joannep

joannep

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  1. Epworth richmond parking

    joannep replied to miss_vegemite's topic in International Nursing

    I've worked there many years ago. I moved to Kew and used to catch the tram. Easier than driving. Good luck with your new

  2. Thanks for applying, but......

    joannep replied to fallinnstyle's topic in General Nursing

    I understand your frustration, applying for jobs and not getting any interviews is soul destroying. I can only encourage you to keep

  3. Nursing home interview

    joannep replied to neeke816's topic in International Nursing

    Australia does not have a nursing shortage and it is very competitive to get a job, many new graduates find it difficult to get a job. You need to get your experience up if you are going to apply for...

  4. Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery

    joannep replied to DaYZ1983's topic in International Nursing

    She worked one day a week at a nursing home and casual with a community nursing

  5. Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery

    joannep replied to DaYZ1983's topic in International Nursing

    Great idea to do this as a double degree, especially as you want to do M&CH. When its time to do M&C quals, try nd get sponsorship from a council to help pay for the postgrad study. To get out...

  6. Should Alzheimers Clients have the right to REFUSE medication ?

    joannep replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    There is no cure, if it were my parent I would be treating them palliatively ie. No medications unless it's to make them

  7. When "The Calling" wears off?

    joannep replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    After 30 years of working as a nurse I work to pay the mortgage, eat, have a vacation and have a life. I don't give a brass razoo about politics or anything else. I work for

  8. Am so upset.

    joannep replied to carolmaccas66's topic in International Nursing

    I really feel for you, I can't think of anything that would make this situation better, and I'm sure it has impacted on your relationship with your mother. Perhaps taking time to catch up with RN's...

  9. Graduate Nurse

    joannep replied to rickmoss's topic in International Nursing

    The way to increase your chances of gaining a graduate position of your choice is to work in the health care sector as you go through uni. This can be as a nursing assistant in aged care or personal...

  10. University nursing programs

    joannep replied to kaitmaree's topic in International Nursing

    All degrees lead to registration. Study close to home, travelling is boring and expensive and living away from home really

  11. How to be a nurse in Australia?

    joannep replied to NewlyGradBSN's topic in International Nursing

    For Australia follow these links AHPRA - AHPRA

  12. External RN uni course

    joannep replied to totally_nuts's topic in International Nursing

    Two friends of mine did, and loved the flexibility and the fact they could keep working. Just have to be motivated to complete that

  13. Have you ever been in danger whilst working?

    joannep replied to jess112's topic in International Nursing

    Actually I agree with all the posters. Any issues I had with patient's or family took place before security was implemented within hospitals. Issues with surgeon's I would now probably file reports,...

  14. National Registration

    joannep replied to Sophia36's topic in International Nursing

    I think because there are a lot of psych nurses that aren't trained as general nurses; they did 3 years of psych

  15. What brand shoes and where from?

    joannep replied to totally_nuts's topic in International Nursing

    My daughter and I are both RN's and we both wear the same shoes - Ascent Avara; they are available from the athletes foot and we highly recommend them. Ascent Footwear -

  16. Plz tell me aged care is not that bad!

    joannep replied to Heinz beans's topic in International Nursing

    If you like working with older people, then do district nursing, far more fun than working in aged care and the hours and pay is heaps

  17. Good suburbs to live near the Sunshine Hospital, Melbourne

    joannep replied to Scottishlass's topic in International Nursing

    Welcome to Melbourne! Have a look at Real Estate, Property, Land and Homes for Sale, lease and rent - realestate.com.au to look for properties to rent. Williamstown is a pretty little village which...

  18. starting grad year on monday, in theatre. help plz!

    joannep replied to all_dressed_in_white's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, I hope you have relaxed a little now that you've started in the OR. I also started my grad year in the OR and stayed there for 15 yrs. I've since moved on to other areas of nursing, but I loved...

  19. Nurse in training: Any Male Nurses at the Alfred Hospital Melbourne?

    joannep replied to mpolo's topic in International Nursing

    The unit manager in the dialysis unit at the Alfred is a male, and one of my best friends! He's a great nurse

  20. ANF Student Membership

    joannep replied to gogirlgo's topic in International Nursing

    I'm afraid I agree, I paid out membership for 30 years and I found the ANF of no use when I really needed them. Just write a letter and resign, save your

  21. The cost of remote area nursing!

    joannep replied to BRAGGY's topic in International Nursing

    While the nurses union have done significant things for nurses over the last 20 years, I have often thought that nurses sell themselves short. I have no doubt that allowances paid to members of other...

  22. How can I finalize my NSW registration???

    joannep replied to zakuro's topic in International Nursing

    Unfortunately, I think it will require you to make a trip to Sydney to finalise your registration. However, the board will probably close down over the december/january period, so make sure you check...

  23. How can I finalize my NSW registration???

    joannep replied to zakuro's topic in International Nursing

    well, you can't work without registration, so getting that finalised is your priority. Are you in Australia or not? Do you need to present original copies or will certified copies be ok? I suggest you...

  24. Bachelor of Nurse - Distance Education

    joannep replied to DaYZ1983's topic in International Nursing

    My friend's sister did her course through SA and had no

  25. Calling all introverts! I need your input

    joannep replied to Puppy_Love's topic in General Nursing

    yes I agree with all the posters. I'm also an introvert and I've been a nurse for 30 yrs or so. In school, you do need to make an effort to make friends and work well in group work. Professionally...