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ACU Brisbane Nursing Society

Locality: Banyo

Address: 1100 Nudgee Road 4014 Banyo, QLD, Australia

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25.01.2022 HAPPY NEW YEAR from the Brisbane Nursing Society We hope this year brings you all happiness, peace and accomplishments. As always, this year we endeavour to continue to provide you with continuing professional developments throughout the academic calendar. ... Keep an eye out on our Facebook page for information on our upcoming events!!

25.01.2022 Hi everyone, if you have registered for the event this evening, I have just sent you an email with the Zoom link, meeting ID, and passcode to your registered email address. We look forward to seeing you all soon!

25.01.2022 1 WEEK TO GO UNTIL 'QUESTION TIME WITH GRADUATE RNs' Hear from recently graduated RNs in the following fields: ICU ED... Pool Acute Stroke / Geriatrics Paediatrics PACU / anaesthetics An employer's perspective Topics that will be covered: Description of nursing role (ward/specialty etc.) Date of graduation Tips speakers would give to their student selves Tips for job interview success Things the speakers did to increase their employability Information on the job application process Some information on the first year as an RN Things they don’t tell you about first year nursing Memberships/affiliations to help increase employability/CPD/provide education to maintain knowledge and skills Date: Wed 2nd September 2020 Time: 1900hrs-2030hrs Location: online via Zoom (link will be sent to the registered email address on the day of the event) How to register: -Visit ACU Life (www.aculife.acu.edu.au) using your ACU credentials to log in -Search for 'Brisbane Nursing Society' under the 'Upcoming events' tab -Register via the instructions We look forward to seeing you there!

24.01.2022 R U OK? DAY 2020 A day to check in with your own mental health and those around you. The Brisbane Nursing Society fully supports and endorses the mental well-being of ALL university staff and students. ... Visit: https://www.ruok.org.au/what-were-about for more information!

22.01.2022 ATTN: Upcoming BNS event Want to hear personal experiences from recently graduated RNs? This event will discuss: ... Tips to improve your employability Personal experiences about grad years Tips for job interview success Information on the job application process AND MORE! The speakers at this event have experience working as a grad RN in ED, ICU and pool! We will also have an Australian College of Nursing Fellow speaking from an employer perspective. If this sounds like something that might help you in your nursing school progress, or might provide you with some insight into what to expect when you graduate, then come along! Date: Wed 2nd September 2020 Time: 1900-2030hrs Location: Online zoom (invitation sent to registered attendees 30-60 mins prior to commencement of event) Price: $3 BNS members, $5 BNS non-members Keep an eye out on our Facebook and Instagram for more information!

21.01.2022 BRISBANE NURSING SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP If you: Want to have easily accessible entry to continuing professional development events? ... Want to be a part of a supportive and dedicated community? Want to learn more about what your future holds as a nurse/nursing student? (i.e. job application process, life as a nurse, different nursing fields) Want an addition to your resume? Want to be able to network and communicate with faculty members and nurses in all different fields? ..Then why not join the Brisbane Nursing Society? The BNS is a $5 annual fee, and gives you exclusive access to the semester's events, where you can network with others and where you have the opportunity to delve deep into the nursing field. As a member, you will get either discounted or free access to our events. You will also be able to attend our events as non-members, however, ticket pricing will differ. Follow the below link to access the Membership Sign Up Form: https://www.studentportal.acu.edu.au/quickLin//formdetail Alternatively, follow the below steps: Log on to Student Portal Select "quick links" on the side bar Select "forms" and search "Brisbane Nursing Society Membership" in the search bar Access the form- select $5 for ACU students and the associate membership for non-ACU students Membership Renewal Remember that your membership is a YEARLY fee and it may be time to renew. Follow the same steps as above if you need to renew your membership! Keep an eye out on our Facebook page for our upcoming events! We are tailoring our events to suit Covid-19 restrictions, and look forward to seeing you attend!

19.01.2022 We have just sent out an email to anyone who registered for our most recent event, with a summary sheet of the event's contents attached. We hope you will find this informative and helpful! Stay safe and have a great weekend!

17.01.2022 The Brisbane Nursing Society would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year We know 2020 has been difficult for so many so we hope your end of year celebrations are filled with happiness and peace. Some of you may be separated from your families at this time- please reach out if you need support! ... We would also like to take the time to thank our essential workers who continue to work hard over the holidays. This includes our health care workers, retail workers, emergency services, cleaners and so many more!

15.01.2022 WE HOPE YOUR EXAM STUDYING IS GOING WELL! Remember to: Stay hydrated Take regular rests/breaks Have a study schedule to maintain work/life balance Get enough sleep!... Study in groups Keep in touch with friends and family Contact your teachers for assistance on subjects you may need clarification on HAPPY STUDYING

13.01.2022 There were some problems with the end sales date on ACU Life. If you have not been able to purchase tickets in the last couple of hours, please log in to the ACU Life Platform and try again! The registration end date has been extended to the 2nd of September. Sorry for any inconvenience!

13.01.2022 Meet some of the speakers who will be attending 'Question Time With Graduate RNs' Date: Wed 2nd September Time: 1900hrs-2030hrs Location: online via Zoom (link will be sent to your registered email on the day of the event)... How to register: Log in to ACU Life (www.aculife.acu.edu.au) using your normal school credentials Under the events tab, search for Brisbane Nursing Society Register via the link We look forward to seeing you there!

12.01.2022 Anybody else a fan of The Office and relate to Michael Scott?? Nursing at University be like....

12.01.2022 The Brisbane Nursing Society 2021 Mentor Program! A great opportunity to get involved, and something you can add to your resume! See below for more information!

11.01.2022 Hi everyone! This is Belynda. Belynda is an ACN Fellow. She will be giving an employer's perspective tonight on 'How To Get a Job'. I have just seen her presentation for the event this evening... and it looks super INFORMATIVE! Loads of GREAT tips for the job application process from an employer's perspective! Last chance to get your tickets now!! Visit: https://aculife.acu.edu.au/event_details

11.01.2022 Trigger Warning: Suicide / Self-harm Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Sadly, we lose many Australian's to suicide every day. Studies have shown that 1 in 3 higher education students think about suicide or self-harm. The stresses of University can take a toll on every student's mental health. The current global pandemic has also seen suicide rates increase. It is important to take care of one another. Check in with your mates, with yourself and with your family. D...o not hesitate to reach out! Lifeline Australia is one of the many Australian NFPs that you can contact if you need to. Simply follow this link: https://www.lifeline.org.au/ The Brisbane Nursing Society supports and endorses the mental well-being of ALL students. We are here for you!

10.01.2022 WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY The 10th of October is World Mental Health Day. As students, we often fall victim to stress and burnout, so it is really important to put our mental health first and to know when to prioritize our minds. ... As future nurses, it is our responsibility to understand how mental health contributes to a holistic perspective of wellbeing. Speak out if you need help. Some helpful resources for you or for someone in need: -https://www.ruok.org.au/ -https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/ -https://www.mind.org.uk/ -https://www.sane.org/ -https://headspace.org.au/

08.01.2022 QUESTION TIME WITH GRADUATE REGISTERED NURSES Meet Katelyn Katelyn is completing her graduate year in PACU/Anaesthetics! ... To register: https://aculife.acu.edu.au/event_details Date: Wednesday 2nd September Time: 1900hrs-2030hrs Location: Online zoom via link sent to your registered email

07.01.2022 ATTN: All students who attended our recent event; Question Time with Graduate Registered Nurses In order for the Brisbane Nursing Society to continue to improve the professional development we can provide to students, we would greatly appreciate your feedback on our recent event. This survey will include questions about what you would like to see from us in the future. This feedback will be extremely valuable in the provision of our future events. We want to give YOU the ...best possible events that we can, so your feedback is of paramount importance to us! We look forward to hearing from you! CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK TO THE SURVEY: https://aculife.acu.edu.au/survey

06.01.2022 ONE DAY TO GO UNTIL 'Question Time with Graduate RNs' Meet Shinae Shinae works at the QCH as a paediatric RN. She is currently completing her grad year. ... To register for the event, click on the following link: https://aculife.acu.edu.au/event_details Or alternatively, visit ACU Life. Date: Wed 2nd September Time: 1900hrs-2030hrs Location: Online via Zoom (sent to your registered email address on day of event)

06.01.2022 Hi there! Do you have trouble concentrating/studying for long periods of time? Are you finding yourself getting distracted too regularly?... Do you need a new study method? How about trying the Pomodoro Method? This method entails studying for a short period of time and taking intermittent short breaks. Here is a "Study With Me Video" that you may find helpful! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKaNhDpzehU

05.01.2022 DID YOU MISS OUR RECENT EVENT? Would you like to hear valuable experience from recently graduated RNs on the job application process, tips to improve your employability and learn about what its like to work in areas such as ED, ICU, Paediatrics and Pool? Would you like to hear from an experienced employer's perspective about what they are looking for when they're hiring? Well lucky for you, we recorded our most recent online Zoom event and so you now have the capabilit...y to re-watch the event even if you couldn't attend on the night. All you have to do, is follow this link and register! Once you have registered, we will send you the Zoom recording to your registered email address. https://aculife.acu.edu.au/event_details

03.01.2022 WEAR IT PURPLE DAY 2020 WIP Day 2020 strives to raise awareness for and provide support to rainbow youth who continue to experience discrimination on a daily basis. "Wear it Purple strives to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for rainbow young people."... The Brisbane Nursing Society fully supports and celebrates the lives of ALL members of the LGBTQI community. Be kind. Treat others how you wish to be treated. Lets make a change.

03.01.2022 TODAY IS THE DAY Want to hear FIRST HAND from newly qualified Registered Nurses AND from an EMPLOYER's PERSPECTIVE on the job application process, tips on how to increase your employability and what its like to work in areas such as ED, ICU, Paediatrics, Pool and PACU/anaesthetics? Then come along to our event TONIGHT, online via Zoom! Date: Wednesday 2nd September ... Time: 1900hrs-2030hrs Location: online via Zoom To register: https://aculife.acu.edu.au/event_details

02.01.2022 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON 2 weeks to go! Upcoming Brisbane Nursing Society Event. ... Speak with newly graduated RNs from the following areas: ICU Emergency Department Pool Paediatrics PACU/anaesthetics Employer perspective Date: Wed 2nd September 2020 Time: 1900hrs-2030hrs Location: Online via zoom (link will be sent to your registered email address on the day of the event) How to register: Visit ACU Life (https://aculife.acu.edu.au/login_only) Go to 'All Events' Search 'Brisbane Nursing Society' Register with 'Question Time With Graduate Registered Nurses'

02.01.2022 NURSING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEEK The Brisbane Nursing Society exists to provide students with relevant and appropriate continuing professional development that will aid in employability, networking and skill development. Professional development is crucial to a nurse's career progression and in the delivery of SAFE nursing care. ... Lets all stay educated and SAFE in our professional practices!

02.01.2022 Engagement opportunity Student nursing photo shoot. Monday the 19th of October 11am to 12noon... $20 gift card for your time Please contact the Brisbane Nursing Society if you are interested in this opportunity at [email protected]