Nursing Students Thread

[clarebear1983]

Taking the lead from the wonderful people that started the Art Student and Education Student thread I thought I would start a NURSING STUDENTS THREAD where people studying nursing can support and help each other.

Anyways as way of introduction:

My Name is: Clare
I am studying nursing at: Charles Darwing University
I am studying via the following mode: External part time
I am in my: First year but have completed one unit at ECU
I am hoping to gain employment upon graduation in: Geriatrics
What i am most looking forward to about studying nurisng: Studying a career that helps people most of the time! Being able to study my first year part-time at home so i can breastfeed my daughter.
What i am least looking forward to about studying nursing:The chemistry units-but i will cope! My hubby understands it all!
Any other info about me: I am only doing external through CDU until next year as I am breastfeeding my daughter and no uni in WA lets first year/first semesters study externally so this was the only way i could keep studying. If i like external studies i may stay with them providing i can save the $$ to go to darwin for a clinical teaching block at the end of next year.

[kel1983]

My Name is: Kelly
I am studying nursing at: CQU Bundaberg
I am studying via the following mode: Internal part-time
I am in my: Second year part-time
I am hoping to gain employment upon graduation in: unsure yet
What i am most looking forward to about studying nursing: Finishing it so I can go on and do Midwifery
What i am least looking forward to about studying nursing:The exams are stressful, but I always do ok in the end :)
Any other info about me: I am doing internal part-time until 2008 when I will go internal full-time. After I finish in 2010 I want to go on and do a Master of Midwifery and become a midwife :)

[RachaelMumof4]

My Name is: Rachael
I am studying nursing at: Griffith Uni Gold Coast
I am studying via the following mode: Internal Full time
I am in my: First year begining semester 1 2007:smiliedance:
I am hoping to gain employment upon graduation in: Neonatal
What i am most looking forward to about studying nurisng: Working with people, especially Babies and children, want to eventually do my midwife studies when done nursing
What i am least looking forward to about studying nursing:Not sure will let you know when i start probably the chemistry side as well, and all the hard work, and leaving me 2 year old, although he will be with my mum
Any other info about me: I have 4 kids 2, 7, 10 and 11:kiss: . I am 32 married. very nervous about going back to study

[clarebear1983]

Taking the lead from the wonderful people that started the Art Student and Education Student thread I thought I would start a NURSING STUDENTS THREAD where people studying nursing can support and help each other.

Anyways as way of introduction:

My Name is: Clare
I am studying nursing at: Charles Darwing University
I am studying via the following mode: External part time
I am in my: First year but have completed one unit at ECU
I am hoping to gain employment upon graduation in: Geriatrics
What i am most looking forward to about studying nurisng: Studying a career that helps people most of the time! Being able to study my first year part-time at home so i can breastfeed my daughter.
What i am least looking forward to about studying nursing:The chemistry units-but i will cope! My hubby understands it all!
Any other info about me: I am only doing external through CDU until next year as I am breastfeeding my daughter and no uni in WA lets first year/first semesters study externally so this was the only way i could keep studying. If i like external studies i may stay with them providing i can save the $$ to go to darwin for a clinical teaching block at the end of next year.

just thought i would add that i am a mother of 2. Brodie is 2 years old (17/12/04) and lauren is 6 weeks old tomorrow (13/12/06).

I am nervous about studying externally and am very worried about exams especially since i have to arrange my own supervisor.

[mum23girls]

Hi all!! Hope you do well with your studies!

My Name is: Anne-Marie
I am studying nursing at: QUT Kelvin Grove
I am studying via the following mode: Full time internal
I am in my: First year
I am hoping to gain employment upon graduation in: Any Mothers Hospital, hopefully doing midwifery
What i am most looking forward to about studying nursing: Being able to do something useful with my life!
What i am least looking forward to about studying nursing: Studying :laughing: spending $450 a month on childcare...
Any other info about me: I three daughters 1, nearly 4 and 7 a very supportive husband who wants me to be the best (he has promised me an overseas holiday next year if I do well this year!!) I am so excited to be doing this!!:smiliedance:

[babylover111]

My Name is: Laura
I am studying nursing at: Charles Sturt University Bathurst is where I have accepted but hoping to be offered a place at ACU in second round!
I am studying via the following mode: Full time
I am in my: About to start first year!
I am hoping to gain employment upon graduation in: Paedatrics or neonatal
What i am most looking forward to about studying nurisng: Getting myself into study mode and being able to give all I can to those in need.
What i am least looking forward to about studying nursing: The loss of income! I wont be able to buy nearly as much as I do at the moment
Any other info about me: What do you want to know :laughing:

[clarebear1983]

Any other info about me: What do you want to know :laughing:

Give us all the dirty details about urself! lol :devil6:

[babylover111]

Give us all the dirty details about urself! lol

Well if you really must know im part of the mafia and im only studying nursing so i can get up close and personal with the defenceless :eek:

:laughing: :laughing: Oh god I really shouldnt joke about those sorts of things should i :shame:

[jaydensmum]

My Name is: Naomi
I am studying nursing at: University of Western Sydney - which i just got accepted into this year! :smiliedance:
I am studying via the following mode: Full time
I am in my: First year
I am hoping to gain employment upon graduation in: Midwifery - i would love to be a midwife
What i am most looking forward to about studying nurisng: Learning more about nursing practices and how things work in the medical world.
What i am least looking forward to about studying nursing:All the essays!!! :eek:
Any other info about me: I have a husband and 2 beautiful children. I currently work in a hospital as an AIN. Ive wanted to be a nurse since i was 9yrs old. Getting accepted into uni has been a dream come true!!! :yes:

[babylover111]

Congrats naomi! I have just put UWS as one of my options so maybe ill be studying with you if im accepted :eek:

[jaydensmum]

Wow that will be great if you did get into the same one!!! :yes: Im soo happy about it but soo nervous at the same time!! :o

[babylover111]

Oh i know exactly what you mean!! The first lecture I will sit through will probably kill me, ill be so nervous :laughing:

[jaydensmum]

Yep me too!! I havent been to school since 7yrs ago, i wouldnt even know what a book is!! Im so worried about essays im so not good at them! :no:

[OscarTheGrouch]

Good luck!!!! I'm an RN, have been for a few years. Just PM me if you need help with anything. My background is Intensive Care nursing. I'm hoping to do my post-grad Dip in Midwifery some time in the next couple of years.

[mum23girls]

Thanks L & J's mum!!

Is anyone in Brisbane/GC doing the PreUni nursing course?

[jaydensmum]

I worked out that if i did it full time i would have to be at uni 5 days a wk!! Thats just not possible as my income is really important to our finances. So im going to do it part time, which is 2 days a wk and work full time. As time goes on i can add units if i have time available, otherwise it will take 6yrs!! :eek: So is anyone else doing uni and work at the same time?

[mum23girls]

I can't afford to go to work!!

I am doing two full days and one half day (well, 2hrs) a week... the kids will be at daycare for three days, that gives me a half a day that I can do a lot of Uni work.

My childcare is costing $450 a month, and I can only afford to do it because we just finished paying off our car, which was the same amount a month. Otherwise I could not have afforded to go to Uni until next year when DD1 and 2 are at school.

Oh well, at least I can do something this year, and it will only be 12 months of "roughing" it (to which we have become accustomed to!) and next year a bit more pressure will be taken off!!!

[clarebear1983]

I am going to be studying when DS is at childcare (I kind of figured i should be able to cope with studying with DD at home seeing as she is only 8 weeks old-6 weeks corrected cos of early birth-and wont put her in care until she is atleast 6 months or more)...........DH has just decided to go back to uni to finish his education degree so we are putting the DS in childcare 3 days a week (only costs us $15 which isnt bad at all!!!) which means I get monday and friday to study without DS or DH around and just DD. Wednesday DH and I will alternate study times so someone is always with DD and on thursdays will do the same with DD and DS. So we have it pretty well worked out which is good.

Goodluck to everyone!!!!!!!!!!

What subjects are everyone doing this year at their respective unis?

I am doing this semester:
Academic Literacies (not a nursing subject but a core uni subject)
Applied Science Concepts (includes chemistry and microbiology)

Next semester:
Northern Perspectives (another core uni subject unrelated to nursing)
Anatomy and Physiology 1 (pretty much learning about anatomy and all that)

[babylover111]

Ok I dont think im going to bathurst anymore, I have found a local private college that does it and in the end it will work out cheaper than having to move away! Fingers crossed that it will work out! I cant WAIT to start, im itching to be educated :laughing:

[Zeal]

Hi!

What:Graduate diploma in child and family health nursing
When: starting 27th Feb
Uni: UWS, dist ed.
Duration: 1yr FT
Hope to do a masters after that to get into nursing management (another yr).
Undergrad course completed: B Nursing @newcastle uni 2001-2004.

Hope to chat to other nursing students!

[Veritas]

Hi Lovely ladies....

I'm hoping to join you guys in this thread with mid year intake.... :fingerscrossed:

I studied a semester and a half of nursing in 2002 at Newcastle uni... absolutely loved it til my first prac when I decided I didn't want to be 20 yrs old and washing old people..... :laughing: Now that I'm a mummy nothing phases me and I'm ready and inspired to give it another shot!

My dream is to be a midwife.... and I'm currently studying to be a doula too!! If I could afford it I'd move to Sydney and do the midwifery degree at UTS....

Good luck with your studies girls and hopefully I'll be joining you soon!

[babylover111]

Your post got me worried for a second, considering ill be a 19 year old washing old people. But i guess working as a nanny has prepared me, dealing with kids vomit and all the joys that come with children :laughing:

[Veritas]

Your post got me worried for a second, considering ill be a 19 year old washing old people. But i guess working as a nanny has prepared me, dealing with kids vomit and all the joys that come with children :laughing:

Yeah having been weed, pooed and spewed on puts things in a whole new perspective!! :laughing:

[MrsTwith3]

Be warned ladies...after you clean up a nother persons poo you will think yours smells the same for the next couple of days...Sorry for the TMI but thats just what I found when I was nursing as did alot of my colleagues.

[babylover111]

Im confused, yours what? You think your poo smells like their poo?

[MrsTwith3]

Lmao...just wait till your first prac. You will see(or should I say smell) what I mean. Im not trying to scare you or gross you out its just what happens with most people that I know who work in the health care field.
Ok I will explain. When you clean up someone after they have dirtied themselves you get the horrid smell of faecal matter stuck up your nose. The next time you go to the toilet to pass a motion afterwards I swear to you, you poo will smell just like that of the persons you cleaned up.

[Zeal]

Hi babylover

Great to know that you are studying nursing! Hope you really enjoy it! I really loved anatomy & physiology the best - very interesting!

Rach&Jas05 from the exercise reporting group!

[Zeal]

When you are cleaning a butt you alomost always need to scratch your nose!:barf:

[babylover111]

Hi babylover

Great to know that you are studying nursing! Hope you really enjoy it! I really loved anatomy & physiology the best - very interesting!

Rach&Jas05 from the exercise reporting group!

I cant wait to get started!! Congrats on being a RN :smiliedance: this is so exciting, im realising more and more of my bubhub friends have done or are doing nursing!

[babylover111]

Lmao...just wait till your first prac. You will see(or should I say smell) what I mean. Im not trying to scare you or gross you out its just what happens with most people that I know who work in the health care field.
Ok I will explain. When you clean up someone after they have dirtied themselves you get the horrid smell of faecal matter stuck up your nose. The next time you go to the toilet to pass a motion afterwards I swear to you, you poo will smell just like that of the persons you cleaned up.

Oooh god! This looks like it will be something to look forward too :laughing: for some reason poo doesnt bother me too much :confused: in saying that I do have a pretty sensitive gag reflex :laughing:

[MrsTwith3]

I have a pretty strong stomach too and sputum was what and still does set off my gag reflex.

[Veritas]

Undergrad course completed: B Nursing @newcastle uni 2001-2004.

Hi Rach.... I just realised this... you still a newie gal?

[clarebear1983]

When you are cleaning a butt you alomost always need to scratch your nose!:barf:

:laughing:

An RN i know said if you think u cant handle smells before u go change someone put some vicks under ur nose (e.g. smear some just above your upper lip) so you can smell that while u are cleaning. It might not completely take away the smell but it does help. If u have sensitive skin use baby balsm (which smells nice lol)

[Zeal]

Karrie: Sorry Karrie! I'm from the Blue Mountains & moved to gosford and studied at Orimbah Campus/Gosford hospital - mid year intake 2001-2004. Had to do a clinical at Newcastle though, nice campus. Oh and had graduation ceremony there too.

Clare: It seems that whenerver you can't touch your nose (like while wiping a butt), it always gets itchy!!

[MrsTwith3]

I started at newcastle in 2000 then went on to Gosford campus in 2001. Hmmm I wonder if we know each considering there werent that many od us down there.

[Zeal]

2001, well we must have seen each other! I just checked out your profile and I can't say that I remember your face. There were a couple of groups though weren't there. Did you go through at gosford till the end ?

[OscarTheGrouch]

If you feel sick smelling human by-products, sniff an alcohol wipe (am not encouraging sniffing here;) ). It stops you from feeling sick and of course takes the smell away.

[alabama]

Hi Gals

I am also studying nursing.

Can u give me any tips for studying efficiently,with bub n work.It's hard and taking a toll on me.

Thanks

[clarebear1983]

Hi Gals

I am also studying nursing.

Can u give me any tips for studying efficiently,with bub n work.It's hard and taking a toll on me.

Thanks

Make urself a schedule that details when you will work, play with bub and study. DH and I have a schedule about who gets to study what night of the week and what day when he is home (hes internal im external studying different courses).

have someone you account your study time too and progress (e.g. DH and I account to each other and my mother) this ensures you keep on track

Get a study group together, especially other mothers, and use this to study........In Perth we have a place called Toddler Town where i will take DS and DD to play while I study there.

[babylover111]

What subjects are you all doing?

I'm doing...
Foundations of health and nursing
introductory psychology and sociology
health science 1
health science 2

Well that's all I have been told so far!

[Zeal]

Hi!

Babylover:

Subjects:

1. Social aspects of child & family health nursing
2. Intro to infant mental health
3. Evidence based nursing
4. Leadership in clinical practice

Just got some of my stuff yesterday!

My first assignment is due on 26th March 2500 word essay. Then I have 3 assinments due in april, 3 in may & 2 in June. Full on!!!

alabama: I find that writing a timeline helps
e.g:

Essays due:
March
April
May
June
Including the essay title, assignment weight (%), word limit and due date. This helps you to prioritise.

Good luck everyone!! :wave:

[alabama]

Hey rach

Thanx for t he tip but lol my biggest dilemma is how to write the essay.
I m so confused with it that i m unable to prioritize what is important to include(it's my first assignment).
I cant make the information flow from 1para to another.
Can u guide me as what to do?
Thanx

[Zeal]

Hi alabama,

You must be doing it very hard with working & studying as well as having a little one at home. Are you part time with study & work? What university are you going to? At most universities, they have a place where you can get help with writing essays. So if you go to your student centre, they may be able to direct you.

This is how I write an essay:

* I write out the essay question at the top of the page so that I can refer to it as I go along.
* I then find the assignment objectives &/ or criteria for the essay (this is what the markers look at). I refer to this a lot.
* I then write out headings for myself like this:
Essay introduction


Essay body


Essay conclusion


I begin with the essay body and write down in point form the things that I am going to write about from the essay question & criteria information.
I basically plan how many words that I will use so that I stick to the word limit. For example: If I have 4 points that I want to make and the essay is 2500 words I make each point worth 500 words and the intro & conclusion about 250 words each.
I then research the internet and library to find my information and fill in my points. I make sure that I check the minimum of references required for the essay. By using points your essay automatically has flow.
Then I write the essay introduction stating what my essay is going to talk about (as though you had not written it yet). Remember that you can’t say “In my essay I will be talking about…..” instead you can say “The essay will address the issues such as……
The essay conclusion is basically a copy of the intro but it is reworded to explain what you have talked about in your essay. I simply copy & paste the intro and reword it from there so that it flows in the same way as my essay intro & body.
Refer to the style of referencing so that you reference correctly. For example mine is APA style.
Hope this is helpful!!

[jaydensmum]

Hi everyone, how are you all? Well i started uni yesterday, it was very exciting. We really didnt have much of a lecture cause it was more introduction to the unit. I cant wait til the course takes off though. Im only doing it part time due to having to work. Im doing the units "Becoming a nurse" and "Behavioural foundations of the nursing practice". So im only at uni 2 days a wk. How are you all going with your study??

[Zeal]

Ok, I have definitely made the big decision to cut back to part time study. I do value this course in my life, but going full-time, I realise that it is too much. There are other things in my life that I value equally as much and do not want to compromise these either.

These things include:
* Time with my family, time to do activities with DD such as swimming, playgroup & visiting friends.
* I value working part time so that we can have a little extra spending money.
* I value having a tidy house
* I value the time to think about my diet and make sure that I’m no track with healthy eating
* I value time to exercise
* I value having enough good stress to keep me busy, but not bad stress that causes me to feel run down and get tension headaches.

So, basically when I look at the things that I value in my life, this decision was easy. It may take me longer to get where I want to be, but I am ok with that. I now feel as though a huge weight has been taken off my shoulders and I feel happy again.

:smiliedance: :smiliedance:

[babylover111]

Good choice! Im currently feeling the same, its such a work load. Im waiting to see how the week ahead of me goes then I might change my mind.

[clarebear1983]

I have to do a lab report. Any nursing students know how to do one and can help me out? I wil email the stuff..............Im lost and being external its hard to get answers to questions I am thinking of going face-face next semester or at the very least next year

[nats]

How did your lab report go Clare??

I've just popped into ask how you guys got into Uni??
Did you do your HSC and get accepted with a UAI?
Did you do a STAT exam?
Maybe go through enrolled nursing?
The reason I ask is because i never did my HSC and even if I did it'd be useless by now anyway (I'm 27)

Anyhoo, TIA
Bye for now :wave:

[clarebear1983]

How did your lab report go Clare??

I've just popped into ask how you guys got into Uni??
Did you do your HSC and get accepted with a UAI?
Did you do a STAT exam?
Maybe go through enrolled nursing?
The reason I ask is because i never did my HSC and even if I did it'd be useless by now anyway (I'm 27)

Anyhoo, TIA
Bye for now :wave:

I havent done the lab report yet it isnt due for a while. Went to hubbys uni and borrowed some books on lab reports and scientific writing...uugghhh

I got into nursing via the STATs-it wasnt too bad

[jaydensmum]

I got into uni by STAT test too. I only did year 10 but have worked as an AIN for 2 years. So anyone can do it, definetly give it a go. You never know unless you try! :D

[jaydensmum]

Was just wondering, anyone here doing "Becoming a Nurse" and Behavioural foundations of nursing practice" units? How you finding it so far?

[Zeal]

I sooooo don't feel like doing any study today!!

:laughing:

[jaydensmum]

Hows everyone going with essay writing? Im so scared i dont even know where to begin!! I look at the books, journals and i just get mind blown. How are you all coping?

[mum23girls]

I don't really have too many bad essays. We have a lot of group assesments which I think I would prefer essays lol!

I found out the other day that the uni that I am at now will be offering a double degree in nursing and midwifery, so I am going to apply for that one for next year :smiliedance:

[babylover111]

I don't really have too many bad essays. We have a lot of group assesments which I think I would prefer essays lol!

I found out the other day that the uni that I am at now will be offering a double degree in nursing and midwifery, so I am going to apply for that one for next year :smiliedance:

Oh my god that's so cool! I wish we had that :( I've decided that I definitely want to do midwifery!

[jaydensmum]

I wished they'd offer that at my uni too. I want to be a midwife as well. I do think that its good having the nursing course as well as midwifery cause it gives you a background. Also if you change your mind down the track you can always go back to nursing. Anyone here doing the nursing course part time? How you coping?

[vanillabean]

Good luck to you all. As an RN/Midwife, I think it is really good to have the nursing background as well. I love being a Midwife and it is such a rewarding job. I work in a small hospital and get to use my nursing and midwifery skills (ie don't always work in the maternity ward).

[mum23girls]

:crying: :crying: I am finding the course REALLY boring at the moment.. BUT I know I have to take the bad to get to the good.. but grrrrrrrrr

[babylover111]

So am I! Especially the bloody science side, it's driving me insane. But I LOVE psychology :yes:

[Zeal]

Almost finished my first assignment (only took me 4 weeks!). Already started assignment 2. So thats 1 essay down and 4 to go for the semester. Thank Goodness I am only part-time!

[babylover111]

Almost finished my first assignment (only took me 4 weeks!). Already started assignment 2. So thats 1 essay down and 4 to go for the semester. Thank Goodness I am only part-time!

Good work! I've got one essay due on the 21st of May that I haven't even looked at :o and a chemistry test this Friday which I'm spending all my time worrying about and no time studying. Aren't I smart :rolleyes:

[mum23girls]

Yay Rach!! :yelclap: :yelclap:

[Zeal]

Thanks babylover & mum23girls!!

How's everyone else going??

[mum23girls]

I have been sick this week, and have missed 3 lectures and all my tutes.:gloomy:

I am going to get my hepititis B injection on Friday:eek: because we need to have a complete course before clinic starts. I hate needles, but my 4 y.o. is getting her immunisations done at the same time :laughing: I must be brave for her. The question is, should I go first or should she go first :detective:

I can't wait till this is all over and I can start working! Only another, what, 4 years to go if I change courses next year LOL

[Zeal]

mum23girls:
Positive healthy vibes to you :wizard: so that you get well soon!!

Good luck with those needles for both of you (just take slow deep mediatative breaths and remember its just a bit of sting and its all over!).

Hope you enjoy working as a nurse :)

[mum23girls]

Thanks Rach!

Well, here I am at 11-57pm, I just couldn't sleep I have so much running through my head at the moment... thinking about my assignment when all of a sudden I just got it!! I know what I am going to do with one of them, :smiliedance: so I had to get up, turn the computer on and start working. So, had better get back to it I suppose!:detective:

Oh and good luck on the chem exam Laura!! xx

[jaydensmum]

Good luck with your exam Laura!! :yes: :fingerscrossed:
Well ive almost finished one exam for "becoming a nurse" unit but havent even started on the other one yet. I was going to do some study today but i just didnt feel well enough to. Even now i can feel my temp rising its horrible. :( Im hoping to do some study tomorrow morning before i go to work cause the kids will be at kindy. I find i can get a fair bit done when they arent around. Anyway take care everyone and happy studying!! :D

[clarebear1983]

I had to pull out of a subject today-just to much to do and not enough hours in a day to accomplish it. I am doing just one science subject which is more than enough with children as demanding as my two. I have to put the kids first!

[Zeal]

Clarebear: I'm sure you made the right decision. It does not matter if it takes a little longer. If your stress levels are reduced, that is the most important thing!!

Babylover: How did your test go today? :fingerscrossed:

[babylover111]

Babylover: How did your test go today? :fingerscrossed:
Not too good :no: Chem definitely isn't my subject! In the end I realised it's only worth 6% and hopefully this will kick me into shape with the next ones!

Have you completely finished the assignment now?

[Zeal]

Babylover: Yes! Well, just have to re-read, space sentances and check referencing is correct and then I send it tomorrow!! I kept on finding more journal articles and wanted to add more information! It is so hard to stick to the word limit!!!

Best of luck with your asignment due in may and the next chemistry test. It is a hard subject. esp if you didn't do chemistry in 11 &12 (I didn't) and I really sucked at it in nursing!!

[Zeal]

Well, I really should doing my second assignment right now but I usually end up here if I am on the computer!! Naughty Naughty!!

I sent my first assignment on Satuday, I just had to get it out of my sight or I would have changed this and that and eventually would have gone insane!!!

This post grad is not as easy as undergrad.Alot is expected and sometimes I wish I was back to just working and not studying. But if I did that, I would probobly wish I was studying, so I realise that the grass is always greener!

Better get back to the research

[fruitjuice]

:wave: I don't think there's anyone else studying medicine here, so I thought I could join my nursing colleagues in this thread. We're all about health anyway!

I'm in year 4 (2.5 more years to go). I have a 6month old daughter. My school friends who did nursing are already qualified - I have to ask them for patients to see!

What areas do people want to work in? Having a baby makes me want to do paediatrics or ob/gyn when I grow up, but I still don't know.

[Zeal]

Hi Fruitjuice!!

My name is Rachel and I've finished my nursing degree. I'm in this thread doing a post grad in child and family health beccause after I had my baby (who is now 2) I had a change of heart from wanting to work in critical care to wanting something more family orientated.

Great to have a med student now!! Oh and congrats on having a beautiful girl, she looks gorgeous and healthy!!

Rach :)

p.s best wishes for the rest of the med degree!!

[mum23girls]

Hi fruitjuice!! Glad you can join us!!

I have only just started this year my nursing degree... I have a burning ambition to be a midwife.

It would be great to be a ob/gyn!! I don't think that I could do peadiatric... I think it would break my heart more... especially just the nursing side.

It is surprising how many people actually WOW! at the fact that I am studying with kids.. they always comment on how do you have the time to study... hmmmm I just do!! I am not finding it that bad at the moment!! Guess time will tell.

[alabama]

Hey girls
Thanks a lot for ur support n advices.
Well good news!!!
I submitted my first assignment and passed it:smiliedance: :yelclap:.Although some improvements r needed for the next one but still i passed quite well with ticks in everything.
Oh! god i m so happy.Thank u everyone.
Now have to start working on the second....

Will keep u all posted

[mum23girls]

:party: :yelclap: Good work alabama!!:thumbsup:

[clarebear1983]

:wave: I don't think there's anyone else studying medicine here, so I thought I could join my nursing colleagues in this thread. We're all about health anyway!

I'm in year 4 (2.5 more years to go). I have a 6month old daughter. My school friends who did nursing are already qualified - I have to ask them for patients to see!

What areas do people want to work in? Having a baby makes me want to do paediatrics or ob/gyn when I grow up, but I still don't know.

Wow i wish i could study medicine but I am just barely coping studying nursing so i would never be smart enough to do medicine :no: Good on you!!!

I want to be a paediatric nurse-if i never pass the degree!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[clarebear1983]

Hey girls
Thanks a lot for ur support n advices.
Well good news!!!
I submitted my first assignment and passed it:smiliedance: :yelclap:.Although some improvements r needed for the next one but still i passed quite well with ticks in everything.
Oh! god i m so happy.Thank u everyone.
Now have to start working on the second....

Will keep u all posted

Well done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[MCNmummyof2]

Hiya people!!

Sorry for gatecrashing!! My hubbys looking at starting nursing in July (if he gets in), think its through charles darwin university. Its the one that does it by correspondence. Is anyone else doing this one and how are they finding it?

[clarebear1983]

Hiya people!!

Sorry for gatecrashing!! My hubbys looking at starting nursing in July (if he gets in), think its through charles darwin university. Its the one that does it by correspondence. Is anyone else doing this one and how are they finding it?

I am doing it externally through Charles Darwin and I am finding it pretty good cos im home with my kids. Sometimes motivation is hard but you will most likely find people from your area that you can get together with and this helps..................I am only doing one unit this semester and two next semester so will most likely end up in the same unit as your husband at one point!

[mum23girls]

How is everyone going? These holidays have come real fast!! I have a lot more assessment due in the next couple of weeks, so it will be hectic!

So I am thinking that I chose the wrong uni, and looking at what other uni courses are, it looks as though I won't be able to get credit for what I have done already.

I also looked at what the OP (or rating) was to get into the new BMid offered in QLD, and OMG it was 4 (we are ranked 1 the highest to 20 the lowest) which dims my hopes of applying for next year straight into that one.... (the nursing rating is about 14)... Just when I realise what I want to do it all blows up!!

[Zeal]

Almost finished Assignment two, I am just stuck on my last point that I want to make. Then, just got to re-read a couple of times, check referencing, space lines and number pages. I am hoping I will finish it today!!!

Almost two down, three to go for the semester!!

[Zeal]

Just got my first assignment back and I'm very excited to say that I got a distinction :smiliedance:

so it was worth all the hard work after all!!! I was really worried, thinking, did I get the question right?

Just wanted to share the joy (without sounding like I am bragging).

Rach :)

[clarebear1983]

I got 57/60 for my first assignmnet. Cant complain about that can I???

[Zeal]

I got 57/60 for my first assignmnet. Cant complain about that can I???

Thats awsome!!!!! :smiliedance: :yelclap:

[jaydensmum]

Wow Clare and Rach they are fantastic results, you should be very proud!!! :yelclap: :yelclap:

Well i just handed my first assignment in for uni today, so i hope it goes well!! :fingerscrossed: My 2nd one is due in 10 days time.

[mum23girls]

That is great girls!! :yelclap: :yelclap:

I usually find that with the assessments that I am unsure of... I do better than the ones that I feel I was more confident with..hmmmmm

[Zeal]

Sent off assignment 2 this morning! Thank goodness its out of my sight. I can't stand the last part where I have to make sure everything is correct, I drive myself insane!! :banghead:
But its worth it I guess.

So, 2 down, 3 to go for the semester!! Next is a literature search due 17th May. Then two assignments due in June, then holidays!!! :smiliedance:

Hope all the nursing gals are going well!!

Rach :)

[mum23girls]

Ok, so I have an assignment I just can not think of what to do!!!

This is the question....
As a nurse, you are caring for a 79 year old man who is receiving palliative care. Discuss the possible sources of distress that James or his family may feel when facing end stage illness.

that is it. We have to write a 1500 word essay, and the main thing that has been said is.. "Do not make assumptions" and "all arguments should be based on evidence".

Is it just me that thinks this question sux.... how can I not make assumptions with the little bit of info given!! Grrrrrrrrrrrr:banghead:

Oh and because we will be moving....I have put a mid year entry thru QTAC for University of Southern Qld, but considering external thru Central QLD Uni.. hmmm what to do, what to do!!:o

[Zeal]

Hi mum23girls I have PM'd you some info to help get you started.

Rach :)

[Zeal]

Hi Nursing gals :wave: Hope you are all going well. I am up to my 4th & 5th assignments now which is great. I can't believe that the semester will be over next month! :thumbsup:

[babylover111]

I'm really struggling with Chemistry :(

[Zeal]

Babylover :hugs: Has it just been tests so far?

[clarebear1983]

I'm really struggling with Chemistry :(

Yeah chemistry is tough. What kind of things are you finding hard about it???? A lot of the people I know have found the Chemistry for Dummies book really helpful, or getting a year 12 chemistry text book........

[babylover111]

Thank you for the PM Rach thankfully they've only been two test and not worth much but I'm struggling. I would love to speak to someone about understanding it but with my uni the whole video conferencing makes it hard to talk to my lecturer and my tutor is absolutely hopeless.

Clarebear getting chemistry for dummies sounds like a good idea, I think I'll give that a go thank you!

[mum23girls]

BL, I don't have a chem subject on our list :confused: We only do the bioscience.. unless it is included in bio2 or bio3.

I can't believe that this semester is nearly over :eek: 3 weeks to go, 1 major assessment and one minor assessment to go :smiliedance:

I have only got two lots of results back so far... a 6 and 2x 7's (on a 7 grade scale), so am pretty happy with that. I can't believe how many peers are asking for extentions for their assessment though. I have three kids, go to uni 3 days a week and still manage to get it all done on time. I think some people are just lazy hey?!

[mum23girls]

:smiliedance: I got another assignment back - a 7!!

I am sitting on a GPA of 7 at the moment...hmmmm that is, until I get my two writtens back. They could be scary :rolleyes: Ah well, back to it!

[jaydensmum]

Im still waiting for my results of my essays and im so nervous. We get them back this week coming. I hope that i at least get a pass!!! :fingerscrossed:

[clarebear1983]

Im still waiting for my results of my essays and im so nervous. We get them back this week coming. I hope that i at least get a pass!!! QUOTE]

I am sure you will do fine!!!!!!! Let us know when you get the marks!!!!

[QUOTE=mum23girls;1456303]BL, I don't have a chem subject on our list :confused: We only do the bioscience.. unless it is included in bio2 or bio3.



I have only got two lots of results back so far... a 6 and 2x 7's (on a 7 grade scale), so am pretty happy with that. I can't believe how many peers are asking for extentions for their assessment though. I have three kids, go to uni 3 days a week and still manage to get it all done on time. I think some people are just lazy hey?!

I want to do your course lol no chemistry would be a dream come true!!! Awesome results by the way congratulations!!!!


I got another assignment back - a 7!!

I am sitting on a GPA of 7 at the moment...hmmmm that is, until I get my two writtens back. They could be scary Ah well, back to it!

Wow congrats on your marks.


So far my marks have been (on the assignmnets i got back) 56/60 and 58/60. I am not holding out much hope for my final two and I am shocking during exams cos i freeze so im scared about them too! Exams make me wanna :barf:

[babylover111]

Essay finished!

[Zeal]

Essay finished!

Yey!!! :yelclap: :smiliedance:

[jaydensmum]

Yay!!! :yelclap: I hope you get a great result back!!! :fingerscrossed:

[jaydensmum]

Well i got a DISTINCTION for my first essay at uni!!!! :smiliedance: :yelclap: Im so happy about it, i cant wait to see the next one, well actually i can!!! :laughing: My next result for my other essay is coming on mon so ill have to wait and see how i went on that one.

[Zeal]

Well i got a DISTINCTION for my first essay at uni!!!! :smiliedance: :yelclap: Im so happy about it, i cant wait to see the next one, well actually i can!!! :laughing: My next result for my other essay is coming on mon so ill have to wait and see how i went on that one.

Congratulations!! That is awsome!! :yelclap:

[jaydensmum]

Thanks Rach!!! :hugs: I hope to see one again some time soon!! :fingerscrossed:

[Zeal]

Sent my second last essay in today and I am half way through the last one. I'm going to give myself a week off study becasue it's not due until 21st June - Yey!! :smiliedance:

[babylover111]

Well done jaydensmum and rach that's great news!

I had my nursing prac test today and I passed everything :smiliedance: I was SOOOO nervous!

[Zeal]

Yey Laura!! That is great!! :yelclap:

[jaydensmum]

Good on ya Rach and Laura!!! :thumbsup: Arent we clever little ****ens!! :laughing: We have to keep up the good work. Im getting my result from my other essay on wednesday, i hope i did good on that one, its worth 60% of the unit!! :eek:

[mum23girls]

:smiliedance: :smiliedance: :yelclap: :yelclap:

Good work ladies!

[mum23girls]

OMG!! OMG!!!I just got my written back... I still can't believe that I topped the class!!! 39 out of 40!Hooray!!! I was in absolute shock (which the tutor thought was soo funny..hmmm) I thought I did so horrible in it, but apparently it was what they wanted! I feel so much better because apparently not too many people actually passed! Phew! All I need to do now is get a 7 in the exam and I will have a 7 overall in that subject. 40 multi guess questions, shouldn't be too hard!

Now let the same happen for my other written.. cause I felt exactly the same way with that one too! :smiliedance: :smiliedance: :smiliedance: :smiliedance:

[jaydensmum]

Yay Anne Marie thats such a great result, well done!!! :smiliedance: :yelclap: :smiliedance: :yelclap:

[babylover111]

Oh Anne-Marie that's FANTASTIC! Well done!!

I have to say girls, I really admire you studying and running a family! My parents are away at the moment and I'm having to cook, clean, do the washing etc for my brother as well as myself and I am finding it hard to manage my time so my hat goes off to you!!

[Zeal]

OMG!! OMG!!!I just got my written back... I still can't believe that I topped the class!!! 39 out of 40!Hooray!!! I was in absolute shock (which the tutor thought was soo funny..hmmm) I thought I did so horrible in it, but apparently it was what they wanted! I feel so much better because apparently not too many people actually passed! Phew! All I need to do now is get a 7 in the exam and I will have a 7 overall in that subject. 40 multi guess questions, shouldn't be too hard!

Now let the same happen for my other written.. cause I felt exactly the same way with that one too! :smiliedance: :smiliedance: :smiliedance: :smiliedance:


Congrats that is awsome!!!!!!! Yey!!!!!

[clarebear1983]

OMG!! OMG!!!I just got my written back... I still can't believe that I topped the class!!! 39 out of 40!Hooray!!! I was in absolute shock (which the tutor thought was soo funny..hmmm) I thought I did so horrible in it, but apparently it was what they wanted! I feel so much better because apparently not too many people actually passed! Phew! All I need to do now is get a 7 in the exam and I will have a 7 overall in that subject. 40 multi guess questions, shouldn't be too hard!

Now let the same happen for my other written.. cause I felt exactly the same way with that one too! :smiliedance: :smiliedance: :smiliedance: :smiliedance:

Oh wow that is so awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!! I feel like a real dunce with al these brains around!!! WELL DONE ON YOUR GREAT GRADE

[jaydensmum]

I just received my mark for my 2nd essay and its 39/60 which is a credit!!!! :smiliedance: So i only have to pass by 11 marks out of 40 to pass the unit!!!! :D

[Zeal]

I just received my mark for my 2nd essay and its 39/60 which is a credit!!!! :smiliedance: So i only have to pass by 11 marks out of 40 to pass the unit!!!! :D

Thats excellent!! Good on you for doing so well !!!

[mum23girls]

:yelclap: :yelclap: Good work Naomi!!

I just got my second written back and only got a 5 (out of 7).. that is good though cause at least I passed, I wan't holding my breath on that one!! I am finding though that they are not giving feedback as to how it could have been done better... I will show you the marking sheet soon...

We are in study week this week. I have two exams next week, Wednesday and Thursday. I had to get hubby to take Thursday off work because the kindy can't fit the kids in on that day. Two tests of about 80 multi-guess questions!! No short answers :smiliedance:

Anyone else examming?

[jaydensmum]

Yep im in stuvac week which is a week for study!! I have two exams next week on Wed and thur. They are two hour exams and one has 60 questions and the other is 40 both are multiple choice! Im so nervous about it, but it helps that i did well on my essays! :yes:

[babylover111]

I'm studying for my psych test right now! It's at 4 and there's sooo much to learn.

[mum23girls]

Good luck Laura!! :fingerscrossed: :wizard:

[icugal]

Hey guys.. am I allowed to crash this thread? I'm not studying at the moment but I am a Registered Nurse (I work in ICU) so I have already done my nursing degree (plus post-graduate studies).

Having already gone through what you lovely ladies are doing now, perhaps I can help you in some way with your studies. I offer you my knowledge base (what's left of it :D ) and real life experiences.

You guys sound like you are doing really well with your respective courses and have a genuine passion for the job (it helps to have this). I wish you all the best with your studies :)

[clarebear1983]

Hey guys.. am I allowed to crash this thread? I'm not studying at the moment but I am a Registered Nurse (I work in ICU) so I have already done my nursing degree (plus post-graduate studies).

Having already gone through what you lovely ladies are doing now, perhaps I can help you in some way with your studies. I offer you my knowledge base (what's left of it :D ) and real life experiences.

You guys sound like you are doing really well with your respective courses and have a genuine passion for the job (it helps to have this). I wish you all the best with your studies :)

Of course you can crash the thread!!! We need to pick peoples brains!! Thanks for offering your knowledge!!!

[jaydensmum]

Its great to have RN's come on here. Its great to share your experiences and knowledge so that we can better ourselves!! :D I always look up to Rn's at work. :yes:

[babylover111]

I always look up to Rn's at work. :yes:
So do I! They always look so incontrol and amazing. One day it might be me :laughing:

Thank you so much for offering to help us icugirl!

[jaydensmum]

Im so nervous my exams are starting tomorrow! :eek: I hope i do well, its really scary!! I did the practice ones on the net and got 55/60. I hope i get that type of mark on the real thing! :yes: Good luck to everyone with their exams! :fingerscrossed:

[Zeal]

Best of luck for tomorrow jaydensmum :fingerscrossed: :)

[clarebear1983]

I have an exam tomorrow and freaking out! I am trying to find out what a phsyical quality of a vecotor and scaler is.

[mum23girls]

Goodness Clare...never heard of that!! Hope your exam went well, and Naomi...

I just did my first one. it was great! 90 questions on health and development across the lifespan... I came out knowing what I was talking about!!:smiliedance: :smiliedance:

One more to go tomorrow...blah..health and finance **shudder**

I got my timetable for next semester, and I will have to try and change the girls' kindy days to Mon, Tues and thurs..I swear this kindy thinks I am a pain in the butt!! Always adjusting times etc.

Oh, and I am staying in QUT till the end of the year. Hubbys work probably wont be open till November/December which suits me fine!!

anyhoo, better get back to the books!

[jaydensmum]

Well i did the 1st exam today and it wasnt too bad. There was 100 questions and it was multiple choice! I only guessed a couple but the rest i felt confident in. I hope i did well. Anyway i have 1 more exam tomorrow then im finished for the semester! :smiliedance:

[clarebear1983]

I had an exam today and at first i felt ok about it (maybe i scraped through) but then i got talking to other people online and looking at internet for some answers (DH hid my books so i wouldnt get depressed) and i know i got a few wrong so now i feel like i failed failed failed failed.

With my assignments I am sitting on about 96% (assignmnets are only 30% of total mark) and there is one more to be marked, so if I do ok on that one (marks have been 95%, 96%, 98%) I will only need around 25/70 on the exam to pass the unit.

[jaydensmum]

Wow Clare if you get marks like that you are doing fantastic!! :D When i came away from the exam today i too looked up the notes to see if i was on the right track, some of them i got wrong. As long as i passed though i dont really mind. Although it would be nice to get a distinction for the unit!! :yes:

[clarebear1983]

Wow Clare if you get marks like that you are doing fantastic!! :D When i came away from the exam today i too looked up the notes to see if i was on the right track, some of them i got wrong. As long as i passed though i dont really mind. Although it would be nice to get a distinction for the unit!! :yes:

My friend said to me that the mark doesnt matter because when you go to get a job they just want to see you passed the unit.................so im happy with passes as degrees are made of p's :D

But i dont hold out much hope for a pass. There is a vast difference between getting high distinctions on all the assignmnets because they were open book and in a much more relaxed environment. I just FREEZE in exams, everything flies out of my brain and I am a wreck. I think I failed badly :crying:

[mum23girls]

Aww clare :fingerscrossed: you surprise yourself!

I did my last exam today, and think I went only average. We'll see....

I got in at USQ, so we have decided we will stay down here until probably Nov/Dec, because Geoffs work wont be ready probably till then anyway. But at least I got in and can keep studying when we move :smiliedance: :smiliedance:

Anyhoo, a months holidays now...and it feels so good!!!:laughing:

[Zeal]

Great going girls, hope you all enjoy your mid-semester break :) I've got 1 more assignment to hand in on 21st June and then holidays for 1 month & 9 days :smiliedance:

[Zeal]

After much procrastinating, I have finished my last assignment for the semester. Whooooohoooo!!!!!!!!!!!! Holidays :smiliedance: Celebrate :smiliedance:

[mum23girls]

Yay Rachel!!

I am bored...my booklist hasn't been released for next semester, so I can't even do any reading.. :(

[clarebear1983]

Gosh the textbooks are expensive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have to try and afford around $140 for ONE BOOK let alone the rest of them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mum23girls]

I know what you mean clare!!
I managed to get one of mine second hand from text book exchange, but couldn't find any others...typical, the one I got from the net was the cheapest one I needed :banghead: Have you tried ebay as well?

[clarebear1983]

I know what you mean clare!!
I managed to get one of mine second hand from text book exchange, but couldn't find any others...typical, the one I got from the net was the cheapest one I needed :banghead: Have you tried ebay as well?

I have tried ebay and they dont have it......textbook exchange have a couple but no one is answering my enquiries about purchasing. I need Looking forward through the lifespan 4ED by Candida Peterson and its so expensive to buy new.

[jaydensmum]

Has anyone got their exam or overall mark for last semester yet?? Im still waiting for mine and im very nervous about it!! :yes:

[Zeal]

I did not have an exam, but I know that I got a distinction for one subject becasue I recieved a D for one assignment and a HD for the other :)

[mum23girls]

THat is great Rachel!

I don't get marks back until the 9th july. I am still waiting on the marks for two of my psych subject assignments..should have been given to me already considering they were handed in 4 weeks + ago! Slackers they are!

[jaydensmum]

Thats great marks Rach!! :D I'm apparently finding out my results for the semester on july16th! That seems so long away to wait! :D

[mum23girls]

Jst got my assignment back and managed to get a 6(out of 7) :smiliedance: Not too shabby considering I thought it was the worst written assignment ever!! Hopefully my other one will be ready to be collected tomorrow - I am going past uni anyway so it would save an extra trip in :fingerscrossed:

[leane7]

Hi Everyone,

Just wondering if anyone is studying the bachelor of midwifery 3 yr degree? I am going to apply for this course & hopfully will start nxt yr if I get in. I have a 6 wk old son & am a bit concerned about juggling Uni & being a mum. I really want to be a midwife & I know that all the hard work will benefit us in the future, after all its only 3 yrs of my life.

Any info or tips about this course would be appreciated.

Thanks

Leanne

[mum23girls]

Hi Leanne!

Where do you want to be studying at..are you thinking of doing full time or part time and internal or external?

I can only tell you my experience and I am studying full time internal (on-campus) and doing nursing first, then once that is complete I will be going back postgrad to do midwifery.

I enjoy it.. it gets me out and about and I love what I am studying. I am surprisingly not finding it too difficult (however I am only 1st year) with three kids..but they do go to kindy for three days a week, and I have the help of a wonderful husband, if I get too close to assignment deadlines he helps me greatly with the kids and housework!

With your bubba being 6 weeks.. next year baby will be more like 9 months when you start and a lot more demanding than he is now... I think if you have a great amount of support/help, you should be fine. You may just have to start, and then you can drop subjects or even defer if it does prove to be too difficult. Every one will handle it differently.

[leane7]

Hi,

Thanks for the reply.

I am planning on applying at Vic Uni or ACU both in Melbourne. The course is fulltime & takes 3 yrs to complete, with approx 24 contact hrs per wk. I have spoken to a girl studying at ACU & she says that there are lots of mums studying Midwifery there & the Uni are very flexible with them. I can apply after 30th July & can't wait.

Am looking at getting a childcarer to look after my son. The council runs a service where child carers look after up to 4 children at a time & charge around $7 per hour. I think that this is the best option, as child care centres are not so flexible.

I am wondering how possible it is to study, work & be a mum at the same time. I doubt that I can survive for 3 yrs not working, therefore I will have to find some type of casual/pt work. Any other parents trying to juggle all 3 things?

Can anyone tell me about clinical placement (nursing or midwifery). I am wondering what type of shifts maybe involved? (I assume a lot of night shifts). How often is placement? -IE- 1 day per wk or is it in blocks? How long are the shifts & where are the types of places that placement is held?

Thanks in advance

Leanne

[mum23girls]

My uni does a two week block clinical placement, with one week doing morning shift and the other doing afternoon shifts. I dont know about the middy's.. I would assume there may be some nights, as a heap of baby's tend to make their entrance in overnight!! Just ring the uni and ask them.

Good luck with your application!

[leane7]

Thanks for the advise. I have found out that the Uni does a 4 wk block clinical placement with a combination of morning & afternoon shifts.

Can't wait to submit my application!!!!! I am sure I will have more questions once its time to submit the application....

[mum23girls]

Can't wait for semester two!! :smiliedance: Makes it all worth while when you get good results!!

BTW... have you noticed my ticker previously? I did have it until the end of my degree..but the puss wasn't moving..so I have changed it so it actually moves now :eek: Can you tell I am bored :devil6:

[clarebear1983]

I dont know how but i managed it, but i got a distiction over all for my subject that i was sure i had failed. I am still in shock.

[jaydensmum]

CONGRATULATIONS CLAREBEAR!!!!! Thats fantastic!! :smiliedance: :yelclap:

[Zeal]

Yey Claire Bear!! :smiliedance: :smiliedance: :D

[Zeal]

I have to wait until the 16th July to get my results on paper/ internet :cool:

[jaydensmum]

I have to wait until the 16th July to get my results on paper/ internet :cool:

Yep me too, im so sick of waiting!!! :rolleyes: I just want to know how i went! :yes:

[WizzFizz]

Hey Everyone,
I am considering doing nursing at Uni next year. How are you all enjoying your studies so far? Is it harder/easier than you expected? I'd like some insight!

Ali ! :)

[mum23girls]

Hi Ali!

I love doing what I am doing. I go on campus and that is for three days a week, I love getting out and about, seeing and talking to all different people.

I thought it would be a heap harder than what it was in 1st semester, and did find it a bit boring in the middle there, but overall great! I came out of this semester with two distictions and one high distinction, so I am really itching to get back into it!! I feel as though I have found somthing I am really good at, and want to get on with it!!!!!!

I have been able to get by with a really helpful hubby, he lightens the load heaps around the house and if deadlines are looming, he lets me have the peace and quiet I need to get things done.

I would recommend it to anyone who is thinking about doing it. You should give it a try, there are always things you can do, like drop subjects if you find it is too much, you may surprise yourself, and you will never know until you give it a go!:smiliedance:
Hope that helps any!:wizard:

[Zeal]

Excellent work Mum23girls :smiliedance: That is so great!! You have worked hard!!

[Zeal]

Results in today and I'm very pleased to say I recieved:

Evidenced Based Nursing: Distinction
Social Aspects of Child and Family Health Nursing: High Distinction!

:smiliedance:

[mum23girls]

:party: :smiliedance: :yelclap: Excellent results Rach! Congratulations!!!!! All pumped for sem 2??

[Zeal]

I am very much enjoying the holidays, but yes I am looking forward to learning more!! :geek:

You are so enthusiastic mum23girls!!

[clarebear1983]

Results in today and I'm very pleased to say I recieved:

Evidenced Based Nursing: Distinction
Social Aspects of Child and Family Health Nursing: High Distinction!

:smiliedance:

oh wow that is so awesome!

[babyflash]

Results in today and I'm very pleased to say I recieved:

Evidenced Based Nursing: Distinction
Social Aspects of Child and Family Health Nursing: High Distinction!

:smiliedance:


Congraulations Rach Good Luck with the rest of your studies :hugs:

[Zeal]

Thank you Liz & Claire :)

[WizzFizz]

Hi Ali!

I love doing what I am doing. I go on campus and that is for three days a week, I love getting out and about, seeing and talking to all different people.

I thought it would be a heap harder than what it was in 1st semester, and did find it a bit boring in the middle there, but overall great! I came out of this semester with two distictions and one high distinction, so I am really itching to get back into it!! I feel as though I have found somthing I am really good at, and want to get on with it!!!!!!

I have been able to get by with a really helpful hubby, he lightens the load heaps around the house and if deadlines are looming, he lets me have the peace and quiet I need to get things done.

I would recommend it to anyone who is thinking about doing it. You should give it a try, there are always things you can do, like drop subjects if you find it is too much, you may surprise yourself, and you will never know until you give it a go!:smiliedance:
Hope that helps any!:wizard:

Thanks for the advice - I think I am going to try and do it! Congrats on your great marks aswell!
Alot of people say "Dont think you wont be wiping bums etc" I'm prepared for all that stuff - doesn't bother me! Wee, Poo, Vomit, BRING IT ON!

[mum23girls]

That's a girl Ali!!! Good on you, I wish you luck!!

Welllllllll....... HOORAY!!!!!!! back to work on Monday!!! :smiliedance: :smiliedance: :smiliedance: :smiliedance:

[jaydensmum]

Hi everyone!!

I got a credit for both of my units, 70/100 for both!!! :smiliedance:

Rach - well done on the fantastic results!!! :yelclap:

Mum23girls - well done too for the great results!! :yelclap: It seems that we have clever nurses on the way here!! :yes:

[Zeal]

Hi everyone!!

I got a credit for both of my units, 70/100 for both!!! :smiliedance:

Rach - well done on the fantastic results!!! :yelclap:

Mum23girls - well done too for the great results!! :yelclap: It seems that we have clever nurses on the way here!! :yes:

Thanks hun, you have done so well too!!!

[suemp]

hi another gate crasher. anyone studying thru open learning? is it easy to get into? the uni local to me is extremely hard to get into. i am currently an AIN and while love the nursing i dont like the unusual hours involved. how do rns manage the hours around kids wen you dont have family support?
thanks guys (and good luck)

[mum23girls]

Hi suemp!

I don't know about open learning, sorry, but you can apply using your experience as an AIN, also mature age will go in your favour. Did you do any certificates at all for your AIN possy? That will also help if you have.:yes:

You should just put an application in and see how you go, because you will never know if you don't try!! You may be surprised.

I couldn't do open learning, but I hate being a SAHM.

Good luck!:smiliedance:

[mum23girls]

So ladies...how is start of semester going??

I am only doing three subjects again this semester...three days a week again, can't afford any more!!

We are doing Clinical Practice, Diversity and health and Nursing diagnostics/clinical decision making..

I hate hate hate reflective exercises and apparently everything is reflective:banghead: It is then, that I realise that I have no life...being stuck at home with the kids, I don't have much at all to draw on. I have mentally blocked out my childhood..truthfully I can not remember a heap of my life, I didn't have a bad childhood, but it mustn't have been all that good to want to remember it.. I don't know why.

I have all my assessment due around the same time, I have looked at it and haven't started anything yet. I will have to shortly though. We have to do a care plan for either a cerebral Palsy baby, a man who has broken both wrists and a leg and an older heart patient. I think I may go with the baby..but we need to be told what to do, I think they think that we already know how to do it..but I got soooo lost looking at it!!

So, Mondays are my horrid days, 2-4. Oh well gives me time to do assignments I suppose!!

Take care...

[jaydensmum]

Hi everyone! Hows uni going for this semester so far? Well i started last thursday and it was so boring. It was basically the overview of what we will be learning this semester. I have to do a pamphlet and an annotated bibliography for either models of care or health services. Its due in 5.5wks so i have to get cracking onto it! :yes: I hope everyones enjoying this semester so far!

[OneNowOneLater]

Hi all.

I'm actully hoping to apply for the EN degree course at tafe starting next year. its good to see that if i do get in, there is others on here that would know how to help if i get stuck with something and get advice from....

wish me luck

[krikki]

:wave: Hi Ladies,

Anyone out there studying Nursing at QUT?

I'm 2nd year 1st semester having returned after a long break in study.

I'm doing NSB324 only 1 subject ...

Anyway if there is anyone out there who's also studying this subject then maybe we can "talk shop" and swap assignment tips.

:babydust2: HAPPY STUDYING !

[mum23girls]

H Krikki! I am at QUT but only first year, doing NSB118, NSB113 and CP1.

Have fun getting back into things!

Good luck speksmum with your application!

I just did my online quizzes to administer meds, and got 100% on them, so I can give meds on prac!
Funny thing is, if you don't get 100%, you can't give meds, if you can't give meds on prac, you will fail your prac because it is an assessable item...go figure!

[jaydensmum]

We seem to be a quiet bunch, we must be all studying real hard!! :D Well i have an assignment due in 2wks and i havent even started!! :shame: It has 2 parts to it, theres a pamphlet and 3 annotated bibliographies which together are worth 50% of the unit. So i have to get cracking with it. I hope you are all going well with your studys!! :yes:

[alabama]

Hi Gals
Haven't been here for quite some time....busy with the other probs of life.
Anyways howz everyone doing???

I am on my third assignment...slightly late so i think i should gear up n start doing it....

Any ideas as to how to remain focussed?
Happy Studying!!!

[jaydensmum]

Hi alabama - how are you? Wow you are a busy woman! Good luck with your assignments. :fingerscrossed:

Well i have an assignment due next week that i havent properly started yet.:eek: I have to do a pamphlet on models of care and im just so confused. Oh well ill just have to try and work it out! Well i hope you are all doing well with your studys! :D

[jaydensmum]

Well i started my assignment tonight so im on a roll!!!:yes: Hopefully i finish it on time! :fingerscrossed: :fingerscrossed:

[mum23girls]

:smiliedance: Good work Naomi!!
I only have two assignments left for this semester, but I really am hanging out to get my field placement...ohhh cant wait!!

[4crazyboys]

[quote=suemp;1734856]hi another gate crasher. anyone studying thru open learning?


I am about to apply at University of South Australia through Open university for a bachelor of Nursing. I had to complete 2 bridging courses, but I think with your experience you would probably be able to apply without anything else. Closing date is not until Dec08. All you need is you vaccinations, senior first aid and police check. :thumbsup:
www.open.edu.au (http://www.open.edu.au)

[mum23girls]

Do you like my new siggy? It is true :yes: and I think we need more nurses around here!!:geek:

[jaydensmum]

Wow what an interesting fact mum23girls! :yes: Well ive now broken down 2 journal articles, so i only have one to go! Then i have to write them up and do my pamphlet! :yes: I think ill get a lot done tomorrow cause the kids wont be here!

[mum23girls]

We are a quiet bunch...oh yes, everyone is studying their butts off!!

Raaachel..where are yooooou??

Good work Naomi! I hate doing research:hair: oh well...part and parcel!

we got to allocate our prac placements today, but the sucky thing is that "you are not guaranteed you will get there"...why on earth do they let us allocate, when chances are we won't be able to do it there?!!
I put down for RBWH ward 6 (gyno), Northwest private (med/surg) and Redcliffe (med/surg). I avoided the age care homes, just for this time.:laughing:

will find out hopefully next week where I am going:fingerscrossed:

Oh yeah, I was looking around for a pair of navy blue pants to get for my uniform OMG $58 for one pair of pants. Nearly died, but I suppose I haven't brought any new clothes for myself for yonks. I did find a great pair in Target, but they had no pockets, and because my shirt doesn't have pocket either, they won't do.:crying:

So yeah, not doing much in assessment at the moment, my next big assignment is due October, but I must get started on it asap.

Take care all!!:geek:

[jaydensmum]

Well i handed my assignment in last thursday so hopefully i get good marks from it!!:fingerscrossed: I was so stressed that i wouldnt finish it but i did! :smiliedance:

[WizzFizz]

Hello - Yes ANOTHER thread-crasher by the looks of things!

I am applying as a trainee enrolled nurse for next years intake. I have to sit a Literacy Test at the Nursing College in Burwood on Wednesday.

Fingers crossed I get in! When the trainee part is finished I'm enrolling into Uni to become an RN.

Ali

[mum23girls]

Good luck Ali!!

Well, I got the exact place for my prac as I wanted :smiliedance: :smiliedance: I was concerned because I heard from everyone (teachers and students) that "you never get your first preference"..but I did hooray!!

I am going to the Royal Brisbane and Womens hospital Ward 6 - which is the Gyneacology, uro-gyno, gyno-oncology and breast surgery. So excited, but sooo nervous. Will be a two week block placement from the 5th and the 12th November! :smiliedance:

[jaydensmum]

Mum23girls - that sounds very interesting your practical! :yes: Im sure you'll be alright for it.

Ali - good luck with your L&N test, its not that hard, im sure you'll be ok, just study before hand! :fingerscrossed:

[WizzFizz]

Jaydensmum - have you done the literacy test? I keep trying to open the practice questions link on the nursing colleges website but it keeps stuffing up.

Ali

[jaydensmum]

Yep wizz fizz. Its not too hard, as long as you've worked over the questions. Maybe just ring the college of nursing and ask them when their sites going to be fixed. They may be able to send you the questions through email, im not sure!

[mum23girls]

So, I put in my application for the double degree next year Bnursing/Bmid... I really would love to do it all at once, and secretly hoping that hubby will not want to move next year or that his work pulls the plug:shame: :laughing: and I get in!

I was up in Hervey Bay last week, and I really don't want to go up there, but we will see. Hubby's work is starting to stuff around, not giving us dates when they will be setting up and all. It is really annoying. I am the sort of person who just needs to know what is happening! I hate not being able to plan ahead..this is truely driving me nuts!!

Anyway, I have been slack lately and read two novels (tut tut) and need to do an assisgnment that is due on monday and I haven't started!! I have read, but that is it.:shame:

[jaydensmum]

mum23girls - that would be great to do them both at the same time! :yes: Im applying for distance education next year cause it would be much better for my family to do it that way. Also ill get it done in 2.5yrs compared to 6yrs like it is at the moment! :yes:

[mum23girls]

Just handed in my last assignment for this semester, and it is possibly the worst one that I have done and probably will do for my whole degree. It was on Transcultural nursing and cultural safety. the topic was really broad, and there really was no guidence on the actual assessment. The criteria sheet only has two marking criteria to about four parts of the assignment. So, I would say my chance of doing well is minimal. I will take it on board to harass my tutor next time one like this comes up. :banghead: :banghead: I should have done it this time, but didn't. Oh well, you get that hey! I will call it learning from experience!

Anyway, Naomi, hope you get into your distance course. I would not have the disciplin to do it at home!! Good Luck!!

Two weeks left then two weeks of prac :smiliedance:

[jaydensmum]

Good luck with your assignment mum23girls! :fingerscrossed: I still havent got my result from my assignment i handed in 4 wks ago! :no: I hope i get a good mark.

[mum23girls]

No marks yet Naomi??? :hair: It is really annoying when they take so long.

well, I found out today that I could have just put in an inter faculty application for the other degree :hair: Oh well. I did what I thought was right and spent the money to do it, but at least this way they can look at all my marks so I hopefully have an even better chance at getting in. :fingerscrossed:

Where is Rachel??:confused:

oh and P.S. good luck with the test for no. 4 xx

[jaydensmum]

Well i found out today that my results are fantastic, better than i thought!!:yes:

Part A was 18/20 and part B is 26/30 so together its 44/50!!!! :smiliedance: :smiliedance:

[mum23girls]

Well done Naomi!!:smiliedance: Congratulations on such a great result. Do you have uni work to do over christmas, or are you on long holidays as well?

I am not looking forward to such a long break. :hair: :hair:

I start my prac placement on Monday and I am freaking!! But, can't wait!! I got a heap of women's health books out to read up on, so hopefully they will help me.

And congrats on the bubba #4!! :kiss:

[jaydensmum]

Well done Naomi!!:smiliedance: Congratulations on such a great result. Do you have uni work to do over christmas, or are you on long holidays as well?

I am not looking forward to such a long break. :hair:

I start my prac placement on Monday and I am freaking!! But, can't wait!! I got a heap of women's health books out to read up on, so hopefully they will help me.

And congrats on the bubba #4!! :kiss:

Thanks, im still in shock over the result. I couldnt believe it when i read it, i honestly thought they gave me the wrong mark! :laughing: I have a long break over xmas. We only have this week for the last lecture then the exam in two weeks. Thanks for the congrats for the bub! :hugs:

[mum23girls]

Arrrgghhh my feet are killing me...my head is so sore and I am soooo tired!!! Ahhh the joys of prac!!

I am loving prac. I am in the gynae ward, but we have a heap of general medical pts - more than half. I have been doing the basics, obs, beds and will do medications and care plans probably starting tomorrow because I have the obs downpat. I have had no spew, poo or anything gross so far but there is still time!! All of my pts can self ambulate and are self sufficient.

I got a little queezy when the nurse took out a bella vac.. that is a drain that is coming out from the abdo draining all the fluids into a bag. it was ok until she pulled out a long wormy looking blood clot. That was it!! I left for a minute, put my head between my knees in the loo, then went back in.:laughing:

Sooooo that is it so far, the nurses have been great, so nice and good at explaining heaps.
:reindeer: :reindeer:

[mum23girls]

I am finished!! :D and :crying: I loved it, had an absolute ball! So sad to think I have to wait so long to do it again!!! I was able to watch another procedure and I was fine. The first time must have just done the trick in making me immune to yukkyness!!!! I did prefer the am shifts as they were a heap busier more to do. But the pm shifts were good to read up on charts and take the time to watch stuff and learn.

SO long boring holidays ahead. Still haven't heard about the transfer yet...waiting waiting.

[jaydensmum]

Well i did my last exam this morning!! YAY its over for the year!!:smiliedance: I hope i did well! :fingerscrossed:

[mum23girls]

When do your results come in Naomi? We got ours today and OMG!!!! I got a credit for the subject I was sure I was going to fail!! Nearly dropped dead!! So that is fantastic. I have a course GPA of 6 so far, so only lost .33 by only getting the credit.:sunshine:

Yay!!! Good luck with your results!!:goodvibes:

Oh and I probably won't get into the double degree for next year... They told me that the OP will be 1 and they don't think that anyone will get an intrafaculty transfer. Oh well.

[jaydensmum]

Well i got my result yesterday morning. They gave me an absent fail!!!!!! :(:crying: Its all because i missed a few lectures as i was unwell from losing Oceana. I talked to my lecturer a few months ago and she said dont worry ill fix it up and obviously she didnt. So now i have to go get evidence from the hospital so that they can consider giving me a proper mark. Its not fair, i worked hard. I got a high distinction and everything on my assignment and now ill fail due to attendance!! :crying:

[mum23girls]

What a bummer! If she has said she can fix it up, hopefully she comes through with her word.:wizard:

You are continuing on externally aren't you?

[jaydensmum]

Nup, the uni that i was going to do it with rejected me due to the amount of applicants they were flooded with. So im stuck still going to uni!:thumbsdown: Im just hoping that they review my grade and give me a chance. The hospital gave me a letter today to send into them informing the uni of what occured, so im hoping that helps. I really dont want to do that unit again, it will just drag my study on and on!!! :banghead::crying:

[Lanamuma90]

Hi,

Im lana i live in the act, im a single 19YO mum, and i want to know if anyone can help me.

i want to be a midwife when i finish my year 12(currentally doing it now). but i cant find any information about any of the course entry requirements or anything!! its getting frustrating!! if anyone can help me out, send me a link or even someone to call or email about it i would GREATly appreciate it.

sorry to have interupted your chat thread with my questions T_T i feel really silly for asking, becuause i know the information is out there i just cant find it.

ty all for you time ^_^ hope to hear from someone ;)

[Shanski22]

Hi Lana,

Different universities have different entry requirements for their courses. Which uni are you hoping to study at? I live in QLD and in year 12 I had to complete maths B plus one of the sciences; biology, chemistry or physics in order to be eligible for a Bachelor of Nursing. Let me know which uni you are interested in and I'll try and find it for you! :)

Shan