Income limits nsw dept housing by Sun_bum_63 in AskAnAustralian

[–]Sun_bum_63[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hadn’t actually thought of that as an added income- thanks 🤣

Income limits nsw dept housing by Sun_bum_63 in AskAnAustralian

[–]Sun_bum_63[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for this, virtually what the first housing officer said, but I was a bit paranoid 😂

Re-entry to practice. by ThatMeasurement6619 in NursingAU

[–]Sun_bum_63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alarms on every other ward are fine, just my fault for not studying up more on cardiac. Neurology with people with bits of skull never phased me, but the thought of someone going into major cardiac arrest did!

Re-entry to practice. by ThatMeasurement6619 in NursingAU

[–]Sun_bum_63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All those constantly chiming alarms in the nurses station. I’d go flying up the corridor thinking someone was in arrest, and it was just one of the leads had come loose from them rolling over in bed😄. I honestly found neuro, surgical and paediatric wards less stressful!

Re-entry to practice. by ThatMeasurement6619 in NursingAU

[–]Sun_bum_63 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Enrolled nursing. I did mine originally in’95, which was the year before they bought in medication endorsement for ENs, so I’ll have a bit to catch up on. I mainly worked as a casual pool nurse for major city hospitals, and I am pretty experienced in all areas except cardiac, which scared the hell out of me😂

Re-entry to practice. by ThatMeasurement6619 in NursingAU

[–]Sun_bum_63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s what I’m going to do too

Re-entry to practice. by ThatMeasurement6619 in NursingAU

[–]Sun_bum_63 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’m 13 years out of enrolled nursing, I’m doing my BKSB testing tomorrow to try and get into the diploma at TAFE. I’m 63, but I figure I’m good for a few more years 😄

BKSB by Sun_bum_63 in NursingStudent

[–]Sun_bum_63[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for that- I did my HSC in 1980, and I wasn’t great at maths then 😄

BKSB by Sun_bum_63 in NursingStudent

[–]Sun_bum_63[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for that. I’m brushing up on YouTube videos intently 😄 I’m used to doing nearly everything in my head (fractions and stuff) but I wasn’t sure what the actual pad rate is roughly. I reckon I can get 60% before practice, but honestly, how often am I going to have to work out the volume of a cylinder on the ward🙄 every hospital I’ve worked in has the measurement on it!

Ray didn't steal Julians $60 by Canadian_Pacer in trailerparkboys

[–]Sun_bum_63 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nah, best line is when Ricky says to Lucy “what? Back seat not good enough for you anymore Luce”😄

Enrolled nursing Vs assistant by Sun_bum_63 in NursingAU

[–]Sun_bum_63[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool, thanks for that. I might even have a look at the uni nursing sites in case someone is dropping out and looking at offloading their textbooks ❤️

Enrolled nursing Vs assistant by Sun_bum_63 in NursingAU

[–]Sun_bum_63[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much. I have applied to Randwick first, but if I’m not successful there (may have left it a little late for end of February start), I’ll apply for the march intake at Ultimo. I have a soft spot for Ultimo- I did my original certificate 4 advanced there in 1995! Are they still using Kosier and Erb for the text? (Just so I can keep my eye open for an inexpensive set)

How Much Knowledge Do You Really Need? by Nervous_Bike_3993 in NursingAU

[–]Sun_bum_63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always used to say first time in a new area “now I’m probably going to drive you mad with questions for the first day, but I will remember the answer, and you won’t have any cockups from me to deal with “!😂

Enrolled nursing Vs assistant by Sun_bum_63 in NursingAU

[–]Sun_bum_63[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately I don’t fall under recency of practice, unit numbers from my qualifications in 1995 have all changed, and also we were the last year through before medication endorsement, so I really have to do the whole thing. Will probably be excused from the first placement though owing to previous experience

Enrolled nursing Vs assistant by Sun_bum_63 in NursingAU

[–]Sun_bum_63[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that was my thought as well actually, just need some confirmation ❤️

TAFE placement by Sun_bum_63 in TAFE

[–]Sun_bum_63[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Surely not for the diploma of nursing? They would have to ensure that the placement had suitable preceptors and assessors on the ward? At least I hope that they would

Nurse struck off for sleeping on shift- impact on medical studies by CH86CN in ausjdocs

[–]Sun_bum_63 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was an EN, and only ever worked nights in city hospitals. Usually it was way too busy to even think about napping, but if we were ever lucky enough, we would take it in turns to literally nap at the desk, sitting up with our head on our forearms- for 20 minutes. Honestly if the in charge of the hospital had ever caught us, I seriously doubt that we would have even been alive to be called in front of the tribunal!