joannep

joannep

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  1. Calling All HH Supervisors and Managers

    joannep replied to JennyHHRN's topic in Home Health

    2:16pm-husband says his job more important, cannot leave to go pick up child I hear you, I also have a hubby who earns more than me, so therefore his job is more important. (only thing left to cut...

  2. Masters - Sydney vs Melbourne??

    joannep replied to miava's topic in International Nursing

    I can't help you with the course you are asking about as it is very new and to my knowledge there are no graduates. However, entry level nursing as a masters is more common in the US. You may find...

  3. You need some educating!!!!!!!

    joannep replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    I am quite sure my body would not respond well if I were doing bedside, inpatient nursing. I have several chronic health problems and I really get exhausted when I have to be on my feet for a long...

  4. Overseas volunteer work- Yes or No?

    joannep replied to ClinicalM's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, I have a friend who regularly goes to Vietnam on volunteer work with other members of the group. She visits various hospitals, orphanages, and clinics, she has built up a huge number of contacts...

  5. schooling in oz-public or private?

    joannep replied to littleflower123's topic in International Nursing

    My husband and I also faced the private school/public school debate, and decided to public. We spent the money we saved on great family holidays, which were an education in

  6. nursing caps

    joannep replied to biker nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have really enjoyed this thread. We wore caps during nursing school, each year you got an extra stripe, but I have only worked at one facility where you were required to wear a cap as an RN. I have...

  7. Hi new RN seek job in Sydney

    joannep replied to newRN78's topic in International Nursing

    Try looking in the phone book for hospitals near where you live, ring and make an appointment with their recruitment

  8. Jumped ship, treading water

    joannep replied to mo-mo's topic in General Nursing

    What about home health

  9. Unique Australian language

    joannep replied to Grace Oz's topic in International Nursing

    Thank you Grace for the photos to go with the Stubby, they look perfect! I'm thirsty

  10. Unique Australian language

    joannep replied to Grace Oz's topic in International Nursing

    Q:What is a stubby? A:The elixer of

  11. Unique Australian language

    joannep replied to Grace Oz's topic in International Nursing

    You cooee your children to retrieve them when they are in the playground, or wherever. It is handy for finding out where your husband is ... you can't find him anywhere in the house, so you stand by...

  12. Negativity surrounding nursing

    joannep replied to Stella2008's topic in International Nursing

    While it is true that a lot of posts here are negative, be aware that this is is an anonymous forum where nurses can vent their frustration and negativity, and hopefully get some support to overcome...

  13. Does it matter where?

    joannep replied to Oznurse2b's topic in International Nursing

    I agree, you are going to make yourself more attractive if you are able to work in Aged care while you are studying. I assume you have at least a level 2 first aid certificate. Write to every nursing...

  14. Nursing Home Scene ...

    joannep replied to zeke the zebra's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, I empathise with your desire to move back to a clinical role. I too have been in management/administration for the past 4 years and am thinking that it is time I started looking for a clinical...

  15. Addressing physicians

    joannep replied to NeuroNP's topic in International Nursing

    Officially a doctor is called Dr So and so, and a surgeon is called Mr So and so. With a lady surgeon it is Ms So and so. Working with a doctor on a long term basis in a team environment will allow...

  16. Horrid Grad Year - Update

    joannep replied to older_grad_nurse's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, At the end of my grad year I packed my bag, walked out that door and have never been back. There are plenty of jobs out there. Apply to do community nursing and you will probably be welcomed with...

  17. may sound silly

    joannep replied to JoanieRT2b's topic in Home Health

    You are very young and at school, I am not surprised the thought of dealing with dead bodies disturbs you. You probably haven't thought about people vomiting on you, or coughing up on you, and that is...

  18. Changing harmful nursing culture

    joannep replied to Sonn's topic in International Nursing

    That doesn't sound good at all. I don't know what to say to help you deal with this. You are going to feel as if you are being run out of town. Are you able to take some leave from work to allow you...

  19. generation gap among nurses

    joannep replied to angelcharm's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. After 25 years of nursing I am not the person I was when I started out. I was a lot more cocksure of myself as a young grad, now I am not so arrogant to think I know

  20. generation gap among nurses

    joannep replied to angelcharm's topic in General Nursing

    My daughter is in nursing school and I often discuss my day with her. She asks me for feedback for different assignments and class discussions. My mother was also a nurse and my daughter will often...

  21. Changing harmful nursing culture

    joannep replied to Sonn's topic in International Nursing

    I am thinking of you, I hope your meeting is productive. Why such scum exist is beyond belief. Petty, petty little people who have jealous

  22. added responsibility

    joannep replied to cicinurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I agree with the above post. You mention that you are in a rural hospital, so there are probably limited alternative positions that you could apply for. If this is the case, you probably feel...

  23. What I love about nursing

    joannep replied to clemmm78's topic in General Nursing

    I love being a nurse, it is who I am, and what I do. My mother and grandmother were both nurses, and my daughter is at nursing school now. (She says she was brain washed from birth!) My best friends...

  24. Nursing & website is depressing!!!

    joannep replied to SeanyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Happy birthday!!! It can seem that the "care" has gone out of "healthcare", which is why you have this site to vent on. I have been a nurse for more years than I can remember, on a couple of...

  25. hired on the spot? does it happen?

    joannep replied to healer27's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I have had both experiences, hired on the spot and waited for a couple of weeks. Just try not to stress over it too