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canekalu

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  • Joined: May 2009
  • Location: Melbourne
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Tue May 12, 2009 10:05 pm

Hi good people, I'm considering where to apply for my Grad Year. I really want to end up specialising in Periop so want a Theatre rotation wherever I go. I'm not hearing any good feedback about grad years really. Has anyone in Melbourne got any advice about public -v- private. I know the ratios are better in public but given the different demographic does this really equate to a lighter load? I've only done clinicals in private and just about all of my buddies have been grad year nurses (often on first rotation!) and they mostly seem overworked with too much responsibility and stressed to the max. If you ask either the Uni staff or the hospital educators for advice they just tell you what you want to hear. Any advice greatfully received.

priscillasmum

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priscillasmum
  • Joined: Sep 2005
  • Location: Melbourne
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May 13, 2009, 07:01 pm

Hi, I've heard good reports from people who have done their grad year at the Royal Melbourne, St Vincents, Austin, MMC Clayton & the Alfred. I don't know if they offer an OR rotation. I think the Ramsay hospital group offer a full year in the OR as a grad year, don't know if any other hospital group does.

canekalu

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May 14, 2009, 09:26 am

Thanks Priscillasmum. My Uni doesn't have a relationship with the Ramsay Group so I'll check that out myself. I notice all the other hospitals you mention are public. I wonder if that confirms what I'm hearing about grad year programs. I'm currently on placement in a private hospital and my buddy and I routinely have 6 patients each shift. Some days they are each high maintenance and I'm far from inspired about the years ahead.

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sushimaker
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  • Location: Melbourne
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May 19, 2009, 07:19 pm

Hi Priscillasmum, have you heard any good feedback about grad years in Epworth Eastern at Box Hill. I'm a Div 2 med endorsed and I consider doing a grad program next year.

Thanks!

priscillasmum

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priscillasmum
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  • Location: Melbourne
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May 23, 2009, 04:10 pm

Hi, no I don't know anything about Epworth Eastern.

Did you go to the Melbourne Nurse Expo? They usually have grads on the booths.

Also, you could attend their Grad Info session on Sunday 31st may 2009 1-5pm to get an idea of what they offer.

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