ladybird1292

Hi ELKMNin06, Just read your post and want to thank you. I also am looking at going into ICU, and although I am nervous about it I really want the challenge and learning it presents me. Thanks for the positive input........... :)

Thanks for the tip, it is good to keep this in mind...... will remember this one :)

good luck :)

Hi, I have met a couple of nurses from overseas who were being sponsered by the respective nursing agency. They are contracted to work for the agency for a set period of time. That could be an option for you depending on whether you want to be an ag...

I agree, you can also look at houses for rent in these suburbs on http://www.realestate.com.au/ select Queensland and type in the name of the suburb you are looking at. I live near Springwood and it is a 15 - 25 min drive on the freeway to the PAH de...

Hi Larry77 Thanks for replying, will check it out.

Well thanks everyone for your input, I am thinking of purchasing a PDA....It is a bit overwhelming, being new to this software. But the more I read the more I want one lol. I'm a graduate nurse, what should I start with, any ideas.

Well hang in there and keep trying.

Hi Hassled, I am a mature age graduate nurse...I know it is disappointing not the get the hospital you wanted, but if you can get into one in your area, it is a start. Have you thought about going agency while you wait....I live in Brisbane and I kno...

Hi Hassled, where in Qld are you??? Ladybird1292

I was told as a student RN to keep an address book, and write the names of drugs, both generic, and trade, their action ie: hypertensive, beta blocker, antiangina, and the maximum dose for each drug as I came across them. I continue to do this as gra...

Just jumping in to say hi........... I would be interested to know the full details of the package, but I'm excited....it looks promising to me.

hi i'm a new grad rn and i also have difficulty framing my words..... so thanks for this tool, i'll be using it at work. this is a great thread thanks to all who have contributed

When I was doing my degree I used the following databases ; proquest nursing, and swetwise alot. Use the database directory through your university, at Griffith, we could link up using a program to the university database and search it from home. Go...

I agree, I also think this is a major issue in nursing. My son is doing his apprenticeship and will earn more income at 21 than I do, being a newly graduated RN (I'm late to the industry). It is the responsibility that is not being compensated for......

Hurray for the voice of reason. I too am extremely concerned about the IR. I have just completed my degree and am about to commence my grad program in January 2006. Until we see ourselves as professionals with the right to pay conditions which reflec...

Thanks all for your advice. I am about to graduate at the end of this year. So I'll take this information on board :)

Thanks for the posts on this thread, a very interesting subject. I am very interested in Pallative care/Oncology work and I will remember what has been said. I have just completed a Wound and Pain subject, being in my final year, and the focus has be...

Hi Amber ADL's are activities of daily living, bathing, toileting, shaving, toothbrushing etc. It is hard work in a nursing home, heavy and busy. But it can be rewarding as well. Anyway once you have seen it you will know what I mean. Just go with a ...

i agree.... i am a third year student now, but i had no nursing experience prior to commencing my degree. i was nervous about the nudity and touching people. once i got into my first prac i really enjoyed the experience, and now am employed by the nu...

Wow, I'm impressed with this thread. I am a final year nursing student in Aust, and I am planning to enter Pallative care. Very powerful and to the point. I also have done an assignment on this issue and also know that the goal must be to relieve pai...

Hi Peter I live in Queensland. After much reflection I have decided to apply for a general nursing graduate program once I am able to. I agree that experiencing rotations in different areas of nursing is the best option for me, then I will look aroun...

Hi, my name is Vanessa, and I am about to start my final year for BNursing. Found this website the other day and have enjoyed reading the threads. I've loved studying my degree and am now looking forward to completing it. I have enjoyed my praxis and...

Soooo true.... it's raining here (Brisbane) at the moment, a nice break from the heat. Bring it on..... :)

Hi, thanks for your input.... I love to hear what everyone has to say. I am thinking on doing what you suggest. Have a good look around whilst consolidating my skills (which I have really enjoyed learning). I am very attracted to psych nursing, but I...