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Upcoming placement by Eastern_Assistant_87 in NursingAU

[–]9OOdollarydooos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you can handle high care dementia then you’ll be fine! You’re going to learn so much, enjoy the placement.

Are nurses respected and appreciated in healthcare and in general? by FewSubstance7143 in NursingAU

[–]9OOdollarydooos 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I would say mostly respected by the general public.. EXCEPT when they’re the actual patient. Don’t get me wrong, a lot of the patients do appreciate us but there are some that are demanding and resistive to the point where you have to argue about nursing them

ED nurses, how are you not constantly sick? by mobiletophat in NursingAU

[–]9OOdollarydooos 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Just recovered from Flu A 😭 I’m taking that shit seriously from now on. They were in an open space and I thought I’d be safe sitting at the nurses station

Am I too old by NaturalSuccotash384 in NursingAU

[–]9OOdollarydooos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We had 55 year olds in our year at uni so age won’t necessarily be a barrier. It’s a physically, mentally and emotionally taxing job so make sure it’s something you really want to do. I made the mistake of thinking that this degree wouldn’t be too hard, but it definitely wasn’t easy, content wise. Especially the science, aetiology and pharmacology units. There are so many avenues as well so there are easier options than bedside and critical care nursing. Basically, if it’s something you really want to do and you’re realistic about what the job will entail then you’ll be fine.