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  1. Dating Patients

    Blackbird replied to bobnurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Curleysue, that's a gorgeous story - good for you! It proves that nurses are human and that sound judgements can be made. My cousin married her patient. They have three kids, a house, a mortgage and...

  2. how to handle a coworker under the influence of an unknown substance

    Blackbird replied to teemarie's topic in General Nursing

    Or damned if you don't conduct your investigation properly. Ouch. It would appear you have been stung. A similar incident happened to me a few years back when I was working on the ambulances. A...

  3. oldest nursing student?

    Blackbird replied to grammyd's topic in Nursing Career

    A fellow student is 62 in April. You are never too

  4. LPN to RN

    Blackbird replied to KimFutureLPN's topic in International Nursing

    Hi there. I work under the Australian system which, I understand, is very different to the US system but I'll give you my take anyhow. Here, there are three types of nurses: assistant nurse (no...

  5. any UK nurses passionate about "minis"?

    Blackbird replied to ruralnursebc's topic in International Nursing

    Geez, I have a Mini Clubman that goes like the clappers and I'm trying to get rid of it. Anyone want

  6. "Just an LPN"....does anyone else get discouraged?

    Blackbird replied to DeniseLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think people are getting a little sensitive. An assistant nurse still nurses. She or he can still say she nurses. So what? Whether you're an assistant nurse, enrolled nurse or registered nurse, you...

  7. Laser Hair Removal Training In Massachusetts For Rn's

    Blackbird replied to KMW's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi there. Just noticed your query. I'm an Australian with a background in beauty and I've noted a recent backlash for laser removal. There is no guarantee that the hair will be removed forever, the...

  8. uk nurse in italy

    Blackbird replied to Bella 31's topic in General World

    Salve, Bella. My partner is from the north - in Udine so our Italian is Fruilian. I'm currently a student in Australia and will keep a keen eye on this

  9. The scoop on Practicums or Preceptorships

    Blackbird replied to ER1010's topic in General Students

    My course guide describes a Preceptor as an assessor on practicum. Difference in countries, I 'spose...

  10. Moving to the wonderful land of Oz

    Blackbird replied to Spiderella's topic in International Nursing

    African Americans? No. In my experience (they've usually come off the boat - ie. USS Boxer, USS Independence and USS Constellation) people usually stare at them in awe as they are not commonplace....

  11. nursing school and stat score

    Blackbird replied to simona's topic in International Nursing

    You can use the STAT test as a basis by which to get in, depending on the uni. But heck, if I had a veterinary degree, I'd sit the conversion

  12. Why do you want to be a nurse?

    Blackbird replied to e_pigpig's topic in General Nursing

    :uhoh21: The wages are good? HA! Not in Australia they aren't. But I want to be a nurse because I enjoy the medical setting and I want to travel and with a worldwide shortage in nursing staff I can...

  13. Are You Gonna Go ALL The Way?

    Blackbird replied to NoDayButToday's topic in General Nursing

    Let me humbly and honestly say that I used to have this attitude. I did. :imbar Then I ended up on the other side of the fence (as a patient in ER) and discovered nursing. I was, and remain, blown...

  14. artifical nails off..angry nurse

    Blackbird replied to Lady Sapphire's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Careful Lilbill, with a delivery like that you might end up in the "too judgemental" department with me. HA! :chuckle I happen to agree with you, by the way, and I appreciate your straightforward...

  15. how does your nursing school deal with pregnant nursing students?

    Blackbird replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Students

    Our university rules cite pregnancy as a temporary disability. This is insurance speak for "possible liability" which is why documentation is sought. Leglislation here also demands that pregnant women...

  16. new grad RN training program

    Blackbird replied to tarirai's topic in International Nursing

    Yes, they do and some are pertinent to particular countries. Where are you from? For example, Charles Darwin has a stream for nurses from the Phillipines and Griffith University has a stream for...

  17. University in queensland

    Blackbird replied to csdennis910's topic in International Nursing

  18. Uni of south aust

    Blackbird replied to csdennis910's topic in International Nursing

  19. University in queensland

    Blackbird replied to csdennis910's topic in International Nursing

  20. Anyone here from Townsville/North QLD?

    Blackbird replied to Richo's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Tracy, Firstly, congratulations. Secondly, I'm about to commence the CDU course externally, my home campus being Alice Springs. Aside from the niggles on prac, did you enjoy the course and find it...

  21. Nursing in the military

    Blackbird replied to Clarissa26's topic in International Nursing

    Honestly? Your best bet is to approach a military facility and ask to speak to someone. The recruiting office was born to spin you attractive spiels, not reality and living the Defence Force way is a...

  22. artifical nails off..angry nurse

    Blackbird replied to Lady Sapphire's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hi there, When done properly, a thin coat of gel can be applied to the nail in order to assist with strengthening it but, ultimately, what strengthens the nail is diet. Nails reflect the state of your...

  23. University in queensland

    Blackbird replied to csdennis910's topic in International Nursing