic in International Nursing

    It might be worthwhile contacting nurse recruitment at various major hospitals and agencies to see if you can be sponsored out by

  17. Racial discrimination in Australia

    joannep replied to xng's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    I agree. You need to detach yourself and follow the university procedure for reporting a complaint. You asked us for advice, which we are happy to give, but don't give us a

  18. Grad Nurse Support Circle!

    joannep replied to bronween's topic in International Nursing

    I love to hear that you are enjoying your grad year, the peer group of friends that you form will last forever. I agree, signing your name with an RN is exhilarating, and after 26 years, it still is...

  19. Racial discrimination in Australia

    joannep replied to xng's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    By your description of what she said I believe she was over-the-top, but ... I had to giggle, it is an echo of what was said to me by clinical educators during my training years! and my background is...

  20. Racial discrimination in Australia

    joannep replied to xng's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    I agree that you need to put your complaint in writing. The university will have a grievance procedure that you will need to follow. Clinical teachers are meant to give constructive criticism...

  21. personal scrubs in OR

    joannep replied to scrubnurse's topic in Operating Room

    Do you get a laundry allowance for taking your scrubs home to

  22. Nepotism

    joannep replied to penguin2's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in an OR where the mother was the unit manager, the daughter a nurse in the OR, the daughters fiance worked in the OR too, and the daughter's best friend (also a nurse) worked in the OR....

  23. Leave administration for ER or ICU??

    joannep replied to Borgie's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for starting this thread, You are echoing my very own thoughts. I am in the "perfect" admin job, good pay, no weekends, etc, but am bored to my very soul. I miss the patient contact and I miss...

  24. When to use hot packs?

    joannep replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    I have several diaysis patients who like to hold a small hot pack in their hand, during dialysis. As for what to do with the hot packs in the first aid kit ... they are to keep your hands warm when...

  25. Anyone doing a "non-clinical" MSN (not direct entry)?

    joannep replied to HealthyRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi, I also did a MSN concentrating in management and leadership. It was a fantastic course, I made a lot of good friends and it has helped me get some fantastic