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J10
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Mon May 09, 2011 3:05 pm
Hi there - Is anyone able to tell me if you can work within the industry while studying the Bachelor of Nursing. I was hoping maybe 6months into the course I might be able to start some part - time work. I will be leaving full time employment and relying on my husband to support our two children and myself. So hoping I can contribute work wise along the way during this period. J10
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cynn
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May 10, 2011, 10:54 am
You may be able to pick up some work as a personal care assistant (PCA), though generally to work as an assistant in nursing (AIN) you need to have completed at least your first year courses, a lot of places require that you have completed two clinical placements which means you wouldn't be able to apply until half way through your 2nd year.
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AngelaM
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May 10, 2011, 06:39 pm
I study fulltime as an external stduent whist also working full time as ward clerk on a medical ward. Its doable, but things can get a little stressful at times.
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minigmgoit
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May 12, 2011, 01:52 pm
I work 3 days a week and study internally. I don't think I could manage anymore work at the moment, but I'm lucky as I have a supportive partner who works full-time. That being said I still don't have enough time study as much as I would like to, but then again I don't have the will to do anymore. I try to "do" Uni 9-5 Monday to Friday (accept on Thursday's when I start work at 3pm). I often end up studying well into the night too. I generally reach a point where I can't fit anymore in. I know I'm there because I can't remember what I have just written. You should find what works for you and run with it. I've found that the above method seem to fit my lifestyle well and leaves me time to relax a bit too. Make sure you think about that too. I see you have kids so understand that it may not be as easy as it is for me. My first year was spent stressing a lot and worrying about money, and so on. This year I'm a lot more focused on work and the time I've allocated to study seems to work well (treat it like a job). Make sure you have some YOU time too though or you'll go mad :)
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jw_86
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May 12, 2011, 04:24 pm
Hi, I'm a second year nursing student and studying externally and also work part time as a PCA. I love it, has been such a good expereince and given me so much insight into nursing and i was able to make sure i was suited to nursing while i was still studying. When i first started i thought i would continue pretty much working full time hours however after end of first year i singificantly dropped me hours as i was struggling to keep up with the work load and now work about 15 hours a week although depending on my work load sometimes i will pick up an extra shift from time to time. However i have to say had i of known the work load in the beginning and that i would be dropping my hours so much anyway i would of studied internally definantly.
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J10
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May 16, 2011, 09:08 pm
Hi to all who replied to my post. Just wanted to say thank you all very much. I appreciate the comments. Also how does the timetabling at uni actually work. Do you get to chose some of the times to be on campus. Or is it basically a 9-5pm timetable. From what I can gather you can chose what class to take at whatever times are specified if you can get into that actual class time? Some feedback on this would be great. J10
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minigmgoit
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Jun 06, 2011, 02:36 pm
It's not flexible unfortunately. Most units are only taught once a week rather than multiple time. You have to fit everything else around Uni.
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Schizo
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Jun 07, 2011, 02:15 pm
LOL...internally full time can be flexible, this is because most Unis will post lectures (audio) and notes online through platforms like "Blackboard". You can actually study at home most of the time and get away with it. Thanks to the online revolution, you can be in Uni without being physically there. Good luck. It can be done!!!
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ghard
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Jun 13, 2011, 02:34 pm
Hi J10, By now you should have got your class timetable sorted out I'd of thought? I just did mine (QUT) with Monday entirely free, one class on Tuesday and the remainder of the week all finished by 1500hrs at the latest there seems plenty of time for study during the week. So in theory I can't see why I wouldn't be able to do around 15hrs part time in some capacity once I get into the groove of Uni life. So I can't see why you wouldn't be able to do the same if you have the motivation.
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Schizo
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Jun 14, 2011, 04:43 am
ghard, ohhh QUT...looks like there's a very likely chance you'll end up in my ward for either Cinical Prac. 3,4 or 5....enjoy..lol
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R71
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Jun 14, 2011, 10:33 pm
ghard, did you register in classes that run straight after each other? I have, but am worried about getting from one class to the next in time.
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ghard
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Jun 15, 2011, 07:14 am
R71, just entered the no clash function so one would hope it will all be fine. I was more worried that I didn't appear to have a lunch break!! My metabolism isn't going to like going from 8 til 2 without food it runs more on a 2 hourly need basis. Schizo did u mean clinical or was it a freudian slip and you really meant cynical lol...
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Schizo
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Jun 19, 2011, 04:35 am
@ghard...well you'll be in trouble if your metabolic rate requires topping up every 2 hours....lol. Nothing cynical...just that QUT has very very strong ties with Royal and Prince Charles and 90% of students gets rotated through these two hospitals at least once. In fact QUT has a Medical Engineering Research Facility within Prince Charles itself. Well its its any worth, you will get a chance to attend a real cynical prac...lol...or at least in my opinion...and that's mental health. Nurses there get so much bull shit from patients that they develop a very cynical mind and will read between the lines on everything. My rating...Prince Charles has the better clinical placement experiences compared to Royal...general poll of 30+ QUT students who had done prac in both hospitals and not just one of them - me included. Royal's nurses are stressed and as a product of their overloaded environment, tend to have little time for students. That is to say that the nurses are great people but Royal tends to overload their wards. And yes, students can slow the team down...sigh. Anyways all the best with your studies and enjoy your placements. J10, you can try looking for work as an AIN (Assistant In Nursing) and once you're late into your second year, up grade to a USIN (Undergraduate Student in Nursing) which pays a dollar plus extra per hour. A USIN allows you to help with Obs and simple dressing changes.
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ticklish
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Jun 19, 2011, 01:32 pm
woo Prince charles lol. I work there. Its a loverly hospital, although ive never worked at the Royal so cant really judge it.
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