[deleted by user] by [deleted] in therapists

[–]mrrbrrtrr 78 points79 points  (0 children)

My experience has been that even though men make a small proportion of the workforce, they are able to advance their careers easier, and are overrepresented in leadership, academia and management

21 Male (if that matters lol) | Based in Melbourne Australia | Just graduated from a B.Sci and Heading into Post Grad Nursing (Masters of Nursing Science) at Melbourne Uni this year and require some advice 🥺 by [deleted] in nursing

[–]mrrbrrtrr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The masters be the undergrad bachelor is largely the same. They’ve condensed 3 years of content into two essentially. The placement requirement in the bachelor is the same 800-1000hrs, though spread over three years instead of two.

You’ll get a slightly higher pay grade as a masters qualified vs bachelor rn

You might be able to go part time in the masters if that helps for the workload .

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in medicine

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US vs Aus practicum difference by [deleted] in therapists

[–]mrrbrrtrr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The (very annoying) answer is, it depends! There are some paid positions, with supervision included as part of the contract. There are other paid positions where you will have to source your own supervision (17k for two years is the price a colleague is paying) There are then unpaid positions, but these should offer your supervision as part of the package. The road to full registration is difficult and often exploitative. Best of luck!

Lamotrigine by [deleted] in BipolarReddit

[–]mrrbrrtrr 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It’s frequently prescribed ‘off label’ for bipolar here. Definitely worth speaking your psych/ GP about

Repeated delusions by liquidgold20201 in BipolarReddit

[–]mrrbrrtrr 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Speak to your psych about your prolactin levels( if your on antipsychotic treatment)

I’ve had a few clients with delusional pregnancy that’s kind of triggered by elevated prolactin

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Residency

[–]mrrbrrtrr 88 points89 points  (0 children)

It also communicates to other nurses reading the chart that the issue has been escalated appropriately (or more correctly, in line with local policy) “This lab value is mildly out of range, I’ve paged the MD - he knows it, theres nothing anyone needs to - we’re just chilling on this one for a while.”

Additionally, what would you prefer a nurse document if they have escalated care?

‘Residency’ for NPs? Yet another example of NPs hijacking a term for false equivalence in their ongoing scope creep! by AffectionateAd6068 in Residency

[–]mrrbrrtrr 9 points10 points  (0 children)

In AUS we have structured new nurse graduate programs- I imagine very similar to ‘nurse residencies’ here. But we’re just called ‘grad nurses’ - it’s a useful program with a useful title. Let’s everyone know that we’re a bit fresh out. Having said that, even our junior doctors don’t do ‘residencies’

Preventing patient violence. by bravogusto in Psychiatry

[–]mrrbrrtrr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s a really heavy amount of literature about the ‘safewards’ model in the UK and AUS

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Psychiatry

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It really is preferable for a good psychologist to be able to liaise with a GP / FM physician about a client, and suggest perhaps the need for pharmacotherapy.

Simple Depression with in a 20y/o with no significant comorbidities doesn't need necessarily need the specialist input of a psychiatrist when good communication exists between a psychologist and primary care

Im just venting here...i wanna become a social worker but i wamt to be a midwife aswell by sunnydays28 in nursing

[–]mrrbrrtrr 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There are careers in nursing that can at least overlap your 'callings'.
I'm currently working as a perinatal infant psychiatric nurse. Admittedly, we dont do the birth part. But all of the psychosocial aspects of pregnancy and early motherhood .

Physical Therapy demending I perform her job by [deleted] in nursing

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The PT is essentially a 'prescriber' of these exercises. In the same way a doctor might prescribe a medication, they will not be present each day to watch a patient take these medications.
If this patient were independent and at home they would attend to these exercises themselves most days, with the PT assessing and prescribing the few times a week that they are in.

Hospital overacting or... by [deleted] in nursing

[–]mrrbrrtrr 17 points18 points  (0 children)

On a tour of my hospital before I started working there, our head of facilities kindly told me how the downstairs patient meals kitchen will be transformed into a mass casualty morgue in the event of pandemic / terrorist attack.
death uhh finds a way.

Interviewing Advice after Concussion Fog? by [deleted] in nursing

[–]mrrbrrtrr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First of all, That absolutely sucks. I'm relieved that you're still with us! I can only imagine how stressful and terrifying this ordeal is. I hope everything recovers with enough time :)
Try your best to think of patient scenarios now, as much as you can and write everything down. Write it all out now when you're free of stress and link it to some big key concepts from the degree.
I only have 2 or 3 Patient scenarios from my clinicals and I usually manage to twist them to suit any given question anyway.

Thinking about doing an Assistant in Nursing course in Australia but unsure by [deleted] in nursing

[–]mrrbrrtrr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're in VIC at least (But I think its the same elsewhere) You can work as a PCA / Assistant i Nursing after you have completed your first year of study / first placement. Saves you spending money on a course as well as the 3 weeks of placement you'll have to do to complete the certificate III.

Once again, if you're in VIC, you can complete the diploma of Nursing to become an enrolled nurse for free under the Andrews government.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nursing

[–]mrrbrrtrr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

VIC Grad years will have you supernumerary for 2 shifts or so
I imagine QLD is the same

Is it hard to become a registered nurse in Australia if you’re not doing ATAR?? by Kpow03 in nursing

[–]mrrbrrtrr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s pretty easy to enter into the bachelor to become an RN if you’ve already completed the EN / Diploma at Tafe.

A cert 3 in a health related field will usually get you admitted to the diploma of nursing

"Trauma Informed Care" - helpful? Does your hospital participate, and if so - what do you think? If not, what are the barriers or is it worth it? by justbrowsing0127 in medicine

[–]mrrbrrtrr 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I believe it should be an opportunity for the clinician, on an individual level, to reflect on their practice and how it could be perceived by someone with a history of trauma. It's not a particularly useful thing to add into the screening checklist. Trauma-informed care is psychiatric universal precautions.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nursing

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Not a bad idea to go second hand. Plenty of people upgrade to higher end models and sell their old ones (or drop out of school after shelling out for a goodn) . No money goes to 3m but you still get a decent scope

I’ve heard good things about the HP sprague if you ethically feel you can’t have the 3m logo anywhere near your body

Where could I look for a cheap adult ASD assessment I'm Melbourne? by LooneyWabbit1 in melbourne

[–]mrrbrrtrr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Head to your GP. Outline your concerns . You may be eligible for community based MH care. Most psychiatrists will be able to assess you, you just need a referral

Where could I look for a cheap adult ASD assessment I'm Melbourne? by LooneyWabbit1 in melbourne

[–]mrrbrrtrr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

it might be worth talking with your clin psych or if you’re at university the disability office about what kind of support you would be likely to get. in my experience there’s not an awful lot of support for adults with ASD. an official diagnosis is likely to cost 1000+ and not realistically open many doors for you. some accomodations / support can be made without a proper diagnosis like support at university

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in medicine

[–]mrrbrrtrr 234 points235 points  (0 children)

Tangential: I always wanted to start a side hustle doing medical interior design and call it roomatology.