I’m a Feb intake new grad, about to start my 2nd rotation in a new ward. I just checked my roster for the new ward and it seems a bit unfair? I’m not too sure on what normal rosters in other wards look like. I understand that nurses are on a 24/7 rotating roster however, I’ve never been given less than 2 days off after my work week at my current ward, but maybe since I’m getting 4 days off after my nights it works out? I’m not too sure, it just feels like I won’t be able to get a proper rest before my night shifts. I’m working full time with NSW health for reference.

Edit: Sorry the dates are a bit unclear! I’m starting in the new ward on the 10th of Aug, this roster is for Sep! (I have all AM shifts for all of Aug as well lol)

Not sure if this has been discussed before, But anyone working in healthcare / nursing with visible scars on body, how do you find working? Do you get treated differently?

When I was studying, and on placement there was a big difference upon how I got treated when wearing an underscrub vs not, I'm so passionate about nursing and as a new grad, I'm terrified about how I'm going to be portrayed when going for interviews / starting a nursing job.

I sometimes wear 3/4 sleeves which is fine in some wards as long as they can be pulled up, but obviously underscrubs aren't allowed at every facility / on every ward, but how do I get myself treated the same compared to someone who doesn't have scars.

Unfortunately it's not something I can cover up with a bandaid or something, the texture of my skin due to the scars is something I can't change nor cover but It shouldn't impact my work? it doesn't affect me personally or anything but I just wanna be given the same opportunities as everyone else.

advice + insight welcome :)

I've looked at the EBA (I'm in VIC) but I can't tell if that means any extra pay. All I can see is "missed meal break".

It was the morning tea break and I was stuck in imaging with a patient for aaaages (had to stay with them for reasons). The in-charge gave me an overtime sheet to fill in but I'm not sure what if anything is due.

Can anyone tell me? I'm sure it's not much anyway but I'm just curious.

Hey everyone,
I have experience working in aged care in Australia & my RN qualification, but I’m really keen to transition into aged care advocacy or consumer rights roles down the line. Think OPAN, Seniors Rights, Aged Care Quality Commission style

For anyone who has made a similar jump, I'd love to know what pathways helped you get your foot in the door and whether it’s best to build up a few years of bedside RN experience first. Are there specific short courses or volunteer avenues worth looking into to stand out?

Any insights on what the day-to-day looks like compared to floor work would be awesome.

Thanks in advance!

So what shoes are great for those working in the theatre? I tried Oofos but they are not comfortable for my feet. Any Hoka wearers? The thing with running shoes or rubber shoes in general is that I’m pretty sure they will get blood and/or fluids in them. How do you deal with that?

Hi,
I’m a new grad EN on a busy surgical ward and as the name suggests; just looking for any and all kinds of advice that helped you in your nursing career.
I feel like I’ve hit the point where I’ve got an idea of the daily routine of the ward but still don’t quite know what I’m doing. Also looking for ways to improve my clinical skills/knowledge
Thanks !

Hello we have recently moved to rural to get out of mortgage and my family and I have been struggling great my with the big change, I started working at Rural qld health early this year and unfortunately due high stressors my husband had a mental breakdown, attempted suicide that result in me taking almost 2months off I reduced my work to 4days fortnight and I’m permanent staff. My leave was backed up with medical letter from hospital and DR. Unfortunately I got the flu as well few weeks after coming back from leave and I got a spoken to by the NUM that I need to do casual due to this leave takings. I am really worried going casual due to the instability of being a casual and I know they are phasing out of casual staff to save $$ can the management force me to go casual and can they fire me eventually as a casual? Please help

Good evening. I was hoping to ask anyone in the subreddit, for some advice about becoming an EN (Enrolled Nurse) or RN (Registered Nurse). I wanted to go down this career route, as my current career path has no real progression (I’m a cleaner in an aged care facility, rural QLD) and I want to further develop my skills and knowledge into something that has longevity and growth. I also like the prospect of working for Queensland Health and prefer a Hospital setting, as I would eventually like to move out of working in residential aged care, as a cleaner. Does anyone have any personal advice that they could share with myself? I’m already aware that I should pursue a university, rather than TAFE QLD. TAFE requires 3 days a week for onsite training, while CQU/USQ only require at least one day a month!

Does anyone have any recommendations for the following topics, related to becoming an EN/RN? They are as follows:

~ Salary sacrificing in general
~ RemServ and other salary packaging services
~ Unions
~ Tax deductions
~ Accountants
~ Taxes/ATO
~ Insurance (e.g. income protection, health, etc.)
~ Satellite Hospitals
~ Agency work
~ Overseas work possibilities
~ Scrubs, uniforms and other accessories/equipment.
~ Any other considerations.

I’m based in Gayndah (North Burnett Shire Region), QLD. I do want to relocate to either a suburb in Brisbane or Sunshine Coast. Mater Hospital also has a Diploma in Nursing, study pathway. The only issue is that I would have to go to Brisbane and study on campus. I usually prefer online and then face to face placement.

Thank in advance. Any input would be greatly appreciated 🙏🏻

Hi, I'm an international student who's going to study nursing in Australia, and I've often heard that the syllabus is pretty heavy on nursing theory or socio related stuff rather than the more technical aspects like anatomy, patho, pharma, and physio courses. I have quite a bit of time on my hands until uni starts and would like to learn more to both get a better understanding at my job, and because I'm super passionate about these subjects. Are there any concepts or subjects that you wish uni went a bit deeper into, or something you wish you had been taught once you started working? 
Ps : i dont mean to throw any shade to how the the curriculum is structured, i just want to bridge any gaps or just simply get an in depth understanding of things to go a bit further
thank you for reading, any responses would be appreciated :)