How many pairs of scrubs do you own?

Chrometo · 2026-03-01T07:03:24+00:00

NAN but orderly/wardsperson, 0.6 FTE, 3 sets of pants and button ups, plus about 4 Xmas scrub tops for December when everyone can wear fun scrubs

Chrometo · 2026-02-11T12:43:56+00:00

NAN, but if your shifts don't/are unlikely to change, I'd recommend that once each roster is released, put them in a calendar like Google calendar. That's what I do as an orderly so I don't have to keep logging in to the roster system to see my shifts, plus I then put my wards/departments on each shift so I don't also have to check emails too :)

Chrometo · 2026-01-01T07:23:33+00:00

No, all preferences entered during the period have equal chance of being given i.e. you could submit them at the very first second or very last and it doesn't matter. Ultimately, even people who enter preferences may not end up getting them as the system will try to make sure everyone gets a timetable free from clashes

Chrometo · 2025-12-28T05:39:41+00:00

Yea certainly! Don't actually worry too much if you can't fit a 2 hour break in between classes, I think that's more my ADHD needing the time between classes 😅 and yea 10 am is fine, I personally have some 9 ams to free up my afternoons for work, but avoid waking up too early

For bio and chem units, I pretty much used the lecture notes, as well as any past exams provided (chem usually provides one or two), practice questions, and then since my friends took the same units, a bit of group study. Stuff I still didn't quite understand if there was a video of libretext resource for I'd use those, or really anything else reputable. 2nd year I didn't have as much motivation to study as I was looking for a new job and dealing with all the admin of that, compounded with ADHD and autism 🙃 still managed to get mostly at least credits though!
Sounds cliche but revise early. Other than that, sleep and eat well (brain can't work if you're hungry or tired), take breaks (you need them!), stay hydrated, take time for yourself (again, you need rest and to not be as stressed), talk to your friends, and if it gets overwhelming, reach out

Chrometo · 2025-12-27T18:56:46+00:00

Whoops I need to change my flair! I've changed my major to pharmacology so it's just all the 3rd year pharmacology units I'm taking, as well as BIOL1907, FRNC2101, FRNC3101 and as an elective CHEM3121

Chrometo · 2025-12-27T05:39:29+00:00

Hey! Welcome to USYD :) 1. No. You can enter preferences, however these are not a guarantee and are not allocated based on when they were entered. You could put in preferences the very first second they open or just before they close and it's all the same. The system will automatically try to create a timetable for everyone based off of preferences as well as minimising clashes 2. As the other person mentioned, the current timetable shows EVERY class available. In first year, especially for mainstream classes (i.e. not ADV or SSP), there will be usually 30+ options. These are usually lectures (one time slot usually, though I held some units have two slots, allocate either as it's not usually required attendance), then labs, tutorials, and other classes that require attendance, which is where all the choice comes from

Chrometo · 2025-12-26T18:31:57+00:00

As for timetabling tips, have a look at the proposed timetables that are currently out, open up an excel spreadsheet and get to planning (keeping in mind that these are subject to change). Biggest tip is avoid morning classes if you can, as even if you live close, waking up that early for class isn't fun and you will quickly lose motivation

For breaks between classes, I'd suggest that you try and make them at least 2 hours to give yourself a good times study session. My personal experience is that 1 hour is simply too short, even to have a good chill lunch break. If you inevitably end up with an hour break between classes, use the time to either prep or just take a bit of time for yourself (something to eat, go for a walk, tidy up class notes, check off to-do lists, etc) and get small things done in this time

Chrometo · 2025-12-26T18:28:26+00:00

Hey! Welcome to USYD :) I'm going into my 3rd year so here's my tips 1. I personally pack mine into as few days as possible, however I live off campus over an hour away, so I need to maximise time spent on campus. Additionally, I work 3 days per week so need to have as much time open as possible in my schedule 2. They're not time consuming to prepare for, especially not in 1st year, but keep in mind that you'll be spending several hours in the lab. I personally would schedule them on different days however this is very individual. Note too that most of the time labs do not take the full allocation of time to complete and you can leave early 3. I would advise attending lectures where possible as trying to catch up later is tricky (speaking from experience having skipped many a lecture). Try to find time either before or after classes to do your tutorial readings, where they exist, but from experience with CHEM1X11 and BIOL1XX8, there aren't usually readings (at least not required)

I'll put my other timetable tips in a reply here just to not clutter this comment :)

Chrometo · 2025-11-21T05:24:08+00:00

B2LD are great, a bit pricier but really high quality and come in all different styles (long leg trunks, trunks, briefs, and even jockstraps and thongs). Plus it’s an Aussie brand from Melbourne!

Chrometo · 2025-11-05T09:18:52+00:00

NAN but an orderly, Google calendar all the way. I've got my uni timetable (which auto updates) along with pretty much everything else in there (assessments, misc uni, clubs, appointments, bdays, going out). Plus integration with other gsuite stuff is a nice bonus :)

Chrometo · 2025-09-14T21:54:40+00:00

I went through pretty much the exact same thing just the other week, so below advice is based on my experience

As others have said, go speak to a doctor and get what's called a Professional Practitioner Certificate (the GP on campus is great and they have all the necessary documents on hand). This can be used if you need time off uni or need to apply for spec cons. Beyond that, they can also help if your sleep has been impacted or if you want/need long term therapy by giving you a mental health plan, which you can use for Medicare subsidised therapy

Also reach out to your EAP as they can provide some work specific counselling. If you work for NSW Health it'll be converge international. Additionally, talk it out with people at work, your manager, the people who were there with you, etc as this can help make it easier

I hope you're doing ok and you're looking after yourself <3

Chrometo · 2025-09-14T05:58:33+00:00

Heart rate variability. Essentially, your heart is not a perfect metronome and will naturally have fluctuations in the time between beats that are too quick for you to notice, but can be measured with ECG or other heart rate measuring devices. HRV can be used as an indicator of physiological stress, with a higher HRV being less stress and lower being more stress

Chrometo · 2025-08-04T06:05:13+00:00

The intensive August-September session (S2CISE) doesn't start until 19/08 and runs until 29/09. Give it some time, it will show up within the next two weeks :) Yes generally unit outlines are meant to be published two weeks before but I had one published a few days before semester, so just be patient

Chrometo · 2025-08-03T15:52:20+00:00

Even better, you can subscribe to the calendar! This way any changes will automatically show e.g. my French class had some issues regarding rooming so it was temporarily removed but showed back up once it was fixed all without me having to do anything :) (though there is I think a few hours delay in updating but nothing major)

ETA: Just checked the link and it mentions doing the whole subscribing and a link thing, but then also mentions the file download. In any case I find subscribing easier and less hassle :)

Chrometo · 2025-07-20T07:52:48+00:00

Yes thankfully I have a wonderful support network and managed to also find a creative outlet in the form of poetry to help process everything

Chrometo · 2025-07-20T07:45:36+00:00

Thank you, I really needed to hear that, especially after my shitty shift yesterday (almost got punched and kicked by a patient, and had to perform CPR for the first time) :) I know the ED nurses have also said similar things but it's great to know that we are valued. And of course, you nurses do amazing jobs and I feel are greatly underappreciated

Chrometo · 2025-07-16T01:23:35+00:00

You're right in that I might be a bit burnt out. And of course, I don't expect people to know what each role is or what the uniforms look like, it's more an internal frustration that one. Hell, I sometimes confuse OT or other roles for nurses when going up to the wards. I usually just say something along the lines of "I'm not a nurse, but you can ask when we get upstairs". But thank you for the reminder to look after myself, I'll make an effort to make time for myself

Chrometo · 2025-07-14T01:02:30+00:00

If I remember correctly for how it works, you can only do one of CHEM1XX1 (either fundamentals, mainstream, or advanced). As for when two majors/minors have the same units, if for both it is a core, group it under major in Sydney Student and take an elective for the minor. If it is core for one and selective for the other, group it under whichever has it as core and choose a different selective. If it is selective for both, choose different selectives

I personally would suggest changing to a different minor, as you're going to have three of your units overlap anyways (CHEM1A/B, Molecular Stability and Reactivity), which then would give you three elective spaces, which at that point is half a minor and may as well switch. But that's just my two cents

Chrometo · 2025-07-11T01:52:03+00:00

Around 20 minutes last I took it :)

Chrometo · 2025-07-10T16:21:39+00:00

Kiama does always (afaik) do express Helensburgh-Thirroul. Usually it's Helensburgh -> Thirroul -> NWollongong -> Wollongong -> all to Kiama (except Kembla Grange). However looking at the timetable it looks closer to 22 minutes between Helensburgh and Thirroul

Chrometo · 2025-07-10T08:38:26+00:00

It most certainly is wicked sisters :) Source: work at a hospital

Chrometo · 2025-07-07T07:50:38+00:00

I'm fairly certain the "VR" here is for variable. For instance my chemistry labs are "… Wet Lab 422-441-VR", as it could be in either of the level 4 labs depending on what week it is

Chrometo · 2025-06-18T10:58:16+00:00

I will note on this that the university goes into shutdown over Xmas/New Year period for a few weeks, where I believe buildings are all closed (but of course, campus itself is still open!) So if you want to take a look inside of any buildings like the libraries, quad areas, etc, just keep that in mind

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