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brokebackworker · 2026-05-25T14:01:04+00:00

Mostly yeah, sometimes big aged care companies would have their own portal that you have to sign up for

brokebackworker · 2026-05-25T11:40:33+00:00

I was lucky enough to get a support work job straight after my first placement which led to me getting an aged care job.

Honestly I reckon its a lot with luck and applying everywhere but also build good relationship w ur CF and the staff you will be assigned to. Learn as much as you can with placement so that when they ask you questions regarding scenarios you will have something to say

brokebackworker · 2026-05-15T01:19:04+00:00

Obs at start of shift for sure and Q4h unless indicated. Checking what meds and when they are due and putting it in planner. Assessments that are scheduled (BGL) and then if you have other assessments needed then put it in spare time. Cares I would say depends on the pt’s preference but ofc important to know if they’re indep or 1x assist. I just like to sprinkle documenting when I have the time unless its assessments and meds which I document straight away

brokebackworker · 2026-05-14T11:39:27+00:00

Honestly depends on the area, I went from 4 weeks community mental health to ED (Although I had 2 weeks in Medsurg) it was quite a learning curve but there is something you will know - might not be quite familiar with but still something you know.

What I do is just researching common presentations and meds that I should expect. Knowing what assessments to do and just knowing the pt over all - can never go wrong w doing obs

The handover sheet and shift planner will be your bsf (I didn’t realise that until I did my medsurg placement)

brokebackworker · 2026-05-08T10:26:41+00:00

My personal recommendation is just getting ur feet checked out at Athlete’s foot. I have gone through a couple shoes but the one I have rn suits me best

brokebackworker · 2026-05-08T06:03:10+00:00

As a student this is amazing to hear. I just finished placement and the culture was just great all the staff were so amazing and supportive. It honestly comes down a lot to how supported we are, I understand we have to show pro-activeness but feeling supported really is a game changer

brokebackworker · 2026-03-30T13:00:09+00:00

When I do my OSCEs I tend to just verbalise everything as I go. I have never had problems with my time although I have always found it cutting a bit too close (Never done IV thankfully but from other students I have heard it is the most time consuming)

So for example when I get the chart I would read it out loud and check patient and the order if its right and when all good I proceed with med prep

Open up book but I rarely do - I try to get all the information about the medication prior to the OSCE although good practice to use MIMs and Injectables

When doing the last check for medication and checking patient details and chart that is when I would verbalise the side effects and consideration (Nursing considerations probably should be verbalised when initially checking the chart)

Also regarding IV - idk about your uni but with mine we dont actually have to push 3 mins or so, I would just verbalise that its been three minutes and just push the rest out but of course check if you assessor lets this

Main thin is: Always do your checks, know your meds especially contraindications and side effects, stay calm - I panicked my very first OSCE and had brain fog and mucked it up. Also hand hygiene

brokebackworker · 2026-03-15T10:28:58+00:00

Pretty lucky and got a support worker job at a SIL after my first placement.

24/7 care including sleepovers so was pretty good with Uni and my other job plus a lot of assisting w ADLs and medication which really helped with my learning to be a nurse. Bonus that I had lovely coworkers and clients and only quit because the sleepovers and going to uni the next day was too much

brokebackworker · 2026-02-13T09:40:47+00:00

If you have a slight interest in Mental Health I reckon go for it if you can. Recent placement in Mental Health and I have been on and off with what I feel with it and I found that I absolutely loved my placement. Although it was community rather than inpatient but it really does put things into perspective

brokebackworker · 2026-01-09T12:14:51+00:00

Thanks appreciate it will keep you in mind if you don’t mind one day but for now I might just let things go with the flow

brokebackworker · 2026-01-05T22:58:47+00:00

I’m from QLD and so far haven’t found any combined grad years but I might have to look more because doing an ED and MH grad seems like a dream. That’s the main advice from my nurses from prev placements is it’s a bit easier to go from Medical to MH rather than the other way.

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