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25.01.2022 Its time for our second guest speaker for the 1st Year Survival Guide on Wed the 7th of Sep, Claudia Klocker. Claudia Klocker is a third year nursing student currently completing her final semester of the Bachelor of Nursing at Victoria University, St Albans. Claudia transitioned into the Bachelor of Nursing shortly after completing her VCE studies; and is now in the process of applying for graduate nurse programs. Claudia has completed her nursing studies as well as clinica...l placements in a variety of different locations, including international locations (Philippines), and rural, suburban and large city based hospitals. Throughout her studies, Claudia volunteered with the Victoria University Vollies volunteering program as well as participated in various programs and roles including: Academic (2016) Golden Key International Honour Society recognition of academic achievements (2015 - 2016) Student Mentor (2015) The New Colombo Plan: Australian Nursing Student Ambassador in the Philippines, studying global health in rapidly developing countries. Leadership: (2016) Victoria University Nursing Society executive committee member. (2016) Successfully completed the Lead2Change: Student Leadership and Mentoring Program. (2015) Appointed Victoria University 2nd Year Nursing Student Representative (2015) Awarded Individual Award: Leadership in 2016 Victoria University Leadership Awards Claudia has currently commenced the volunteer position of Student Assistant at the Victoria University Self Directed Learning Nursing Laboratories. Claudia is looking forward to completing her final subject, obtaining her registration as a division one nurse, and commencing her career in nursing in 2017.

24.01.2022 Nursing can be an incredibly rewarding career, but it can also be quite challenging! Its important to remember exactly why you wanted to become nurse in tough times, but always stand up for your rights.

24.01.2022 Today is the day, the day of making a change. Does it matter if it’s Easter or April Fool? We might have or still are making mistakes sometime, but as long as we start, we share,we learn, we change and we will grow. If I tell you this is a video with no mistakes, then that must be a joke. ... Please keep watching this space, make comments, suggestions. Most importantquestions are always welcome. Happy Easter.

24.01.2022 Hi everyone! Check out the below for info on 2018 graduate program information sessions from various hospitals. Hope your studies this year are going great! ACN Nursing and Health Expo Saturday 29 April 2017 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.... Free Entry Open day/information session dates Epworth Hospitals Epworth Richmond 22 June 2017, 4.30-6.50pm Epworth Rehabilitation 22 June 2017, 4.30-6.50pm Epworth Eastern 28 May 2017, 1.30-4pm Epworth Geelong 4 May and 22 June 2017, 5-7pm Epworth Freemasons (Clarendon St) 1 June and 22 June 2017, 4-5.30pm Epworth Freemasons midwifery 1 June and 22 June, 4.30-6pm http://epworthcareers.org.au//graduate/graduate-open-days/ Monash Health Monash Health Graduate Nurse and Midwifery Expo Wednesday 31 May 2017 http://www.monashhealth.org/page/graduate_program Royal Children Hospital Thursday 25th May 2017 Session One----4pm-5pm Session Two----5:30pm-6:30pm http://www.rch.org.au//nursing_edu/Graduate_nurse_program/ Royal Melbourne Hospital Thursday 8 June 2017 Thursday 15 June 2017 https://www.thermh.org.au//graduate-nurse-p/graduate-nurse Alfred Hospital Wednesday 7 June 2017 4:30 pm 6:30 pm https://www.alfredhealth.org.au//n/graduate-nurse-programs St Vinces Hospital Tuesday 6 June 2017 ---- 4pm-6pm https://svhm.org.au//educ/nursing-education/graduate-nurse The Royal Womens Hospital Graduate Nurse Tuesday 6 June 2017 Graduate Midwife Monday 5 June 2017, PARKVILLE. Monday 19 June 2017, SANDRINGHAM. https://www.thewomens.org.au//nurs/graduate-nurse-program/ https://www.thewomens.org.au//graduate-midwife-applicatio/ Mercy Health Mercy Hospital for Women Heidelberg Tuesday 6 June 2017, 5pm7pm Wednesday 14 June 2017, 5pm-7pm Werribee Mercy Hospital Monday 19 June 2017, 5pm-7pm Wednesday 21 June 2017, 5pm-7pm http://www.mercyhealth.com.au//Pages/GraduateProgramNursin Western Health Sunshine Hospital: Tuesday 13 June 2017, 4:30pm-6pm Tuesday 20 June 2017, 4:30pm-6pm Footscray Hospital: Thursday 15 June 2017, 4:30pm-6pm http://www.westernhealth.org.au//Graduate-Nurse-Program--- http://www.westernhealth.org.au//Graduate-Nurse-Program.as Eastern Health 18 May, 4.30pm---------Full 23 May, 4.30pm 30 May, 4.30pm 17 June 4.30pm https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2018-eastern-health-graduat

24.01.2022 Happy International Nurses Day everyone! Just keep on nursin'

23.01.2022 Looking for your open day/Info session bible? We collected everything you need to know into one spot! Check it out below. 1.Eastern Health Information sessions:...Continue reading

22.01.2022 Our future patients, and possibly our friends and family, are footing the bill for our nations health debt! What do you think about this?

21.01.2022 Important heads up for us all. Alarms are set for reasons, this sad story happened when nurses ignored them.

21.01.2022 Will you be one of the lucky ones?!? :P

21.01.2022 Ever wondered exactly what all the initials stand for? Here is a handy guide to all the nursing titles in Australia. Itll help you to understand the nursing system!

20.01.2022 Congratulations to all student nurses who got offered positions today! Absolutely killin it!

20.01.2022 Hi everyone! Some of you may have been wondering why we havent posted any information about this months event, or why it wasnt on the first week of the month! Truth be told, our whole committee have been busy bees, and couldnt find the time to run one. But fear not - a VSN event will be coming to you later this month. Keep the 26th of October free, and join in on a round table dinner discussion with a special knowledgable guest. More information to come very soon!

20.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who came to our Mental Health Nursing event! Incredible stories, both emotional and educational, were shared and really gave the attendees an insight into the rewarding experience that is mental health nursing. Some of the key points we took away from the night are: - How patients come to find themselves in a mental health ward, and the multiple steps and conversations it takes to get there... - Changes and advancements in the mental health area, pointedly rapid acceleration of knowledge in recent years. This includes societies perception of what a mental health issue is, how it presents itself, and how it should be treated (including medication and seclusion). - A shift in the traditional medical model from Medication Based to Consumer Centered. This means a change from straight textbook diagnoses and medication based assessments to a much more open, flexible assessment that is based on the patients feelings and thoughts. - Tips for building trust, relationships and avenues of communication with your patients, and the skills that acute nurses can build on that are focuses of the mental health sector. - Supports and assistance to ensure that mental health nurses feel safe and happy in their jobs, despite any negative experiences. - Student nurses attitudes towards mental health nursing. This information helped our attendees to get a much fuller picture of the mental health sector, and what to expect should they pursue a career in it. Overall one of the main take away points is that making Illness Into Wellness is rewarding on so many levels, and knowing that your work has turned someones life entirely around is a feeling like no other.

19.01.2022 Hi VSNers! We realise weve bit a quiet on the home front for the last couple of months, and for that we do apologise - and thank you for sticking with us! Over the last couple of years weve been dedicated to giving student nurses the support, information and conversation about how best to excel in their studies, and how to stay happy and healthy. Weve been doing this alongside universities themselves, hosting nights at a variety of campuses and meeting students from all ...across the state. Its been a ball, weve loved it, and we hope you have too. However, one of the greatest things about VSN is that were an independent organisation - we dont have to follow the rules because we havent got any! This year, we want to expand into exploring topics that you wouldnt usually get to hear or talk about in class. Whether it be the argument surrounding immunisations, ongoing discrimination in hospitals, or the morality of euthanasia, we want to explore the medical and social world at large that student nurses live in. We cant wait to get stuck in, and planning is well under way for some upcoming events. We cant wait to see you there, and if theres anything that youre keen to hear about that would be a little out of place in a lecture, wed love to hear from you! See you all soon!

19.01.2022 Our special guest for our final event for 2016 has been announced - Dr Peter Drake, a general practitioner with 40 years of experience in general practice, and a special interest in illicit drug use. The open forum style dinner will allow members to ask him anything and everything - if youve ever had any questions, now is the time to have them answered!

18.01.2022 You keep hearing about these "professional standards" - and for very good reason! Theyre there for your safety and everyone elses, so make sure you brush up on them.

17.01.2022 Victorian student nurses congratulates Sophie Cceed for being the winner of VSN August "Resource Party competition" VSNs President Xinxin hands over the $220 UltraTune Car Service Gift voucher. Thanks to the kind donation of McKinnon UltraTune~~~

15.01.2022 Today is WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY! Take a moment to think about those struggling with mental health, whether it be yourself, someone you know, or people youve never met. Is mental health nursing an area that youre interested in?

14.01.2022 Dont forget our next meeting is on TONIGHT! ACU at 7pm - check it out!

14.01.2022 Nursing is an international profession, and hearing about our colleagues all over the world can be great for our growth and devleopment! Unfortunately, nursing home staff in Singapore have been struggling through some pretty tough conditions. This study looks into the nitty gritty of why things need to improve.

14.01.2022 Happy International Nurses Day everyone! Just keep on nursin

13.01.2022 How true do you guys think this is!

11.01.2022 Meet our Guest Speaker Amanda Marie Connors for our 1st Year Survival Guide Event on 7th of Sep! Amanda Connors, Professional Doctoral Candidate (Education) RN, RM, GradCert HthSc (ED), GradCert TTL, GradDipACN (Crit Care), MN (CritCare), M.Ed. She became a Registered Nurse in 1991 and a Registered Midwife in 1994. Amanda has post graduate qualifications in Emergency and Critical Care nursing and has completed a Masters degree in Critical Care Nursing and in Education. Curre...ntly Amanda is undertaking her Doctor of Education at the Melbourne University, Graduate School of Education. Amanda teaches three clinical subjects in the Master of Nursing Science at Melbourne University. Particular areas of interest including clinical teaching and trauma management. Amanda regularly presents on these two areas both national and internationally. Career highlights include receiving The 2002 Otago University Book Prize for Achievement in Emergency Nursing, University of Otago (NZ) The 2004 Australian Nursing Solution Scholarship for outstanding achievement in the Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Clinical Nursing, Melbourne University The Vice Chancellors award for Academic Excellence at RMIT in 2010

11.01.2022 Xinxins invitation to the next "1st Year Survival Guide" event on Wed 7th Sept 7:00 p.m. at Australian Catholic University.

11.01.2022 Thinking about doing placement in a non-metro area? This piece entitled "Challenges to the student nurse on clinical placement in the rural setting: a review of the literature" is quite a long read, but offers a lot of great information!

10.01.2022 Happy International Nurses Day

10.01.2022 It was a great presentation at last nights 1st Year Survival Guide event. This is one of the slides from Amanda Marie Connors~~

08.01.2022 Victorian Student Nurses - Want to hear the good stuff about Mental Health Nursing - Event 6th of July 7pm

08.01.2022 Hey VSNers! We hope youre all feeling well, and enjoying whatever you may be up to in your studies, whether it be mid-year break, placement or classes! Here at VSN were busy organising our events for the next coming year, and we can definitely say that theres some incredible stuff coming up.This month, we wanted to cater to everyone who would love to be able to get some great student nursing information, but doesnt have the time or the means to make it to a meeting. Ple...ase welcome, The Resource Party! Lots of people have one or two online resources that are their go-tos when it comes to surviving as a student nurse. Whether its an e-book, an app, a website, or a forum; if its helped you pass a class, write an essay, find like-minded students or generally just kept you sane during your studying years, we want you to share it with everyone else in the VSN community! Post the link to your resource below in the comment section of this post, along with 50 words as to why you think its awesome. Check out other peoples resources, and if you think theyre helpful, give the comment a like! On the first Wednesday in August (AKA when the meetings usually take place) the top 5 most liked comments writers will go into a prize draw, and we will randomly select a winner for a $220 voucher for a car service at UltraTune! Make sure you share this post or tag your friends in it - the more Resources at our Party, the better! We cant wait to see all the great forums, websites, apps, and whatever else you guys have to share. Were ready to cut loose and get totally crazy on amazing information at our Online Resource Party. We hope you can make it!

06.01.2022 Stuck for something to do tomorrow? Check out the ACN Nursing & Health Expo! Located at Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.

04.01.2022 We had an awesome planning night last night here at VSN! Our focus was programming, and weve come up with what we feel are some really fun, interesting and engaging nights! Theres definitely heaps to look forward to!

04.01.2022 Today is the day, the day of making a change. Does it matter if its Easter or April Fool? We might have or still are making mistakes sometime, but as long as we start, we share,we learn, we change and we will grow. If I tell you this is a video with no mistakes, then that must be a joke. ... Please keep watching this space, make comments, suggestions. Most importantquestions are always welcome. Happy Easter.

03.01.2022 EXCITING NEWS! Our Resource Party competition officially ends tonight, and were here to announce the winner! Lets all give a big hand to Sophie Cceed for posting the nursing resource that the most of you were loving! If you havent had a change to check out her resource, which was Anatomy & Physiologoy: Crash Course on Youtube, just click here --> https://www.youtube.com/watch... Sophie has won a car service at UltraTune to the tune of $220! Send the VSN page a message to collect your prize Sophie! We hope you all gained some great knowledge from this competition, and we look forward to running things like this in future (and giving away some kick ass prizes!).

03.01.2022 Hi everyone Weve heard about this great event from one of our academic friends, and thought it would be great to share. Hosted by Ellis Avery, a University of Melbourne Masters of Nursing Science student and a novelist with thirteen years of experience teaching fiction writing at Columbia University in New York, it invites you to share your experiences with the group in true VSN style! ... Make sure you register below if you wish to attend - theres only 25 spots available so be fast!