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nmmurray
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Sun Jan 23, 2011 5:01 pm
Hi all, My name's Natalie, i'm a newbie here. I have a strong ambition to do a Diploma of Nursing at TAFE. I have a 15mo so this maybe a little bit tougher for myself. I'm 22, and completed grade 10 but dropped out for personal reasons. I have done a few TAFE courses afterwards but lacked ambition to complete them. I recently put an application via QTAC here in Brisbane and anxiously awaiting. Is there any special qualifications/criteria you need to get into this course, is it easy to get into? How long does it normally take to hear back? Is it compulsory to sit the VETASSESS test? What sorts of questions do they ask? Thanks in advance
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deancey
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Jan 27, 2011, 09:25 pm
nmmurray I started my cert IV when my youngest was under 12 months and as I did it part time was able to cope with everything. You do have to sacrifice a little but when they that little they will not remember much.
You have to do vetassess test to get into the course but you do not need any special requirements to get into the course.
If you really want to do it go for it. Its one of the best thing I ever did
best of luck
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bec100
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Feb 01, 2011, 06:03 pm
Hi there where abouts in Brisbane are you? I am in my last semester of my EEN's, and didnt have to apply to QTAC but straight to the TAFE. I am going through Bremer at Ipswich and doing it full time. There is the option of part time which is only 2 days a week completed in just over 2 years I think. I started doing the course with a 1 year old and 2 year old, and sure there have been hard moments but it has been worth it. I am looking forward to completing more study and getting my RN's as soon as I can. Good luck
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Becmat
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Feb 01, 2011, 10:54 pm
Hi Bec
Im interested to hear how you coped with two little ones and how you will do your RN?
I am hoping to get in to do Diploma soon (July) and then hope to have a baby after that, then do RN and i am dying to know how people fit it all in?!
Are you going to work as an EN while you are doing Bach?
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bec100
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Feb 03, 2011, 11:23 am
Hi Bec, to be honest it has not been that hard, it was a little tiring when I was doign placements, as I was not used to working, as I had been on mat leave for a while. I am in my last semester now and the last 6 weeks are full time placement which is going to be interesting. Its a little hard around exam time, trying to cram it all in, but I aimed for the top, and got great marks which I am proud of. I did every assignment as soon as I got it and found that worked better than leaving it till the last moment. I passed it all first go. My little ones have been in daycare full time. My tafe is all over the show and some weeks we would have 3 days off, some weeks 2 and others one, and then some weeks would be class for 5 days, which was hard, but those days I would keep my kids at home and spend the day with them. I then pulled them out over xmas etc. With my RN's I am looking at doing it externally, and seeing as I have my EEN it will only take an extra 2 years. I find I do things better on my own, so doing it this way will be great. My oldest will be starting school that year and I also plan on having another bub in the time that I am studying. I am thinking I will get maybe one or two shifts a week as a EEN when I finish this semester. I would have gone to uni straight away if I could have to be honest, but I didnt have the grades to get it, but all in all it is only another 6 months more study, and I feel like I have learnt things that I may not have with uni. Good luck with it all, you can do it :o)
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Becmat
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Feb 03, 2011, 11:14 pm
Thanks Bec!! When i first started looking into being a nurse it seemed so unreachable when you have to work full time and/or have kids. There are so many amazing motivated people that prove that it can be done!! Thanks Bec
Would love to hear how you go!!
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Carol_S
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Feb 11, 2011, 10:56 pm
Hi! I also dropped out of high school in yr 10 and have a pile of kids. I work fulltime and decided I would just take the plunge and do nursing. Im in SA so its slightly different, but the TABS which is the same as your TAFEASSESS is just a multiple question exam around basic english and grammar and basic maths. I am not os great at maths but passed. I did a Uni unit on health which went for a semester, self paced, at home. I then went and did first aid on my own, this helped me get into Tafe. I did the Diploma in 18 months fulltime. I studied externally, only going to Tafe one night a week for 3 hours. This was ontop of being a Mum and still working. It was tough, but you just have to be disciplined and make sure you plan your time and work. Good on you, and good luck!
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Becmat
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Feb 15, 2011, 08:19 pm
Hi Carol
Was that through Port Adelaide Tafe?
Im applying in April, im thinking of not doing the TABS test as i have a cert III, my SACE and ive done senior first aid (not sure if that makes a difference). Can you tell me how many placements you have, how long they were for each time and where you had them? Are you working as an EN now? Thanks, look forward to hearing back!!
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J10
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Mar 11, 2011, 09:15 pm
Hi Bec100 - I live at Karalee/Barellan Point Qld and would love to start as an enrolled nurse. How is the Diploma of Nursing at Bremer TAFE? Also can you tell me the difference between EN & EEN please. Look forward to your reply. J10
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Schizo
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Mar 12, 2011, 06:33 am
J10, EN (Enrolled Nurse) and EEN (ENdorsed Enrolled Nurse) - Difference : EEN is med endorsed to give out medications - orally and by way of injections. However they are not allowed to inject medications via Cannulas or Ports that lead directly to arteries and veins...example giving out medication through Infusion pumps (The thingy that controls the drip rate of medication or fluids...lol) I believe that all TAFEs are now required to only produce EENs who are medication endorsed. EENs are great, I rely on their support in my ward and am very appreciative of their role. Go for it J10...trying gaining some work at Ipswich Hospital...I think they accept USINs (Undergraduate Student in Nursing)...USINs are able to do obs and other things to support EN/EENs and RNs beyond that of just the work of an AIN (Assistant in Nursing). For example, when I am running late and unable to do some simple wounds care because of other urgent commitments...I usually delegate to USINs that have shown that they can undertake these types of wound care management. That way both parties gain...I have some time to attend to urgent matters and the USIN gets a chance to irrigate some wounds and slap on a mepilex border for example...lol All the best J10
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