Nursing 2008 Anyone?

[lil_georgie_gal]

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At UTS we have polo tops and pants or skirts depending on what you want to pick. I got pants because i find it more practical when u have to lift, bend and work quickly, i wouldnt be worried about anything lol

I agree with u rozy about the moisturising of hands, its def essential!

[rozymisty]

You may find on your first prac after wearig gloves a lot that your hands may have a rash or stuff on it, dont panic, its just your skin getting used to the powder or the latex. Most hospitals now have latex free and powder free alternatives, so if you are allergic then use those. It may jsut be your hands getting used to the gloves...and the constant hand wash.

Oh if you have eczema, try an oatmeal lotion that wil help with teh soothing, and dont use the microshield hand gel, the alcohol stings like crazy...but if you dont have cracks on your hands then use it.

[shanti96]

Originally Posted by lil_georgie_gal

I got pants because i find it more practical when u have to lift, bend and work quickly, i wouldnt be worried about anything lol

LOL yeah wearing the skirt makes you a little more self conscious than usual. Though it looks more appealing than the pants...

I suffer eczema on my neck and upper arms so no worries

[HolyDang]

Originally Posted by rozymisty

PS I cant believe how low the OP (qld entry thing) has become! When I enrolled, it was an 11, and now its a 14! i guess they are desparte for nurses so they lower the OP..sad kinda in that it 'dumbs' down the profession. But I read that nursing and other health courses were very popular.

Sorry for digging up this thread from the grave....but the mention of nursing in Queensland caught my interest! I don't see people talk much about QLD Nursing on this forum (I wish people did more though), so yeah, kinda the reason why I'm posting here ^.^

But anyway! Tis true, people shouldn't judge the 'intelligence' of courses by what their OP is, but unfortunately, people do anyway. Nursing was my first, second, third, fourth...(okay, you get the picture now) preference for QTAC when I applied, I felt that I can easily get in by thinking what the OP requirement is, hehe. It's quite satisfying, really. So. OP 14, yeah. *thumbs up* But THAT doesn't mean I will sit back and relax like a monkey for the rest of year 12. Oh, why am I rambling on when I know no one cares? ANYWAY, for those Brissy students who are interested in Nursing or thinking of moving to Qld for study, visit this site:

http://thinknursing.com

It gives you a REALLY good insight on Nursing. Stuff. Okay, there's my two pence.
Take care Nursing students! NURSES ROCKS. My socks.

[rozymisty]

hey holydang, if you want advice on Nursing in qld, just drop me a PM.

I dont think you should lag behind in yr 12, not worth it. Just do your best and see how you go.

[HolyDang]

Ohmygosh! ...sorry for sounding rude but I just looked at your profile and it says you graduated at QUT and studying Nursing! O_O (that's where I want to go)

That is incredibly awesome. I'm so happy now, seriously.

I have another question...all my friends says Nursing is a 'horrible' job, including some nurses at Mater and thinks I'm crazy for 'dreaming' to become a nurse. What's so horrible with wiping people's butts? Well...that's just one part of the job. I love cleaning and people and don't mind it at all, seriously. One thing I learnt in life so is that you gotta leave out the negative things and do what you believe is right! I say stuff those who tries to fill my head with bad ideas. I wish Nursing wasn't so underappreciated and undervalued. Ha.

Sense?

...I should eat.